Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Physician Associate already based in general practise to develop and provide a specialist interest in breast surgery at the Burnley Breast unit.
Within the breast unit, the Physician Associate will join a friendly, high-achieving multidisciplinary breast surgery team working to maintain a high-standard breast service in East Lancashire. They will supplement their career as a generalist with the opportunity to gain specialist knowledge and skills in breast disease management. The PA will expand their breast experience with the peer-support of an experienced multidisciplinary team and a named supervisor to develop their knowledge and skills to be able to see patients under indirect supervision within the breast service. They will be responsible for delivery of the established mastalgia (breast pain) clinic pathway. The PA is expected to develop leadership and service development skills and implement new ways of working across Primary and Secondary Care. This will include leading an educational program that will support primary care colleagues to increase their confidence in managing breast disease and improve the early diagnosis of breast cancer.
In Primary care, the Physician Associate is supported by accountable GPs, and employed by the PCN independent to the ELHT role.
Main duties of the job
In this role, you will assess and examine patients, initiate and interpret investigations and recommend appropriate management as well as present patients and plans to the team when appropriate. Under Consultant supervision, you will participate in clinical triage, theatres and clinics to assess and plan management for patients. You will work with and support other healthcare professionals within the clinical team.
You will provide expert assistance to multidisciplinary teams in the provision of high quality care to patients.
You will work under the direction of a supervising Consultant and mentor, working collaboratively with other members of the clinical team and working within the Trust's policies and clinical guidelines.
You will be expected to liaise with other professionals and specialties as required and complete necessary documentation relating to your patients. You will perform delegated duties with a high degree of clinical skill and knowledge, working within clinical environments.
You will become involved in all activities of the Directorate, including clinical governance, quality improvement projects, research and teaching.
You may also represent the Directorate at internal and external meetings as appropriate
About us
Established in 2003 ELHT is a large integrated healthcare organization providing high-quality acute secondary healthcare to the people of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen.
Our vision is to be widely recognized for providing safe, personal, and effective care. We currently provide high-quality services and treat over 700,000 patients a year from the most serious of emergencies to planned operations and procedures. We employ over 8,000 staff.
Candidates should note that any person appointed to this post will be referred to the DBS for clearance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide direct clinical care to patients in the one stop clinic and breast pain clinic using established clinical guidelines
Recommend and explain appropriate diagnostic tests and treatment.
Request and interpret results of investigations when necessary.
Perform specialised diagnostic physical exams and treatment procedures.
Instruct and educate patients in preventative health care.
Order breast imaging (USS breast) as required and agreed under supervising doctor(s).
Fully document all aspects of patient care and complete all required paperwork for legal and administrative purposes.
Formulate diagnoses and treatment plans, in consultation with or referring to supervising doctor(s) as appropriate.
Communicate effectively with patients and referrers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide direct clinical care to patients in the one stop clinic and breast pain clinic using established clinical guidelines
Recommend and explain appropriate diagnostic tests and treatment.
Request and interpret results of investigations when necessary.
Perform specialised diagnostic physical exams and treatment procedures.
Instruct and educate patients in preventative health care.
Order breast imaging (USS breast) as required and agreed under supervising doctor(s).
Fully document all aspects of patient care and complete all required paperwork for legal and administrative purposes.
Formulate diagnoses and treatment plans, in consultation with or referring to supervising doctor(s) as appropriate.
Communicate effectively with patients and referrers.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Postgraduate Diploma in Physician Associate Studies (Accredite UK)
- Basic Life Support
- Registered on the Faculty of Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Register
- Passed and completed 1 year post graduate preceptorship
- Current and valid certification or re-certification of the National Certifying Examinations for Physicians Associates (Royal College of Physicians)
- Membership of the Faculty of Physician Associates (Royal College of Physicians)
Desirable
- Genomic and Counselling skills for nurses and healthcare professionals (UWE) or equivalent genomics studies
- Experience working as a Physician Associate in GP and breast surgery
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Postgraduate Diploma in Physician Associate Studies (Accredite UK)
- Basic Life Support
- Registered on the Faculty of Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Register
- Passed and completed 1 year post graduate preceptorship
- Current and valid certification or re-certification of the National Certifying Examinations for Physicians Associates (Royal College of Physicians)
- Membership of the Faculty of Physician Associates (Royal College of Physicians)
Desirable
- Genomic and Counselling skills for nurses and healthcare professionals (UWE) or equivalent genomics studies
- Experience working as a Physician Associate in GP and breast surgery
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).
