Physician Associate - Acute Medicine

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust seeks an experienced Physician Associate to join the Acute Medicine Directorate at Royal Blackburn Hospital. You will provide expert support to the multidisciplinary team for adults with acute medical conditions, under Consultant supervision, delivering safe and patient-centred care.

This 12-month fixed-term, 37.5-hour week role offers regular consultant supervision, opportunities for teaching, research and quality improvement within a forward-thinking Acute

Qualifications

• Postgraduate Diploma in PA (Accredited UK).
• Current and valid certification or recertification of the National Certifying Examinations for Physician Associates (Royal College of Physicians).
• Experience working as a Physician Associate in hospital or community setting.
• Registered on the Faculty of Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Body.
• Passed and completed 1 year post graduate preceptorship.
• Advanced Life support course certification (ILS/ALS).

Responsibilities

• Assess and examine patients, initiate investigations and recommend management.
• Under Consultant supervision, participate in ward rounds, medical triage, and clinics.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality care.
• Engage in teaching, research, clinical governance and quality improvement.
• Liaise with other professionals and complete patient documentation.

Skills

Basic Life Support

Advanced Life Support

Clinical supervision

Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Physician Associate Studies (Accredited UK)

Post Grad Diploma in PA

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Main area Acute Medicine Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract 12 months (12 MONTHS FIXED TERM) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday 08:00-16:00) Job ref 435-MEC-115-26-A

Site Royal Blackburn Hospital Town BLackburn Salary £49,387 - £56,515 per annum (pay award pending) Salary period Yearly Closing 06/10/2026 23:59

At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic experienced Physician Associate to join the Acute Medicine Directorate at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust.

You will provide expert assistance to the multidisciplinary team in the provision of high-quality, patient-centred care to adults presenting with a wide range of acute medical conditions. Working under the direction and supervision of a designated Consultant Physician and Clinical Supervisor, you will work collaboratively with medical, nursing and allied health professionals, delivering safe and effective care in accordance with Trust policies, clinical guidelines and national standards.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced Physician Associate to develop their knowledge and clinical skills within a supportive and forward-thinking Acute Medicine department. You will receive regular consultant supervision, educational support and opportunities to contribute to teaching, research, clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives. You will play a key role in the assessment, investigation and ongoing management of patients admitted through the Acute Medicine. This includes working in Acute Medical Unit and Medical Assessment Centre.

Main duties of the job

In this role, you will assess and examine patients, initiate and interpret investigations and recommend appropriate management as well as present patients and plans to the team when appropriate. Under Consultant supervision, you will participate in ward rounds, medical triage, and clinics to assess and plan management for patients. You will work with and support other healthcare professionals within the medical team.

You will provide expert assistance to multidisciplinary teams in the provision of high quality care to patients.

You will work under the direction of a supervising Consultant and mentor, working collaboratively with other members of the clinical team and working within the Trust’s policies and clinical guidelines.

You will be expected to liaise with other professionals and specialties as required and complete necessary documentation relating to your patients. You will perform delegated duties with a high degree of clinical skill and knowledge, working within clinical environments.

You will become involved in all activities of the Directorate, including clinical governance, quality improvement projects, research and teaching.

You may also represent the Directorate at internal and external meetings as appropriate

Working for our organisation

Established in 2003 ELHT is a large integrated healthcare organization providing high-quality acute secondary healthcare to the people of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen.

Our vision is to be widely recognized for providing safe, personal, and effective care. We currently provide high-quality services and treat over 700,000 patients a year from the most serious of emergencies to planned operations and procedures. We employ over 8,000 staff.

Candidates should note that any person appointed to this post will be referred to the DBS for clearance.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

In this role, you will assess and examine patients, initiate and interpret investigations and recommend appropriate management as well as present patients and plans to the team when appropriate. Under Consultant supervision, you will participate in ward rounds, medical triage, and clinics to assess and plan management for patients. You will work with and support other healthcare professionals within the acute medical team.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Postgraduate Diploma in Physician Associate Studies (Accredited UK)
• Basic Life Support
• Current and valid certification or re-certification of the National Certifying Examinations for Physicians Associates (Royal College of Physicians)
• Experience working as a Physician Associate in hospital or community setting
• Registered on the Faculty of Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Body
• Passed and completed 1 year post graduate preceptorship
• Advanced Life support course certification e.g. ILS, ALS or P

Qualifications and experience

• Post Grad Diploma in PA
• Experience of working as a PA in hospital or community

Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS)

If the role you are applying for is identified as either controlled or regulated activity as defined in in the Safeguarding vulnerable Groups Act (2006) any offer of employment is provisional upon a satisfactory DBS check being obtained.

The healthcare sector is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

In line with other NHS organisations in the North West Region, the Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Candidates can choose whether to pay this over 1-3 months as a deduction from the monthly salary. However, if you are applying for a post as a BANK worker, the payment must be made in full at the time of employment checks. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed.

The cost of an Enhanced Disclosure will be £55.38 and for a Standard Disclosure will be £27.38.

This cost is not applicable for a Volunteer post

The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of our staff and operates a 'Zero Tolerance' policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. In addition, our aim is to help protect children and vulnerable adults by providing a first-class service to the recruitment of people into positions of trust.

We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve.

We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background.

We especially welcome applications from members of our black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities, as we have identified that ELHT has an under-representation of BAME employees. Appointments will be made on merit.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible. By telephone [phone] or email [e-mail] write to Employment Services, Parkview Offices, Haslingden Road, Blackburn, BB2 3HH

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.