Job summary
We are seeking a dedicated Doctor's Assistant to join our
esteemed faculty within the Trust, becoming an integral part of our
multidisciplinary clinical team. You will play a vital role in supporting the
delivery of high-quality patient care within our hospital facilities, located
across Wakefield, Dewsbury, and Pontefract. Working under the guidance of
supervising consultants. you will collaborate closely with trainee clinical
colleagues, providing essential support to junior doctors in delivering
exceptional patient services.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the post are:
Clinical
To support the junior doctors, Physician Associates and
Advanced Nurse Practitioners with clinical and administrative duties.
To perform diagnostic/therapeutic procedures (subject to
appropriate training and experience). These include, but not exhaustively:
o Venepuncture
o Cannulation
o Arterial blood gases
o ECG
o Urethral catheterisation
To attend consultant/and or specialty registrar ward rounds.
To support and contribute to timely discharge planning
including completing discharge summaries.
Telephoning external organisations (e.g. GP surgeries) and
patients families to seek further information
Arrange clinic appointments for patients following their
discharge from hospital
To work within the multi-disciplinary team to ensure
effective team working in the provision of acute medical care to patients on a
day to day basis.
About us
We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. Its important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Clinical
- To support the junior doctors, Physician Associates and
Advanced Nurse Practitioners with clinical and administrative duties.
- To perform diagnostic/therapeutic procedures (subject to
appropriate training and experience). These include, but not exhaustively:
o Venepuncture
o Cannulation
o Arterial blood gases
o ECG
o Urethral catheterisation
- To attend consultant/and or specialty registrar ward rounds.
- To support and contribute to timely discharge planning
including completing discharge summaries.
- Telephoning external organisations (e.g. GP surgeries) and
patients families to seek further information
- Arrange clinic appointments for patients following their
discharge from hospital
- To work within the multi-disciplinary team to ensure
effective team working in the provision of acute medical care to patients on a
day to day basis.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Clinical
- To support the junior doctors, Physician Associates and
Advanced Nurse Practitioners with clinical and administrative duties.
- To perform diagnostic/therapeutic procedures (subject to
appropriate training and experience). These include, but not exhaustively:
o Venepuncture
o Cannulation
o Arterial blood gases
o ECG
o Urethral catheterisation
- To attend consultant/and or specialty registrar ward rounds.
- To support and contribute to timely discharge planning
including completing discharge summaries.
- Telephoning external organisations (e.g. GP surgeries) and
patients families to seek further information
- Arrange clinic appointments for patients following their
discharge from hospital
- To work within the multi-disciplinary team to ensure
effective team working in the provision of acute medical care to patients on a
day to day basis.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare related field or equivalent.
- Band 2 experience or equivalent
- GCSE A-C in English and Math's or equivalent
Desirable
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Patient assessment skills
- Evidence of competence in a range of clinical skills and diagnostic interventions such as phlebotomy, cannulation and ECG recording.
- Good presentation skills
Desirable
- Possess good organisational skills.
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Ability work as part of a team
- Ability to use medical equipment
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills IT literate
Desirable
- Ability performs cannulation and venepuncture
Experience
Essential
- An awareness of basic principles of infection control
Desirable
- Experience of using PPM+, System 1 and ICE.
- Experience of working in a clinical environment
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Assertive and confident
- Personal and professional maturity
- Recognition of own limitations
- Ability to work both on own initiative and within a team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare related field or equivalent.
- Band 2 experience or equivalent
- GCSE A-C in English and Math's or equivalent
Desirable
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Patient assessment skills
- Evidence of competence in a range of clinical skills and diagnostic interventions such as phlebotomy, cannulation and ECG recording.
- Good presentation skills
Desirable
- Possess good organisational skills.
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Ability work as part of a team
- Ability to use medical equipment
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills IT literate
Desirable
- Ability performs cannulation and venepuncture
Experience
Essential
- An awareness of basic principles of infection control
Desirable
- Experience of using PPM+, System 1 and ICE.
- Experience of working in a clinical environment
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Assertive and confident
- Personal and professional maturity
- Recognition of own limitations
- Ability to work both on own initiative and within a team
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
