Physician associate | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 16 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Dependent on experience |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 April 2026 |
| Location: | leicester, LE1 2WW |
| Company: | University Hospitals of Leicester |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7769237/358-7769237-MSK |
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.
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, and recommend treatment. They will be expected to liaise with other professionals and specialties as required and complete necessary documentation relating to their patients.
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
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, and recommend treatment. They will be expected to liaise with other professionals and specialties as required and complete necessary documentation relating to their patients.
They will be supervised by a designated consultant of the week and will also have individual educational supervisor to 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)
This advert closes on Monday 30 Mar 2026