Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Physician Associate (XR07)

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Job summary

We are inviting applications for a Physician Associate vacancy at The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Department of Ophthalmology. This is a pilot programme in collaboration with the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. Applications are welcomed for this post, which could be held as either full time or part time.

The successful candidate would be welcomed to our multi-disciplinary team and supported by colleagues from all disciplines to develop clinical skills and knowledge in Ophthalmology. This post is applicable to all Physician Associates including newly qualified PAs. There will be opportunities to rotate through multiple sub-specialties of Ophthalmology to gain clinical experience. The PAs enrolled onto this programme will be funded to attend four, two-day training courses in London to support their development. These will be organised by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. The post affords the PA a generous study budget to support development. Upon completion of the preceptorship programme, it is expected that PAs will be able to work in a band 7 role as a PA in Ophthalmology with subsequent opportunities for progression.

This post is a pilot programme which has been co-developed between the RCOphth and NHS England. The programme will commence November 2023

Main duties of the job

This is an innovative pilot role to give newly qualified or more experienced Physician Associates experience in a tertiary Ophthalmology Department.

The Physician Associate role is being developed in association with the Royal College of Ophthalmologists to work alongside the departments doctors, advanced practitioners and other team members. The PA will rotate through the various Ophthalmology specialties including the Acute Referral Service. The details for the rotations will be finalised by the date of interview.

They will be trained in a broad range of skills to undertake clinical care of patients as appropriate to the clinical environment and specialty within the Trusts policies and clinical guidelines. They will be expected to liaise with other professionals and specialities as required and complete necessary documentation relating to their patients.

PAs will be clinically supervised by a designated consultant. There will also be an individual mentor to oversee professional development, supported by an annual appraisal and a professional portfolio.

It is expected that the Physician Associate will eventually become involved in all activities of a department or CSU, including clinical governance, quality improvement projects, research, and teaching.

About us

The department provides comprehensive secondary ophthalmic services for the population of Leeds and a tertiary ophthalmic service for Leeds and Yorkshire. The department has 27 consultants and a wider multidisciplinary team and is well staffed and equipped to diagnose, investigate, and treat most ophthalmic conditions.

The newly opened ophthalmic out-patient department is currently situated in Gledhow Wing at St James University Hospital and incorporates an Acute Referral Clinic, Refractive Laser Unit and an Academic Unit.

The Academic Unit supports basic science and clinical research. There are strong links with the Leeds Institute for Molecular Medicine and the Leeds Institute of Health Sciences. The department is involved in a number of commercial and non-commercial studies. The Local Clinical Research Network supports research activity with sessions for research nurses, optometrists and medical illustration staff.

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Details

Date posted

27 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9298-HAN-057

Job locations

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF


Job description

Job responsibilities

The PA on this innovative scheme in collaboration with the Royal College of Ophthalmologists will be introduced to Ophthalmology and mentored, guided and trained to the competence required to work as part of the Ophthalmology clinical team, under supervision of a named to consultant, to deliver high quality patient care. This will include duties and responsibilities in the following areas: Clinical, management & leadership, education & training, and audit & research.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The PA on this innovative scheme in collaboration with the Royal College of Ophthalmologists will be introduced to Ophthalmology and mentored, guided and trained to the competence required to work as part of the Ophthalmology clinical team, under supervision of a named to consultant, to deliver high quality patient care. This will include duties and responsibilities in the following areas: Clinical, management & leadership, education & training, and audit & research.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Bachelors Degree prior to undertaking Physicians Associate programme. PG Dip/masters qualification in Physician Associate Studies from an accredited UK or Irish training programme

Desirable

  • Life support course certification e.g. ILS, ALS or PALS

Additional Requirements

Essential

  • Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post

Skills & behaviours

Essential

  • Ability to implement local policies and guidelines Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team

Desirable

  • Ability to motivate and develop a multi-disciplinary team

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of medical procedures and terminology. Ability to organise and priorities workload effectively

Desirable

  • Evidence of assisting in the development of the Physician Associate role in the UK
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Bachelors Degree prior to undertaking Physicians Associate programme. PG Dip/masters qualification in Physician Associate Studies from an accredited UK or Irish training programme

Desirable

  • Life support course certification e.g. ILS, ALS or PALS

Additional Requirements

Essential

  • Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post

Skills & behaviours

Essential

  • Ability to implement local policies and guidelines Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team

Desirable

  • Ability to motivate and develop a multi-disciplinary team

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of medical procedures and terminology. Ability to organise and priorities workload effectively

Desirable

  • Evidence of assisting in the development of the Physician Associate role in the UK

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF


Employer's website

https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF


Employer's website

https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Clinical Lead

Bataung Mokete

Bataung.Mokete@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

27 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9298-HAN-057

Job locations

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF


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