Emergency Medicine Physician Associate — Dynamic ED Role

East Lancashire Hospitals Nhs Trust; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Physician Associate to join the Emergency Medicine Directorate, covering two Urgent Care Centres and the Emergency Department. You will work under supervision of an ED Consultant and contribute to reviews and patient management in the department.

You will rotate across all ED areas, undertake patient assessments, investigations, and help formulate management plans under guidance, contributing to safe, efficient pathways in a busy acute hospital

Qualifications

• Postgraduate Diploma in Physician Associate Studies completed.
• Registered with the GMC and eligible to practice.
• Passed the Royal College of Physicians National Certifying Examinations for Physician Associates.
• Completed 1-year preceptorship.
• Member of the Faculty of Physician Associates.

Responsibilities

• Participate in clinical care of patients.
• Ensure high standards of care at all times.
• Perform patient consultations and assessments under supervision.
• Order investigations and interpret results.
• Contribute to development of efficient care pathways.
• Maintain accurate documentation.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Autonomy in practice

Evidence-based medicine

Team collaboration

Life support knowledge

Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Physician Associate Studies

GMC Registration

1-year preceptorship completed

Faculty of Physician Associates member

NHS background

Job description

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Physician Associate to join the Emergency Medicine Directorate, covering two Urgent Care Centres and the Emergency Department. You will work under supervision of an ED Consultant and contribute to reviews and patient management in the department.

You will rotate across all ED areas, undertake patient assessments, investigations, and help formulate management plans under guidance, contributing to safe, efficient pathways in a busy acute hospital