Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to provide care for spinal patients. The postholder will be part of a team working across different areas in the department, wards, clinic, theatres, etc. They will be working closely with consultant of the week, Resident Doctors and fellow PAs responsible for patients on the ward, including both elective and emergency patients.
Main duties of the job
The post holder willbe required toprovide assistanceto the Consultant Surgeonsand resident doctors in theprovisionofhigh-qualitycarewithinthedepartment.Theywillbeexpectedtoparticipateinallaspectsof the patient pathway as appropriate and to perform delegated duties with a high degree of clinical skill and knowledge, working within operating theatres, wards and outpatient clinics.
The post holder will be trained to assess and examine patients, present them, initiate and interpret investigations,andrecommendtreatment.Theywillbeexpectedtoliaisewithotherprofessionalsand specialties as required and complete necessary documentation relating to their patients.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be required to provide assistance to the Consultant Surgeons and resident doctors in the provision of high-quality care within the department. They will be expected to participate in all aspects of the patient pathway as appropriate and to perform delegated duties with a high degree of clinical skill and knowledge, working within operating theatres, wards and outpatient clinics.
The post holder will be trained to assess and examine patients, present them, initiate and interpret investigations,andrecommendtreatment.Theywillbeexpectedtoliaisewithotherprofessionalsand specialties as required and complete necessary documentation relating to their patients.
Theywillbesupervisedbyadesignatedconsultantoftheweekandwillalso haveindividualeducational supervisorto overview their career development.
It is expected that the Physician Associates will become involved in the activities of the department, including review of inpatients, assessment of acute admissions, audits, practical procedures and outpatient clinics.
Physician Associates represent the department at local and external meetings as appropriate.
(Please refer to the job description/person specification for further details on the role)
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be required to provide assistance to the Consultant Surgeons and resident doctors in the provision of high-quality care within the department. They will be expected to participate in all aspects of the patient pathway as appropriate and to perform delegated duties with a high degree of clinical skill and knowledge, working within operating theatres, wards and outpatient clinics.
The post holder will be trained to assess and examine patients, present them, initiate and interpret investigations,andrecommendtreatment.Theywillbeexpectedtoliaisewithotherprofessionalsand specialties as required and complete necessary documentation relating to their patients.
Theywillbesupervisedbyadesignatedconsultantoftheweekandwillalso haveindividualeducational supervisorto overview their career development.
It is expected that the Physician Associates will become involved in the activities of the department, including review of inpatients, assessment of acute admissions, audits, practical procedures and outpatient clinics.
Physician Associates represent the department at local and external meetings as appropriate.
(Please refer to the job description/person specification for further details on the role)
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- Graduation from a Physician Associate training programme with a Master of Science or Post Graduate Diploma
- Maintenance of registration with the GMC throughout employment and meet all associated requirements.
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Facilitate productive team working by communicating effectively within the multidisciplinary team
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Participate in specialist meetings to discuss treatment A I Job Title: Date Finalised: Page 11 plans for spinal patients
Skills
Essential
- Assess and examine spinal patients, initiate and interpret investigations, formulate differential diagnoses, and recommend treatment in both inpatient and outpatient settings on behalf of the supervising consultant
- Develop and maintain extensive specialist knowledge and experience in spinal surgery, acting as a resource for the clinical team and allied health professionals
- After appropriate training, perform delegated diagnostic/therapeutic procedures, such as nerve root blocks, in line with parameters set by the supervising consultant
- Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including but not limited to: venepuncture, arterial blood gas sampling, cannulation, suturing, peripheral nerve blocks, biopsie
Desirable
- First or second assist in theatre
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an acute and demanding clinical setting.
- Ability to work cohesively within the multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Involved in clinical audit and research
Desirable
- Demonstrate interest Spinal Surgery.
- Experience of designing audit/projects and research.
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Exercise a high degree of independent personal autonomy and judgement when assessing and planning care for patients, whilst working within appropriate national and local treatment guidelines
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- To ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act and its amendments
- Support colleagues including resident doctors, ACPs, and medical/PA students
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- Graduation from a Physician Associate training programme with a Master of Science or Post Graduate Diploma
- Maintenance of registration with the GMC throughout employment and meet all associated requirements.
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Facilitate productive team working by communicating effectively within the multidisciplinary team
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Participate in specialist meetings to discuss treatment A I Job Title: Date Finalised: Page 11 plans for spinal patients
Skills
Essential
- Assess and examine spinal patients, initiate and interpret investigations, formulate differential diagnoses, and recommend treatment in both inpatient and outpatient settings on behalf of the supervising consultant
- Develop and maintain extensive specialist knowledge and experience in spinal surgery, acting as a resource for the clinical team and allied health professionals
- After appropriate training, perform delegated diagnostic/therapeutic procedures, such as nerve root blocks, in line with parameters set by the supervising consultant
- Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including but not limited to: venepuncture, arterial blood gas sampling, cannulation, suturing, peripheral nerve blocks, biopsie
Desirable
- First or second assist in theatre
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an acute and demanding clinical setting.
- Ability to work cohesively within the multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Involved in clinical audit and research
Desirable
- Demonstrate interest Spinal Surgery.
- Experience of designing audit/projects and research.
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Exercise a high degree of independent personal autonomy and judgement when assessing and planning care for patients, whilst working within appropriate national and local treatment guidelines
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- To ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act and its amendments
- Support colleagues including resident doctors, ACPs, and medical/PA students
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
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).
