Job summary We are seeking a dedicated Doctor's Assistant to join our esteemed faculty within the Trust, becoming an integral part of our multidisciplinary clinical team. You will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care within our hospital facilities, located across Wakefield, Dewsbury, and Pontefract. Working under the guidance of supervising consultants. you will collaborate closely with trainee clinical colleagues, providing essential support to junior doctors in delivering exceptional patient services. Main duties of the job The main duties of the post are: Clinical To 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: o Venepuncture o Cannulation o Arterial blood gases o ECG o Urethral catheterisation To 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 information Arrange clinic appointments for patients following their discharge from hospital To 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. About us We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day. Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. Its important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form. Date posted 11 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number C9377-MED1173 Job locations Pinderfields Hospital Aberford Road Wakefield West Yorkshire WF14DG Job description Job responsibilities Key Responsibilities Clinical To 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: o Venepuncture o Cannulation o Arterial blood gases o ECG o Urethral catheterisation To 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 information Arrange clinic appointments for patients following their discharge from hospital To 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. Job description Job responsibilities Key Responsibilities Clinical To 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: o Venepuncture o Cannulation o Arterial blood gases o ECG o Urethral catheterisation To 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 information Arrange clinic appointments for patients following their discharge from hospital To 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. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare related field or equivalent. Band 2 experience or equivalent GCSE A-C in English and Math's or equivalent Desirable Qualified in Phlebotomy Skills and abilities Essential Patient assessment skills Evidence of competence in a range of clinical skills and diagnostic interventions such as phlebotomy, cannulation and ECG recording. Good presentation skills Desirable Possess good organisational skills. Knowledge and Awareness Essential Ability work as part of a team Ability to use medical equipment Excellent organisational and time management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills IT literate Desirable Ability performs cannulation and venepuncture Experience Essential An awareness of basic principles of infection control Desirable Experience of using PPM, System 1 and ICE. Experience of working in a clinical environment Personal Attributes Essential Assertive and confident Personal and professional maturity Recognition of own limitations Ability to work both on own initiative and within a team Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare related field or equivalent. Band 2 experience or equivalent GCSE A-C in English and Math's or equivalent Desirable Qualified in Phlebotomy Skills and abilities Essential Patient assessment skills Evidence of competence in a range of clinical skills and diagnostic interventions such as phlebotomy, cannulation and ECG recording. Good presentation skills Desirable Possess good organisational skills. Knowledge and Awareness Essential Ability work as part of a team Ability to use medical equipment Excellent organisational and time management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills IT literate Desirable Ability performs cannulation and venepuncture Experience Essential An awareness of basic principles of infection control Desirable Experience of using PPM, System 1 and ICE. Experience of working in a clinical environment Personal Attributes Essential Assertive and confident Personal and professional maturity Recognition of own limitations Ability to work both on own initiative and within a team 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust Address Pinderfields Hospital Aberford Road Wakefield West Yorkshire WF14DG Employer's website https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)