Job summary
The function of the Physician Associate is to consolidate the skills & knowledge gained during PA educational programmes whilst providing high quality patient care in conjunction with clinical teams.
The PA will be expected to work within the Strokel team including Consultants, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Junior Doctors, Pharmacists and other Allied Health Professionals. Working as part of the multi-disciplinary team, undertaking physical assessment and history taking of patients and provide immediate care and initiate treatment as per clinical pathways/protocols and Patient Group Directions. A named Consultant will supervise the post holder.
The PA will provide high quality, safe and effective clinical care in conjunction with the clinical team.
The post will also further Morriston Delivery Units reputation as a provider of Physician Associate opportunities. Under the circumstances that there is currently no allocated budget to facilitate recruitment of qualified/substantial PA's, despite SBUHB being an established provider of PA training, it seems pragmatic to secure the services of a qualified PA on a permanent basis.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
Work autonomously and practice under the (indirect) supervision of a named Consultant.
Take a history from patients and perform appropriate physical examination, order and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests and make an appropriate assessment and diagnosis.
Performing diagnostic/therapeutic procedures, subject to training/experience. Including, but not exclusively:
Venepuncture
Cannulation
Arterial blood gases
Arterial line insertion
Injections
ECG
Urethral catheterisation
Nasogastric tube insertion
Lumbar puncture
Thoracentesis
Ascitic Drains
Utilise the early warning score system (NEWS) to triage patient reviews.
Initiate review and revise treatment and therapy plans, record and present findings in a manner consistent with local policies and procedures.
Request appropriate investigations and interpret their findings. Assist medical and nursing staff in all clinical emergencies.
Inform and counsel patients and relatives/carers regarding explanation of procedures, diagnosis, treatment and management of conditions. This will include long term management consistent with life circumstances.
Fully document all aspects of patient care and complete required paperwork for legal and administrative purposes.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The function of the Physician Associate is to provide high quality patient care in conjunction with clinical teams.
The post will require you to work flexibly which will involve working in a shift pattern and as part of a wider clinical team including Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Junior Doctors, pharmacists and other Allied Health Professionals.
Working as part of the multi-disciplinary team, you will undertake physical assessment and history taking of patients and provide immediate care and initiate treatment as per clinical pathways/protocols and Patient Group Directions.
The post holder will work autonomously and be supervised by a named Consultant.
The post holder will provide high quality, safe and effective clinical care in conjunction with the clinical teams and may be the lead specialist providing specialist advice to staff and patients.
The post holder will be supported to develop clinical knowledge and will have access to continuing professional development opportunities.
May supervise less experienced staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The function of the Physician Associate is to provide high quality patient care in conjunction with clinical teams.
The post will require you to work flexibly which will involve working in a shift pattern and as part of a wider clinical team including Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Junior Doctors, pharmacists and other Allied Health Professionals.
Working as part of the multi-disciplinary team, you will undertake physical assessment and history taking of patients and provide immediate care and initiate treatment as per clinical pathways/protocols and Patient Group Directions.
The post holder will work autonomously and be supervised by a named Consultant.
The post holder will provide high quality, safe and effective clinical care in conjunction with the clinical teams and may be the lead specialist providing specialist advice to staff and patients.
The post holder will be supported to develop clinical knowledge and will have access to continuing professional development opportunities.
May supervise less experienced staff.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Degree in a life science and/or a significant experience/ background in healthcare.
- Postgraduate PA diploma and / or "Master's degree in Physician Associate Studies from a recognised UK training programme or equivalent experience i.e. evidence of undertaking Service improvement projects or QIPs.
- Evidence of successful completion of the national exam
- Registration with the UK Managed Voluntary Registry for Physician Associates / Faculty of PA's
- Membership of the Faculty of Physician Associates at the Royal College of Physicians.
- Undertakes continuing medical examinations to maintain on-going certification with the PA managed voluntary register or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a medicine environment
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills with patients and other healthcare professionals
- Ability to communicate complex information both verbally and in writing
- Ability to work using own initiative to manage own workload.
- Ability to demonstrate skills and knowledge in areas of risk assessment
- Commitment to lifelong learning and personal development
- Ability to adapt according to changing service needs
- IT skills - e-mail, basic word processing, ability to search inter and intranet
- Ability to work using own initiative to manage own workload.
- Ability to work as part of a multi- disciplinary team.
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
- Indemnity Insurance required for GP practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Degree in a life science and/or a significant experience/ background in healthcare.
- Postgraduate PA diploma and / or "Master's degree in Physician Associate Studies from a recognised UK training programme or equivalent experience i.e. evidence of undertaking Service improvement projects or QIPs.
- Evidence of successful completion of the national exam
- Registration with the UK Managed Voluntary Registry for Physician Associates / Faculty of PA's
- Membership of the Faculty of Physician Associates at the Royal College of Physicians.
- Undertakes continuing medical examinations to maintain on-going certification with the PA managed voluntary register or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a medicine environment
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills with patients and other healthcare professionals
- Ability to communicate complex information both verbally and in writing
- Ability to work using own initiative to manage own workload.
- Ability to demonstrate skills and knowledge in areas of risk assessment
- Commitment to lifelong learning and personal development
- Ability to adapt according to changing service needs
- IT skills - e-mail, basic word processing, ability to search inter and intranet
- Ability to work using own initiative to manage own workload.
- Ability to work as part of a multi- disciplinary team.
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
- Indemnity Insurance required for GP practice.
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
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).
