This fixed-term post covers 12 months of maternity leave in the Emergency team at North Devon District Hospital, part of Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The Physician Associate takes medical histories, carries out assessments, and develops treatment and discharge plans, referring patients on to other specialities. The post runs early and late shifts totalling 37.5 hours a week within a wider clinical team, under a designated consultant. A qualified Physician Associate is needed, and NHS staff with priority or at-risk status are given preference.
What the job involves
- Provide assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning for patients
- Take medical histories and develop treatment and discharge plans
- Carry out delegated duties with a high degree of clinical skill, within the relevant area
- Take part in all aspects of the care pathway as appropriate
- Provide crisis intervention and consult with other staff
- Support patient flow and contribute to decisions to admit, transfer or discharge
- Refer patients to other hospital specialities
- Oversee inpatient pathways
- Support other services as needed
- Work flexibly on a shift pattern as part of the wider clinical team
Qualifications
- Qualified Physician Associate
Registration & licences
- GMC registration as a Physician Associate
Skills & knowledge
- High degree of clinical skill and knowledge in delegated duties
What’s offered
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days
- NHS Pension scheme
- Occupational health services, including counselling and wellbeing activities
- Flexible working schemes and family-friendly policies
- Funding for care certificate, degree or leadership qualifications
- Days off to study, CPD and rotational placements
- Staff discounts, Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts
- Salary sacrifice options, including an onsite nursery, and cycle to work scheme
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The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
