Overview
An excellent opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and motivated Physician Associates (PAs) to join the Department of Haematology at Northwick Park Hospital (NPH), part of London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust.
The post is suitable for PAs who have at least 12 months post qualification experience. Applicants must hold a science-related degree prior to having attained a Postgraduate Diploma in Physician Associate/Assistant Studies from an accredited UK training program or overseas equivalent. They must also be registered with the Managed Voluntary Register for Physician Associates. It is also expected that the post-holder will be a great ambassador for the Physician Associate profession.
The successful candidate will work alongside 2 other PAs and under the supervision of Haematology Consultants in the inpatient and outpatient/daycase settings to deliver high quality patient care, will demonstrate relevant clinical competence and be able to work in harmony as part of an MDT, with good organisational and communication skills.
The PA role is well established in the Trust, where PAs assess patients, arrange management plans and perform procedures after appropriate training, while working closely within a multi-disciplinary team. The PA is accountable for the care given and is expected to comply with the Fitness to Practice and Code of Conduct standards established by the Faculty of Physician Associates, led by the Royal College of Physicians. The PA is also expected to contribute towards education, training and staff development within the department, as well as participate in research and clinical audit activities.
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) serves a diverse population across Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team includes more than 8,200 clinical and support staff. We are a university teaching NHS trust with a focus on training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Responsibilities
* Assess patients and contribute to the development of management plans within the haematology department.
* Provide care in inpatient, outpatient and day-case settings under supervision of Haematology Consultants.
* Perform procedures after appropriate training and within a multi-disciplinary team.
* Maintain accountability for the care provided and comply with Fitness to Practice and Code of Conduct standards.
* Contribute to education, training and staff development within the department.
* Participate in research and clinical audit activities.
Qualifications
* At least 12 months post-qualification experience as a Physician Associate.
* Science-related degree prior to a Postgraduate Diploma in Physician Associate/Assistant Studies from an accredited UK training program or overseas equivalent.
* Registration with the Managed Voluntary Register for Physician Associates.
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