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 post is suitable for PAs who have at least12 months post qualificationexperience.
Applicants must hold a science-related degree prior to having attained a Postgraduate Diploma in Physician Associate/Assistant Studies from an accredited UK training program or overseas equivalent. They must also be registered with the Managed Voluntary Register for Physician Associates. It is also expected that the post-holder will be a great ambassador for the Physician Associate profession. Applicants who do not meet these criteria need not apply.
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, will demonstrate relevant clinical competence and be able to work in harmony as part of an MDT, with good organisational and communication skills. The role of Physician Associate is well established in the Trust where PAs assess patients, arrange management plans and perform procedures after appropriate training, whilst 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.
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 serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country’s 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 providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
The successful post-holder will be expected to provide comprehensive healthcare to patients with Hematologic conditions, both malignant and non-malignant in various states of health or illness within the Haematology Department. This will involve assistance with all aspects of patient care in collaboration with a Consultant Haematologist, including the following:
• Taking medical histories and performing physical examinations,
• Formulation of a differential diagnosis and implementation of evidence-based plan of care including diagnostic, therapeutic and follow-up care in addition to initiation of emergency treatment where appropriate,
• Performing specialist diagnostic and therapeutic procedures within the scope of practice and following appropriate training (see below),
• Teaching and coaching,
• Requesting and interpreting diagnostic studies within the scope of practice,
It is anticipated that the post-holder would develop and maintain strong provider-patient relationships and strong collaborative relationships within the healthcare team. Key areas involve work where patients are managed on clinical pathways including diagnostic and therapeutic protocols and will be in the following sectors:
• Outpatient Services: This includes the Haematology Day Care and Chemotherapy Units and Outpatient Clinics
• Inpatient Services: This includes the dedicated Haematology ward and Specialty Outlier wards
This advert closes on Friday 21 Feb 2025