Physician Associate (Emergency Medicine)

Royal Devon University Healthcare Nhs Foundation Trust; North Tawton; Vor Ort; GBP 49.000 - 57.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

NHS Pension

Cycle to work

Car lease schemes

Nursery onsite

Zusammenfassung

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Qualified Physician Associate to cover a 12-month maternity leave in the Emergency team at North Devon District Hospital. You will work under supervision to take medical histories, develop treatment plans and discharge plans, and refer to other hospital specialties.

The post is 37.5 hours per week with early and late shifts, on a fixed-term contract from December 2026 to December 2027, offering NHS-wide

Qualifikationen

• Qualified Physician Associate (PA) eligible to work in NHS
• Experience in Emergency Department is advantageous
• Clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning skills required

Aufgaben

• Take medical histories and develop treatment plans
• Discharge planning and patient pathway oversight
• Refer to other hospital specialties as needed
• Support patient flow and decision-making for admissions/discharges

Kenntnisse

Physician Associate

Emergency care

Jobbeschreibung

Job summary

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.

Main duties of the job

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

About us

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 peoples 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.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Details

Date posted: 26 October 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum pro rata

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 185-6036-14588

Job description

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. Working Pattern: 37.5hrs per week. Early and Late shifts. Interview Date: 11.11.2026. For further information please contact: Dr Danny McRae - [e-mail]. This is a fixed term contract from 14/12/2026 - 13/12/2027. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.

Benefits

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'll help you get there. 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're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

• 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

You’ll 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:

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.

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.

Employer details

Employer name: Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Employer's website: https://royaldevon.nhs.uk/