University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
Physician Associate - Acute Medicine
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Physician Associate - Acute Medicine
We are looking for one experienced Physician Associate to join our Acute Medicine team at Bristol Royal Infirmary. The post holder will rotate across our Acute Medical Unit (AMU), Same Day Emergency Clinic (SDEC) and the medical take, working at all times under the supervision of an Acute Medicine Consultant to provide exemplary care to the people of Bristol and its surrounding areas.
The PA role is well embedded within the department, with excellent support from the Acute Medicine team and wider MDT.
The post holder will join our existing team of 20 PAs within University Hospitals Bristol and Weston, benefiting from a well-established supervisory and educational model.
All applicants must hold a valid qualification in Physician Associate Studies and be registered with the General Medical Council to be considered for this post.
Please note: The advert might close early due to a high volume of applications received.
The post holder will work under the clinical supervision of an Acute Medicine Consultant to deliver timely and safe care to patients.
They Will Be Required To
- Clinically assess and examine a broad caseload of medical patients with a high degree of clinical skill and knowledge
- Competently interpret diagnostic tests and imaging and appropriately act upon the result, including timely escalation to senior clinicians
- Conduct daily ward rounds with the Acute Medicine team
- Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures under appropriate supervision and in line with current trust guidelines on procedural skills
- Fully integrate within the multidisciplinary team, communicating with other healthcare professionals
- Make complex referrals to appropriate specialists and enact their advice promptly
- Provide health and well-being counselling to patients and their relatives
- Contribute to the development of efficient care pathways following current best practices and national guidelines
- Accurately document all aspects of patient care
- Support and contribute to timely discharge planning including the completion of discharge summaries
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Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.
With an annual turnover of 2.6 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom.
Chaired By Ingrid Barker And Led By Maria Kane As Chief Executive, Bristol NHS Foundation Trust Aims To Transform The Way Healthcare Is Delivered Locally With a Clear Focus On Making a Difference For What We Call Our Four Ps
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- Better outcomes for our Patients
- More opportunities for our People
- Fairer more consistent care for our Population
- Best Value for Public Purse
Our Vision For Five Years From Now
- Patients will wait less time to be diagnosed and treated, and they will have the same high-quality experience and outcomes, regardless of who they are or where they live.
- We will meet rising demand by maximising the use of our available resources.
- More care will be delivered nearer to patients, in their homes or the community.
- Digital technologies will have transformed the way we work and the way we deliver care.
- Our people will feel engaged, energised and empowered by their work.
- We will be known as a place where people enjoy working, training and building a career.
- Our volume of globally renowned research and innovation will have grown significantly.
- We will contribute to system financial balance
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Amit Sen
- Job title: Acute Medicine Consultant
- Email address: Amit.Sen@uhbw.nhs.uk
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