Physician Associate

Physician Associate Bodelwyddan, Wales

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Full Time Bodelwyddan, Wales 42284 - 48388 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for motivated, committed and suitably qualified individuals to work as Physician Associates (PAs) in the Department of General Surgery, Glan Clwyd 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 General Surgery. You must have sound clinical knowledge, but previous experience in General Surgery 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 General Surgery Consultant.

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.

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.

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.

Physician Associate
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

www.bcu.wales.nhs.uk
Mold, United Kingdom
Gary Doherty
$2 to $5 billion (USD)
10000+ Employees
Government
Healthcare Services & Hospitals
2009
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