Emergency Physician Associate – 12-month Maternity Cover

NHS Jobs; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave (rising to 33)

Access to occupational health services

Staff discounts on shopping, fitness,

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

NHS Jobs is seeking a qualified Physicians Associate to cover a 12-month maternity leave in the Emergency team at North Devon District Hospital. The post involves working in the Emergency Department under supervision, taking medical histories and formulating treatment and discharge plans while coordinating referrals to other specialties.

The role is 37.5 hours per week with early and late shifts, offering a structured fixed-term contract from 14 December 2026 to 13 December 2027.

Qualifications

• Qualified Physician Associate required for Emergency team.
• Responsibilities include taking medical histories, developing treatment and discharge plans, and referring to other hospital specialties.

Responsibilities

• Take accurate medical histories and assist in developing treatment plans.
• Prepare and coordinate discharge plans in collaboration with the team.
• Refer to other hospital specialties as needed and oversee inpatient pathways.
• Work under supervision of a doctor within the Emergency Department.

Skills

Taking medical histories

Treatment planning

Discharge planning

Clinical referral

Education

Qualified Physician Associate

Job description

NHS Jobs is seeking a qualified Physicians Associate to cover a 12-month maternity leave in the Emergency team at North Devon District Hospital. The post involves working in the Emergency Department under supervision, taking medical histories and formulating treatment and discharge plans while coordinating referrals to other specialties.

The role is 37.5 hours per week with early and late shifts, offering a structured fixed-term contract from 14 December 2026 to 13 December 2027.