Job summary
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for motivated, committed and suitably qualified individuals to work as Physician Associates (PAs) in the Department of Cardiology, Gwynedd Hospital. If this describes you, then we hope you will apply for a Band 7 PA post and join our enthusiastic team.
Main duties of the job
This is a unique opportunity to work in a newly created post, with the opportunity to widen your portfolio and develop your clinical and decision making skills.
Candidates need to be enthusiastic, highly motivated, and professionally driven with a commitment to the delivery of a high standard, patient focused service within the Department of Cardiology. You must have sound clinical knowledge, but previous experience in Cardiology is not essential for these posts. You must demonstrate good managerial and leadership qualities. You will be working as part of an allied healthcare professional team including Doctors, Nurses, Physiotherapists, Pharmacists, Dietitians, Occupational Therapists and Healthcare Assistants, and will be supported and supervised by a Cardiology Consultant.
Main duties of the job
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Taking history from patients and performing appropriate examinations, order and interpret diagnostic tests and make an appropriate assessment and diagnosis. Perform diagnostic/therapeutic procedures subject to training and experience.
Utilise the early warning score system 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.
Assist medical and nursing staff in all clinical emergencies.
Please see the attached job description for a full summary of the expectations of this role.
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.
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
Essential
- Degree in a life science and/or significant background in healthcare
- Masters Degree in Physician Associate Studies
- Registration with the UK Managed Voluntary Registry for Physicians Associates / Faculty of PAs
- Undertakes continuing medical examinations to maintain ongoing certification
- Membership of the faculty of Physician Associates at the Royal College of Physicians
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a medical environment
Desirable
Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills with patients and other health professionals
- Ability to communicate complex information both verbally and in writing
- Commitment to lifelong learning and personal development
- Ability to work using own initiative to manage own workload.
- Ability to demonstrate skills and knowledge in areas of risk assessment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in a life science and/or significant background in healthcare
- Masters Degree in Physician Associate Studies
- Registration with the UK Managed Voluntary Registry for Physicians Associates / Faculty of PAs
- Undertakes continuing medical examinations to maintain ongoing certification
- Membership of the faculty of Physician Associates at the Royal College of Physicians
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a medical environment
Desirable
Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills with patients and other health professionals
- Ability to communicate complex information both verbally and in writing
- Commitment to lifelong learning and personal development
- Ability to work using own initiative to manage own workload.
- Ability to demonstrate skills and knowledge in areas of risk assessment
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).
