Band 7 Physicians Associate - London, United Kingdom - Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals

Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Our trust has around 10,000 staff serving 1.6 million patients. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital and more than 30 services in the community.

This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers' money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities:

Physician Associate will be an integral part of our renal inpatient team providing support with admissions, inpatients directly under the care of the renal team (dialysis and transplant) and other dialysis patients within the hospital
They will work closely with the dialysis supporting the medical care of dialysis patients across the hospital and liaising with our outpatient dialysis team
To be able to establish differential diagnosis, making appropriate treatment plans and initiate treatment, escalating as appropriate.
Record the history and physical condition and ensure accurate and comprehensive medical records are maintained using appropriate written and electronic documentation according to Trust guidelines.
To be actively involved in patient care, liaising with ward staff and other members of the clinical team as required
Initiation of Immediate Life Support in patients
To be able to priorities caseload of patients with a range of complex illness and needing different treatment.
To treat patients and their family member using a high degree of empathy and advanced communication skills.
To review patients for discharge and prepare appropriate documentation of their admission and inpatient stay for the GP.
To participate in multidisciplinary team meetings
To carry out procedures which will include ECG, Venepuncture, IV cannulation, Arterial Blood Gas sampling and analysis, Urinary Catheterisation, Suturing, NG Tube Placement
Keen to develop specialist knowledge and experience, particularly within the field of haemodialysis, and acting as a resource and support for the new and rotating doctors and allied health professionals. Educational opportunities will be available to support this.
To be willing to develop competency in advance clinical procedure skills.
To ensure confidentiality at all times and act in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act.
Teaching other groups of staff, e.g. nursing, medical & PA students
To be accountable for their clinical responsibilities and comply with the Department of Health & UK Managed Voluntary Register for Physician Associates Fitness to Practice and Code of Conduct standard.
Maintain a professional behaviour at all times and promote a positive image of Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust at all times, in line with World Class Care values.
To actively participate in the development of relevant evidence based clinical guidelines/policies relating to speciality.
To improve and maintain an excellent patient experience.
To establish effective working relations with all members of the multidisciplinary team to promote good communication and a multidisciplinary approach to patient care. To participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meeting.
Out of hours work may be included within this post, up to 8 weekends per year, with appropriate remuneration.

Person specification:

Education & Professional Qualifications:

Essential criteria:

Postgraduate Diploma/ Master's in physician Associate (formally Physician Assistant) from an accredited UK University
Bachelor's degree in Life science/ Biomedical/ Nursing or Allied Health Science
Member of Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Register (PAMVR)
Valid national certification and recertification every six years as stipulated by PAMVR

Royal Free World Class Care:

Essential criteria: