B7 Physician Assistant - Fixed term 12 months

Position: Physician Assistant
Employer: Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Service: Community Mental Health Recovery Service (CMHRS)

The Physician Assistant will be employed by the Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and will work in the Community Mental Health Recovery Service (CMHRS) according to the timetable in the job plan. The clinical supervisor will undertake 3-monthly reviews to oversee and support the development of the post-holder, with support from the Associate Medical Director.

Registration and Professional Standards
The post-holder is expected to take full accountability for the care they provide and must adhere to Good Medical Practice and the professional standards set out by the General Medical Council (GMC). Applicants must have passed the PANE and it is expected that the candidate is formally registered with the GMC at the time of application.

Physician Assistants working within the trust are covered by the Department of Health 2012 Clinical Negligence Scheme for Trusts (CNST), like other staff members.

Subject to reasonable adjustments in respect of any disability, candidates must possess a valid driving licence and be able to drive and have the unrestricted use of a car or motorcycle for work at all times, including community-based work.

Clinical Responsibilities
The key duties and responsibilities of the individual appointed to the CMHRS team will include:

• Comprehensive assessment of patients referred to the service, including but not limited to full psychiatric history; mental state examination; cognitive examination where appropriate; interpretation of medical investigations such as ECG and blood results; collateral history taking; psychiatric formulation; risk assessment; differential diagnosis.
• Focus on the physical healthcare of patients under the care of CMHRS, managing aspects such as regular monitoring, ensuring investigations are done, appropriate onward referrals, or further investigations, in conjunction with and under the supervision of the consultants in the team.
• Implementation of management plans under the supervision of a consultant psychiatrist.
• Review of patients under the care of CMHRS, including but not limited to assessment of mental state; review and interpretation of medical and nursing notes; discussion with relevant clinical teams both in community, wards, and patient family members to form an impression of the patient’s progress.
• Recognising high-risk situations, effectively communicating concerns, and summoning appropriate help in a timely manner.

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental, and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high-quality care that is delivered at the right time, as close to home as possible, to help people recover and stay well.

We are one of the top 10 mental health, learning disability, and community trusts to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking, and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.
Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements, we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process.

We look forward to receiving your application!
Please check the job description and personal specification document for more information on the requirements for this job.