Following on from the PA engagement event in July please see the below guidance document which provides information about the role of the Band 5 Physician Associate Assistant Practitioner (PAAP), job descriptions for both Band 5 and Band 6/7 PA and guidance re: Recruitment.
Contact [email protected] for more information.
Physician Associates Careers Fair
(School of Foundation Training & Physician Associates)
The event will be promoted to graduating students in the Northwest, but attendance is anticipated from working and student PAs from all regions.
There are over 80 students due to graduate in February 2022 along with many students who passed the Nationals in November 21 who are looking for employment, so this is an ideal opportunity to meet your future employees.
Along with employers, industry speakers will host presentations on the day so a large attendance is expected.
If you are interested you can contact in advance to reserve your space or just have a informal chat ([email protected]).
Please see below the Novice Cervical Smear Training Flyer and Application Form for all Nurses/Nursing Associates and Physician Associates.
*Please read all guidance and ensure you have fully completed all sections of the application form before submitting to [email protected].
Dates:
- 18th & 19th Jan 2022
Novice Cervical Smear Training
Application Form Novice Smear 2021-2022
Preceptorship Grants for Newly Qualified Physician Associates (PAs)
HEE Physician Associates in Primary Care
If Practices or PCNS are recruiting newly qualified Physician Associates, then practices are able to apply for Preceptorship Grants of £5000.
The completed application form should be sent to [email protected]
Below are the dates for the Faculty of Physician Associate National exams:
- January cohort:
Exam period 13 January – 3 February 2022
Results released: 3 March 2022
For the individual to be eligible for the Band 5 role, they must have passed all components of the PgDip/MSc in Physician Associate Studies.
It is suggested that the Band 5 Physician Associate Assistant Practitioner role is undertaken during the period between sitting the FPA national exams and receiving the FPA results, although this can vary dependent on practice and PCN preference.
Any queries, please contact [email protected]
2-month fixed term employment funding for Band 5 PAs (HEE)
HEE have secured funding to support 10 Physician Associate Assistant Practitioners (Band 5) for employment, on a 2–month fixed term basis, across Lancashire and South Cumbria Primary Care (September 2021 cohort).
Please see the below information pack and letter, which details the full offer.
- B5 PAAP EOI Letter- september 2021 cohort
- B5 Physician Associate Assistant Practitioner Information Pack May ’21
10 places are currently available, but due to high demand, please complete your EOI as soon as possible – to secure your funding.