Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity in North Wales as we are seeking to recruit a Physicians Associate, for the PHW microbiology service to the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB). In this role you will join the expanding clinical infection team delivering services to BCUHB and supporting the wider Public Health Wales network.
The post is intended tosupport delivery of infection services to BCUHB, but it isanticipated that adequate time will be protected to allow training and education.
Public Health Wales Microbiology laboratories are situated within Glan Clwyd Hospital, Wrexham Maelor and Ysbyty Gwynedd and is one of the largest Microbiology services within Wales, providing a wide range of diagnostic services to hospitals, clinics and general practitioners across North Wales. The laboratory offers a comprehensive Microbiology service covering Bacteriology. The Clinical Laboratories are ISO 15189 accredited and approved by a number of bodies for training purposes. Rapid, accurate and advanced molecular laboratory techniques are in use to provide a better diagnosis and patient care management.
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
The provision of service expectations will be tailored to the skills, experience and knowledge of the individual candidate, and will be supported within a training environment.
Undertake duties relating to the provision of the Clinical Microbiology/ Infectious Diseases services across the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board area.
These duties will include:
To formulate a detailed differential diagnosis having taken a history and completed a physical examination of patients/service users
To ensure continuity of a high standard of care, assessing the health needs of the patients and taking appropriate actions.
Provide clinical advice and support to patients, their families and other healthcare professionals following diagnosis through to treatment.
Work with patients and service users to agree a comprehensive management plan considering individual characteristics, background and circumstances
Accept responsibility for own caseload, developing accurate specialised care plans, which reflects the assessments undertaken and incorporates the issues and recommendations made, ensuring clear documentation in the patient's records.
To be actively involved in all aspect of patient care, liaising with other members of the clinical team as appropriate, as determined by the clinical setting in which they are placed.
Work with the wider Multi-Disciplinary Team in the assessment of a patient for an admission or discharge.
About us
We are Public Health Wales - the national public health organisation for Wales. Our purpose is 'working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help all people in Wales live longer, healthier lives. With our partners, we aim to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.
Together, our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the main source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. Never more has public health been so important as we come through the Coronavirus pandemic, face the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis and tackle and prevent the harmful effects of climate change.
Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.
To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/
For guidance on the application process, please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
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.
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
KNOWLEDGE/ TRAINING/ EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Qualified Physician's Associate having passed the Physician Associate National Examination (PANE)
- Possess additional, transferable Highly Specialist knowledge acquired through training or experience to masters level equivalent
- Registered with the GMC as a Physician Associate
- All relevant clinical practical skills
Desirable
- Proof of CPD
- Teaching/mentoring course
- Knowledge of audit
- Knowledge of patient planning and assessment
- Current role as a physician's associate
COMMUNICATION & RELATIONSHIP SKILLS
Essential
- The post holder will be required to communicate highly complex, sensitive and contentious information directly to patients, relatives and with other members of staff. On occasion this may be undertaken in highly emotional and distressing circumstances.
- Communication with patients, on matters of their care where there may be barriers to understanding
- Friendly and approachable with good communication skills
Desirable
- Able to communicate in Welsh (written and/or verbal)
ANALYTICAL, JUDGEMENT & ORGANISING SKILLS
Essential
- Skills for assessing and interpreting specialist acute patient conditions, taking appropriate action, recognising and managing emergency situations
- Ability to make difficult clinical decisions
- Planning and organising care plans for patients, which may require adjustments to plans
- Planning and organising referrals for diagnostics and tests
HUMAN RESOURCES
Essential
- Experience in delivering training
- Team worker
Desirable
- Ability to lead and manage staff
- Experience of supervising others
INFORMATION RESOURCES
Essential
- Updating patients records
- Maintain and demonstrate clear written communication skills with highly developed IT skills.
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
Essential
- Requirement to carry out audit as part of an audit plan
MENTAL EFFORT
Essential
- Able to demonstrate attention and sustained concentration for assessing patients
- Able to pro-actively engage, observe and record patients' notes
EMOTIONAL EFFORT
Essential
- Patient assessment and arranging care plan/referrals
WORKING CONDITIONS
Essential
- Ability to travel if needed to a number of different NHS sites. Able to work hours flexibly.
- Ability to perform a range of exposure prone procedures as set out above.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Self-motivated
- Willing to learn and develop further
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE/ TRAINING/ EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Qualified Physician's Associate having passed the Physician Associate National Examination (PANE)
- Possess additional, transferable Highly Specialist knowledge acquired through training or experience to masters level equivalent
- Registered with the GMC as a Physician Associate
- All relevant clinical practical skills
Desirable
- Proof of CPD
- Teaching/mentoring course
- Knowledge of audit
- Knowledge of patient planning and assessment
- Current role as a physician's associate
COMMUNICATION & RELATIONSHIP SKILLS
Essential
- The post holder will be required to communicate highly complex, sensitive and contentious information directly to patients, relatives and with other members of staff. On occasion this may be undertaken in highly emotional and distressing circumstances.
- Communication with patients, on matters of their care where there may be barriers to understanding
- Friendly and approachable with good communication skills
Desirable
- Able to communicate in Welsh (written and/or verbal)
ANALYTICAL, JUDGEMENT & ORGANISING SKILLS
Essential
- Skills for assessing and interpreting specialist acute patient conditions, taking appropriate action, recognising and managing emergency situations
- Ability to make difficult clinical decisions
- Planning and organising care plans for patients, which may require adjustments to plans
- Planning and organising referrals for diagnostics and tests
HUMAN RESOURCES
Essential
- Experience in delivering training
- Team worker
Desirable
- Ability to lead and manage staff
- Experience of supervising others
INFORMATION RESOURCES
Essential
- Updating patients records
- Maintain and demonstrate clear written communication skills with highly developed IT skills.
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
Essential
- Requirement to carry out audit as part of an audit plan
MENTAL EFFORT
Essential
- Able to demonstrate attention and sustained concentration for assessing patients
- Able to pro-actively engage, observe and record patients' notes
EMOTIONAL EFFORT
Essential
- Patient assessment and arranging care plan/referrals
WORKING CONDITIONS
Essential
- Ability to travel if needed to a number of different NHS sites. Able to work hours flexibly.
- Ability to perform a range of exposure prone procedures as set out above.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Self-motivated
- Willing to learn and develop further
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).
