Job summary
SDEC - Same Day Emergency Care Department, in Swansea Bay UHB are looking to recruit to the following posts:
- 1 x Physician Associate on a permanent basis
- 1 x Physician Associate to cover a period of maternity leave for 12 months on a fixed term.
Due to current service demands we are looking to recruit experienced PAs who have successfully completed their 12 month internship year post qualifying.
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 in line with the needs of the business, 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 under the supervision of the SDEC Clinical Lead.
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.
Main duties of the job
Clinical
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.
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
For more details in relation to this Physician Associate post please click on the supporting documents section to find the full job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details in relation to this Physician Associate post please click on the supporting documents section to find the full job description and person specification.
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
- Successfully completed a minimum 12 months internship, post qualifying
- Experience of working within a medicine environment
Desirable
- Ability to demonstrate skills and knowledge in areas of risk assessment
- Ability to work as part of a multi- disciplinary team.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Commitment to lifelong learning and personal development
- 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.
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
- Successfully completed a minimum 12 months internship, post qualifying
- Experience of working within a medicine environment
Desirable
- Ability to demonstrate skills and knowledge in areas of risk assessment
- Ability to work as part of a multi- disciplinary team.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Commitment to lifelong learning and personal development
- 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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
