Physician's Associate Swansea, Wales
Job description
We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified and experienced Physician Associate to be part of our Gastroenterology team.
This post will be focused on the management of patients with inflammatory bowel disease working within a multidisciplinary clinical team. The role will involve outpatient clinics, telephone clinics, monitoring of medication and providing advice via a patient helpline. There will also be components of general gastroenterology, acute general medicine and ambulatory care.
The role of Physician Associate is well established in Morriston Hospital and we have experienced PAs working across multiple specialties. We also have a teaching programme available to provide CPD opportunities, as well as opportunities to work with the Swansea University Teaching programme.
The post will require you to work flexibly which will involve working in a shift pattern and as part of a wider clinical team including Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Junior Doctors, Pharmacists and other Allied Health Professionals.
Working as part of the multi-disciplinary team, you will undertake physical assessment and history taking of patients and provide immediate care and initiate treatment as per clinical pathways/protocols and Patient Group Directions.
The post holder will work autonomously and be supervised by a named Consultant.
The post holder will provide high quality, safe and effective clinical care in conjunction with the clinical teams and may be the lead specialist providing specialist advice to staff and patients.
The post holder will be supported to develop clinical knowledge and will have access to continuing professional development opportunities.
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
