Physician Associate Medicine - Redditch, United Kingdom - Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

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Redditch, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

Participate in relevant audit and quality assurance processes. Play a strong role in risk management and governance. ii.

Communication and Representation Liaise closely within the department, the emergency and acute medical teams, other in-patient teams and primary and community services to ensure collaborative working arrangements are in place which maximise benefits to patient care Work collaboratively with the clinical team, i.e.

consultants, junior doctors, nursing staff, therapy staff etc. to encourage and ensure good working relationships. Build effective networks with other departments, working in collaboration to support efficient patient flow. Promote a positive image of the department both externally and internally.

Participate in and contribute to Trust wide initiatives and projects as appropriate. iii. Information and Planning Take part in major incident planning. Ensure compliance with information governance requirements.

iv. Research & Teaching Maintain knowledge and proficiency in medical practices through appropriate continuing professional development. Assist in the development and mentoring of Physician Associate Students as the profession progresses. Take an active role in the departmental clinical audit and governance activity.

Teach and train junior doctors, multi-disciplinary staff and students. Assist with regular audit/surveys to support and inform service development. Attend teaching sessions so as to improve knowledge and clinical practice. The post holder is required to follow Trust policies and procedures which are regularly updated.

The post-holder will be encouraged to develop their job plan to include educational and leadership activity both internally and externally to promote the trusts work with Physician Associates and their training.

Please see the attached job description in supporting information.