Physician Associate (Emergency Medicine)

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Physician Associate to cover a 12-month maternity leave in the Emergency team at North Devon District Hospital. You will work under supervision of a doctor, taking medical histories, developing treatment and discharge plans, and coordinating with other specialties to manage inpatient pathways.

The role supports patient flow across services, participates in decision making for admissions, transfers, and

Qualifications

• Assess, diagnose, and plan treatment for patients.
• Provide crisis intervention and staff consultation.
• Work under supervision of a doctor in the Emergency Department.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert assistance to Consultants in high quality care for patients.
• Support assessment, treatment planning, and discharge planning.
• Contribute to care pathways and decision making for admissions/discharges.
• Perform delegated duties with clinical skill within the team context.
• Cover flexible shift patterns as part of the wider clinical team.

Job description

• The appointed Physician Associate will provide expert assistance to the Consultants and Specialists in the provision of a high quality care and support for patients.
• The role will provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and implementation, crisis intervention, staff consultation.
• The post holder is expected to participate in all aspects of the care pathway as appropriate and will be expected to perform delegated duties with a high degree of clinical skill and knowledge, working within their relevant area.
• The role will support other services as needed for patient flow as well as contributing to decision making for patients to be admitted, transferred or discharged.
• The post holder will be required to work flexibly which will involve a shift pattern as part of a wider clinical team.

The post holder will be supervised by a designated consultant with regular meetings to support ongoing development within the role., We are looking for a qualified Physicians Associate to cover 12 months maternity leave in the Emergency team based at the North Devon District Hospital. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of a doctor within the Emergency Department, taking medical histories, developing treatment plans and discharge plans, referring to other hospital specialities and overseeing inpatient pathways.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Preference will be given to staff with 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust. Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people's own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC). Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you are starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 34 days plus bank holidays depending on grade and years of service. You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there. Salary is not the only financial benefit You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available - if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.