I think that’s fair enough. With it being a relatively new role in the UK I can understand hesitancy in pursuing it in an area where it may not have extended to much yet. Ours is run by Bolton I think with placements all over Greater Manchester. As far as I know it tends to be a generalist role, I dont know much about whether there are any routes into oncology tbh?
I’ve worked with someone who previously held a clinical role in a London A&E though and we have one employed in our practice now who came through the MSc course we’re involved in running who works alongside the GP team seeing undifferentiated need.
He was clearly the best on the course though, and it’s a reflection of his capabilities (some were nowhere near this level) and an element of luck in knowing a forward thinking practice willing to broaden their skill mix. Being relatively early, there’s opportunity as well as risk and good PA’s are able to shape the role with the right employer.
Like you, I’m watching and waiting currently as it’s not currently the right time for me to be starting another degree…