Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity in North Wales as we are seeking to recruit a Physicians Associate, for the PHW microbiology service to the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB). In this role you will join the expanding clinical infection team delivering services to BCUHB and supporting the wider Public Health Wales network.
The post is intended tosupport delivery of infection services to BCUHB, but it isanticipated that adequate time will be protected to allow training and education.
Public Health Wales Microbiology laboratories are situated within Glan Clwyd Hospital, Wrexham Maelor and Ysbyty Gwynedd and is one of the largest Microbiology services within Wales, providing a wide range of diagnostic services to hospitals, clinics and general practitioners across North Wales. 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 Betsi Cadwaladr 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.
About us
We are Public Health Wales - the national public health organisation for Wales. Our purpose is 'working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help all people in Wales live longer, healthier lives. With our partners, we aim to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.
Together, our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the main source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. Never more has public health been so important as we come through the Coronavirus pandemic, face the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis and tackle and prevent the harmful effects of climate change.
Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.
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 visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
Details
Date posted
27 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
46,840 to 53,602 a year Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
028-PST001-0625
Job locations
Glan Clwyd Hospital/Wrexham Maelor Hospital
Rhyl/Wrexham
LL18 5UJ
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. 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.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE/ TRAINING/ EXPERIENCE
Essential

• Qualified Physician's Associate having passed the Physician Associate National Examination (PANE)
• Possess additional, transferable Highly Specialist knowledge acquired through training or experience to masters level equivalent
• Registered with the GMC as a Physician Associate
• All relevant clinical practical skills

Desirable

• Proof of CPD
• Teaching/mentoring course
• Knowledge of audit
• Knowledge of patient planning and assessment
• Current role as a physician's associate

COMMUNICATION & RELATIONSHIP SKILLS
Essential

• The post holder will be required to communicate highly complex, sensitive and contentious information directly to patients, relatives and with other members of staff. On occasion this may be undertaken in highly emotional and distressing circumstances.
• Communication with patients, on matters of their care where there may be barriers to understanding
• Friendly and approachable with good communication skills

Desirable

• Able to communicate in Welsh (written and/or verbal)

ANALYTICAL, JUDGEMENT & ORGANISING SKILLS
Essential

• Skills for assessing and interpreting specialist acute patient conditions, taking appropriate action, recognising and managing emergency situations
• Ability to make difficult clinical decisions
• Planning and organising care plans for patients, which may require adjustments to plans
• Planning and organising referrals for diagnostics and tests

HUMAN RESOURCES
Essential

• Experience in delivering training
• Team worker

Desirable

• Ability to lead and manage staff
• Experience of supervising others

INFORMATION RESOURCES
Essential

• Updating patients records
• Maintain and demonstrate clear written communication skills with highly developed IT skills.

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
Essential

• Requirement to carry out audit as part of an audit plan

MENTAL EFFORT
Essential

• Able to demonstrate attention and sustained concentration for assessing patients
• Able to pro-actively engage, observe and record patients' notes

EMOTIONAL EFFORT
Essential

• Patient assessment and arranging care plan/referrals

WORKING CONDITIONS
Essential

• Ability to travel if needed to a number of different NHS sites. Able to work hours flexibly.
• Ability to perform a range of exposure prone procedures as set out above.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential

• Self-motivated
• Willing to learn and develop further

Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE/ TRAINING/ EXPERIENCE
Essential

• Qualified Physician's Associate having passed the Physician Associate National Examination (PANE)
• Possess additional, transferable Highly Specialist knowledge acquired through training or experience to masters level equivalent
• Registered with the GMC as a Physician Associate
• All relevant clinical practical skills

Desirable

• Proof of CPD
• Teaching/mentoring course
• Knowledge of audit
• Knowledge of patient planning and assessment
• Current role as a physician's associate

COMMUNICATION & RELATIONSHIP SKILLS
Essential

• The post holder will be required to communicate highly complex, sensitive and contentious information directly to patients, relatives and with other members of staff. On occasion this may be undertaken in highly emotional and distressing circumstances.
• Communication with patients, on matters of their care where there may be barriers to understanding
• Friendly and approachable with good communication skills

Desirable

• Able to communicate in Welsh (written and/or verbal)

ANALYTICAL, JUDGEMENT & ORGANISING SKILLS
Essential

• Skills for assessing and interpreting specialist acute patient conditions, taking appropriate action, recognising and managing emergency situations
• Ability to make difficult clinical decisions
• Planning and organising care plans for patients, which may require adjustments to plans
• Planning and organising referrals for diagnostics and tests

HUMAN RESOURCES
Essential

• Experience in delivering training
• Team worker

Desirable

• Ability to lead and manage staff
• Experience of supervising others

INFORMATION RESOURCES
Essential

• Updating patients records
• Maintain and demonstrate clear written communication skills with highly developed IT skills.

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
Essential

• Requirement to carry out audit as part of an audit plan

MENTAL EFFORT
Essential

• Able to demonstrate attention and sustained concentration for assessing patients
• Able to pro-actively engage, observe and record patients' notes

EMOTIONAL EFFORT
Essential

• Patient assessment and arranging care plan/referrals

WORKING CONDITIONS
Essential

• Ability to travel if needed to a number of different NHS sites. Able to work hours flexibly.
• Ability to perform a range of exposure prone procedures as set out above.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential

• Self-motivated
• Willing to learn and develop further