Band 7 Physician Assistant – Fixed Term
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Closing date: 15 July 2026.
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Heartlands, Good Hope and Solihull (UHB – HGS) invite applications for a full-time Physician Assistant (PA) for a 7‑month fixed‑term contract commencing October 2026. The successful candidate will join an existing team of PAs who provide high‑quality care to the population of Birmingham. Clinical experience as a qualified PA is required.
The role provides flexible coverage of colorectal, upper GI, vascular, urology and ENT, depending on service need. The post will be based at Heartlands and Solihull sites, with possible work on alternative UHB sites. The position includes on‑call commitments at Heartlands and Solihull sites, including weekends and bank holidays.
We seek highly motivated and dedicated candidates to provide exceptional standards of patient care and communication. The successful candidate will work alongside a diverse multi‑disciplinary team to help deliver high standards of care, perform delegated duties with a high degree of clinical skill and knowledge, and assist and facilitate clinical teaching and supervision of colleagues and students.
Main duties of the job
Successful candidates will complete a supported induction period to gain general trust‑specific knowledge and mandatory training. There will be ongoing speciality support from the well‑established surgical PA team, the PA lead and the Extended Surgical Team Lead. The post holder will recognise the importance of the MDT in delivering a high quality, patient‑centred service. They will be accountable for ensuring that patient care is of a high standard at all times and that care and treatment of patients meet the department’s requirements. PAs are supervised by a designated supervising consultant/supervising doctor on duty. They will work closely with their teams at all times while displaying a high degree of personal acumen when assessing and planning care for patients. The post holder will acquire and maintain specialist knowledge and experience in the department, acting as a resource and support for the clinical team and allied health professionals.
Any applicants wishing for further information should contact: Juliusz Mania, surgical PA Lead – juliusz.mania@uhb.nhs.uk or Jess Wickins, EST Lead – jessica.wickins@uhb.nhs.uk.
Qualifications
- BA/BSc Degree before undertaking Physician Associate Program
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Associate training program
- Registered on the GMC PA register
- Evidence of continued learning and development
Experience
- Experience working within primary or secondary care as a qualified PA
- In‑depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology
- In‑depth knowledge of related medical conditions, treatments and pharmacology
- Ability to support medical staff in decision making
- Experience working in secondary care
- Experience in a surgical environment
- Experience managing pre‑operative assessments
- Experience managing immediate post‑operative care
Additional Criteria
- Ability to integrate effectively into an established team
- Cooperative work with others
- Commitment to patient welfare
- Competence in clinical skills and diagnostic interventions such as phlebotomy, cannulation and ECG recording
- Advanced organisational and time‑management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- IT literacy and familiarity with database software
- Ability to work autonomously and in a team
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Conscientious and flexible attitude
- High standard of record keeping
- Displays empathy to patients and their families
- Capacity to react to emergencies calmly and reasonedly
- Excellent judgment, dependability and conscientious performance
- High ethical standards and integrity
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) must be submitted to check for any previous criminal convictions.
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
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