Job summary
Rowan Lea Ward, Cross Lane Hospital is a 20 bed
assessment and treatment unit for older men and women who are experiencing a
wide range of mental health illnesses.
The post would suit both newly qualified Physician
Associates and more experienced candidates who are keen to develop their
expertise in mental health services.
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, to improve continuity of care and
the overall patient experience.
We will
Provide the opportunity for you to help shape
the role of the Physician Associates within Mental Health services based on
your ideas and experience.
Provide a structured educational support programme
ensuring opportunities to undertake CPD across a broad range of areas
encompassing physical and mental health, enabling you to maintain your
registration.
Offer additional support from a dedicated team
responsible for maintaining oversight of your development and the development
of the Physician Associates role within the organisation.
Provide ongoing day to day administrative support and
contact from within the wider Medical Development team.
Provide opportunities to link with other Physician
Associates in the Trust for peer support and networking.
Provide
opportunities and support to become engaged in educational and audit
activities, including the teaching of PA and Medical students
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.
Analysis of reports and interpretation of test results in order
to support patient and service user care.
Record clinical notes about patient contacts and provide advice to
staff on further management, investigations and interventions.
Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, support and
contribute 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 and
Continuing Medical Education recording activity as per the requirements
of the GMC.
To actively participate in the required revalidation processes of the
GMC.
About us
We are geographically one of the largest NHS
Foundation Trusts in the country with an annual income of £423m and a workforce
of over 7,500 staff operating from around 160 sites. Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys
NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and learning disability services
for the people of County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York
and Selby, serving a population of around 2 million people. We also provide
additional specialist services to other parts of Northern England.
We deliver our services by working in partnership with
eight local authorities and clinical commissioning groups and a wide range of
voluntary organisations, as well as service users, their carers and the public.
The services are spread over a wide geographical area of around 3,600 square
miles, which includes coastal, rural and industrial areas.
Our values
We want people to lead their best possible lives.
The most important way we will get there is by living
our values all of the time. These are:
Respect listening, inclusive, working in partnership
Compassion kind, supporting, recognising and
celebrating
Responsibility honest, learning, ambitious
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Physician Associate (PA) will work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that high standards of patient care and treatment are provided. They will support high quality patient care, providing continuity of service and improving the overall patient experience
At the beginning of your placement you will take part in an induction programme. The induction will introduce you to the Trust if you have not previously worked with us before. As part of the induction you will be introduced to the workplace and informed of the requirements of the post.
In addition, induction in the Trust comprises:
- Orientation to psychiatry for PA’s new to psychiatry
- IT and electronic record keeping induction
- First response resuscitation training
- Rapid tranquillisation training
- Management of violence and aggression training
- Other mandatory and statutory training
- Supervision arrangements
The PA will have one hour per week protected time supervision. Clinical supervision will also be provided as required during clinical work by senior members of medical and non-medical staff.
The Physician Associate will be required to:
- Play a key supporting role in the clinical management of patients/ service users.
- Have, develop and maintain specialist medical knowledge across abroad range of physical and mental health care conditions and procedures.
- Support the effective and efficient functioning of clinical services in collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams.
- Work flexibly and co-operatively with other members of the clinical team.
- Work to a weekly timetable, outlining fixed clinical commitments such as team meetings, clinics, supervision and training.
- Ensure sufficient time in roles to undertake duties related to their skill set in the clinical setting as detailed below. They will be expected to respond to clinical demands and play a role in prioritising clinical and other needs against educational requirements.
- Promote at all times a positive image of people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities.
- Promote at all times a positive image of the services of all psychiatric specialties and the wider Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Physician Associate (PA) will work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that high standards of patient care and treatment are provided. They will support high quality patient care, providing continuity of service and improving the overall patient experience
At the beginning of your placement you will take part in an induction programme. The induction will introduce you to the Trust if you have not previously worked with us before. As part of the induction you will be introduced to the workplace and informed of the requirements of the post.
In addition, induction in the Trust comprises:
- Orientation to psychiatry for PA’s new to psychiatry
- IT and electronic record keeping induction
- First response resuscitation training
- Rapid tranquillisation training
- Management of violence and aggression training
- Other mandatory and statutory training
- Supervision arrangements
The PA will have one hour per week protected time supervision. Clinical supervision will also be provided as required during clinical work by senior members of medical and non-medical staff.
The Physician Associate will be required to:
- Play a key supporting role in the clinical management of patients/ service users.
- Have, develop and maintain specialist medical knowledge across abroad range of physical and mental health care conditions and procedures.
- Support the effective and efficient functioning of clinical services in collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams.
- Work flexibly and co-operatively with other members of the clinical team.
- Work to a weekly timetable, outlining fixed clinical commitments such as team meetings, clinics, supervision and training.
- Ensure sufficient time in roles to undertake duties related to their skill set in the clinical setting as detailed below. They will be expected to respond to clinical demands and play a role in prioritising clinical and other needs against educational requirements.
- Promote at all times a positive image of people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities.
- Promote at all times a positive image of the services of all psychiatric specialties and the wider Trust.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BA/BSc level Degree prior to undertaking Physician Associate program
- Postgraduate Diploma/ Masters Degree in Physician Associate studies from an recognised UK University
- Current and valid certification or re-certification awarded by the Physician Associate National Examination
- Registration on the Faculty of Physician Associates Managed Voluntary Register (PAMVR) post qualification
- For USA trained candidates, current and valid certification with the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic achievements, e.g. prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations etc.
Skills
Essential
- Able to organise and prioritise own workload to meet deadlines
- Capacity to manage time and information effectively
- Capacity to operate under pressure whilst maintaining high standards of care and professionalism
- Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication and capacity to adapt
Desirable
- Demonstrates understanding of research including awareness of ethical issues
Experience
Essential
- Have a minimum of 2 years experience within secondary care.
- Ability to take responsibility for the care of patients/ service users under the supervision of a Consultant Psychiatrist
- Previous experience of having undertaken a Physician Associate or physician associate student role in psychiatry/ general healthcare Demonstrates knowledge of evidence informed practice
- Able to evidence sound understanding of the needs of the healthcare sector and needs of patients/ service users
- Experience of managing complex workloads in the day to day management of patients / service users
- Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams
Desirable
- Knowledge of UK healthcare systems, practices and values and awareness of current issues in the NHS
- An awareness of current developments and initiatives in mental healthcare
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BA/BSc level Degree prior to undertaking Physician Associate program
- Postgraduate Diploma/ Masters Degree in Physician Associate studies from an recognised UK University
- Current and valid certification or re-certification awarded by the Physician Associate National Examination
- Registration on the Faculty of Physician Associates Managed Voluntary Register (PAMVR) post qualification
- For USA trained candidates, current and valid certification with the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic achievements, e.g. prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations etc.
Skills
Essential
- Able to organise and prioritise own workload to meet deadlines
- Capacity to manage time and information effectively
- Capacity to operate under pressure whilst maintaining high standards of care and professionalism
- Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication and capacity to adapt
Desirable
- Demonstrates understanding of research including awareness of ethical issues
Experience
Essential
- Have a minimum of 2 years experience within secondary care.
- Ability to take responsibility for the care of patients/ service users under the supervision of a Consultant Psychiatrist
- Previous experience of having undertaken a Physician Associate or physician associate student role in psychiatry/ general healthcare Demonstrates knowledge of evidence informed practice
- Able to evidence sound understanding of the needs of the healthcare sector and needs of patients/ service users
- Experience of managing complex workloads in the day to day management of patients / service users
- Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams
Desirable
- Knowledge of UK healthcare systems, practices and values and awareness of current issues in the NHS
- An awareness of current developments and initiatives in mental healthcare
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).