Physician Associate Department of Haematology

NHS; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Physician Associate for a maternity cover position. The role involves managing Haematology patients, conducting assessments, and working collaboratively within a clinical team. Applicants should be qualified and have the necessary certifications to deliver patient care effectively.

Qualifications

• Qualified Physician Associate with relevant certifications required.
• Experience in clinical settings preferred.
• Ability to take medical histories and conduct examinations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of Haematology patients and provide care.
• Assess and examine patients; recommend treatments.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team to coordinate patient care.

Skills

Patient management

Communication

Clinical audit

Ability to work under pressure

Empathy

Medical knowledge

Risk identification

Education

PG Dip / MSc in Physician Associate Studies

Certification by the Physician Associate National Examination

Registered with the GMC as a Physician Associate

Tools

Life support certification (e.g. ILS, ALS)

Job description

Go back Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Physician Associate Department of Haematology

The closing date is 06 July 2025

Haematology are recruiting to cover a maternity leave post for a Physicians Associate to work on our inpatient wards, Haematology Day ward, and with colleagues in our Outpatient clinics, based at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital.

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified Physician Associates to deliver support to the medical and nursing teams caring for Haematology patients. The successful candidate will be trained in acute ward based Haematology as well as to carry out a number of procedures, key to the delivery of Haematology care.

Main duties of the job

To manage a caseload of patients as determined by the consultant, exercising a high level of professional judgement and expertise when delivering care. This could include taking medical histories, undertaking physical examinations, discharge planning, making complex diagnoses and explaining conditions during consultations.

To assess and examine patients, initiate, and interpret investigations and recommend treatment.

To exercise a high degree of personal autonomy in assessing, managing, planning and co-ordinating care for patients in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team.

To develop extensive specialist knowledge and experience within the speciality, acting as a resource to the wider clinical team.

This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of twelve months due to maternity leave of the substantive post holder. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts and statutory maternity provisions.

Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager.

About us

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

The Directorate of Haematology is within the Sheffield Teaching Hospital's Haematology and Specialised Cancer Care Group . The Clinical Haematology department caters for patients with diseases of the blood, both malignant and non-malignant, and provides comprehensive diagnostic services and continuing management to patients.

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

• If UK trained: BA/BS Degree prior to undertaking PA program at 2:2 level or above
• If UK trained: PG Dip / MSc in Physician Associate Studies or equivalent from a UK training programme
• If UK trained: Certification by the Physician Associate National Examination
• If US Trained: Current and valid certification with the National Commission on Certification for Physician Associates (NCCPA)
• Be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) as a Physician Associate
• Life support certification e.g. ILS or ALS
• Higher Degree

Experience

• Experience in the effective organisation and prioritisation of workload
• Experience of conducting clinical audit/service improvement projects
• Experience of working within a multi-professional setting

Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to work under pressure, whilst demonstrating energy and enthusiasm
• Ability to manage self and maintain professional conduct in sometimes difficult and challenging situations
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues within and external to the Trust
• Ability to act with empathy and sensitivity, and understands when appropriate to do so
• Demonstrable understanding of patient confidentiality
• Awareness of current developments and initiatives in medicine services
• Knowledge of medical procedures and terminology
• Ability to assess the medical condition of patients and formulate appropriate diagnoses and management plans
• History taking and examination skills
• Ability to identify potential areas of risk and take action to mitigate
• Ability to competently use a variety of medical tools and equipment for the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of patients
• Able to undertake frequent periods of physical exertion e.g. moving, lifting and manoeuvring patients as required
• Ability to demonstrate an interest in the specific speciality

Personal Qualities

• Caring attitude toward patients and relatives
• Commitment to continued professional development
• Shows respect, courtesy, and professionalism in all contacts
• Patient focussed with a 'can do' attitude
• Demonstrates honesty, integrity, fairness, and tenacity

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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£46,148 to £52,809 a yearpa/pro rata for part time staff