Physician Associate in Respiratory

NHS; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Cwmbran is seeking a Physician Associate to deliver clinical care under the supervision of a medical consultant. This role involves patient diagnostics, administration of treatments, and maintaining professional development. Ideal candidates possess a Master's in Physician Associate Studies and are committed to excellent patient care. The position offers a flexible 22.5 hours per week across various NHS sites.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Training and development opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Registered with the GMC, or evidence of submission to GMC.
• Master's degree in Physician Associate Studies from a recognised UK training programme.
• Experience of workload prioritisation and clinical audit.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervised level of care to patients requiring diagnostic testing.
• Administer medications and develop treatment plans.
• Work collaboratively within the Respiratory Directorate.

Skills

High level of clinical skills

Ability to work well with colleagues

Verbal and written communication skills

Critical & analytical skills

Good IT skills

Ability to learn or speak Welsh

Education

BA/BS degree prior to undertaking PA programme

Master's degree in Physician Associate Studies

Registered with the GMC or evidence of submission to GMC

ILS ACLS, PALS Certification

Job description

The post holder will work within the Respiratory Directorate, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board and is expected to deliver hands on clinical care to patients within the environment under the supervision of the medical consultant.

The Physician Associate (PA) will act within a predetermined level of supervision and within agreed national guidelines.

The Physician Associate will be aware of the limits of their competence and committed to acting within these limits. Although they may develop specialty expertise, PAs are expected to maintain their broad clinical knowledge base through continuing professional development (CPD).

This post is fixed term/secondment until 31st March 2027 due to secondment cover. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

This post is for 22.5 hours per week, including weekends

Main duties of the job

The Physician Associate will be encouraged to develop and enhance their skill set with regular personal appraisals and opportunities for development.

To thrive in this challenging, exciting, and demanding role you will require commitment, resilience, and an eagerness to succeed.

You will need to have confidence to communicate and influence groups and individuals at all levels while remaining committed to providing excellent patient care.

To provide supervised level of care to patients that require diagnostic testing, observation, measurement and appropriate technological interventions in order to aid recovery.

Developing and delivering appropriate treatment and management plans on behalf of the supervising consultant.

Administer medication via intramuscular, subcutaneous intra-dermal and intravenous injections or oral routes

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification (with main responsibilities) attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

• BA/BS degree prior to undertaking PA programme
• Master's degree in physician Associate Studies from a recognised UK training programme
• Registered with the GMC or evidence of submission to GMC
• Undertake continuous directly observed procedural skills, case based discussions, and min clinical examination exercises
• ILS ACLS, PALS Certification
• Evidence of successful completion of internship period

Experience and Ability

• Experience of workload prioritisation
• Ability to exercise sound judgement when faced with conflicting pressures
• Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to manage and lead a working group
• Ability to implement and interpret policies and procedures
• Experience of conducting clinical audit
• Assist in the educational development of Physician Associate Students through student shadowing and/or teaching
• Awareness of current developments and initiatives in emergency medicine services
• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
• Able to communicate highly complex, highly sensitive and/or contentious information, including where there are barriers to understanding
• Understands highly complex situations/ information to decide the best course of action
• Assist in the development of the role of Physician Associate locally and nationally

Skills

• High level of clinical skills
• Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team
• Verbal and Written comunication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to respond to questions in a tactful and professional manner
• Critical & Analytical Skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, nurses, other staff and agencies
• Commitment to professional development
• Possess good IT Skills
• Has good problem solving and decision making skills
• Knowledge of medical procedures and terminology
• Ability to learn or speak Welsh

Personal Qualities

• Flexible approach to work, commitment and adaptability
• Ability to travel if needed to a number of different NHS sites
• Demonstrates high level of self-awareness and knows when to seek advice
• Caring attitude toward patients
• Enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure

Knowledge

• Guidance Score An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues
• Knowledge of evaluation to support the development of a 'new role'

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.

£48,527 to £55,532 a yearper annum, pro rata