ADHD Specialist PA — Study Leave & Mentorship

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual appraisals

Regular supervision

Study leave

Job summary

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust is seeking a Physician Assistant to support the Adult ADHD pathway within a MDT led by a consultant psychiatry team. You will perform delegated clinical tasks, undertake assessments, and contribute to treatment planning in a dynamic mental health setting.

The role requires strong clinical skills, IT competence, and flexible working across Wakefield and surrounding clinics. Training, supervision, and CPD opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• MSc/PG Dip Physician Associate from an accredited UK programme.
• Bachelor Degree prior to Physician Associate/Assistant programme.
• Registered on the UK PAMVR to work.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert assistance to the Adult ADHD pathway under supervision.
• Outpatient and community assessments and examinations.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary team and maintain documentation.
• Participate in training, supervision and CPD.
• Engage in governance, QA, and teaching activities.

Skills

IT Skills

Interpersonal skills

Clinical skills

Education

MSc/PG Dip Physician Associate

Bachelor Degree

PAMVR registration

Faculty membership

Teaching qualification

Tools

None

Job description

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust is seeking a Physician Assistant to support the Adult ADHD pathway within a MDT led by a consultant psychiatry team. You will perform delegated clinical tasks, undertake assessments, and contribute to treatment planning in a dynamic mental health setting.

The role requires strong clinical skills, IT competence, and flexible working across Wakefield and surrounding clinics. Training, supervision, and CPD opportunities are provided.