Job summary
We are seeking to appoint two Physician Associates to join our team in General Surgery. This is an exciting opportunity to develop a new role within this service and support the provision of surgical care within the Elective Hub.
These posts will principally be based in the Elective Hub at Leicester General Hospital but cross site work will also be required as the roles will be linked to a speciality team and join the MDT for either Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, based at Leicester Royal Infirmary, or Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgery, based at Glenfield Hospital.
Main duties of the job
This full-time post holder will work under the direction of relevant consultants and specialty trainees, working collaboratively with other members of the clinical team within the Trust's policies and clinical guidelines. The post holder will be working in the elective hub at Leicester General Hospital, on the wards and in theatres. This is a cross site position. The post holder will also be expected to attend pre and postoperative patients on the ward and be part of the MDT team.
The post holder will contribute to patient care where relevant and exercise a high level of professional judgment. This will include taking medical histories, undertaking physical examinations, diagnosing and explaining conditions during consultations.
About us
As one of the very largest NHS Trusts in the country, our contribution to our communities goes way beyond direct health; we are the largest employer in our region, we educate and train the staff of the future, we push research boundaries and with our £1bn turnover we are an economic engine for the wider East Midlands and beyond.
This is particularly exciting time for Leicester's Hospitals. Flagship projects include a new Children's Hospital, a new Maternity Hospital, a new Treatment Centre and two new Intensive Care Units. Equally importantly, we are going "paperless", with a £12m investment in our NerveCentre computer system to help our team deliver world class care.
We want to continue to improve everything that we do, so that we can achieve our Vision: Caring at its best for every patient, every time. Our Quality Strategy,"Becoming the Best",describes how we are doing that in a determined, targeted and systematic way, with our staff the champions of change and our patients not just beneficiaries but partners.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Surgical assistant at elective theatres, primarily at the surgical hub but also at main theatres
- Participating in ward rounds
- Assessing and examining patients, taking histories, arranging appropriate investigations, interpreting investigation findings, forming a list of differential diagnoses and formulating management/treatment plans accordingly
- Delivering care in a range of settings, which will primarily include theatres but also helping with cancer meetings and post MDT clinics.
- Post-operative ward round and support on wards.
- Taking responsibility for a dedicated patient caseload, where required
- Maintaining timely and appropriate documentation
- Potential to perform delegated diagnostic/therapeutic procedures, subject to appropriate training and experience, including but not limited to;
- Venepuncture
- Arterial blood gas sampling
- Cannulation
- Catheterisation
- Suturing
- Drain removal
- Endoscopy
- Providing health promotion and disease prevention advice.
- Developing and maintaining specialist medical knowledge appropriate to the role through relevant Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- Contributing to the development of efficient pathways of care
- Contributing to achieving and maintaining outstanding performance in the team
- To be accountable for the care given and to comply with the Fitness to Practice and Code of Conduct standard as established by the PA Managed Voluntary Registration Commission (PAMVRC) and subsequently the appropriate statutory regulating body, when this is in place.
- Supporting and contributing to timely discharge planning where appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Surgical assistant at elective theatres, primarily at the surgical hub but also at main theatres
- Participating in ward rounds
- Assessing and examining patients, taking histories, arranging appropriate investigations, interpreting investigation findings, forming a list of differential diagnoses and formulating management/treatment plans accordingly
- Delivering care in a range of settings, which will primarily include theatres but also helping with cancer meetings and post MDT clinics.
- Post-operative ward round and support on wards.
- Taking responsibility for a dedicated patient caseload, where required
- Maintaining timely and appropriate documentation
- Potential to perform delegated diagnostic/therapeutic procedures, subject to appropriate training and experience, including but not limited to;
- Venepuncture
- Arterial blood gas sampling
- Cannulation
- Catheterisation
- Suturing
- Drain removal
- Endoscopy
- Providing health promotion and disease prevention advice.
- Developing and maintaining specialist medical knowledge appropriate to the role through relevant Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- Contributing to the development of efficient pathways of care
- Contributing to achieving and maintaining outstanding performance in the team
- To be accountable for the care given and to comply with the Fitness to Practice and Code of Conduct standard as established by the PA Managed Voluntary Registration Commission (PAMVRC) and subsequently the appropriate statutory regulating body, when this is in place.
- Supporting and contributing to timely discharge planning where appropriate.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with UK Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Registry (PAMVR)
- Either PG Dip or Masters degree in Physician Associate Studies from a UK training programme and passed the UK PA National examination OR Current and valid certification with the US National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Desirable
- Science-based first degree
Experience
Essential
- Ward and clinic based experience through placements during PA education
Desirable
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, nurses, other staff and agencies
- Ability to adhere to regulations as well as work flexibly to meet the needs of the trust
Desirable
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues
Analytical & Judgement
Essential
- Ability to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with UK Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Registry (PAMVR)
- Either PG Dip or Masters degree in Physician Associate Studies from a UK training programme and passed the UK PA National examination OR Current and valid certification with the US National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Desirable
- Science-based first degree
Experience
Essential
- Ward and clinic based experience through placements during PA education
Desirable
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, nurses, other staff and agencies
- Ability to adhere to regulations as well as work flexibly to meet the needs of the trust
Desirable
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues
Analytical & Judgement
Essential
- Ability to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
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).
