Job summary
- Main area
- Cardiology
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 284-26-8192958-DSRG
- Employer
- Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Birmingham Children's Hospital
- Town
- Birmingham
- Salary
- £49,387 - £56,515 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/10/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Physician Associate
Band 7
Flexible working:
Flexible working arrangements may be considered and discussions with the recruiting manager regarding this are encouraged.
Job overview
This post represents an exciting opportunity to join the dynamic clinical team in Paediatric Cardiology contributing to the on-going development of clinical services, supporting high quality patient care, managing patient flow, improving patient experience around pre-admission and discharge and working closely with medical and surgical colleagues in inpatient areas to support the management of cardiac patients.
Main duties of the job
Clinical
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To support the medical and surgical teams to manage a caseload of specific speciality patients as determined by the consultant, exercising a high level of professional judgement and expertise when delivering care. This will include taking medical histories, undertaking physical examinations, undertaking other clinical practical tasks e.g. phlebotomy, cannulation.
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Duties will include supporting the management of children with all forms of cardiac disease, the peri-operative care of children undergoing cardiac catheter, electrophysiology and cardiac surgical interventions.
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To develop extensive specialist knowledge and experience in the speciality, acting as a resource to the clinical team and allied health professionals.
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To work alongside the post graduate doctors on the team
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To be integral to excellence in communication and working within the team
Professional
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To work closely with the medical and surgical post graduate doctor team.
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Work as a qualified Physician Associate within the Cardiac service under the supervision of a named Consultant.
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To contribute to achieving and maintaining any targets related to patients under their care.
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Apply advanced clinical knowledge in the assessment, investigation and management of patients
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To contribute to the development of efficient pathways of care in accordance with current best practice and national guidelines.
Working for our organisation
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person specification
If UK trained - Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Minimum of a BSc/BA undergraduate degree prior to undertaking PA training
- MSc/PgDip in Physician Associate Studies from a recognised Physician Associate training programme
- Registered with the General Medical Council
- Current and valid certification or recertification by the Physicians Assistant National Examination
Desirable criteria
- Higher degree
- Other qualifications related to child health
If US trained - Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Current and valid certification with the National Commission on Certification for Physicians Assistants (NCCPA)
- Registration with the UK managed Voluntary Registry for Physician Assistants
Desirable criteria
- Membership of the UK Association of Physicians Assistants (UKAPA)
Knowledge and nature of experience
Essential criteria
- Cannulation and phlebotomy in adult patients
- Basic life support in children
Desirable criteria
- Cannulation and phlebotomy in children
- Advanced paediatric life support
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Tristan Ramcharan
- Job title
- Consultant Cardiologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
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