B7 Physician Assistant

Employer Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Joseph Palmer Centre Town West Molesey Salary £50,008 - £56,908 (Incl. 5% Fringe HCAS) per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 15/12/2025 23:59 B7 Physician Assistant - Fixed term 12 months NHS AfC: Band 7 Would you like to work in an organisation that sits in the top 10 best NHS Mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Services Trust to work for. This ranking is based on staff feedback in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey. Job overview 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. Working for our organisation 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 Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please check the job description and personal specification document for more information on the requirement for this job. Person specification BSc in a Science related degree 2:1 or above The Physician Associate must have passed the PANE, it is expected the candidate to be formally registered with the GMC at the time of application. Training required in BLS Experience, Skills, Knowledge, Abilities Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively Ability to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures Ability to implement and interpret policies and procedures Knowledge of psychiatric interventions and terminology Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to maintain confidentiality Ability to respond to questions in a tactful and professional manner Ability to adhere to regulations as well as work flexibly to meet the needs of the Trust Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure An inquiring and critical approach to work Caring attitude toward patients Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, nurses, other staff, and agencies Commitment to professional development. We are seeking to enrich the diversity of our Trust to better reflect demographic needs of the populations we serve and to enhance the skills of our workforce. We actively encourage applicants with underrepresented personal characteristics to apply for this role if you match the job description. Please note that you are not restricted from applying for this role if you do not identify with these characteristics and all applicants will be considered fairly against the job description. 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. Women in our Trust are under-represented in some senior grades. We are therefore encouraging women to apply for posts at 8A and above. Sponsorship 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. Employer certification / accreditation badges You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. #J-18808-Ljbffr