Physician Associate

NHS; Tooting; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in Tooting, UK is seeking a dedicated Physician Associate to provide high-quality care for Urological patients. You will play a critical role in assisting consultants and resident doctors while supervising and training future Physician Associates. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications, including a BSc and postgraduate degree in Physician Associate studies. This role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure excellent patient care across various settings.

Qualifications

• BSc degree required prior to Physician Associate programme.
• Relevant postgraduate qualification from a recognized UK training programme is essential.
• National certification examination and valid membership are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for Urological patients across various departments.
• Assist consultant surgeons and physicians in delivering quality care.
• Engage in patient assessments, investigations, and treatment recommendations.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Time management

Research involvement

Interest in Urology Surgery

Education

BSc degree prior to PA programme

PGDip/MSc/MPAS in Physician Associates Studies

Membership of the Faculty of Physician Associates

ILS/ALS certification

Job description

Physician Associate

The closing date is 03 February 2026

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity to provide care for Urological patients. The postholder will be part of a team working across different areas in the department, wards, clinic, theatres, etc. They will work closely with the consultant of the week, Resident Doctors, and fellow PAs responsible for patients on the ward, including both elective and emergency patients. The postholder will provide assistance to the Consultant Surgeons and resident doctors in the provision of high-quality care within the department. They will participate in all aspects of the patient pathway as appropriate and perform delegated duties with high clinical skill. The postholder will be trained to assess and examine patients, present them, initiate and interpret investigations, and recommend treatment. They will liaise with other professionals and specialties as required and complete necessary documentation relating to their patients. They will be supervised by a designated consultant of the week and will also have an individual educational supervisor to overview their career development. It is expected that the Physician Associates will become involved in the activities of the department, including review of inpatients, assessment of acute admissions, audits, MDTs, practical procedures and outpatient clinics. Physician Associates represent the department at local and external meetings as appropriate.

About us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Qualifications and Training

• BSc degree prior to undertaking PA programme
• PGDip/MSc/MPAS in Physician Associates Studies from a recognised UK training programme
• Valid Physician Associate national certification examination (PANE), and if applicable recertification assessment at 6-years
• Membership of the Faculty of Physician Associates
• Registration with the FPA Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Register (PAMVR) (and subsequent GMC registration when in effect)
• ILS/ALS certification

Experience

• Experience of working in an acute and demanding clinical setting.
• Ability to work cohesively within the multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
• Involved in clinical audit and research
• Demonstrate interest Urology Surgery.
• Experience of designing audit/projects and research.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust