Physician Associate

Job overview

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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Adhere to the relevant NHS Codes of Practice and own professional Code of Conduct.

Actively participate in the required revalidation process of the Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Registration Commission (PAMVRC) and the appropriate regulating body when this is in place.

Support the development of the role of Physician Associate to ensure high delivery of care within their specialty and beyond.

It is expected that the post holder will undertake any other duties which are deemed appropriate to the band/role when requested by Senior Staff.

The above indicates the main duties of the post but this is not intended to be an exhaustive list and may be amended from time to time to reflect the changing requirements of the post, in light of experience and developments within the service. Any review will be undertaken in conjunction with the post holder.