Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

B7 Physician Assistant - Fixed term 12 months

The closing date is 15 December 2025

Job summary

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 Practiceand 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.

About us

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!

Date posted

28 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£50,008 to £56,908 a year (Incl. 5% Fringe HCAS) per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

325-7328534-COMM

Job locations

Joseph Palmer Centre

319A Walton Rd

West Molesey

KT8 2QG

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please check the job description and personal specification document for more information on the requirement for this job.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please check the job description and personal specification document for more information on the requirement for this job.

Person Specification

Education / qualifications

Essential

oBSc in a Science related degree 2:1 or above
oThe Physician Associate must have passed the PANE, it is expected the candidate to be formally registered with the GMC at the time of application.
oTraining required in BLS

Experience, Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

Essential

oAbility to organise and prioritise workload effectively
oAbility to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
oAbility to implement and interpret policies and procedures
oKnowledge of psychiatric interventions and terminology
oExcellent verbal and written communication skills
oAbility to maintain confidentiality
oAbility to respond to questions in a tactful and professional manner
oAbility to adhere to regulations as well as work flexibly to meet the needs of the Trust
oEnergy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
oAn inquiring and critical approach to work
oCaring attitude toward patients
oAbility to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, nurses, other staff, and agencies
oCommitment to professional development.

Person Specification

Education / qualifications

Essential

oBSc in a Science related degree 2:1 or above
oThe Physician Associate must have passed the PANE, it is expected the candidate to be formally registered with the GMC at the time of application.
oTraining required in BLS

Experience, Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

Essential

oAbility to organise and prioritise workload effectively
oAbility to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
oAbility to implement and interpret policies and procedures
oKnowledge of psychiatric interventions and terminology
oExcellent verbal and written communication skills
oAbility to maintain confidentiality
oAbility to respond to questions in a tactful and professional manner
oAbility to adhere to regulations as well as work flexibly to meet the needs of the Trust
oEnergy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
oAn inquiring and critical approach to work
oCaring attitude toward patients
oAbility to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, nurses, other staff, and agencies
oCommitment to professional development.

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.