Trauma & Orthopaedics Physician Associate – VFC & Acute Care

Royal Devon; Barnstaple; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Salary sacrifice nursery

Job summary

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Barnstaple invites applications for a Physician Associate in Trauma and Orthopaedics at North Devon District Hospital. The role focuses on assessment and management of fracture and musculoskeletal injuries, with involvement in a Virtual Fracture Clinic pathway.

Working with consultants, specialty doctors and the wider MDT, you will deliver high-quality, patient-centred care across acute and elective services, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Qualified Physician Associate with trauma experience.
• Experience in assessment and management of trauma patients.
• Familiarity with Virtual Fracture Clinic pathways.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage patients with fractures and musculoskeletal injuries.
• Participate in Virtual Fracture Clinic pathways and year-round trauma care.
• Collaborate with Consultants and MDT to plan treatment and follow-up.
• Support acute and elective orthopaedic services.

Skills

Trauma patient assessment

Virtual Fracture Clinic experience

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Clinical decision-making

Education

Physician Associate qualification

Job description

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Barnstaple invites applications for a Physician Associate in Trauma and Orthopaedics at North Devon District Hospital. The role focuses on assessment and management of fracture and musculoskeletal injuries, with involvement in a Virtual Fracture Clinic pathway.

Working with consultants, specialty doctors and the wider MDT, you will deliver high-quality, patient-centred care across acute and elective services, with opportunities for