Physician Associate in Haematology

London North West Healthcare NHS Trust; Harrow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in Harrow is seeking enthusiastic Physician Associates to join the Department of Haematology. The successful candidate will work in both inpatient and outpatient settings, ensuring high-quality patient care in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Applicants must have significant experience and relevant educational qualifications in Physician Associate studies. This role requires excellent communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• At least 12 months post-qualification experience as a PA.
• Registered with the Managed Voluntary Register for Physician Associates.
• Demonstrate the ability to act as an ambassador for the Physician Associate profession.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and contribute to management plans.
• Perform procedures after appropriate training.
• Work within the team to ensure high quality patient care.
• Participate in education and training within the department.
• Engage in research and clinical audit activities.

Skills

Patient assessment

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Physician Associate/Assistant Studies

Science-related degree

Job description

Overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and motivated Physician Associates (PAs) to join the Department of Haematology at Northwick Park Hospital (NPH), part of London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust. The successful candidate will work alongside 2 other PAs and under the supervision of Haematology Consultants in the inpatient and outpatient/daycase settings to deliver high quality patient care, demonstrate relevant clinical competence and work effectively as part of an MDT, with good organisational and communication skills. The PA role is well established in the Trust, where PAs assess patients, arrange management plans and perform procedures after appropriate training, while working closely within a multi-disciplinary team. The PA is accountable for the care given and is expected to comply with the Fitness to Practice and Code of Conduct standards established by the Faculty of Physician Associates, led by the Royal College of Physicians. The PA is also expected to contribute towards education, training and staff development within the department, as well as participate in research and clinical audit activities.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and contribute to management plans in the inpatient and outpatient/daycase settings.
• Perform procedures after appropriate training, in collaboration with the Haematology Consultants and MDT.
• Work within the team to ensure high quality patient care and effective communication with patients, families and staff.
• Participate in education, training and staff development within the department.
• Participation in research and clinical audit activities as part of professional duties.

Qualifications and Requirements

• At least 12 months post-qualification experience as a PA.
• Hold a science-related degree prior to attaining a Postgraduate Diploma in Physician Associate/Assistant Studies from an accredited UK training program or overseas equivalent.
• Registered with the Managed Voluntary Register for Physician Associates.
• Demonstrate the ability to act as an ambassador for the Physician Associate profession.
• Applicants who do not meet these criteria should not apply.

About London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serves a diverse population of almost one million people. We run major acute services at:

• Northwick Park Hospital: home to a busy emergency department (A&E) and a full range of services, including a top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK.
• St Mark’s Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease.
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital with 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and Meadow House Hospice care.
• Central Middlesex Hospital: a planned care site hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services, colocated with an urgent care centre.

We are a university teaching NHS trust, recognizing the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.