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. Applicants who do not meet these criteria need not apply.
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 role of Physician Associate is well established in the Trust where PAs assess patients, arrange management plans and perform procedures after appropriate training, whilst 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) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.