Main duties of the job

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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

  • Degree in a life science and/or significant background in healthcare
  • Masters Degree in Physician Associate Studies
  • Registration with the UK Managed Voluntary Registry for Physicians Associates / Faculty of PAs
  • Undertakes continuing medical examinations to maintain ongoing certification
  • Membership of the faculty of Physician Associates at the Royal College of Physicians

    • Experience

    Essential criteria

  • Experience of working within a medical environment

    • Desirable criteria

  • Ability to speak Welsh

    • Abilities

    Essential criteria

  • Excellent interpersonal skills with patients and other health professionals
  • Ability to communicate complex information both verbally and in writing
  • Commitment to lifelong learning and personal development
  • Ability to work using own initiative to manage own workload.
  • Ability to demonstrate skills and knowledge in areas of risk assessment

    • To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

    Employer certification / accreditation badges

    Applicant requirements

    You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

    Welsh language skills are desirable

    You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

    Welsh language skills are desirable