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
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address
St. James's University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF
Employer's website
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