Job summary
We are looking for two motivated Physician Associates (PA) to join our Urology team at the University Hospitals Leicester (UHL) in a permanent full time capacity. One role will be primarily to support our stone service and the other to support our Andrology and Prostate service.
Our department has a supportive group of consultants, registrars and other staff who would assist you in transitioning into this rewarding position. In addition PAs have been employed in other departments of the UHL for many years providing a stable PA network and making the Trust a generally PA-friendly environment.
Department-based educational opportunities are available. We encourage PAs to be involved in supporting and help develop training opportunities in Urology.
You must be a member of the Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Register (PAMVR), and will be expected to maintain your membership and CPD requirements.
Main duties of the job
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Post holders must be a graduate of a recognised Physician Associate (PA) training programme and must be registered (and maintain registration) on the PA Managed Voluntary Register (PAMVR) and subsequently the appropriate statutory regulating body, when in place.
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These full-time, substantive post holders will work under the direction of consultants and specialty trainees, working collaboratively with members of the clinical team within the Trust's policies and clinical guidelines. The roles will focus on working with stone, andrology and prostate surgeons in the Department. Job plans will be weighted towards streamlining the stone, andrology and prostate pathways . You will be expected to review pre and postoperative patients on the ward and be part of the cancer MDT team.
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Will contribute to patient care and will need to exercise a high level of professional judgement. This includes taking medical histories, undertaking physical examinations, diagnosing and explaining conditions during consultations.
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Will exercise an appropriate degree of personal autonomy when assessing, managing and planning care for a caseload of patients; whilst knowing their limits.
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Will develop extensive specialist knowledge and experience in the relevant specialty, acting as a resource to the clinical team and allied health professionals.
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Will contribute to the teaching and training of other PA's, other clinical professionals and students.
About us
We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals.
Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:
o We focus on what matters most
o We treat others how we would like to be treated
o We are passionate and creative in our work
o We do what we say we are going to do
o We are one team and we are best when we work together
Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Working with our stone, andrology and prostate teams to deliver an efficient and effective service to the patients accessing our department
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Participating in ward rounds
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Assessing and examining patients, taking histories, ordering appropriate investigations, interpreting investigation findings, forming a list of differential diagnoses and formulating management/treatment plans accordingly
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Delivering care in a range of settings, which will primarily include theatres but also helping with cancer meetings and post MDT clinics.
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Post-operative ward round and support on wards.
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Taking responsibility for a dedicated patient caseload, where required
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Maintaining timely and appropriate documentation.
Please see job description/person specification for full details on the role
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Working with our stone, andrology and prostate teams to deliver an efficient and effective service to the patients accessing our department
-
Participating in ward rounds
-
Assessing and examining patients, taking histories, ordering 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.
Please see job description/person specification for full details on the role
Person Specification
Commitment to Trust values and behaviours
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values and behaviours
Training and qualifications
Essential
- Registration with UK Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Registrar (PAMVR)
- 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 placements
Desirable
- Experience as a ward or clinic-based physician associate
- Surgical experience
- Experience in the educational development of Physician Associate students
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, nurses, other staff and agencies
- Ability to work well within a team
- Clear verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to adhere to regulations as well as work flexibly to meet the needs of the trust
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to respond to questions in a tactful and professional manner
- Caring attitude toward patients
- Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues
Analytical and judgement skills
Essential
- Ability to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
- Ability to implement and interpret policies and procedures
- Ability to exercise an appropriate degree of personal autonomy when assessing, managing and planning care for patients, whilst knowing your limits
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of medical procedures and terminology
- Willingness to develop extensive specialist knowledge and experience in the relevant specialty
- An inquiring and critical approach to work
Desirable
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Energy and enthusiasm
- Ability to work under pressure
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
Person Specification
Commitment to Trust values and behaviours
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values and behaviours
Training and qualifications
Essential
- Registration with UK Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Registrar (PAMVR)
- 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 placements
Desirable
- Experience as a ward or clinic-based physician associate
- Surgical experience
- Experience in the educational development of Physician Associate students
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, nurses, other staff and agencies
- Ability to work well within a team
- Clear verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to adhere to regulations as well as work flexibly to meet the needs of the trust
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to respond to questions in a tactful and professional manner
- Caring attitude toward patients
- Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues
Analytical and judgement skills
Essential
- Ability to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
- Ability to implement and interpret policies and procedures
- Ability to exercise an appropriate degree of personal autonomy when assessing, managing and planning care for patients, whilst knowing your limits
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of medical procedures and terminology
- Willingness to develop extensive specialist knowledge and experience in the relevant specialty
- An inquiring and critical approach to work
Desirable
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Energy and enthusiasm
- Ability to work under pressure
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
