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This post is for a Physician Associate under Annex 21.
For Annex 21 candidates please note this will be for 3 year and 1st years salary will be 65% at the top of the Band 7 salary scale. Ann
The post will be based at University Hospital Hairmyres Emergency Department and the speciality is Unscheduled Care.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Physician Associate to join our Emergence Department at University Hospital Hairmyres
The post holder will deliver high quality, evidence based clinical care in the Emergency Medicine, working autonomously as part of a multi-disciplinary team and under the supervision of the Relevant Consultants and work towards the achievement of NHS Lanarkshire goals and targets. The post holder will participate in teaching, audit and research where appropriate.
The successful applicant will be nominated a ‘Lead Supervisory Consultant’.
The post holder will practice medicine according to high standards of professional behaviour and will be involved in the further development of new systems of working, particularly in relation to developing the’ PA role’.
KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB
First degree or equivalent.
Graduation from an accredited Masters or equivalent Physician Associate programme
Experience of working in a clinical environment.
Pass certifying exam for physician associates
Excellent interpersonal skills with patients and other healthcare professionals
Ability to communicate complex information both verbally and in writing
Informal enquiries regarding the post will be welcomed by Dr Farhat Mushtaq on email Farhat.Mushtaq@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
If you have any queries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact recruitment.lanarkshire@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the advert once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.
Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.
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