Physician Associate

Job summary The department of Breast are pleased to offer an exciting post for an additional Physician Associate, within an established Breast Unit team. As a key member of the clinical team, the Physician Associate will be part of a friendly multidisciplinary team who have a passion for patient care and service development. You will be expected to work collaboratively with all members of the surgical and other medical teams within Mid and South Essex Hospital NHS Trust. The successful candidate will join the multi-disciplinary staff, under Consultant Supervision in providing comprehensive care for patients in Breast. Any Saturdays or Bank holidays worked, will be subject to NHS enhancements. It is envisaged that the role would be developed flexibly over time in accordance with the needs of the service and a subspecialty interest of the post holder can be developed. The appointee will undergo a period of training, supervision and accreditation to activities Main duties of the job Deliver direct care to patients within their caseload in accordance with the trusts policies and guidelines. Maintain core and specific clinical competencies, recognising role / skill limitations identifying, additional training and education required to support continued safe practice and knowledge. Participate in user groups, forums, and multidisciplinary team meetings weekly including specific clinical speciality meetings. Participate and engage in research-based practice. Care to patients and demonstrate knowledgeable clinical competence. Undertake assessment of the patient in-order to assess and identify the patients physical, psychological, and spiritual post and peri-operative needs. Report and proactively initiate the management of the patients' pre-operative concerns/needs reassuring and employing anxiety management therapies to the patient if necessary. Possess advanced knowledge and understanding of stages of operative procedures, and of anatomy and physiology in-order to provide skilled anticipatory assistance to the surgeon. About us Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust. Details Date posted 13 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £49,387 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 390-SUR-BR-8934 Job locations Broomfield Court Road Broomfield, Chelmsford CM1 7ET United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description. We look forward to your application. Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications. Job description Job responsibilities For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description. We look forward to your application. Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.