Job summary
An exciting opportunity has
arisen for Physician Associate to join our welcoming and experienced multidisciplinary
team based at either Elmdale ward (The Dales in Halifax) or Crofton ward
(Fieldhead hospital in Wakefield).
This is a great opportunity
for anyone looking to join a friendly, supportive and experienced team. The
postholder will work an experienced team of professionals, to ensure that all
patients receive high quality care. The Trust is on a journey to become rated
Outstanding by the CQC and also to ensure its a great place to work.
What you will get:
Mentoring
Clinical supervision
Weekly academic teaching
Leadership and Development
opportunities
Generous study leave
allowance
Generous relocation allowance
(if applicable)
Advanced health and
wellbeing offering, including access to physical health checks.
We offer local CPD events such
as the JAPS (joint academic psychiatric seminar) a monthly meeting for
trust-wide doctors and other advanced practioners with a wide range of clinical
topics covered. We are also happy to look at supporting those with interests in
research, whether new or an ongoing research project.
The personal wellbeing of our
staff is very important so we put a lot of focus on making sure all our
employees are in a good place, feeling positive and happy. We provide access to occupational health,
physiotherapy, counselling, pastoral and spiritual care, as well as creative
and sporting activities for all to get involved in.
Main duties of the job
This is an innovative role to give newly qualified or more experienced Physician Associates (PA) to work in either:
- Acute female psychiatry in-patient ward (Elmdale) based at The Dales, Calderdale Royal Hospital in Halifax
- Acute mixed gender psychiatry older peoples in-patient ward (Crofton) based at Unity Centre, Fieldhead hospital in Wakefield.
The PA will provide expert assistance to the multidisciplinary teams in the provision of a high quality service to patients. The post holders will work under the direction of a supervising Consultant and mentor, working collaboratively with other members of the clinical team within the organisations policies and clinical guidelines. The job will mainly involve inpatient work and liaiaosn with wider community teams. Successful appointees will perform delegated duties with a high degree of clinical skill and knowledge.
We encourage diversity and understand that everyones circumstances are unique, we therefore actively encourage any prospective candidates to get in touch, if they have any questions or would like to discuss any aspect of this exciting post, please do not hesitate to contact Dr Manoj Mathen for a further discussion:
Dr Manoj Mathen, AMD for workforce and operations Tel: 01422 222809 / manoj.mathen3@swyt.nhs.uk
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post aims to offer high levels of both clinical and educational supervision to enable successful candidates to embed the skills and competencies. We will offer both clinical and educational supervision with a supervision framework similar to that offered to FYI Doctors.
PAs will be trained in a broad range of skills to undertake clinical care of patients as appropriate to the clinical environment and specialty. They will be expected to liaise with other professionals and specialities as required and complete necessary documentation relating to their patients.
PAs will be clinically supervised by a designated consultant for each post. They will also oversee their professional development, supported by an annual appraisal and a professional portfolio. We aim to offer dedicated formal and informal clinical supervision a week together with half a day for professional development.
It is expected that the Physician Associate will become involved in all activities of the practice/department, including clinical governance, quality improvement projects, research and teaching.
The post holder will be involved with initial assessment, including taking medical histories; assessing and examining patients; initiating and interpreting investigations as appropriate; developing management plans in consultation with the patients; reviewing incoming clinical documentation; reviewing daily pathology test results.
The range of duties will be developed over the course in conjunction with the post holders capability and development.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Patient Care
- Participate in all treatment and preventative healthcare services in the post as delegated and agreed by the supervising clinician.
- With clinical supervision as considered appropriate:
o Undertake patient consultations, assessments and examinations
o Recommend and explain appropriate diagnostic tests and treatment
o Request and interpret results of laboratory investigations when necessary
o Consult and refer as appropriate to other health professional/specialists in order to discuss or refer specific patients, plan and co-ordinate activities or exchange information in order to improve the quality of patient care
o Determine a list of differential diagnoses
o Recommend a management / treatment plan
o Perform diagnostic / therapeutic procedures, subject to training / experience and competency assessment.
- Educate patients in preventative health care
- Send and receive written information on behalf of the department regarding matters of insurance, housing and other issues relating to the physical and social welfare of patients.
- Act with empathy and consideration, involving the patient in decisions about their care.
- Ensure provision of good clinical care at all times using established clinical guidelines.
- Liaise with members of the practice / department multi-disciplinary team and allied services such as Community Nursing, dietician, community mental health team.
- Support the implementation of additional and enhanced services, including undertaking extended hours in accordance with the needs of the practice and its federation when working in primary care.
- Conduct telephone consultations (where approprirate) which may involve discussing the result and implications of laboratory investigations with patients as well as dealing appropriately with routine and emergency complaints.
- Support and participate fully in the clinicians day duty rota (where available)
- Maintain accurate and appropriate documentation for legal and administrative purposes.
For full details please read the attached Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post aims to offer high levels of both clinical and educational supervision to enable successful candidates to embed the skills and competencies. We will offer both clinical and educational supervision with a supervision framework similar to that offered to FYI Doctors.
PAs will be trained in a broad range of skills to undertake clinical care of patients as appropriate to the clinical environment and specialty. They will be expected to liaise with other professionals and specialities as required and complete necessary documentation relating to their patients.
PAs will be clinically supervised by a designated consultant for each post. They will also oversee their professional development, supported by an annual appraisal and a professional portfolio. We aim to offer dedicated formal and informal clinical supervision a week together with half a day for professional development.
It is expected that the Physician Associate will become involved in all activities of the practice/department, including clinical governance, quality improvement projects, research and teaching.
The post holder will be involved with initial assessment, including taking medical histories; assessing and examining patients; initiating and interpreting investigations as appropriate; developing management plans in consultation with the patients; reviewing incoming clinical documentation; reviewing daily pathology test results.
The range of duties will be developed over the course in conjunction with the post holders capability and development.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Patient Care
- Participate in all treatment and preventative healthcare services in the post as delegated and agreed by the supervising clinician.
- With clinical supervision as considered appropriate:
o Undertake patient consultations, assessments and examinations
o Recommend and explain appropriate diagnostic tests and treatment
o Request and interpret results of laboratory investigations when necessary
o Consult and refer as appropriate to other health professional/specialists in order to discuss or refer specific patients, plan and co-ordinate activities or exchange information in order to improve the quality of patient care
o Determine a list of differential diagnoses
o Recommend a management / treatment plan
o Perform diagnostic / therapeutic procedures, subject to training / experience and competency assessment.
- Educate patients in preventative health care
- Send and receive written information on behalf of the department regarding matters of insurance, housing and other issues relating to the physical and social welfare of patients.
- Act with empathy and consideration, involving the patient in decisions about their care.
- Ensure provision of good clinical care at all times using established clinical guidelines.
- Liaise with members of the practice / department multi-disciplinary team and allied services such as Community Nursing, dietician, community mental health team.
- Support the implementation of additional and enhanced services, including undertaking extended hours in accordance with the needs of the practice and its federation when working in primary care.
- Conduct telephone consultations (where approprirate) which may involve discussing the result and implications of laboratory investigations with patients as well as dealing appropriately with routine and emergency complaints.
- Support and participate fully in the clinicians day duty rota (where available)
- Maintain accurate and appropriate documentation for legal and administrative purposes.
For full details please read the attached Job Description.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Ability of working to protocols or guidelines.
- An understanding of the NHS/Health and Social Care sector.
- Demonstrable evidence of a high standard of clinical practice.
Desirable
- Experience of mentorship and supervision to other staff.
- Experience of conducting clinical audit and quality improvement projects.
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc/PG Dip Physicians Associate Studies from an accredited UK training programme;
- Bachelor Degree prior to taking Physicians Associate Programme.
- Passed the UK RCP National Certification Examination for Physician Associate (PANCE)
- Registered on the UK Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Register (PAMVR) to be able to work.
- Membership of the Faculty of Physician Associates.
Desirable
- Teaching and assessing qualification.
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Ability to work cohesively within the multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload (time management).
- IT Skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively and use initiative.
- Ability to adhere to regulations as well as working flexibly to meet the needs of the services and patients.
- Ability to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Understanding of Information Governance.
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff.
Desirable
- Management and leadership skills.
- Project management skills.
- Excellent clinical skills.
- Able to undertake consultation by telephone.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to CME and professional development.
- Enthusiasm and commitment to continuous service development.
- Willingness to undergo additional training, education and mentoring to develop and maintain clinical skills.
- Flexibility to work evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays.
- Ability to undertake training during office hours.
- Ability to work under pressure whilst delivery high quality care.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Ability of working to protocols or guidelines.
- An understanding of the NHS/Health and Social Care sector.
- Demonstrable evidence of a high standard of clinical practice.
Desirable
- Experience of mentorship and supervision to other staff.
- Experience of conducting clinical audit and quality improvement projects.
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc/PG Dip Physicians Associate Studies from an accredited UK training programme;
- Bachelor Degree prior to taking Physicians Associate Programme.
- Passed the UK RCP National Certification Examination for Physician Associate (PANCE)
- Registered on the UK Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Register (PAMVR) to be able to work.
- Membership of the Faculty of Physician Associates.
Desirable
- Teaching and assessing qualification.
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Ability to work cohesively within the multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload (time management).
- IT Skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively and use initiative.
- Ability to adhere to regulations as well as working flexibly to meet the needs of the services and patients.
- Ability to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Understanding of Information Governance.
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff.
Desirable
- Management and leadership skills.
- Project management skills.
- Excellent clinical skills.
- Able to undertake consultation by telephone.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to CME and professional development.
- Enthusiasm and commitment to continuous service development.
- Willingness to undergo additional training, education and mentoring to develop and maintain clinical skills.
- Flexibility to work evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays.
- Ability to undertake training during office hours.
- Ability to work under pressure whilst delivery high quality care.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
