Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity in West Wales as we are seeking to recruit a Physicians Associate, for the PHW microbiology service to the Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB). In this role you will join the expanding clinical infection team delivering services to HDUHB and supporting the wider Public Health Wales network. 

The post is intended to support delivery of infection services to HDUHB, but it is anticipated that adequate time will be protected to allow training and education.

Public Health Wales Microbiology has four centers in West Wales at Bronglais Hospital (Aberystwyth), Glangwili Hospital (Carmarthern), Prince Philip Hospital (LLanelli), and Withybush Hospital (Haverfordwest).  

The laboratory offers a comprehensive Microbiology service covering Bacteriology. The Clinical Laboratories are ISO 15189 accredited and approved by a number of bodies for training purposes. Rapid, accurate and advanced molecular laboratory techniques are in use to provide a better diagnosis and patient care management.

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

 

Main duties of the job

 The provision of service expectations will be tailored to the skills, experience and knowledge of the individual candidate, and will be supported within a training environment.

Undertake duties relating to the provision of the Clinical Microbiology/ Infectious Diseases services across the Hywel Dda University Health Board area.

These duties will include:

To formulate a detailed differential diagnosis having taken a history and completed a physical examination of patients/service users

To ensure continuity of a high standard of care, assessing the health needs of the patients and taking appropriate actions.

Provide clinical advice and support to patients, their families and other healthcare professionals following diagnosis through to treatment.

Work with patients and service users to agree a comprehensive management plan considering individual characteristics, background and circumstances

Accept responsibility for own caseload, developing accurate specialised care plans, which reflects the assessments undertaken and incorporates the issues and recommendations made, ensuring clear documentation in the patient’s records.

To be actively involved in all aspect of patient care, liaising with other members of the clinical team as appropriate, as determined by the clinical setting in which they are placed.

Work with the wider Multi-Disciplinary Team in the assessment of a patient for an admission or discharge.

 

 

Working for our organisation

We are Public Health Wales – the national public health agency in Wales. Our purpose is ‘Working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help everyone in Wales live longer, healthier, happier lives. Together with our partners, we work to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations. 

Our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the leading source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales.  In a world facing complex health challenges, our work has never been so important. 

We are guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values equality and diversity.  We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and are supportive of flexible working arrangements, including part time roles and job sharing.

To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/

For guidance on the application process, please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/