Doctors' Assistant

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in the UK is seeking a Doctors' Assistant to support junior doctors during maternity leave. This role includes performing clinical tasks such as venepuncture and ECG recording, alongside administrative duties. Candidates are expected to have NVQ Level 3 in a healthcare field and demonstrate clinical competency. A strong focus is placed on patient-centred care and working within a multidisciplinary team to ensure high standards of service. Opportunities for career development are available.

Benefits

NHS pension plan

Generous holiday allowance

Employee health and wellbeing services

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare setting with understanding of infection control standards.
• Competence in a range of clinical skills related to the role.

Responsibilities

• Support junior doctors and contribute to clinical duties.
• Perform procedures like venepuncture and arterial blood gases.
• Participate in ward rounds and discharge planning.

Skills

Clinical skills competence

Phlebotomy

Cannulation

ECG recording

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare related field

Band 2 experience or equivalent

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Doctors' Assistant team on Gate 12 covering a period of maternity leave. This role would ideally suite someone looking to expand their skill set and enhance both their clinical and non-clinical skills.As a core member of your team you will work closely with senior and trainee clinical colleagues under the direction of the supervising consultant, supporting resident doctors to deliver a high class service for patients.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the post are:ClinicalTo support the junior doctors, Physician Associates and Advanced Nurse Practitioners with clinical and administrative duties.To perform diagnostic/therapeutic procedures (subject to appropriate training and experience). These include, but not exhaustively:VenepunctureCannulationArterial blood gasesECGUrethral catheterisationTo attend consultant/and or specialty registrar ward rounds.To support and contribute to timely discharge planning including completing discharge summaries.Telephoning external organisations (e.g. GP surgeries) and patients families to seek further informationArrange clinic appointments for patients following their discharge from hospitalAnswer bleeps or take calls for junior doctors when they are participating in educational eventsTo work within the multi-disciplinary team to ensure effective team working in the provision of acute medical care to patients on a day to day basis.To develop the role of the Doctors assistantAdvocateEnsure that high standards of patient care are given and maintained and act when standards are not being met.Involve patients and carers in the planning and delivery of care.Act as the patients advocate and ambassador respecting patient confidentiality and privacy with respect for diverse cultural backgrounds and requirements.Take the lead when required to develop patient focused education and information.

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield).Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation.We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion.As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers,home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more.If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Job responsibilities

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare related field or equivalent
• Band 2 experience or equivalent

Experience

• An awareness of basic principles of infection control

Skills & Abilities

• Evidence of competence in a range of clinical skills and diagnostic interventions such as phlebotomy, cannulation and ECG recording.

Person Specification

Qualifications

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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.