Physician Assistant

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS Trust in the UK is seeking experienced physician assistants to join their adult ADHD service. You will work within a supportive multidisciplinary team, assessing and treating adults with neurodevelopmental conditions. This role involves collaboration, mentorship, and opportunities for professional development through regular appraisals and training. The position offers flexibility across various clinics while primarily based in Wakefield. Join to make a meaningful impact in a specialized field.

Benefits

Annual appraisals and regular supervision

Mentorship from Services Consultant Psychiatrist

Study leave and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Doctoral or postgraduate qualification in a clinical health discipline.
• Trained as a physician assistant or equivalent clinical assistant role.
• Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to work across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Assess, manage, and treat adult patients with ADHD and related neurodevelopmental conditions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans.
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with NHS standards.

Skills

Excellent clinical skills in assessment and management of ADHD and other developmental disorders

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Proficient IT skills

Flexibility to work across multiple sites

Education

Doctoral or postgraduate qualification in a clinical health discipline

Trained as a physician assistant or equivalent

Job description

The adult ADHD Service is seeking physician assistants with specialist experience working with adults with neurodevelopmental conditions. Why should you consider joining us?

Overview

Be part of one of the UK's largest services for adults with ADHD and Autism. Thrive in an innovative Specialist Mental Health Team that values progress and inclusivity. Benefit from annual appraisals and regular supervision to support your professional growth. Enjoy additional mentorship from our Services Consultant Psychiatrist. Take advantage of study leave and multiple avenues for career development.

While our primary base is in Wakefield, you'll also have the flexibility to work across various localities in designated clinics. We pride ourselves on being a cohesive and supportive team and are keen to welcome an effective team player like you, with relevant experience in Mental Health Services. Join us to make a meaningful impact in a specialised field. Apply today and become part of our pioneering team.

Team Collaboration

Working alongside a consultant psychiatrist-led multidisciplinary team which includes physician assistants, specialty doctors, consultant clinical psychologist, nurses, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists and assistant clinical psychology practitioners.

Responsibilities

• Assess, manage, and treat adult patients with ADHD and related neurodevelopmental conditions in community, mental health and learning disability settings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Provide case supervision and mentorship for junior staff and newly recruited physician assistants.
• Maintain accurate clinical records, progress notes, and service documentation in line with NHS standards.
• Participate in audits, clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Skills

• Doctoral or postgraduate qualification in a clinical health discipline (e.g., medicine, nursing, psychologist, social work).
• Trained as a physician assistant or equivalent clinical assistant role.
• Excellent clinical skills in assessment and management of ADHD and other developmental disorders.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficient IT skills (electronic patient record systems, data entry).
• Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to work across multiple sites and catch‑ment areas.

Benefits

• Annual appraisals and regular supervision.
• Mentorship from Services Consultant Psychiatrist.
• Study leave and multiple avenues for career development.
• Work across various clinics while based primarily in Wakefield.

About Our Trust

We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust providing community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative. Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non‑clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers. We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups and value diversity, aiming for a workforce reflective of our communities.