Job summary
*This post is part of The Inceptorship Pilot Scheme*
We are looking to recruit a Physician Associate to join the medical team at Bluebird House medium secure unit and Austen House low secure unit at the Tatchbury mount site in Hampshire. All the patients are aged 12-18 and detained under the Mental Health Act. The post holder will work across both units.
Applications are invited from Physician Associates who are keen to work in a mental health setting and want to work with young people. Previous mental health experience is not required.
Through this vacancy you will enrol and receive support from the 12 month Inceptorship Pilot Scheme which is designed to enable and support delivery of excellent healthcare by Physician Associates across the South East, through the education, training, development, employment, deployment, and retention of the profession.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required but not limited to:
1.Take part in all of the treatment and preventative healthcare services of the employing facility, as and when requested, and work within the policies and procedures of the organisation.
2.Practice under the supervision of the Consultant Psychiatrist
3.Conduct initial psychiatric evaluations, take histories and perform physical examinations of patients when required.
4.Establish differential diagnosis, making appropriate treatment plans and initiate treatment, escalating as appropriate.
5.Record or dictate the history and physical condition in the medical record according to Trust guidelines.
6.Initiate treatment protocols and provide follow up treatment
7.Perform pre and post ECT evaluations (if required)
8.Order and interpret diagnostic laboratory tests, radiological studies or various other therapies
9.Discriminate between normal and abnormal findings to recognise early stages of serious medical, emotional or mental problems in the patients.
10.Instruct and counsel patients regarding mental and physical health
11.Refer patients to appropriate community health facilities, agencies and resources. Also refer and converse with appropriate specialists in regard to patient management.
12.Perform diagnostic/ therapeutic procedures, subject to PA training / experience
13.Work collaboratively with the relevant team i.e., psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, staff nurses, support workers, etc to ensure good working relationships
About us
Southern Health is one of the largest Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health, adult and child community health and learning disabilities. We are committed to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of children, young people and adults at risk of abuse and neglect through our 6,500 strong workforce.
Southern Health has over 300 sites across the county and we serve 1.5 million people throughout all stages of their lives. Our aim is to work alongside the people we support (and our health and care partners) to deliver the best possible care and constantly improve.
Here at SHFT we have so much to be proud of:
- Working as a team and supporting each other, we put patients and our staff at the heart of everything we do.
- We have a skilled and diverse workforce and are committed to our staff development, offering bespoke training packages, leadership pathways and career opportunities.
- We offer a variety of benefits such as an amazing pension scheme, generous annual leave, Childcare Choices scheme, many discounts (Blue Light card, The Company Shop, NHS Staff Discounts, cycle to work scheme) and much more.
Come to work with us, together we will provide outstanding treatment and care to improve lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details on this post the person specification and job planning please see attached job description
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details on this post the person specification and job planning please see attached job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Undergraduate degree at 2:2 level or above
- *PG Dip in Physician Associate Studies from a UK PA Programme
- *Current and valid certification by the UK Physician Associate National Examination (PANE)
- *Member of the Faculty of Physician Associates at the Royal College of Physicians, including registration on the UK Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Register
- *Training in Basic Life Support from the Resuscitation Council
Desirable
- *MSc in Physician Associate Studies
- *Immediate Life Support or Advanced Life Support from the Resuscitation Council
Experience
Essential
- *Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- *Ability to exercise sound judgments when faced with conflicting pressures
- *Ability to motivate and develop the multidisciplinary team
- *Ability to manage and lead a working group
- *Ability to implement and interpret policies and procedures
- *Experience of conducting clinical audit
- *Experience in assisting in the educational development of Physician Associate students through student shadowing and/or teaching
- *Awareness of current developments and initiatives in psychiatric services
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team
- *Ability to adhere to regulations as well as need to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
- *Verbal and written communication skills
- *Ability to maintain confidentiality
- *Ability to respond to questions in a tactful and professional manner
- *An inquiring and critical approach to work
- *Caring attitude towards patients
- *Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives and external professionals
- *Commitment to CPD and professional development
- *Knowledge of medical procedures and knowledge
- *Able to prioritise clinical need
- *Aware of own limitations, knowing when to ask for help from senior colleagues
- *An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues
Desirable
- *Excellent negotiation skills
- *Ability to innovate
- *Completer-finisher
- *Ability to accurately self-reflect and learn from mistakes
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Undergraduate degree at 2:2 level or above
- *PG Dip in Physician Associate Studies from a UK PA Programme
- *Current and valid certification by the UK Physician Associate National Examination (PANE)
- *Member of the Faculty of Physician Associates at the Royal College of Physicians, including registration on the UK Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Register
- *Training in Basic Life Support from the Resuscitation Council
Desirable
- *MSc in Physician Associate Studies
- *Immediate Life Support or Advanced Life Support from the Resuscitation Council
Experience
Essential
- *Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- *Ability to exercise sound judgments when faced with conflicting pressures
- *Ability to motivate and develop the multidisciplinary team
- *Ability to manage and lead a working group
- *Ability to implement and interpret policies and procedures
- *Experience of conducting clinical audit
- *Experience in assisting in the educational development of Physician Associate students through student shadowing and/or teaching
- *Awareness of current developments and initiatives in psychiatric services
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team
- *Ability to adhere to regulations as well as need to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
- *Verbal and written communication skills
- *Ability to maintain confidentiality
- *Ability to respond to questions in a tactful and professional manner
- *An inquiring and critical approach to work
- *Caring attitude towards patients
- *Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives and external professionals
- *Commitment to CPD and professional development
- *Knowledge of medical procedures and knowledge
- *Able to prioritise clinical need
- *Aware of own limitations, knowing when to ask for help from senior colleagues
- *An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues
Desirable
- *Excellent negotiation skills
- *Ability to innovate
- *Completer-finisher
- *Ability to accurately self-reflect and learn from mistakes
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).
