Physician Associate

Job summary

• This is an exciting opportunity to provide care for Urological patients.
• The postholder will be part of a team working across different areas in the department, wards, clinic, theatres, etc.
• They will be working closely with consultant of the week, Resident Doctors and fellow PAs responsible for patients on the ward, including both elective and emergency patients.
• This is an exciting opportunity to provide care for Urological patients. The postholder will be part of a team working across different areas in the department, wards, clinic, theatres, etc. They will be working closely with consultant of the week, Resident Doctors and fellow PAs responsible for patients on the ward, including both elective and emergency patients.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will be required to provide assistance to the Consultant Surgeons and resident doctors in the provision of high-quality care within the department.
• They will be expected to participate in all aspects of the patient pathway as appropriate and to perform delegated duties with a high degree of clinical skill and knowledge, working within operating theatres, wards and outpatient clinics.
• The post holder will be trained to assess and examine patients, present them, initiate and interpret investigations, and recommend treatment.
• They will be expected to liaise with other professionals and specialties as required and complete necessary documentation relating to their patients.

About us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.