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East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Physician Associate

The closing date is 21 September 2026

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Job summary

Band 7 dependent upon experience and qualification

You will provide expert assistance to multidisciplinary teams in the provision of high quality care to patients. You will work under the direction of a supervising Consultant and mentor, working collaboratively with other members of the clinical team and working within the Trust's policies and clinical guidelines. You will be expected to liaise with other professionals and specialties as required and complete necessary documentation relating to your patients. You will perform delegated duties with a high degree of clinical skill and knowledge, working within clinical environments. You will become involved in all activities of the Directorate, including clinical governance, quality improvement projects, research and teaching. You may also represent the Directorate at internal and external meetings as appropriate

Main duties of the job

In this role, you will assess and examine patients, initiate and interpret investigations and recommend appropriate management as well as present patients and plans to the team when appropriate. Under Consultant supervision, you will participate in ward rounds, medical triage, and clinics to assess and plan management for patients. You will work with and support other healthcare professionals within the medical team.

You will provide expert assistance to multidisciplinary teams in the provision of high quality care to patients.

You will work under the direction of a supervising Consultant and mentor, working collaboratively with other members of the clinical team and working within the Trust's policies and clinical guidelines.

You will be expected to liaise with other professionals and specialties as required and complete necessary documentation relating to your patients. You will perform delegated duties with a high degree of clinical skill and knowledge, working within clinical environments.

You will become involved in all activities of the Directorate, including clinical governance, quality improvement projects, research and teaching.

You may also represent the Directorate at internal and external meetings as appropriate

About us

Established in 2003 ELHT is a large integrated healthcare organization providing high-quality acute secondary healthcare to the people of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen.

Our vision is to be widely recognized for providing safe, personal, and effective care. We currently provide high-quality services and treat over 700,000 patients a year from the most serious of emergencies to planned operations and procedures. We employ over 8,000 staff.

Candidates should note that any person appointed to this post will be referred to the DBS for clearance.

Details

Date posted

16 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum (pay award pending)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

435-MEC-115-26

Job locations

Royal Blackburn Hospital

Haslingden Road

BLackburn

BB2 3HH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

In this role, you will assess and examine patients, initiate and interpret investigations and recommend appropriate management as well as present patients and plans to the team when appropriate. Under Consultant supervision, you will participate in ward rounds, medical triage, and clinics to assess and plan management for patients. You will work with and support other healthcare professionals within the acute medical team.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Dr. Farheen Raza

[email protected]

Job description

Job responsibilities

In this role, you will assess and examine patients, initiate and interpret investigations and recommend appropriate management as well as present patients and plans to the team when appropriate. Under Consultant supervision, you will participate in ward rounds, medical triage, and clinics to assess and plan management for patients. You will work with and support other healthcare professionals within the acute medical team.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Dr. Farheen Raza

[email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Postgraduate Diploma in Physician Associate Studies (Accredited UK)
• Basic Life Support
• Current and valid certification or re-certification of the National Certifying Examinations for Physicians Associates (Royal College of Physicians)
• Experience working as a Physician Associate in hospital or community setting
• Registered on the Faculty of Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Body
• Passed and completed 1 year post graduate preceptorship

Desirable

• Advanced Life support course certification e.g. ILS, ALS or P

Qualifications and experience

Essential

• Post Grad Diploma in PA
• Experience of working as a PA in hospital or community

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Postgraduate Diploma in Physician Associate Studies (Accredited UK)
• Basic Life Support
• Current and valid certification or re-certification of the National Certifying Examinations for Physicians Associates (Royal College of Physicians)
• Experience working as a Physician Associate in hospital or community setting
• Registered on the Faculty of Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Body
• Passed and completed 1 year post graduate preceptorship

Desirable

• Advanced Life support course certification e.g. ILS, ALS or P

Qualifications and experience

Essential

• Post Grad Diploma in PA
• Experience of working as a PA in hospital or community

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Royal Blackburn Hospital

Haslingden Road

BLackburn

BB2 3HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Royal Blackburn Hospital

Haslingden Road

BLackburn

BB2 3HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant CD for Diabetes & Endocrinology

Dr Farheen Raza

[email protected]

01254734633

Details

Date posted

16 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum (pay award pending)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

435-MEC-115-26

Job locations

Royal Blackburn Hospital

Haslingden Road

BLackburn

BB2 3HH

United Kingdom

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