Physician Assistant

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

Physician Assistant

The closing date is 25 November 2026

The adult ADHD Service is seeking physician assistants with specialist experience working with adults with neurodevelopmental conditions.

Why should you consider joining us?

• 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.

Please note: The vacancy may close earlier than advertised due to the volume of applications received. We therefore encourage early applications.

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.

Main duties of the job

At the time of advertising,this role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas andImmigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For this reason, we areunable to sponsor anyone for a skilled worker visa for this role.

We are happy to acceptapplications from candidates who can prove their right to work in the UK or viaalternative visa routes. Such applications will be considered alongside allother applications.

This post is to join our adult ADHD pathway and you will be working alongside a consultant psychiatrist led multidisciplinary team which includes physician assistants, specialty doctors, consultant clinical psychologist, nurses, occupational therapists, speech and language therapist and assistant clinical psychology practitioners.

Ideal candidates will be able to demonstrate excellent clinical skills excellent communication, IT skills and ability to work flexibly. In return, we will provide.

• Named Consultant supervisor
• Opportunity to work in mental health
• Study leave

The position is 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday.

For further information/informal queries please contact: Rebecca Crisp, Operations Manager 01924 316492

About us

Weare a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental healthand learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and arethe lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission isto help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do thisby providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employstaff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make adifference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourageand welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we valuediversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Beinga foundation Trust means were accountable to ourmembers, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people(including staff) are members of our Trust.

Joinus and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improvingthe mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet andhelp each year.

Weare committedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people andvulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share thiscommitment.

We do reserve the right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary.

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

The PA will provide expert assistance to the Adult ADHD pathway in the provision of a high quality service to patients. The post holder will work under the direction of a supervising Consultant and Senior Advanced Specialist Practitioner and with other members of the clinical team within the organisations policies and clinical guidelines. The job will involve outpatient and community work. Successful appointees will perform delegated duties with a high degree of clinical skill and knowledge.

It is not mandatory that the Physician Assistant has prior experience of a relevant speciality. The post-holdes will undergo training, supervision relevant to the required clinical tasks. The candidate will be trained in a broad range of skills as part of our diagnostic pathway for Adult ADHD and will be expected to liaise with other professionals and specialities as required and complete necessary documentation relating to their patients.

PAs will be clinically supervised by a designated Consultant and line managed by the Medical Clinical Lead. The Service will aim to offer dedicated formal and informal clinical supervision each week together with half a day for professional development.

It is expected that the Physician Assistant may become involved in all activities of the Service including clinical governance, quality improvement projects, research and teaching as requested.

The post holder will be involved with initial assessment for adult ADHD including taking medical histories; administering structured diagnostic instruments; assessing and examining patients; initiating and interpreting investigations as appropriate; developing management plans in consultation with the patients.

The range of duties will be developed over the course of a planned 12 months in conjunction with the post holders capability and development.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform, duties with regards to the adult ADHD diagnostic pathway delegated and agreed by the supervising clinician(s).
• With clinical supervision as considered appropriate:
  • Undertake patient consultations, assessments and examinations
  • Recommend and explain appropriate diagnostic tests and treatment
  • Request and interpret results of laboratory investigations when necessary
  • Consult and refer as appropriate to other health professional/specialists in order to discuss or refer specific patients, plan and co-ordinate activities or exchange information in order to improve the quality of patient care
  • Determine a list of differential diagnoses
  • Recommend a management / treatment plan
  • Perform diagnostic / therapeutic procedures, subject to training / experience and competency assessment.
• Act with empathy and consideration, involving the patient in decisions about their care.
• Ensure provision of good clinical care at all times using established clinical guidelines.
• Liaise with members of the multi-disciplinary team and allied services such as Community Nursing, dietician, community mental health team.
• Maintain accurate and appropriate documentation for legal and administrative purposes.

Management and Leadership

• Develop own leadership skills within the clinical environment and team.
• Contribute in the development of the service and act as a change agent and facilitate the change process whilst encouraging others to be innovative and adaptable in the approach to change.
• Networking and maintaining relationships with other PAs
• Promote a positive image of PAs both externally and internally
• Support and influence the development of new models of care
• Implement evidence based policies and procedures specifically required by the Team.
• Develop and maintain effective communication with the multidisciplinary team to ensure high standards of care.
• Work collaboratively with representatives of other clinical areas, disciplines and services to provide a seamless pathway of care.
• Be conversant with all policies and procedures and ensure they are correctly implemented.
• Raise concerns with regards to risk, danger, malpractice or wrong doing by following the Whistle Blowing policy and supporting practices

Training, Education and Development

Ensure continuing education, training and development is undertaken to meet clinical governance guidelines for Continuing Professional Development and a Personal Development Plan.

Keep up to date with relevant medical research and evidence-based medical practice by attending continuing education courses and professional meetings, reading journals etc.

Undertake 50 hours of continuing medical education (CPD) every year. A minimum of 25 hours must be in accredited direct learning programmes.

Take the UK PA National Re-certification Examination every six years, as required for Physician Assistants.

• Undertake the acquisition and development of new skills, knowledge and experience based on curriculum framework.
• Help identify, plan and assist in the implementation of goals for clinical development Physician Assistants.
• Assist in clinical instruction and supervision of medical and nursing students as well other learners that may periodically be attached to the practice/department, including the educational development and mentoring of Physician Assistant students.
• Attend and contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings organised by the Service in order to discuss and learn from recent significant events relating to clinical practice occurring within the Practice/department.
• Regularly reflect on own practice (and keep a record of learning encounters) in order to identify learning needs and encourage self-directed lifelong learning and continued professional development.
• Deliver and share updates in clinical practice to the whole team.
• Support as appropriate other clinical and non-clinical staff members.
• Complete all necessary mandatory and statutory training.
• Attend, and prepare for, all scheduled academic and clinical teaching and assessments
• Engage with feedback mechanisms to evaluate own learning experience both during academic and clinical placements.

We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to work cohesively within the multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload (time management).
• IT Skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively and use initiative.
• Ability to adhere to regulations as well as working flexibly to meet the needs of the services and patients.
• Ability to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Understanding of Information Governance.
• Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff.
• Management and leadership skills.
• Excellent clinical skills.
• Able to undertake consultation by telephone.

Personal Attributes

• Commitment to CME and professional development.
• Enthusiasm and commitment to continuous service development.
• Willingness to undergo additional training, education and mentoring to develop and maintain clinical skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays.
• Ability to undertake training during office hours.
• Ability to work under pressure whilst delivery high quality care.

Qualifications

• MSc/PG Dip Physicians Associate / Assistant Studies from an accredited UK training programme;
• Bachelor Degree prior to taking Physicians Associate / Assistant Programme.
• Passed the UK RCP National Certification Examination for Physician Associate / Assistant (PANCE)
• Registered on the UK Physician Associate / Assistant Managed Voluntary Register (PAMVR) to be able to work.
• Membership of the Faculty of Physician Associate / Assistants.
• Teaching and assessing qualification.

Experience

• Ability of working to protocols or guidelines.
• An understanding of the NHS/Health and Social Care sector.
• Demonstrable evidence of a high standard of clinical practice.
• Experience of mentorship and supervision to other staff.
• Experience of conducting clinical audit and quality improvement projects

Physical Attributes

• Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).

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.

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust