Physician Associate | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 28 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £49,387 - £56,515 Per annum plus HCAS |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 May 2026 |
| Location: | London, SW10 9NH |
| Company: | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7903444/289-EI-105 |
Summary
· To provide planned care such as outpatient clinics and treatment delivery in the haematology day unit in a way that’s safe, efficient and responsive for our patients
· To provide excellent urgent and emergency care, on the wards and on the day unit assessment unit.
· To ensure that the research work we do translates from the bench to the bedside
· To make sure that our team have the right skills and experience through high quality multi professional training
· To be innovative in our service design, using data to drive forward change
· To improve the efficiency of the haematology team and support the haematology treatment pathways and clinical workload
· To assess, clerk and review patients that are attend the haematology day unit unwell or pre treatment.
· To participate, and lead where appropriate, in ward rounds
· To perform and assist with practical procedures such as venepuncture, cannulas, blood gases, urinary catheters, paracentesis, pleural procedures, lumbar punctures, and support the booking of procedures and investigations as appropriate . Potential for training in bone marrow sampling.
· To participate in multidisciplinary meetings.
· To support our medical specialty colleagues by identifying and referring suitable patients for haematology review.
· To facilitate the safe and timely discharge of haematology patients
· To contribute to the achievement and maintenance of key acute haematology performance indicators
· To act as a consistent member of the haematology team and to help in handover processes and continuity of care for our patients
· To participate in teaching and quality improvement projects – developing and embedding new and innovative practices and policies
Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.
We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.
If you haven’t heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation.Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
· To provide planned care such as outpatient clinics and treatment delivery in the haematology day unit in a way that’s safe, efficient and responsive for our patients
· To provide excellent urgent and emergency care, on the wards and on the day unit assessment unit.
· To ensure that the research work we do translates from the bench to the bedside
· To make sure that our team have the right skills and experience through high quality multi professional training
· To be innovative in our service design, using data to drive forward change
This advert closes on Tuesday 12 May 2026