Physician AssistantNHS

Job summary

2x Full Time - 37.5 hours per week

12 months - fixed term

The adult ADHD Service is seeking physician assistants with specialist experience working with adults with neurodevelopmental conditions.

Why should you consider joining us?

• Be part of one of the UK's largest services for adults with ADHD and Autism.
• Thrive in an innovative Specialist Mental Health Team that values progress and inclusivity.
• Benefit from annual appraisals and regular supervision to support your professional growth.
• Enjoy additional mentorship from our Services Consultant Psychiatrist.
• Take advantage of study leave and multiple avenues for career development.

While our primary base is in Wakefield, you'll also have the flexibility to work across various localities in designated clinics. We pride ourselves on being a cohesive and supportive team and are keen to welcome an effective team player like you, with relevant experience in Mental Health Services.

Join us to make a meaningful impact in a specialised field. Apply today and become part of our pioneering team.

Please note, the advert may close early once maximum applications have been received.

Main duties of the job

This post is to join our adult ADHD pathway and you will be working alongside a consultant psychiatrist led multidisciplinary team which includes physician assistants, specialty doctors, consultant clinical psychologist, nurses, occupational therapists, speech and language therapist and assistant clinical psychology practitioners.

Ideal candidates will be able to demonstrate excellent clinical skills excellent communication, IT skills and ability to work flexibly. In return, we will provide.

• Named Consultant supervisor
• Opportunity to work in mental health
• Annual appraisal
• Study leave

The position is 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday.

For further information/informal queries please contact: Rebecca Crisp, Operations Manager 01924 316492

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.

At the time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For this reason, we are unable to sponsor anyone for a skilled worker visa for this role.

We are happy to accept applications from candidates who can prove their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes. Such applications will be considered alongside all other applications.

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The PA will provide expert assistance to the Adult ADHD pathway in the provision of a high quality service to patients. The post holder will work under the direction of a supervising Consultant and Senior Advanced Specialist Practitioner and with other members of the clinical team within the organisations policies and clinical guidelines. The job will involve outpatient and community work. Successful appointees will perform delegated duties with a high degree of clinical skill and knowledge.

It is not mandatory that the Physician Assistant has prior experience of a relevant speciality. The post-holdes will undergo training, supervision relevant to the required clinical tasks. The candidate will be trained in a broad range of skills as part of our diagnostic pathway for Adult ADHD and 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 and line managed by the Medical Clinical Lead. The Service will aim to offer dedicated formal and informal clinical supervision each week together with half a day for professional development.

It is expected that the Physician Assistant may become involved in all activities of the Service including clinical governance, quality improvement projects, research and teaching as requested.

The post holder will be involved with initial assessment for adult ADHD including taking medical histories; administering structured diagnostic instruments; assessing and examining patients; initiating and interpreting investigations as appropriate; developing management plans in consultation with the patients.

The range of duties will be developed over the course of a planned 12 months in conjunction with the post holders capability and development.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Patient Care

• Perform, duties with regards to the adult ADHD diagnostic pathway delegated and agreed by the supervising clinician(s).
• 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.

• 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 multi-disciplinary team and allied services such as Community Nursing, dietician, community mental health team.
• Maintain accurate and appropriate documentation for legal and administrative purposes.

Management and Leadership

• Develop own leadership skills within the clinical environment and team.
• Contribute in the development of the service and act as a change agent and facilitate the change process whilst encouraging others to be innovative and adaptable in the approach to change.
• Networking and maintaining relationships with other PAs
• Promote a positive image of PAs both externally and internally
• Support and influence the development of new models of care
• Implement evidence based policies and procedures specifically required by the Team.
• Develop and maintain effective communication with the multidisciplinary team to ensure high standards of care.
• Work collaboratively with representatives of other clinical areas, disciplines and services to provide a seamless pathway of care.
• Be conversant with all policies and procedures and ensure they are correctly implemented.
• Raise concerns with regards to risk, danger, malpractice or wrong doing by following the Whistle Blowing policy and supporting practices

For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.

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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.