Physician Associate Tutor

Physician Associates (PAs) are a diverse group, working in a range of clinical specialties. They are trained in the medical model and usually work alongside doctors within a multi-disciplinary team.

The PA Tutor is an experienced clinician who works within the organisation to support and promote the interests and development needs of PAs. They will work with the support of the Trust Lead PA(s), who will undertake the bulk of the hands-on and day-to-day tasks.

Candidates should have the support of their relevant clinical director before applying for this post and ensure they have capacity in their job plan to undertake this role.

Main duties of the job

Provide strategic leadership for Physician Associates, championing their development, wellbeing and professional practice across the Trust while supporting governance and workforce priorities.

Lead PA education, career development programmes and student placements, ensuring high quality support, induction and progression opportunities for all PAs.

Work closely with senior leaders, clinical teams and external partners to represent PA interests, deliver service improvements and enhance patient care outcomes.

About us

The department of Post-Graduate Medical Education is committed to supporting the education and development of Doctors in Training, Staff Grade and Associate Specialists (SAS) as well as Consultants throughout their career.

We are part of Health Education South West - Severn and work closely with them to deliver important healthcare priorities and assist them in monitoring our progress.

We strive to ensure all doctors in Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have a high-quality induction to the Trust and department, experience good educational and clinical supervision which facilitates their learning in a safe environment.

We support and organise a wide range of clinical and educational skill development courses from Training the Trainers and Professional and Generic Skills to Simulation Training, Medical Grand Rounds and much more besides.

The departmental culture is open, friendly and supportive of all doctors and we are happy to address any queries regarding education and training.

Details

Date posted

14 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£5,000 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

318-26-PHYASSTUTOR

Job locations

GHNHSFT

Great Western Road

Gloucester

GL1 3NN

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Provide part of the governance structure to support PA needs. Attend the PA Professional Practice Committee (4 monthly) meetings chaired by the Medical Director

Provide support and guidance to PAs in the Trust and champion their needs within the organisation, in collaboration with Clinical Leads, the Director of Medical Education (DME) and senior hospital management.

Take a leadership role in supporting the professional and career development of PAs.

Lead on outcomes of the Leng report to ensure PAs remain able to work in a fashion to maximise benefits to patients and the Trust

Lead on the organisation and delivery of internal and external developmental programmes to improve and support the developmental needs of PAs.

Lead on Student PA placements in the trust

Advise and support PAs requiring additional support above and beyond that provided by their specialty and supervisor, broadly in line with the guiding principles in the NACT Supporting trainees document.

Supervise and guide the Trust Lead PA(s).

During the tenure of the post, it is anticipated that area(s) of responsibility might change and develop over time in response to workforce planning and requirements of this staff group.

Specific professional and managerial tasksInternal

Provide support with local induction, appraisal, and awareness of opportunities available for career progression

Represent the Director of Medical Education when required on issues related to PAs.

Attend the Professional practice Committee meetings

External

Liaise with the associate or deputy postgraduate team leading on Physician Associate support at the Deanery

Self-development

Develop an appropriate role-related PDP to be discussed and approved at annual appraisal.

Comply with data protection, freedom of information and equal opportunities/diversity requirements

Principal communication and working relationships

Director of Medical Education

Postgraduate Medical Education Manager (MEM) and administrative team

Unit/Departmental/Service Leads

Other members of the wider educational faculty

Medical Director, Director of Finance and Director of HR

Associate/Deputy Postgraduate Dean responsible for PAs on behalf of the Deanery

Job responsibilities

Provide part of the governance structure to support PA needs. Attend the PA Professional Practice Committee (4 monthly) meetings chaired by the Medical Director

Provide support and guidance to PAs in the Trust and champion their needs within the organisation, in collaboration with Clinical Leads, the Director of Medical Education (DME) and senior hospital management.

Take a leadership role in supporting the professional and career development of PAs.

Lead on outcomes of the Leng report to ensure PAs remain able to work in a fashion to maximise benefits to patients and the Trust

Lead on the organisation and delivery of internal and external developmental programmes to improve and support the developmental needs of PAs.

Lead on Student PA placements in the trust

Advise and support PAs requiring additional support above and beyond that provided by their specialty and supervisor, broadly in line with the guiding principles in the NACT Supporting trainees document.

Supervise and guide the Trust Lead PA(s).

During the tenure of the post, it is anticipated that area(s) of responsibility might change and develop over time in response to workforce planning and requirements of this staff group.

Specific professional and managerial tasksInternal

Provide support with local induction, appraisal, and awareness of opportunities available for career progression

Represent the Director of Medical Education when required on issues related to PAs.

Attend the Professional practice Committee meetings

External

Liaise with the associate or deputy postgraduate team leading on Physician Associate support at the Deanery

Self-development

Develop an appropriate role-related PDP to be discussed and approved at annual appraisal.

Comply with data protection, freedom of information and equal opportunities/diversity requirements

Principal communication and working relationships

Director of Medical Education

Postgraduate Medical Education Manager (MEM) and administrative team

Unit/Departmental/Service Leads

Other members of the wider educational faculty

Medical Director, Director of Finance and Director of HR

Associate/Deputy Postgraduate Dean responsible for PAs on behalf of the Deanery

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• GMC - full registration including recognised clinical and educational supervisor
• SAS Doctor or Dentist or Consultant with a minimum of 5PA clinical contract with the Trust

Desirable

• Postgraduate medical education, leadership or management (PGCert, Diploma, Masters)

Experience

Essential

• Breadth of experience in appraisal and medical education e.g. training and supervision of doctors, students and other healthcare professionals
• Knowledge of assessment methods
• Experience as a representative

Desirable

• Personal experience in working with and Supervising PAs.
• xperience in leadership or management within a formal role or as part of a team in related activity

Teamwork

Essential

• Proven ability to contribute to effective multidisciplinary teams.
• Positive attitude towards multi-professional working

Desirable

• Team or service-based quality improvement work as a project or part of a programme

Communication

Essential

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with difficult situations
• Evidence of supporting junior staff and colleagues

Desirable

• Presentations at local, regional and national conferences
• Publications in local, national and international journals and other non-peer reviewed work

Teaching

Essential

• Experience of teaching and training, including medical trainees, students of all healthcare disciplines and allied health professionals

Desirable

• Evidence of teaching abilities - positive feedback and/or teaching observation

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• GMC - full registration including recognised clinical and educational supervisor
• SAS Doctor or Dentist or Consultant with a minimum of 5PA clinical contract with the Trust

Desirable

• Postgraduate medical education, leadership or management (PGCert, Diploma, Masters)

Experience

Essential

• Breadth of experience in appraisal and medical education e.g. training and supervision of doctors, students and other healthcare professionals
• Knowledge of assessment methods
• Experience as a representative

Desirable

• Personal experience in working with and Supervising PAs.
• xperience in leadership or management within a formal role or as part of a team in related activity

Teamwork

Essential

• Proven ability to contribute to effective multidisciplinary teams.
• Positive attitude towards multi-professional working

Desirable

• Team or service-based quality improvement work as a project or part of a programme

Communication

Essential

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with difficult situations
• Evidence of supporting junior staff and colleagues

Desirable

• Presentations at local, regional and national conferences
• Publications in local, national and international journals and other non-peer reviewed work

Teaching

Essential

• Experience of teaching and training, including medical trainees, students of all healthcare disciplines and allied health professionals

Desirable

• Evidence of teaching abilities - positive feedback and/or teaching observation

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

GHNHSFT

Great Western Road

Gloucester

GL1 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

GHNHSFT

Great Western Road

Gloucester

GL1 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

Provide part of the governance structure to support PA needs. Attend the PA Professional Practice Committee (4 monthly) meetings chaired by the Medical Director

Provide support and guidance to PAs in the Trust and champion their needs within the organisation, in collaboration with Clinical Leads, the Director of Medical Education (DME) and senior hospital management.

Take a leadership role in supporting the professional and career development of PAs.

Lead on outcomes of the Leng report to ensure PAs remain able to work in a fashion to maximise benefits to patients and the Trust

Lead on the organisation and delivery of internal and external developmental programmes to improve and support the developmental needs of PAs.

Lead on Student PA placements in the trust

Advise and support PAs requiring additional support above and beyond that provided by their specialty and supervisor, broadly in line with the guiding principles in the NACT Supporting trainees document.

Supervise and guide the Trust Lead PA(s).

During the tenure of the post, it is anticipated that area(s) of responsibility might change and develop over time in response to workforce planning and requirements of this staff group.

Specific professional and managerial tasksInternal

Provide support with local induction, appraisal, and awareness of opportunities available for career progression

Represent the Director of Medical Education when required on issues related to PAs.

Attend the Professional practice Committee meetings

External

Liaise with the associate or deputy postgraduate team leading on Physician Associate support at the Deanery

Self-development

Develop an appropriate role-related PDP to be discussed and approved at annual appraisal.

Comply with data protection, freedom of information and equal opportunities/diversity requirements

Principal communication and working relationships

Director of Medical Education

Postgraduate Medical Education Manager (MEM) and administrative team

Unit/Departmental/Service Leads

Other members of the wider educational faculty

Medical Director, Director of Finance and Director of HR

Associate/Deputy Postgraduate Dean responsible for PAs on behalf of the Deanery

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• GMC - full registration including recognised clinical and educational supervisor
• SAS Doctor or Dentist or Consultant with a minimum of 5PA clinical contract with the Trust

Desirable

• Postgraduate medical education, leadership or management (PGCert, Diploma, Masters)

Experience

Essential

• Breadth of experience in appraisal and medical education e.g. training and supervision of doctors, students and other healthcare professionals
• Knowledge of assessment methods
• Experience as a representative

Desirable

• Personal experience in working with and Supervising PAs.
• xperience in leadership or management within a formal role or as part of a team in related activity

Teamwork

Essential

• Proven ability to contribute to effective multidisciplinary teams.
• Positive attitude towards multi-professional working

Desirable

• Team or service-based quality improvement work as a project or part of a programme

Communication

Essential

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with difficult situations
• Evidence of supporting junior staff and colleagues

Desirable

• Presentations at local, regional and national conferences
• Publications in local, national and international journals and other non-peer reviewed work

Teaching

Essential

• Experience of teaching and training, including medical trainees, students of all healthcare disciplines and allied health professionals

Desirable

• Evidence of teaching abilities - positive feedback and/or teaching observation