Job responsibilities
Applicants
are invited for the post of Physician Associate in Trauma and Orthopaedics at
the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. We are looking to further develop our
physician associate workforce. This is substantive position. The department was
one of the first employers of Physician Associates in West Yorkshire 6 years
ago. We now have 4 established Physician Associates within the trauma service.
The post is open for PAs wanting to experience a new specialty or PAs that
have previous experience in T+O. The post is also open to newly qualified PAs.
The
post will be based at Leeds General Infirmary and offers successful candidates
the opportunity to acquire specialist skills in the management of trauma in
both inpatient and outpatient settings. Clinical and Educational supervision
will be provided with release to a local education program covering all aspects
of clinical practice. We will also be delivering weekly departmental teaching
covering areas incl MSK, perioperative medicine and simulation (SIM).
The
Trauma & Related Services department at Leeds General Infirmary is
internationally renowned for treatment and research and offers the highest
levels of service, and access to world class treatment in Trauma &
Orthopaedics, Vascular, Plastic and reconstructive surgery. This post offers
opportunities for both professional and personal development. We seek those who
are interested in service development, education, audit and research. We are
dedicated to extending the boundaries of healthcare and allowing you to expand
the knowledge in your specialism for the benefit of our patients and the
profession.
The CSU provides care for approximately 20,000
in-patients and 110,000 out-patients on an annual basis. The catchment area of
the population is approximately 800,000, with a Major Trauma Network &
tertiary referral population of 3.5 million from Yorkshire.
Within
TRS we value all our staff. We are a friendly and flexible department. We
provide daily senior support on the ward, designated daily senior medical
support, and are flexible to your educational and leave requirements.
Above
all we need physician associates with a positive attitude that will deliver
quality services with compassion and become an integral member of a dedicated
and dynamic team. Leeds offers many opportunities; prospective applicants are
encouraged to visit the Department and are invited to contact any of the
following persons
Full
time position (37.5 hours weekly) The successful candidate should be flexible
to cover some weekend work and out of hours work..
Education/Development
Opportunites:
1:1 Mentorship and buddy system with established PA in trauma
Access to protected LTHT trust wide weekly teaching Thur 9-11am
Mentorship from Orthogeriatric Consultant
Exposure to Major Trauma Carry Observation Trauma Bleep (optional)
Weekly departmental teaching
Access to study budget and study leave days
Opportunity to get involved in QIP/Audit
Networking with ~50 PAs already working at LTHT
Option to work within Spinal Surgery and Vascular Surgery (both within the
trauma service)
Involved in PA student teaching and development (incl OSCE examination)
Rota
Example:
Supernumerary
period first 4-6 weeks.
1:1
mentorship with an established PA in the department for the first ~3 months.
Close
daily supervision from Orthogeriatric Consultants
Jobs
based on Orthogeriatric wards focusing on perioperative medicine and post op
surgical care.
Mon:
Orthogeriatric Ward (Ward Round/Jobs)
Tue:
Orthogeriatric Ward Evening onc-all with FY doctor
Wed:
Orthopaedic Clinic/theatre AM / Orthogeriatric Ward PM
Thur:
Teaching/SDL AM / Orthogeriatric Ward (PM)
Fri:
Orthogeriatric Ward (+ Trauma Call Observation Bleep)
Some
out of hours cover incl potential twilights and weekend cover.
The
department is very excited about the future of Physician Associates within the
trauma service, with GMC regulation and prescribing around the corner we would
be involved as much as possible to maximise the development of PAs.
The
PAs will provide expert assistance to the multidisciplinary teams in the
provision of a high-quality service to patients. The post holders will work
under the direction of a supervising Consultant and mentor, working
collaboratively with other members of the clinical team within the Trusts policies
and clinical guidelines. The job will involve inpatient and outpatient work.
Successful appointees will perform delegated duties with a high degree of
clinical skill and knowledge, working within clinical environments such as
operating theatres, wards and outpatient clinics.
It
is not mandatory that the Physician Associate has prior experience of a
relevant speciality. The post-holders will undergo training, supervision and
accreditation to activities relevant to each recruiting department.
The
Physician Associate role is being developed to work alongside the departments
doctors, advanced practitioners and other team members.
They
will be trained in a broad range of skills to undertake clinical care of
patients as appropriate to the clinical environment and specialty. 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 for each post. 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 become involved in all activities
of a department or CSU, including clinical governance, quality improvement
projects, research and teaching. Physician Associates will also represent the
departments at local and external meetings as appropriate.
PRINCIPAL
DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
The
PA will be required to work as part of the 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
Delivery
and participation in the clinical care of patients.
To
exercise a high degree of personal autonomy when assessing and planning care
for patients. Working within a set of
defined parameters when working in a particular specialty.
Provision
of a level of advanced and comprehensive health assessment based on a specialist
body of knowledge under established parameters.
Appropriate
assessment, examination, investigation, diagnosis and treatment of patients,
resulting in the safe management and appropriate referral or discharge of
patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations within the
boundaries of the role as a trainee.
Recognition
of patients with changing health status and undertaking appropriate actions.
Communication
of highly complex and highly sensitive information with patients and families and
within the healthcare team.
Liaison
with other hospital services to enable detailed planning for patient
management, referral and discharge.
Undertaking
advanced clinical skills according to agreed protocols and service need.
Interpretation
of laboratory and radiological results and initiate appropriate patient
management.
Maintenance
of own clinical development by keeping abreast of new treatments and
technologies within emergency and unscheduled care.
Improvements
on the quality of the patient experience by identifying and meeting the
individual clinical needs of patients.
Rigorously
review with a supervisor, all aspects of the patients plan of care and
identify and address issues that may result in a sub-standard service.
Contribution
to the review and development of integrated care pathways and clinical
guidelines to ensure a standardised approach to care.
Practice
with confidence and competence within professional guidelines, and established
parameters.
Ensure
accurate documentation and records of patient care.
Assist
in the development of patient management systems, processes and tools within
the work area and adjacent clinical/assessment areas.
Ability
to adapt specialist clinical knowledge and skills to different clinical
settings and influence service delivery and patient care.
Implementation
of effective systems and processes for infection control management and
relevant audit within their clinical area.
Acting
in such a way that safeguards the health and wellbeing of children and vulnerable
adults at all times, in keeping with LTHT safeguarding policies.
