Job summary
- Main area
- Elderly Care
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
- Job ref
- 374-LVB2611
- Employer
- East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Conquest
- Town
- Hastings
- Salary
- £46,148 - £52,809 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 18/12/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Physician Associate - Elderly Care
NHS AfC: Band 7
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £568 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.
Our extensive health services are provided by over 7,000 dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’ Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.
In the summer of 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ (BFF) programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to redevelop and expand our hospitals at Eastbourne, Hastings and Bexhill, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to over half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £650 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000 dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. Conquest Hospital and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’.
Our two acute hospitals have emergency departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services. Our centre for trauma services and obstetrics is at Conquest Hospital, while our centre for urology and stroke services is at Eastbourne DGH. At Bexhill Hospital we offer a range of outpatient, day surgery, rehabilitation and intermediate care services. At Rye, Winchelsea and District Memorial Hospital we offer outpatients, rehabilitation and intermediate services. At Uckfield Community Hospital we provide day surgery and outpatient care.
In the community, we deliver services that focus on people with long term conditions living well outside hospital, through our integrated locality teams working with district and community nursing teams. Community members of staff also provide care to patients in their homes and from a number of clinics, health centres and GP surgeries.
Job overview
You will be joining a friendly and supportive Acute Frailty team and working closely alongside a highly skilled team within a medical acute assessment unit. The Physician Associate (PA) will work under the direction and supervision of the relevant Consultant(s) adhering to Trust policies and clinical guidelines. In Acute Frailty, the PA works collaboratively with team members in acute medicine, the PA will identify appropriate patients and begin a comprehensive geriatric assessment to compliment the initial doctor assessment in the emergency department or acute assessment unit or when required in the emergency department. All cases are reviewed by geriatrician of the day. The Physician Associate will be responsible for ensuring that patient care for service users with complex co-morbidities is of high standards at all times and that treatment meets the department’s requirements. The post holder will work with the department team to take forward best practice and education within the Directorate.
Main duties of the job
To clinically assess and examine appropriate patients with a high degree of clinical skill and knowledge within a defined scope of practice as agreed by the supervising Consultant.
Develop specialist knowledge and experience in acute frailty, acting as a resource to others.
To participate in daily ward rounds as appropriate.
To manage clinical caseloads daily, helping to identify suitable patients for early discharge.
Ensure clear communication with patients and their families at all times and all information is shared.
Liaise with healthcare professionals to ensure the management plan is robust and an MDT approach utilised to ensure a safe and timely discharge.
Additional duties as directed by line manager or supervising Consultant.
Ensuring clear and accurate documentation at all times.
Working for our organisation
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people’s own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated ‘Outstanding’. Eastbourne DGH rated ‘Good’.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSc Degree prior to undertaking PA programme
- PG Diploma or MSc in Physician Associate Studies from a recognised UK training programme with relevant practical experience
- Current and valid certification or certification.
- Registration with UK Managed Voluntary Registry for Physician Associates
- Commitment to continuing medical education and professional development in accordance with the criteria for Physician Associate.
Desirable criteria
- BLS, ILS, ALS
- Communication Skills Training
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working with patients in a relevant department.
- Pre-registration experience in a range of clinical departments
- Able to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, nurses, other staff and agencies
- Experience of working in a team.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
- Experience of participating in research
- Assist in the educational development of Physician Associate students through student shadowing and/or teaching
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Kerry Rippy
- Job title
- Advanced Clinical Practitioner
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07826908358
- Additional information
or contact Lucy McEvoy on [email protected] or 07580994625
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