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Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

About

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) is one of the largest trusts in the UK, caring for people with a wide range of physical and mental health needs. We have approximately 7,000 staff who provide healthcare to a third of London's population and across wider geographical areas, including Milton Keynes, Kent, Surrey and Hampshire.

As a Foundation Trust we involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run and our future development. If you are interested in becoming a member of our Foundation Trust please visit: www.cnwl.nhs.uk

(source: Central and North West London NHS Foundation NHS Trust website)

Contact

Address: 350 Euston Road; Regent's Place; London; London; NW1 3AX
Contact Number: 02032145700

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Ref: 333-G-ES-PA0001 Vacancy ID: 7296349

Physician Associates

Closed for applications on: 28-Jun-2025 00:00

Vacancy status: Closed

Closed for applications on: 28-Jun-2025 00:00

Location

Site: Carmelita House
Town: Ealing
Postcode: W5 2PJ
Major / Minor Region: London

Contract type & working pattern

Contract: Permanent: None
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Salary

Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 Per Annum
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: (Band 7)

Specialty

Main area: Physician Associates

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical duties
• To assist the medical team by conducting physical health assessments for children and young people referred to the Community Paediatric service, under supervision of a Consultant Community Paediatrician.
• To assist the medical team to provide direct clinical care to patients following established clinical guidelines, including participating in multidisciplinary team meetings, handovers and other relevant clinical meetings.
• To assist the medical team with preparing medical notes and summarising patient notes for the purposes of contributing to assessment reports and referrals.
• To assist the medical team with chasing referrals and liaising with the multidisciplinary team and other health professionals as indicated.
• To assist the medical team by providing relevant information and resources to patients and families as per departmental guidance and protocols, which may include health promotion and signposting to local health and social care resources.
• To work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, including Doctors, Nurses, Therapists and other Allied Health Professionals, Administrators and Management, to ensure good working relationships.
• To liaise with partners including CAMHS, Special schools and special nurseries, School SENCOs, Medical and other staff at hospitals, GPs and practice staff, Social workers in children with disabilities team, to ensure good integrated care working relationships.

CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.

Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We’re proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.

We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. For more information on these and other benefits of working for us, see our Benefits, Reward and Wellbeing page

Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others.

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.

Due to the high response levels we receive for some vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date and advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Our Agenda for Change employment contracts are subject to a contractual 13 week probationary period.

If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

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.

Person specification

Education/ Qualification/ Training

Essential criteria

Undergraduate degree in a health or life science prior to undertaking the Physician Associate programme
Postgraduate Diploma or Masters in Physician Associate studies from an accredited UK training programme
Registered as a Physician Associate with the General Medical Council
Evidence of having successfully passed the UK National Physician Associates exam

Desirable criteria

Postgraduate degree in a relevant healthrelated subject
Additional training or experience in paediatrics or CAMHS

Experience

Essential criteria

Evidence of understanding of the needs of the healthcare sector and the patients’/service users
Experience of working as a Physician Associate in Paediatrics

Desirable criteria

Experience of working as a Physician Associate in General Practice and/or Secondary Care
Experience of working in the NHS in Community Paediatrics
Demonstrable knowledge of evidence informed practice relevant to Community Paediatrics
Experience of leading service development
Knowledge of national and local guidance for the role of a Physician Associate

Knowledge and Skills

Essential criteria

Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures
Demonstrable patient assessment and clinical skills (e.g. history taking, physical examination, developmental assessments, clinical procedures)
Ability to take responsibility for clinical care of patients under the supervision of consultants and other senior colleagues
Able to build rapport and communicate effectively with patients/carers and professionals
Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Awareness of limitations of competence and requirement for consultant supervision appropriate to the clinical tasks being carried out
Knowledge of maintaining patient confidentiality and implementing data protection legislation requirements including information governance
Ability to manage a dedicated caseload of patients
Ability to liaise with colleagues from the wider MDT and other departments and external agencies relating to patient care or treatment needs
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Competent in the use of NHS electronic health records and IT/computer systems for clinical work and administration
Evidence of up to date CPD (50h per year) and commitment to continuous learning and development of skills to work as a safe practitioner and improve standards of care
Understanding and experience of safeguarding children and adults

Desirable criteria

Demonstrable skills in ECG, venipuncture, cannulation and interpretation of blood investigations
Experience of conducting clinical audit or quality improvement projects
Demonstrable understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues, record of publications and presentations
Ability to implement and interpret policies and procedures
Ability and skills to drive change and quality improvement
Experience of assisting in the development of the role of Physician Associates in the UK and/or the educational development of Physician Associate students through student shadowing/teaching

Personal skills

Essential criteria

Ability to work constructively in a multidisciplinary team, be flexible and responsive to the needs of colleagues
Ability to manage time effectively
Ability to exercise sound judgement when faced with conflicting pressures
Ability to demonstrate values consistent with the Trust values and be accountable for professional duties and behaviours
Excellent interpersonal skills and caring attitude towards patients, empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work collaboratively with others and cultural competency