Physician Associate

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) is looking for highly motivated and skilled Physician Associates (PAs) to join the Dermatology Department. UHL already has physician associates currently working across a variety of medical and surgical Specialities including the Children's Emergency Department. In this role you will work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary dermatology team, providing high-quality, patient-centred care under the supervision of a Consultant Dermatologist or Dermatological Surgeon The post holder will support the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of patients with suspected or confirmed skin cancer and those undergoing dermatological surgical procedures. The role includes outpatient clinics, procedural assistance, patient education, and contribution to service development while adhering to NHS governance, clinical safety, and regulatory standards.Main duties of the job Undertake comprehensive patient assessments, including dermatological history taking and focused skin examinations. Assist in the diagnosis and management of benign and malignant skin lesions. Participate in skin cancer referral pathways, including urgent suspected cancer (2-week wait) clinics. Assist in and, where appropriately trained and authorised, perform dermatological surgical procedures, such as punch biopsies,curettage and cautery and shave biopsies. Surgical assisting in excisions and Mohs micrographic surgery (where applicable). Provide pre- and post-operative care, including wound assessment, dressing changes, and patient advice. Support dermoscopy assessments under consultant guidance

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