Job summary
- Main area
- Breast
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 390-SUR-BR-8934
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Broomfield
- Town
- Broomfield, Chelmsford
- Salary
- £49,387 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/10/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Physician Associate
Band 7
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.
Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.
We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.
Job overview
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 member of the clinical team, the Physician Associate will be part of a friendly multidisciplinary team who have a passion for patient care and service development. You will be expected to work collaboratively with all members of the surgical and other medical teams within Mid and South Essex Hospital NHS Trust.
The successful candidate will join the multi-disciplinary staff, under Consultant Supervision in providing comprehensive care for patients in Breast. Any Saturdays or Bank holidays worked, will be subject to NHS enhancements. It is envisaged that the role would be developed flexibly over time in accordance with the needs of the service and a subspecialty interest of the post holder can be developed. The appointee will undergo a period of training, supervision and accreditation to activities
Main duties of the job
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.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- ALS Certification
- ILS Certification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Experience of conducting clinical Audit
- Be able to demonstrate an interest in Surgery
Communication Skills
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Advanced communication course
People & People Development
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- 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 criteria
- Ability to travel between sites if necessary
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
- Gill Clayton
- Job title
- Breast Consultant Surgeon
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03004432591
- Additional information
Please contact Ms Clayton via email should you have any queries or questions regarding this role
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