About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic PA to join our acute medicine team at Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend.
Our diverse multidisciplinary acute medicine team currently consists of nurses, advanced clinical practitioners, physician assistants, advanced nurse practitioners, junior doctors, pharmacy, therapies, clerical staff, managers and consultants. There is a dedicated Acute Medical Unit (AMU) for acute and general medical patients - with assessment areas, a short stay inpatient area. The team also runs the Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) Unit, which has outpatient and trolley-based areas for assessment and treatment. In addition, the team work alongside other clinicians managing patients referred to and under medicine within the emergency department.
This post is fixed term/secondment for 12 months to cover maternity leave. If you are interested in applying for it as a secondment, please obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying.
Main duties of the job
The Physician Associate (PA) will act within a predetermined level of supervision and within agreed national guidelines. They will have significant autonomy to act independently, with the supervising doctor available for consultation.
The PA will support the specialist trainees/clinical fellows/resident doctors/Advanced Nurse Practitioners/Advanced Clinical Practitioners in the delivery of high-quality care to patients in acute medicine.
The PA will have been trained to exercise autonomy in medical decision-making.
The post holder will be required to, within their scope of professional practice:
Formulate a differential diagnosis based on history and physical examination. Develop and deliver appropriate treatment and management plans on behalf of the supervising physician. Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Request and interpret diagnostic studies. The PA will be aware of the limits of their competence and committed to acting within these limits. They will be highly skilled at working in a multi-professional team environment, and, as a life-long learner, engage in active professional development. Although they may develop specialty expertise, PAs are expected to maintain their broad clinical knowledge base through continuing professional development (CPD) and will be required to sit for a national re-certification exam every five years, as applicable.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:
o We listen, learn, and improveo We treat everyone with respecto We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
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
Welsh Skills Desirable:This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesnt mean essential;whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listingand selectingcandidates.This isnt fluency, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see Welsh Language Guidance in the documents right at the bottom.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Qualified Physician Associate (PA) with relevant postgraduate qualifications Possess additional, transferable, highly specialist knowledge acquired through training or experience to Master's Level equivalency. GMC Registered.
Desirable
Evidence of CPD. Teaching/Mentoring course. Currently working as a Physician Associate. ALS competent. Knowledge of patient planning and assessments.
Experience Essential
Experience in the acute care setting.
Desirable
Experience of managing staff and resources. Knowledge of audit. Previous role as a Physician Associate in medicine.
Aptitude and Abilities; Skills Essential
Skills for assessing and interpreting specialist acute patient conditions, taking appropriate action, recognising and managing emergency situations. All relevant clinical practical skills such as cannulation and venepuncture.
Desirable
Knowledge of prescribing. Welsh language skills in Speaking/Listening at Level 3 or above
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
Employer details Employer name Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address Princess of Wales Hospital
Coity Road
Bridgend
CF31 1RQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)