An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Physician Associated to join the Haematology/Oncology Directorate at Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust.

The post would suit a Physician Associate keen to work in a very dynamic and challenging yet rewarding environment with multiple opportunities-to progress their careers. We are looking for quick thinking, motivated and compassionate professionals who are great ambassadors for the Physician Associate profession, and eager to join us in delivering a high standard of patient care at all times.

You will need to have a degree (preferably science or health-related) and have graduated from an established PG Dip or MSc Physician Associate Training Programme, which follows the Department of Health's Competence Curriculum Framework. You will also need to hold current and valid certification (or re-certification) by the UK Physician Associates National Examination and must be registered with the UK Managed Voluntary Register for Physician Associates.

UHON has great staff benefits such as an on-site gym and swimming pool with discounted membership rates for hospital staff. The hospital is located close to the town centre with the shops only a 5 minute walk away.
Main duties of the job

The role of the Physician Associate is integrated into our forward-thinking and evolving model of clinical care in Oncology & Haematology at Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust The post-holders will enhance the existing team of Junior Doctors, and will be based in the Oncology Haematology Directorate their principle role being to support the ward rounds, and patient assessments on the Ward, Emergency Assessment Unit, and outpatient settings.

You will play a key role in contributing to the ongoing development of clinical services, ensuring high-quality patient care, supporting and managing patients presenting with haematological or oncological emergencies, managing patient flow and providing an exemplary patient experience. Physician Associates are highly valued members of the multidisciplinary medical team and form 'part' of the stable clinical workforce providing continuity of care for patients.

Physician Associates are accountable for ensuring that patient care is of a high standard at all times. The post-holder will also be expected to be an excellent role model and ambassador for the Physician Associate profession and to represent the 'department at local and external meetings as appropriate.

The Physician Associates will be supervised by the Educational Lead, and overall by the Consultants and Clinical Director or Clinical Lead.
About us

Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values

Compassion

Accountability

Respect

Integrity

Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.

The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.

We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Organise and implement decisions made on ward rounds, reporting to the on-call Consultant and Registrar (ROR).

Take patient histories and perform physical examinations, formulate differential diagnoses, initiate and interpret investigations, initiate treatment and management plans under Consultant supervision overall. To fully document all aspects of patient care, and complete all required paperwork.

Perform other tasks, not prohibited by law, in which the Physician Associate has been trained and is proficient to perform. Work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary clinical team, i.e. Consultants, junior doctors, nursing staff, therapy staff, pharmacists etc. to encourage and ensure good working relationships.

Communicate effectively with patients and their relatives, and involve them in shared decision making.

To contribute to the development of efficient pathways of care in accordance with current best practice and national guidelines.

Support and contribute to timely discharge planning including completing discharge summaries and support optimising bed capacity.

Be responsible for a recognised caseload of patients in the day to day management of care.

Quality Assurance and Monitoring

Together with the team, develop plans to ensure implementation of National Service Frameworks, NICE guidance, and emerging NHS policy relevant to the clinical area of responsibility. Ensure there is excellent adherence to infection control policies and practice.

Ensure that patients 'are properly assessed and safely transferred in and out of the department.

Ensure that patients receive compassionate care, respecting their privacy and dignity at all times.

Contribute to environmental safety and cleanliness.

Report all actual and potential clinical' incidents involved in, and will received training in how to do so in accordance with the Trust's reporting procedures for untoward events using the electronic reporting system (DATIX).

Research and Development, Education and Training

Attend relevant specialty meetings and contribute to projects. Maintain knowledge and proficiency in medical practices through continuing departmental education meetings, staff meetings, workshops, mandatory training.

Assist in the development and mentoring of Physician Associate Students, Medical Students, Student Nurses, etc.

Take 'an active role in the departmental clinical audit and governance activity.

Other Information

The post-holder may be required to carry out other relevant duties as required.

The post-holder will adhere to the duties specified under the Staff Responsibilities of the NHS Constitution in their day to day work and behaviours. The post-holder will be expected to aspire to the. Values of the Trust in their day to day work and behaviours in order to support the Trust in achieving its Vision.

The post-holder will adhere to, at all times, any Professional, NHS Code of Conducts and legislation relevant for their area of work.

The post-holder will make themselves familiar with, and adhere to at all' times, the policies and procedures of the Trust, and their area of work.

The post-holder will be expected to work to any Corporate/Division(Directorate/Department objectives and standards in order to provide an acceptable level of service.

The post-holder will be expected to undertake training, including mandatory and role-specific training, and ensure it is renewed as required.

This Job Description reflects the present requirements of the post and it does not form part of thecontract of employment. As the duties of the post change and develop the job description will bereviewed and will be subject to amendment by the Clinical Director, in consultation with the postholder. It is the Trust's aim to reach agreement on reasonable changes, but if agreement is notpossible the Trust reserves the right to effect changes to the post-holder's Job Description afterconsultation with them. Appropriate notice of such changes will be given.

Person Specification
Educations, Training and Qualifications
Essential

• Minimum of a BA/BSc Degree prior to undertaking the Physician Associate programme
• PG Dip / MSc in Physician Associate Studies from a UK training programme
• Current and valid certification or recertification by the Physician Associate National Examination (OR: If US trained Current and valid certification with the National Commission on Certification for Physician Associates (NCCPA)
• On the UK Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Register (PA MVR).
• Evidence of Continuing Professional

Desirable

• ILS, ALS & PALS certification
• Member of the Faculty of Physician Associates.

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Has an in-depth knowledge of all relevant aspects of anatomy and physiology.
• Has an in-depth knowledge of related medical conditions, treatments and pharmacology. Ability to support doctors in decision-making.
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of sofrie medical procedures

Desirable

• Knowledge of Oncology/Haematology

Skills
Essential

• Experience working in Secondary Care.
• Ability to work cohesively within the multi- disciplinary team
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
• Ability to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures

Desirable

• Experience of Oncology/Haematology
• Experience of conducting clinical audit.

Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential

• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Excellent patient assessment skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and appreciation of the various healthcare roles
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to respond to questions in a tactful and professional manner
• Excellent documentation
• IT literate
• Phlebotomy, cannulation, ECG interpretation, ABG sampling and interpretation, urinary catheterisation

Desirable

• Experience of additional skills or procedures

Employer details
Employer name

Northampton General Hospital
Address

Northampton General Hospital

Cliftonville

Northampton

NN1 5BD

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