B7 Physician Assistant - Fixed term 12 months

NHS; Molesey; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Molesey seeks a B7 Physician Assistant for a fixed-term role to assess and manage patients in the Community Mental Health Recovery Service. The position requires GMC registration and offers a salary between £50,008 and £56,908 per annum. Candidates should have a relevant science degree and excellent communication skills. This role emphasizes patient care and collaborative practice within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Flexible working

Excellent health and wellbeing support

Free parking

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive assessment of patients including psychiatric history and risk assessment.
• Implement management plans under consultant supervision.
• Monitor and manage physical healthcare of patients.

Skills

Organising and prioritising workload effectively

Good judgement under pressure

Knowledge of psychiatric interventions

Excellent communication skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Caring attitude toward patients

Commitment to professional development

Education

BSc in a Science related degree 2:1 or above

Passed the PANE

GMC registration at application time

Job description

Go back Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

B7 Physician Assistant - Fixed term 12 months

The closing date is 15 December 2025

The Physician Assistant will be employed by Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and will work in the Community Mental Health Recovery Service (CMHRS) according to the timetable in the job plan. The clinical supervisor will undertake 3-monthly reviews to oversee and support the development of the post-holder, with support from the Associate Medical Director.

Registration and Professional Standards

The post holder is expected to take full accountability for the care they provide and must adhere to Good Medical Practice and the professional standards set out by the General Medical Council (GMC). Applicants must have passed the PANE, it is expected the candidate to be formally registered with the GMC (General Medical Council) at the time of application.

Physician Assistant will working within the trust are covered by Department of Health 2012 Clinical Negligence Scheme for Trusts (CNST), like other staff members.

Subject to reasonable adjustments in respect of any disability, candidates must possess a valid driving licence and be able to drive and have the unrestricted use of a car or motorcycle for work at all times including community based work.

Main duties of the job

Clinical: The key duties and responsibilities of the individual appointed to the CMHRS team will include:

Comprehensive assessment of patients referred to the service, including but not limited to full psychiatric history; mental state examination; cognitive examination where appropriate; interpretation of medical investigations such as ECG and blood results; collateral history taking; psychiatric formulation; risk assessment; differential diagnosis.

This role has a focus on the physical healthcare of patients under the care of CMHRS and the PA is expected to play an important role in managing all aspects. This might involve regular monitoring, ensuring investigations are done, appropriate onward referrals or further investigations. This is in conjunction with and under the supervision of the consultants in the team.

Implementation of management plans under supervision of a consultant psychiatrist.

Review of patients under care of CMHRS including but not limited to assessment of mental state; review and interpretation of medical and nursing notes; discussion with relevant clinical teams both in community, wards and patient family members to form an impression of the patient's progress.

Recognise high risk situations, communicate concerns effectively and summon appropriate help in a timely manner.

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.

We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Job responsibilities

Please check the job description and personal specification document for more information on the requirement for this job.

Person Specification

• oBSc in a Science related degree 2:1 or above
• oThe Physician Associate must have passed the PANE, it is expected the candidate to be formally registered with the GMC at the time of application.
• oTraining required in BLS

Experience, Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

• oAbility to organise and prioritise workload effectively
• oAbility to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
• oAbility to implement and interpret policies and procedures
• oKnowledge of psychiatric interventions and terminology
• oExcellent verbal and written communication skills
• oAbility to maintain confidentiality
• oAbility to respond to questions in a tactful and professional manner
• oAbility to adhere to regulations as well as work flexibly to meet the needs of the Trust
• oEnergy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
• oAn inquiring and critical approach to work
• oCaring attitude toward patients
• oAbility to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, nurses, other staff, and agencies
• oCommitment to professional development.

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.

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

£50,008 to £56,908 a year(Incl. 5% Fringe HCAS) per annum, pro rata