Physician Associate; Medicine

Physician Associate (Medicine)

The closing date is 13 July 2026.

We are looking for enthusiastic and highly motivated Physician Associates (PAs) to join our team and be part of our PA Graduate Training Programme. These posts are mainly aimed at recently qualified PAs. We have a range of roles which, in the short term, will support our COVID work and be part of our hospital‑wide rotations. You will join our established PA rotations that we hope will develop these roles into career progression posts through developing sub‑speciality interests.

PA rotations cover Medicine (Respiratory, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Healthcare for Older Adults, Neurology, Acute Medicine Unit, Infections/COVID), Surgery, Paediatrics & Gynaecology. A key part of the role is running our COVID Medicines Delivery Unit (CMDU). We also have a large outpatient Parkinson’s Disease service and PAs work closely with PD specialists and consultants in clinic on the acute site and in the community.

Position:
Band 7 with a two‑year fixed‑term contract (may increase with future funding). All posts include supporting our CMDU COVID clinic ortunities exist to participate in our research team. Two PAs currently spend one day a week embedded in our clinical trials team, supporting a diverse range of trials from Parkinson’s to Acute Flu.

As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients stay healthy when they need it most.

Main duties include:

• Participate in hospital‑wide rotations across primary and secondary care specialties.
• Provide clinical support within CMDU including assessment, treatment and prescription of antivirals and IV infusions of nMABS.
• Care for patients with transplants, renal failure, immunodeficiency, oncology and haematological disorders.
• Work closely with pharmacy and nursing teams and other specialist clinicians.
• Support paediatric, obstetric, psychiatry and acute medicine rotations in a broad educational programme.
• Engage in teaching sessions, simulation and CPD activities as part of the PA leadership team.
• Participate in research studies, clinical trials and projects such as major COVID vaccine studies.

30 hours per week. Working days to be confirmed.

Fixed‑term contract until 31/08/2028. Current NHS employees may have a secondment opportunity.

Benefits include:

• 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays) for new staff, rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
• Access to comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, wellbeing activities and group sessions.
• Staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options, and technology purchase schemes.
• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options, car lease schemes and a cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Human resources: OFSTED rated nursery onsite at Exeter, and NHS Pension scheme.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This may include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications, days off to study, engaging in CPD or rotational placements to hone your skills.

Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work‑life balance through flexible working schemes and our family‑friendly policies.

General requirements:

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous criminal convictions.

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and ‘At Risk’ status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

For further information please contact Ray Sheridan, Director of Medical Education () or Dr Aisha McClintock, Training Programme Director for Physician Associates () to discuss the role further.