Physician Associate - Acute Medicine | University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 13 Tachwedd 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £47,810 - £54,710 Per annum, pro rata for part time roles. |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 13 Rhagfyr 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Bristol, BS2 8HW |
| Cwmni: | University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7600247/387-MED0247-LH |
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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
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
Hours of work:
· Full-time posts will initially be Monday – Friday from 0900-1700 or a total of 37.5 hours per week, as agreed with the department. Evening and weekend shifts are not required at present but may be introduced in the future to meet service needs
This advert closes on Thursday 27 Nov 2025
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
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
Hours of work:
· Full-time posts will initially be Monday – Friday from 0900-1700 or a total of 37.5 hours per week, as agreed with the department. Evening and weekend shifts are not required at present but may be introduced in the future to meet service needs
This advert closes on Thursday 27 Nov 2025
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