Physician Associate

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A Healthcare Provider in Scarborough is seeking a Physician Associate for Rowan Lea Ward to provide mental and physical health care within a multidisciplinary team. The role includes CPD opportunities and supervision by a Consultant Psychiatrist. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development and patient care.

Benefits

Study leave of 5 days per year

Yearly study budget of £500

Protected CPD time

Qualifications

• Qualified Physician Associate with experience in mental health.
• Ability to work under supervision of a Consultant Psychiatrist.
• Active participation in GMC revalidation processes.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to mental and physical health care under supervision.
• Maintain documentation using Trust approved systems.
• Support discharge planning as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Mental health care

Documentation skills

Team collaboration

Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

Education

Relevant medical qualification

Job description

Overview

We are excited to advertise a Physician Associate post based in Rowan Lea Ward located at Cross Lane Hospital in Scarborough. We provide a structured and supportive inceptorship programme which includes an 8 week induction with:

• weekly supervision from an experienced clinical supervisor
• three monthly supervision from the medical education team and ongoing learning opportunities

The programme includes the equivalent of half a day per week protected CPD time with an option to negotiate a further half day per week to undertake medical education or quality improvement activities. The successful candidate will attract 5 days of study leave per year and a yearly study budget of £500. The role encompasses both physical and mental health responsibilities and working within a multidisciplinary team with consultant psychiatrist supervision. The wellbeing of PAs is at the forefront of the programme with monthly peer support meetings and wellbeing support.

Rowan Lea Ward is a 20 bed assessment and treatment unit for older people who are experiencing a wide range of mental health illnesses. Our Physician Associates work with the multi- disciplinary team and play a key role in ensuring that the highest standards of patient care and treatment are provided improving both continuity of care and the overall patient experience. The post would suit candidates who are keen to develop their expertise in mental health services.

Main duties of the job

• Work within a personal scope of practice to contribute to the mental health and physical health care of patients and service users under the supervision of a Consultant Psychiatrist
• Maintain timely and appropriate documentation using Trust approved electronic medical recording systems.
• Record clinical notes about patient contacts
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team supporting and contributing to timely discharge planning of patients from the wards when appropriate
• Develop and maintain specialist medical knowledge appropriate to the role through relevant Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Continuing Medical Education (CME) recording activity as per the requirements of the GMC.
• To actively participate in the required revalidation processes of the GMC.

The Trust provides mental health and learning disability services for the people of County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby. We also provide additional specialist services to other parts of Northern England. From education and prevention to crisis and specialist care our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients and communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe as well as understood and believed in and cared for. We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health. We\'re committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right in areas that really need it. We won\'t rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need to lead their best possible life The most important way we will get there is by living our values all of the time. These are