Physician Assistant

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Molesey; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Physician Assistant to join the Community Mental Health Recovery Service. The role involves patient assessments, managing healthcare, and implementing management plans under supervision. Candidates must be GMC registered and possess a valid driving licence. The trust promotes flexible working arrangements and provides excellent support for staff development.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Free parking

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Must have passed the PANE and be formally registered with the GMC at the time of application.
• Possess a valid driving licence for community-based work.
• Full accountability for the care provided.

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive assessment of patients referred to the service.
• Manage all aspects of physical healthcare under supervision.
• Implement management plans as directed by a consultant.

Skills

Patient assessment

Risk assessment

Psychiatric formulation

Effective communication

Education

Registration with the GMC

Passed the PANE

Job description

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

Applicants must have passed the PANE and must be formally registered with the GMC at the time of application. 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). Physician Assistants working within the trust are covered by the Department of Health 2012 Clinical Negligence Scheme for Trusts (CNST). Candidates must possess a valid driving licence and be able to drive unrestricted use of a car or motorcycle for work at all times including community based work.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Comprehensive assessment of patients referred to the service, including full psychiatric history, mental state examination, cognitive examination, interpretation of medical investigations such as ECG and blood results, collateral history taking, psychiatric formulation, risk assessment and differential diagnosis.
• Play an important role in managing all aspects of the physical healthcare of patients under the care of CMHRS, involving regular monitoring, ensuring investigations are done, appropriate onward referrals and further investigations 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 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.

Flexible Working

As a flexible working and friendly organisation, we want to ensure that you can work in a way that is best for us, our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or any other flexible working patterns.

About the Trust

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 Trusts 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.