Job summary
Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership is excited to expand it's Physician Associate (PA) workforce in the Acute inpatient wards in Dartford, Maidstone and Canterbury.
Please be aware there are 4 new jobs available to join the current 3 PA already recruited.
Each PA will be working on one Acute ward within a strong multi-disciplinary team led by a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist, other doctors, nurses, psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists and pharmacists.
The PA will be supported to become familiar in their roles by working in an observer capacity for the first 4 weeks inclusive of induction days.
The PA will have one to one supervision from their Consultant Psychiatrist once every two weeks.
They will be supported to attend 2 sessions of supportive activities in a week; the other 8 sessions being clinical. The supportive activities will include CPD activities (internal and external) and opportunities to do Audits, Quality Improvement Projects and research.
Main duties of the job
PAs play a key role in the management of patients, support the effective functioning of the wards and wider service developments. They will be accountable for ensuring high quality patient care is delivered at all times.
The PA will work flexibly with other clinicians to strengthen / compliment the MDT including cover for colleagues during periods of absence. They will ensure accurate records are maintained.
They will undertake mandatory and other training specific to their role and complete an annual appraisal and PDP.
PA will be expected to register with the Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Register (PAMVR) and keep up to date with necessary professional development.
They will be accountable for their clinical responsibilities, comply with the Department of Health, UK Managed Voluntary Register for Fitness to Practice and all trust policies.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Dr Shantala Satisha, Consultant Psychiatrist
Email: shantala.satisha@nhs.net; Tel: 07584901947
About us
Come and work with us in the Garden of England where we combine exceptional professional development opportunities with a tremendous quality of life.
We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability and specialist services, serving 1.8 million people across the county.
The Trust (rated Good overall by the CQC and Outstanding for care) has 3,283 staff working in 66 buildings across 33 locations, covering an area of 1,450 square miles.
You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providing excellent care to our service users and their loved ones.
The nature of our work attracts kindness and compassion as standard and everyone from our cleaners and porters to the chief executive and chairman are recognised as playing a vital role in providing an exemplary service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Physician Associates play a key role in the management of patients and to support the effective functioning of the wards and to wider service developments. The post holder will be accountable for ensuring that high quality patient care is delivered at all times. The Physician Associate will be supervised by a designated consultant with regular supervision to support on-going development within the role. The Physician Associate will attend regular internal and external CPD sessions to support the 50 hours on-going development.
The Physician Associates will have one to one supervision from their Consultant Psychiatrist once every two weeks.
They will be supported to attend two (2) sessions of supportive activities in a week; the other eight (8) sessions being clinical. The supportive activities will include half a day of CPD and half a day of Audit/Quality improvement activities/Service development activities. The CPD sessions comprise one hour of CPD for trainee doctors, currently held on a Monday at 12.30pm, as well as dedicated CPD for Physician Associates.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
The Physician Associate will be based on their dedicated acute inpatient ward but may also be asked to undertake work to support another ward.
Physician Associates will be expected to work flexibly and co-operatively with other clinicians to strengthen and compliment the MDT and will be required to cover for colleagues during periods of absence. They will ensure accurate records are maintained.
Physician Associates will undertake mandatory training and other training specific to their role in conjunction with the Medical Education Department. They will complete an annual appraisal and PDP.
Physician Associates will be provided with a weekly timetable outlining fixed clinical commitments such as ward rounds, hand overs, supervision and training. They will also have time for undertaking roles 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.
Physician Associates will be expected to register with the Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Register (PAMVR) run by the Faculty of Physician Associates at the Royal College of Physicians and be expected to keep up to date with necessary professional development.
The post holder will be accountable for their clinical responsibilities and comply with the Department of Health, UK Managed Voluntary Register for Fitness to Practice and Code of Conduct standard and all trust policies. They will adhere to the principles of confidentiality and the Data Protection Act at all times.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Physician Associates play a key role in the management of patients and to support the effective functioning of the wards and to wider service developments. The post holder will be accountable for ensuring that high quality patient care is delivered at all times. The Physician Associate will be supervised by a designated consultant with regular supervision to support on-going development within the role. The Physician Associate will attend regular internal and external CPD sessions to support the 50 hours on-going development.
The Physician Associates will have one to one supervision from their Consultant Psychiatrist once every two weeks.
They will be supported to attend two (2) sessions of supportive activities in a week; the other eight (8) sessions being clinical. The supportive activities will include half a day of CPD and half a day of Audit/Quality improvement activities/Service development activities. The CPD sessions comprise one hour of CPD for trainee doctors, currently held on a Monday at 12.30pm, as well as dedicated CPD for Physician Associates.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
The Physician Associate will be based on their dedicated acute inpatient ward but may also be asked to undertake work to support another ward.
Physician Associates will be expected to work flexibly and co-operatively with other clinicians to strengthen and compliment the MDT and will be required to cover for colleagues during periods of absence. They will ensure accurate records are maintained.
Physician Associates will undertake mandatory training and other training specific to their role in conjunction with the Medical Education Department. They will complete an annual appraisal and PDP.
Physician Associates will be provided with a weekly timetable outlining fixed clinical commitments such as ward rounds, hand overs, supervision and training. They will also have time for undertaking roles 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.
Physician Associates will be expected to register with the Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Register (PAMVR) run by the Faculty of Physician Associates at the Royal College of Physicians and be expected to keep up to date with necessary professional development.
The post holder will be accountable for their clinical responsibilities and comply with the Department of Health, UK Managed Voluntary Register for Fitness to Practice and Code of Conduct standard and all trust policies. They will adhere to the principles of confidentiality and the Data Protection Act at all times.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential
- PG Diploma in Physician Associate Studies or equivalent
- BA/BS Degree in relevant studies
- Membership of UKAPA
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of patients
Desirable
- Ability to liaise with colleagues at all levels both inside and outside the organisation
- Sound IT knowledge including internet, Word, Excel, outlook
- Commitment to continuing professional development and quality improvement
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a Mental Health setting
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential
- PG Diploma in Physician Associate Studies or equivalent
- BA/BS Degree in relevant studies
- Membership of UKAPA
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of patients
Desirable
- Ability to liaise with colleagues at all levels both inside and outside the organisation
- Sound IT knowledge including internet, Word, Excel, outlook
- Commitment to continuing professional development and quality improvement
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a Mental Health setting
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust
Address
Littlebrook Hospital Site, Dartford / Priority House, Maidstone / St Martin's Hospital, Canterbury
Bow Arrow Lane
Dartford
DA2 6PB
Employer's website
https://www.kmpt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
