Physician Associate in Manchester

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MFT has become the largest employer of PA's in the UK with over 40 employed PA's . We are now seeking 2 additional Physician Associates to join our Vascular team. Patient care and safety are at the core of every role. We support and value our staff and have a dedicated senior clinical lead and non-clinical lead for PA's and support team. We have monthly half day Physician Associate teaching to support CPD and provide study leave support. We have regular feedback forums and work closely with our junior doctors and nursing colleagues. We run a "preceptorship" band 6 year to support newly qualified PA's in the transition. Subject to satisfactorily completing agreed competencies, in line with the Faculty of Physician Associates recommendations, PA's on a permanent contract can then advance to band 7 PA roles after the first year of employment.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

With appropriate clinical supervision, the post holder will:

• undertake patient consultations, assessments & clinical examinations;
• order appropriate investigations;
• determine a list of differential diagnoses;
• recommend a management/treatment plan;
• take responsibility for an appropriate dedicated patient caseload.

Within your scope of practice (subject to appropriate training and experience), and as appropriate to your specialty, develop competencies to:

• perform delegated diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.

As part of a multi-disciplinary team:

• support the delivery of care in a range of settings; including emergency assessment, inpatient wards, outpatient clinics, out of hospital and operating theatres (where applicable);
• support and contribute to timely discharge planning where appropriate.

Maintain accurate, timely and appropriate documentation.

Contribute to the development of efficient pathways of care within specialty and across the Trust.

Ensure the provision of a high standard of care at all times, using a high degree of empathy and advanced communication skills

Working for our organisation

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is a leading centre of clinical excellence, renowned for pioneering patient care, advanced medical research, and a collaborative multi-speciality environment. We are the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe – a great place to progress your career.

With over 30,000 employees, a turnover exceeding £3 billion, and 10 hospital and community services, join our team to help us deliver outstanding healthcare to our diverse communities.
We offer an engaging and supportive environment, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology. Research and Innovation are at the heart of our work, offering opportunities to lead research that shapes the future of medicine, working alongside experts, advancing clinical practice, and improving patient outcomes.

At MFT, we foster a culture where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive. Your expertise is recognised, your ambitions are supported, and your impact is felt at every level. Whether you want to develop your clinical skills, pursue research interests, or seek leadership opportunities, MFT provides the ideal environment to achieve your medical or professional aspirations.
If you are dedicated to driving clinical innovation and delivering compassionate patient care, join us to shape tomorrow’s healthcare; where clinical excellence, innovation, and your career will thrive.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.

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Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

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Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Person specification

Education / Qualification

• Registered member of the GMC
• Relevant first BA/BSC degree prior to undertaking PA programme
• Post graduate Diploma in Physician Associate studies from UK training programme or equivalent
• Current certification of Physician Associate National Exam or National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Evidence of relevant ongoing personal and professional development

Experience

• Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams
• Experience of managing complex workloads and prioritisation
• Experience of working in a clinical environment prior to undertaking PA training
• Experience of clinical audit Teaching and education experience

Skills

• Clear written and oral communication skills
• Good IT skills – to use Microsoft office and clinical systems including EPR

Knowledge

• Knowledge of clinical procedures and medical terminology
• Knowledge to undertake a structured clinical assessment
• High degree of understanding of confidentiality

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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