Senior Physician Associate – Frailty (Band 7)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Physician Associate (Band 7) to join the Frailty and Older People's Medicine service at James Paget University Hospital, providing fixed-term maternity cover. This post forms part of the Trust's evolving acute frailty model and recognises the essential role of the multidisciplinary team in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to frail older adults. The successful applicant will work closely with consultants, specialty doctors, nursing staff, therapists, and the wider MDT to support frail patients presenting to the Emergency Department, Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC), and the Care of the Elderly ward. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Physician Associate to further develop clinical skills within a supportive, consultant-led frailty service that values continuity, teamwork, and innovation.

The Senior Physician Associate will work under consultant supervision to provide comprehensive assessment and ongoing management of frail older patients across acute and inpatient settings.Key duties include: Assessing and examining frail patients presenting to the Emergency Department, SDEC, and Care of the Elderly ward Initiating, reviewing, and interpreting investigations and supporting formulation of differential diagnoses and treatment plansSupporting daily ward rounds, MDT board rounds, and consultant-led frailty assessments Contributing to timely discharge planning, including completion of discharge documentation and liaison with community services Communicating effectively with patients, families, and carers, including obtaining and interpreting collateral histories Maintaining high-quality clinical documentation and ensuring continuity of care Undertaking delegated clinical procedures in line with training, competence, and scope of practice Supporting education and training of Physician Associate students, medical students, and junior medical staff