Job summary
We are seeking a Physician Associate based at Lexden Hospital.
This is a hugely exciting time for the Trust having recently achieved anOUTSTANDING CQC RATINGand being one of just five mental health and learning disabilities NHS trusts in England to hold an outstanding rating.
Over the years the quality of our services and the achievements of our staff have been recognised nationally including the "MENTAL HEALTH TRUST OF THE YEAR AWARD 2020"at the Health Service Journal Awards.
In a recent NHS Staff Survey we achieved the best score for safety culture amongst mental health and learning disabilities trusts throughout the country. Our staff have also said that they would recommend HPFT as a place to work and as a place for their friends and family to receive care.
We are driven by our values. If you believe in Respect, Kindness and a Positive outlook then you'll be right at home.
The combination of our clinical practice and first-class academic connections means that our medical professionals have a wide range of opportunities to develop their careers and achieve their aspirations, while supporting their health and wellbeing.
Here's what we have to offer you
- A strong ethos on Learning and Development
- Innovative patient electronic record system (PARIS)/ Admin and IT equipment/ software to improve work experience (4G enabled laptops provided upon starting)
- Flexible working
- Excellent staff benefits
- Health and wellbeing support
Main duties of the job
About your role
As a Physician Associate, you will conduct initial psychiatrist assessments, take patient histories and perform physical examinations, whilst treating patient and their family members using a high degree of empathy and advanced communication skills.
You will establish differential diagnosis, making appropriate treatment plans under supervision of Consultant Psychiatrist, recording clinical notes about patient contacts and provide advice to staff on further actions.
The post-holder will review and summarise patient notes for the purposes of contributing to discharge summaries and reports, working collaboratively with the relevant team, such as Psychiatrists, Junior Doctors, Senior Nurses etc.
The successful candidate will be expected to register with the Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Register (PAMVR) run by the Royal College of Physicians and be expected to keep up to date with necessary professional development.
About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is an outstanding organisation with ambitions to match. We are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare Quality Commission, and our aim is to be the leading provider of mental health and specialist learning disability services in the country.
Our family of over 3500 members of staff provide health and social care for over 400,000 people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. We also deliver a range of nationally commissioned specialist services including Tier 4 services for children and young people, perinatal services, plus medium and low secure learning disabilities services.
The care we provide makes a fantastic difference to the lives of our service users, their families and carers - everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:
Our Trust values are:
Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.
These values are at the core of who we are, everything we do, and how we do it!
Would you like to be part of the HPFT family? Would you like work with us to ensure our service users live the fullest lives possible they can? Would you like to be supported in your career to be the best that you can be?
Then please read on...
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Benefits:
- NHS and Employee Discounts
- Excellent NHS Pension Scheme
- Flexible Working Opportunities
- 28 days Annual Leave and Public Holiday Entitlement
- Car Lease Scheme
- Eye Test Vouchers
- Various Staff Wellbeing Programmes
- Free Parking
- Varied Career Pathway Options
- Excellent Training Opportunities
See attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
Physician Associate roles are likely to include:
- Practice under the supervision of a Consultant Psychiatrist
- Conduct initial medical assessments, take patient histories and perform physical examinations
- Establish differential diagnosis, making appropriate treatment plans under supervision of the Consultant Psychiatrist
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, handovers and other relevant clinical meetings
- Treat patient and their family members using a high degree of empathy and advanced communication skills
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Benefits:
- NHS and Employee Discounts
- Excellent NHS Pension Scheme
- Flexible Working Opportunities
- 28 days Annual Leave and Public Holiday Entitlement
- Car Lease Scheme
- Eye Test Vouchers
- Various Staff Wellbeing Programmes
- Free Parking
- Varied Career Pathway Options
- Excellent Training Opportunities
See attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
Physician Associate roles are likely to include:
- Practice under the supervision of a Consultant Psychiatrist
- Conduct initial medical assessments, take patient histories and perform physical examinations
- Establish differential diagnosis, making appropriate treatment plans under supervision of the Consultant Psychiatrist
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, handovers and other relevant clinical meetings
- Treat patient and their family members using a high degree of empathy and advanced communication skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post Graduate Diploma in Physician Associate Studies or equivalent
- BA/BSc Degree in relevant subject
- Membership of UKAPA
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Sound IT knowledge including internet, Word, Excel, Outlook
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to liaise with colleagues at all levels both inside and outside the organisation
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of patients
- Ability to work under pressure
Desirable
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, legislation and issues
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a Mental Health setting
Desirable
- An awareness of current developments and initiatives in mental healthcare
Other
Essential
- Car driver, and ability to travel county wide (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving)
- Commitment to continuing professional development and quality improvement
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post Graduate Diploma in Physician Associate Studies or equivalent
- BA/BSc Degree in relevant subject
- Membership of UKAPA
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Sound IT knowledge including internet, Word, Excel, Outlook
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to liaise with colleagues at all levels both inside and outside the organisation
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of patients
- Ability to work under pressure
Desirable
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, legislation and issues
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a Mental Health setting
Desirable
- An awareness of current developments and initiatives in mental healthcare
Other
Essential
- Car driver, and ability to travel county wide (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving)
- Commitment to continuing professional development and quality improvement
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).
