Physician Associate

Job summary

Applications are invited for a qualified or about to qualify Physicians Associate. Working within the Community Services Department (Diabetes and Endocrinology) based in Ysbyty Gwynedd Hospital the post holder will be part of a highly motivated and dynamic Multidisciplinary Team. The post holder will be welcomed by those working in the department, with every encouragement provided to develop and consolidate their Medical knowledge.

Main duties of the job

As a Physicians Associate you will provide care for patients including clinical assessments, diagnosis and treatment under the mentorship of a consultant. The successful candidate will be autonomous, a team player and will be expected to work with the wider practice team to deliver services to meet the needs of the patients. The ability to multi-task and to work under pressure is essential and you must also be adaptable to a varied and high volume workload.

Working knowledge of using Microsoft Office applications, an understanding of GDPR and maintaining strict confidentiality in the healthcare setting are all essential together with excellent organisational and communication skills, flexibility approach to work and good time management.

Education and supervision is available through accredited and in-house training and the successful applicant will be supported by experienced trainers and clinical mentors. The level and type of supervision will be dependent on the post-holders skills and knowledge. A comprehensive induction plan will be tailored for successful candidate.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications and/or knowledge

Essential

Degree in a life science and/or a significant background in healthcare Master's degree in Physician Associate Studies from a recognised UK training programme and evidence of successful completion of the UK National PA exam. Registration with the UK Managed Voluntary Registry for Physician Associates / Faculty of PAs Membership of the Faculty of Physician Associates at the Royal College of Physicians. Undertakes continuing medical examinations to maintain ongoing certification with the PA managed voluntary register or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

Experience required to fulfil the post. 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

Desirable

The ability to speak Welsh

Changing Service Needs

Essential

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 multidisciplinary team. Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner if required

Values

Essential

Ability to demonstrate a commitment to working consistently in line with the Organisational Values, Ability to demonstrate commitment to enabling others within the workforce to working consistently in line with the organisational values

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