Job summary
We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for two highly motivated, ambitious individuals to join our well integrated team.
The Newcastle Hospitals Department of Dermatology is one of the largest in the UK, with a reputation for excellence in training, research and clinical practice. The team comprises 20 Consultants, 14 Specialist Registrars, 15 Specialty Doctors, 2 post CCT Fellows in Mohs surgery and a CESR Fellow. This strong cohort of doctors in training means that teamwork, training and educational activities form a strong departmental focus. There has also been an emphasis on developing Nursing roles in recent years and the team now includes multiple medical and Surgical Nurse Specialists at Bands 6 and 7, with established training programmes and pathways for progression.
- Interview date 28/04/2023
- 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
Main duties of the job
Applications are invited for two Physician Associate posts in Dermatology based in the Department of Dermatology at the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle.
The post holders must have completed a full programme of PA training, with evidence of full certification, and ideally would have some experience of working in a general medical setting. They would be expected to have excellent communication skills and the ability to take a history and formulate and carry out a treatment plan with appropriate support and supervision. Training in general dermatology would be provided, and participation in weekly educational and governance activities would be essential.
About us
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with over 18,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion.
Rated 'Outstanding' by theCQC for the second consecutive time in 2019, we have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.
We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
Our staff oversee around 1.84 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will be provided general training in dermatology and are envisaged to have a split role, with 50% Medical and 50% Surgical Dermatology. This will include training in fields such as skin cancer diagnosis and minor surgery, and the management of chronic skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis and acne, as well as drug monitoring and referral triage. Depending on how the roles and post holders develop, there may be potential with time sub-specialise more in one of these areas.
- The post holder will work collaboratively
- The post holder will build on their skills in clerking, assessing and examining patients gained through their physician associate training, present to more senior members of the team, initiate and interpret investigations, and recommend appropriate managements/treatments (as governed by national guidelines) . They will be expected to liaise with other professionals and specialities as required and complete necessary documentation relating to their patients.
- It is expected that the Physician Associate will become involved in the activities of the Department, including coordinating patients on treatment pathways, reviewing inpatients and providing subsequent management of cases in conjunction with the Clinical team. Physician Associates may represent the department at local meetings as appropriate.
- Physicians Associates will be expected to contribute to the units educational activities and instruct and educate patients in preventative healthcare.
- Fully document all aspects of patient care and complete all required paperwork for legal and administrative purposes.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will be provided general training in dermatology and are envisaged to have a split role, with 50% Medical and 50% Surgical Dermatology. This will include training in fields such as skin cancer diagnosis and minor surgery, and the management of chronic skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis and acne, as well as drug monitoring and referral triage. Depending on how the roles and post holders develop, there may be potential with time sub-specialise more in one of these areas.
- The post holder will work collaboratively
- The post holder will build on their skills in clerking, assessing and examining patients gained through their physician associate training, present to more senior members of the team, initiate and interpret investigations, and recommend appropriate managements/treatments (as governed by national guidelines) . They will be expected to liaise with other professionals and specialities as required and complete necessary documentation relating to their patients.
- It is expected that the Physician Associate will become involved in the activities of the Department, including coordinating patients on treatment pathways, reviewing inpatients and providing subsequent management of cases in conjunction with the Clinical team. Physician Associates may represent the department at local meetings as appropriate.
- Physicians Associates will be expected to contribute to the units educational activities and instruct and educate patients in preventative healthcare.
- Fully document all aspects of patient care and complete all required paperwork for legal and administrative purposes.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
Person Specification
Skills & Experience
Essential
- High level of competence in clinical skills and practice obtained through practice
- Able to teach clinical professionals
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including highly competent oral and written English
- Able to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- Able to take responsibility for the clinical care of patients under the supervision of Consultants
- Demonstrates clinical leadership
- High level of proficiency using range of IT packages including strong competence with MS Office Suite to produce documents, reports etc.
- Developing and maintaining key relationships with wide network of people to support the development and integration of the role of Physician Associate within the Trust , for example, educational supervisors, mentors, Royal Colleges etc.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within a health care environment, ideally the NHS.
- Recent proven experience and success as a Physician Associate (UK) or Physician Assistant (US)
- Delivering teaching to clinical professionals
- Providing support and guidance to students or colleagues
- Experience in a medical education institution
- Experience in specialty related to the post
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/BA degree in relevant health related subject
- Post graduate diploma as a Physician Associate/Assistant (Master's Level equivalent).
- Valid certification of Physician Associate National Exam
- Membership of the Faculty of Physician Associates or equivalent for the USA
Desirable
- Biomedical or Biological Science degree
Knowledge
Essential
- Good understanding of the competence and curriculum framework requirements for Physician Associates (UKIUBPAE)
- NHS performance management processes (quality assurance, clinical audit, compliance and governance)
- Understanding of information governance including data protection and maintaining confidentiality.
- Demonstrable understanding of statutory and mandatory training requirements within the NHS.
- Understanding of individual and organisational learning needs to ensure appropriate methods and processes are designed and delivered to ensure an effective learning experience
Desirable
- An active interest in current developments in medical education
- Knowledge and experience of the process and practice of teaching to the medical model
- Research experience
- Compliant with NHS mandatory training requirements
Person Specification
Skills & Experience
Essential
- High level of competence in clinical skills and practice obtained through practice
- Able to teach clinical professionals
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including highly competent oral and written English
- Able to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- Able to take responsibility for the clinical care of patients under the supervision of Consultants
- Demonstrates clinical leadership
- High level of proficiency using range of IT packages including strong competence with MS Office Suite to produce documents, reports etc.
- Developing and maintaining key relationships with wide network of people to support the development and integration of the role of Physician Associate within the Trust , for example, educational supervisors, mentors, Royal Colleges etc.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within a health care environment, ideally the NHS.
- Recent proven experience and success as a Physician Associate (UK) or Physician Assistant (US)
- Delivering teaching to clinical professionals
- Providing support and guidance to students or colleagues
- Experience in a medical education institution
- Experience in specialty related to the post
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/BA degree in relevant health related subject
- Post graduate diploma as a Physician Associate/Assistant (Master's Level equivalent).
- Valid certification of Physician Associate National Exam
- Membership of the Faculty of Physician Associates or equivalent for the USA
Desirable
- Biomedical or Biological Science degree
Knowledge
Essential
- Good understanding of the competence and curriculum framework requirements for Physician Associates (UKIUBPAE)
- NHS performance management processes (quality assurance, clinical audit, compliance and governance)
- Understanding of information governance including data protection and maintaining confidentiality.
- Demonstrable understanding of statutory and mandatory training requirements within the NHS.
- Understanding of individual and organisational learning needs to ensure appropriate methods and processes are designed and delivered to ensure an effective learning experience
Desirable
- An active interest in current developments in medical education
- Knowledge and experience of the process and practice of teaching to the medical model
- Research experience
- Compliant with NHS mandatory training requirements
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.
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.
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).
