Physician Associate | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

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 youwill 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.

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:

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.

This advert closes on Tuesday 28 Apr 2026