Physician Associate
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Broomfield, Chelmsford, CM1 7ETView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£49,387
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
27 October 2026
8 days leftJob description
The department of Breast are pleased to offer an exciting post for an additional Physician Associate, within an established Breast Unit team. As a key...
Deliver direct care to patients within their caseload in accordance with the trusts policies and guidelines.
Maintain core and specific clinical competencies, recognising role / skill limitations identifying, additional training and education required to support continued safe practice and knowledge.
Participate in user groups, forums, and multidisciplinary team meetings weekly including specific clinical speciality meetings.
Participate and engage in research-based practice.
Care to patients and demonstrate knowledgeable clinical competence.
Undertake assessment of the patient in-order to assess and identify the patients physical, psychological, and spiritual post and peri-operative needs.
Report and proactively initiate the management of the patients' pre-operative concerns/needs reassuring and employing anxiety management therapies to the patient if necessary.
Possess advanced knowledge and understanding of stages of operative procedures, and of anatomy and physiology in-order to provide skilled anticipatory assistance to the surgeon.
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Qualifications
Essential
- BA/BSc level degree prior to undertaking PA program
- PG Diploma/MSc in Physician Associate Studies from a UK training programme (or equivalent)
- Valid certification of Physician Associate National Exam Valid certification of Physician Associate Recertification exam (if applicable)
- Full member of FPARCP Registration with the UK Managed Voluntary Register
- BLS certification
- Maintains CPD requirements of 50 hours
Desirable: - ALS Certification; - ILS Certification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Clinical training/experience within the specialty
- Ability to take responsibility for clinical care of patients under the supervision of Consultants
- Demonstrates clinical leadership
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge & judgement & prioritise clinical need
- Demonstrates appropriate technical competence & evidence of development of excellent diagnostic skills & judgement
- Capacity to communicate effectively & sensitively with others, able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
- Demonstrates awareness of ethical principles, safety & confidentiality
Desirable: - Experience of conducting clinical Audit; - Be able to demonstrate an interest in Surgery
Communication Skills
Essential
- Excellent inter-personal skills
- Hardworking, good interactions with other staff and patients.
- Takes responsibility for own actions, demonstrates respect for the rights of all
- Demonstrates initiative and drive
Desirable: - Advanced communication course
People & People Development
Essential
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff
- Able to organise and prioritise workload
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure
- Flexibility within contracted hours to meet the demands of the department
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, able to stand and concentrate for prolonged periods
Desirable: - Ability to travel between sites if necessary
How to apply
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First seen
13 October 2026
Last checked
14 October 2026
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