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7 | Physician Associate

Clinical | Medical Associate Professions

Job Requirements

Skills

	Basic IT
	Extensive experience: 5+ years
	Flexibility
	Interpersonal techniques
	NHS values
	Patient centred services
	Supervising colleagues
	Supporting colleagues
	Teamwork
	Working autonomously
	Working collaboratively
	Written and verbal communication

Qualifications

Apprenticeship
	Physician associate (degree) \| Level 7

Alternative
	Post Graduate Qualification \| Level 7
	Degree (Clinical) \| Level 6
	Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) \| Level 6

Training

	Clinical Mandatory Training
	Core Mandatory Training
	Delivering an Enhanced Patient Experience
	Health, Safety and Welfare
	Infection Prevention and Control
	Leadership competences
	Management competences
	Mindfulness

In-Role Learning Opportunities

Continuous Professional Development

	E-Portfolio
	Leadership competencies
	Learning and Education competencies
	Management competencies
	Personal development review

Personal Development

NHS Leadership Academy: The Rosalind Franklin programme

Progression Examples

Band 8a

Service Co-ordinator

Alternative Route Examples

Band 7

Assistant General Manager

The following list contains examples of relevant qualifications that would be seen as equivalent options when compared to the latest Apprenticeship (standard).

Alternative
	Post Graduate Qualification \| Level 7
	Degree (Clinical) \| Level 6
	Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) \| Level 6