Physician Associate Bucks New University

Overview

As a Physician Associate (PA) you will support doctors in the diagnosis and management of patients, this might be in a hospital or a GP surgery. You will be part of a growing profession in the NHS where vacancies currently exceed the supply of skilled professionals. Physician associates work under the direct supervision of a doctor and carry out many similar tasks, including the examination, diagnosis, management and care of patients.You could be doing consultations, carry out physical examinations, do a range of diagnosis related tasks, help deliver treatment plans, do home visits and a range of other tasks. It is a varied and developing role with many different specialisms and tasks for you to experience. 

By the time you complete the Bucks New University  course, you will have learnt how to request and interpret test results, diagnose illness and develop treatment and management plans. All vital skills that will enable you to become an effective Physician Associate.

What facilities can I use?

We have invested in state-of-the-art, simulated clinical skills areas. You will regularly spend time in these areas, to practise technical skills and use the newest technologies in a safe and supportive environment. In addition, as a student of BNU you will gain access to our gym, personal training sessions, physiotherapy and sports therapy clinic as well as our student union at a heavily discounted price. If you were thinking of doing something extracurricular, why not make use of our sports hall and live music events? All events, activities and societies are free of charge and you can find a range of interests no matter your age, fitness levels or preferences. 

What are my career prospects? 

• Upon graduation you can progress to work as a Physician Associate in a range of clinical environments in Primary and Secondary care, including GP surgeries, hospital inpatient wards, and A & E departments. You can expect to work as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team alongside doctors, GPs, physicians and surgeons. Most of your time will be spent working in hospitals or GP surgeries. Home visits may also be required.
• Your varied clinical placements will prepare you for the working world and give you great employment opportunities after graduation. During placements, you will have the opportunity to work in the following areas: Accident and Emergency, General Practice, Mental Health and other clinical departments.
• The relationships you will gain on your placements can sometimes lead to the offer of permanent employment on completion of your MSc. We recommend seeking employment opportunities with our partners, as they have identified the required skills and will often have need of you, however employers demand for graduates is high nationwide.