Job summary
This post is 0.5WTE O and G and 0.5WTE SRH which provides the possibility of a varied role across secondary care and a community service.
We have a well-established group of Physician Associates within the Health Board covering Secondary Care. In addition to a clinical supervisor in shift, PA's in Obstetrics & Gynaecology will benefit from a identified supervisor responsible for the development and training of the PA team.
The successful candidate will join a cohesive multidisciplinary team (MDT) consisting of: Consultants, Junior Doctors, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Midwifes, Therapists, Physiotherapists, Dieticians and other Ward based teams with input from a variety of other key specialties. The Physician Associate will receive formal Supervision from a Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and will join the team at the brand-new specialist acute site, the Grange University Hospital. The Grange is a new state-of-the-art Hospital which first opened its doors in November 2020.
The Sexual and Reproductive Health role will provide general training on management of sexually transmitted infections and contraception. Involvement in the follow up and management of victims of sexual assault of all ages and all genders will be an important part of the role. This will involve liaising with SARC for children and adults and supporting self referring patients. There are opportunities to expand your skill portfolio of procedures and specialist consultations.
Main duties of the job
This post will allow the Physician Associate to:
- Train to assess patients within inpatient and outpatient settings and escalate to a senior where appropriate.
- Learn to interpret specialist imaging and specialist techniques in obstetrics and gynaecology.
- Utilise core skills such as: peripheral IV cannulation, ECG interpretation, examination of all body systems, venepuncture, interpretation of diagnostics and all of the ward based skills within the PA OSCE framework (catheterisation etc)
- Work within a cohesive MDT team to understand and assist in service improvements across the pathway
- Get involved with innovative projects within the field, leading on audits and quality improvement, particularly in the area of sexual assault follow up
- Work closely with urgent care specialities and other key specialities to ensure the holistic care for our patients.
- Join the consultant-led ward round, assisting with key interventions and the delivery of the management plans.
- Learning to assist in surgery.
- Caring for patient in post-operative care and recognising the signs of a deteriorating patient
- Working within an outpatient setting once competent to assist with our performance targets
- Supported to enrol on courses to further your skills and knowledge in this field.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached job description and person specification for the full details of this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached job description and person specification for the full details of this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria
- BA / BS degree prior to Undertaking PA Programme
- Successfully Completed Postgraduate Diploma (M-Level) in Physician Associate Studies from a recognised UK Training Programme
- Current and valid Certification or Re Certification by the Physician Associate National Examination Board
- Registration with the UK Managed Voluntary Registry for Physicians Associate
- Undertake Continuous directly observed procedural skills, case based discussions and Min Clinical examination exercises to maintain on-going certification with the PA Managed Voluntary Register or equivalent
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Desirable
- Meets some desirable criteria
- ILS ACLS PALS Certification
- Evidence of successful completion of internship period
Experience and Ability
Essential
- Experience of workload prioritisation
- Ability to exercise sound judgement when faced with conflicting pressures
- Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to manage and lead a working group
- Ability to implement and interpret policies and procedures
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
- Assist in the educational development of Physician Associate Students through student shadowing and/or teaching
- Awareness of current developments and initiatives in emergency medicine services
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
- Able to communicate highly complex, highly sensitive and/or contentious information, including where there are barriers to understanding
- Understands highly complex situations/ information to decide the best course of action
Desirable
- Assist in the development of the role of Physician Associate locally and nationally
Skills
Essential
- High level of clinical skills
- Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team
- Verbal and Written comunication skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to respond to questions in a tactful and professional manner
- Critical & Analytical Skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, nurses, other staff and agencies
- Commitment to professional development
- Possess good IT Skills
- Has good problem solving and decision making skills.
- Knowledge of medical procedures and terminology
Desirable
- Ability to learn or speak Welsh
Personal Qualities
Essential
- 'Flexible approach to work, commitment and adaptability
- Ability to travel if needed to a number of different NHS sites
- Demonstrates high level of self-awareness and knows when to seek advice
- Caring attitude toward patients
- Enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues
Desirable
- Knowledge of evaluation to support the development of a 'new role'
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria
- BA / BS degree prior to Undertaking PA Programme
- Successfully Completed Postgraduate Diploma (M-Level) in Physician Associate Studies from a recognised UK Training Programme
- Current and valid Certification or Re Certification by the Physician Associate National Examination Board
- Registration with the UK Managed Voluntary Registry for Physicians Associate
- Undertake Continuous directly observed procedural skills, case based discussions and Min Clinical examination exercises to maintain on-going certification with the PA Managed Voluntary Register or equivalent
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Desirable
- Meets some desirable criteria
- ILS ACLS PALS Certification
- Evidence of successful completion of internship period
Experience and Ability
Essential
- Experience of workload prioritisation
- Ability to exercise sound judgement when faced with conflicting pressures
- Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to manage and lead a working group
- Ability to implement and interpret policies and procedures
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
- Assist in the educational development of Physician Associate Students through student shadowing and/or teaching
- Awareness of current developments and initiatives in emergency medicine services
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
- Able to communicate highly complex, highly sensitive and/or contentious information, including where there are barriers to understanding
- Understands highly complex situations/ information to decide the best course of action
Desirable
- Assist in the development of the role of Physician Associate locally and nationally
Skills
Essential
- High level of clinical skills
- Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team
- Verbal and Written comunication skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to respond to questions in a tactful and professional manner
- Critical & Analytical Skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, nurses, other staff and agencies
- Commitment to professional development
- Possess good IT Skills
- Has good problem solving and decision making skills.
- Knowledge of medical procedures and terminology
Desirable
- Ability to learn or speak Welsh
Personal Qualities
Essential
- 'Flexible approach to work, commitment and adaptability
- Ability to travel if needed to a number of different NHS sites
- Demonstrates high level of self-awareness and knows when to seek advice
- Caring attitude toward patients
- Enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues
Desirable
- Knowledge of evaluation to support the development of a 'new role'
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).
