UMAPs

We hope you all managed to celebrate yesterday; the beginning of statutory regulation of PAs and AAs in the UK! 📣 Read our full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/eQHbE4mp

We are thrilled to share an exciting opportunity for you to shape the future of the Medical Associate Professions! 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐧𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 is seeking passionate and committed individuals to join us in a range of voluntary roles. We cannot do this without you. CMAPs and UMAPs are for you. Support us to deliver this critical piece of work. This is your chance to contribute your expertise, develop professionally, and be part of a transformative initiative. 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 We are recruiting for the following positions: 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 A vital role ensuring the smooth coordination of our activities. Perfect for someone with strong organisational and administrative skills. 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬 An opportunity to validate and synthesise evidence, ensuring our outputs are accurate, ethical, and impactful. 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬 Use your skills in media relations and messaging to craft compelling communications and manage our social media platforms. 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬 (𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞, 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞, 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬) Represent your sector, provide expert insights, and inform decision-making. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐝? - 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Receive certificates and recommendation letters to enhance your portfolio. - 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: Work alongside a multidisciplinary team and expand your professional connections. - 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Enhance your expertise in leadership, communication, and strategic planning. - 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Play a key role in shaping the future of the Medical Associate Professions. 𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 We welcome applications from all Medical Associate Professionals (MAPs), including new graduates and experienced professionals. Multidisciplinary team members may also apply, subject to references. 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 If you’re interested in any of these roles, please send an email to 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁@𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗽𝘀.𝗼𝗿𝗴.𝘂𝗸 with: - The role(s) you’d like to apply for. - A brief summary of your relevant experience or skills. - Your contact details. We look forward to having you on board and working together to advance the MAP profession! Warm regards, Your Teams from United Medical Associate Professionals (UMAPs) College of Medical Associate Professionals (CMAPs) #PhysicianAssociate #AnaesthesiaAssociate #MAPs #UMAPs #CMAPs #MedicalAssociateProfessionals #MAPStudent #PAstudent #AAstudent

Attention PAs and employers! The Care Quality Commission Mythbuster website has been updated with the latest guidance on the role of Physician Associates in primary care. This update incorporates current literature, as well as guidance developed collaboratively by UMAPs and CMAPs, setting out clear expectations and best practices for employing and supporting PAs in general practice. We strongly encourage all primary care employers to familiarise themselves with the recommendations in this website, and to also follow the guidance outlined by UMAPs and CMAPs to ensure compliance and effective integration of the role. Find the updated guidance here: https://lnkd.in/ec--gMYS

UMAPs thanks Lord Kamall for his powerful contributions to yesterday's House of Lords debate on Physician Associates and Anaesthesia Associates. Lord Kamall rightly highlighted the challenges MAPs have faced, including the toxic rhetoric, and protectionist attitudes which may have been fostered by the BMA. What began as a professional discussion has devolved into a campaign of misinformation and hostility, undermining collaborative progress. Decisions regarding MAPs must be guided by data, not dogma. This process, and the guidance around the roles of PAs and AAs must also not be diluted by poorly referenced, opinion-based documents and position statements that lack accountability. Finally, UMAPs, once again, condemns the bullying and derogatory language directed at MAPs. Such behaviour is unacceptable and stands in stark contrast to the NHS' values of respect and collaboration. We remain steadfast in protecting the integrity of MAPs and ensuring the NHS thrives for both patients and its workforce. #umaps #maps #medicalassociatepeofessionals #physicianassociate #anaesthesiaassociate #aa #pa #cmaps

We extend our gratitude to Baroness Natalie Bennett for initiating a debate in the House of Lords this evening, allowing for the vital role PAs and AAs play in healthcare to be clearly highlighted. The debate saw several Lords stepping forward to champion Medical Associate Professionals, presenting a balanced and informed defence that corrected misinformation, misconceptions, and underscored the value to patients and the NHS that Medical Associate Professionals bring. Notably, Lord Scriven highlighted the significant contributions of PAs and AAs, and condemned the abhorrent treatment of them by some doctors, stressing that this behaviour must stop. We believe that this evening’s discussion serves as a crucial step toward shaping a fair and accurate narrative about the Medical Associate Professions, and hope that all future discussions around the profession continue to be based in facts. UMAPs welcomes the Leng review and eagerly anticipates an independent, evidence-based review of MAP roles, which will provide clarity and direction for the future of our profession. #umaps #cmaps #physicianassociate #anaesthesiaassociate #pa #aa #maps #medicalassociateprofessionals

As a result of continued explorations around the legalities of the RCGP and BMA guidance documents, we have been requested to get a hard count of PAs affected by these actions. As a result, we have now produced this snap-survey to capture the information of those affected so that we can provide this information. You do not have to be a member to provide information that would be able to help any potential case. We would ask you to share this information with all colleagues. It is imperative that we complete that as soon as possible. https://lnkd.in/dsCCZ96X Warm regards, PA Stephen Nash General Secretary United Medical Associate Professionals (UMAPs) #PhysicianAssociate #AnaesthesiaAssociate #MAPs #UMAPs #CMAPs #MedicalAssociateProfessionals #MAPStudent #PAstudent #AAstudent #AAPA

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A Historic Moment for Medical Associate Professionals in the UK. Tonight, the Founding Members of the Union, United Medical Associate Professionals convened to sign the Union Rule Book, officially taking the next step toward full union status. This is a defining moment for us all as we come together to build a stronger, united voice for our professions. This union is about more than representation - it’s about ensuring all MAPs are valued, supported, and empowered in the workplace. It’s a step toward fairness, recognition, and a better future for us all. To join us, please follow this link: https://lnkd.in/eETgV488 We are also raising funds to support vital legal efforts for our profession - please consider donating to make a difference. A further update on this will follow shortly. https://lnkd.in/ds_YqPzN #umaps #physicianassociate #pa #anaesthesiaassociate #AA #maps #medicalassociateprofessionals #cmaps

MAP EMPLOYERS GUIDELINES V1.1 IS OUT! After gathering valuable stakeholder feedback, we are pleased to announce that we have updated the MAP Employers' Handbook for General Practice. This comprehensive guide provides essential resources for employers and Physician Associates working in general practice, ensuring alignment with current best practices and evidence based guidance. 📘 https://lnkd.in/gTFtUM7K #UMAPs #PhysicianAssociates #primarycare