Physician Associate Urgent Care
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Basildon, SS16 5NLView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
2 November 2026
12 days leftJob description
The Mental Health Urgent Care Department (MHUCD), is an innovative service that has been commissioned to provide urgent mental health care in the Mid ...
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 meetings to support on-going development within the role.
The Physician Associate will attend regular CPD sessions to support on-going development. They will be set clear objectives and will be assessed against them by the end of the first year.
Physician Associates will be based on the MHUCD at the Basildon site psychiatric inpatient wards at EPUT but may also be asked to undertake work in conjunction with Crisis or other Community teams.
Physician Associates will be expected to work flexibly and co-operatively with other members of the clinical team and will be required to cover for colleagues during periods of absence. The Physician Associate role will complement other roles in the team and strengthen the multi-disciplinary team.
They will have continuing responsibility for patients in association with others in the clinical team.
They will ensure accurate records are maintained. Physician Associates will be supported to undertake mandatory training and other training specific to their role.
They will undergo an annual PDR or appraisal in relation to the agreed objectives in advance.
Practice under the supervision of a Consultant Psychiatrist or under the supervision of a senior clinician as delegated by the consultant, to contribute towards clinical/risk assessments, development of treatment plans and documentation.
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.
Respond in a timely way to requests to assess or review patients physical and / or mental health.
Record clinical notes about patient contacts and provide advice to staff on further management / investigations / interventions within their competence.
Review and summarise patient notes for the purposes of contributing to discharge summaries and reports.
Undertake assessment and assistance to staff in the event of medical emergencies in the department.
Work collaboratively with the relevant team i.e. Psychiatrists, Junior Doctors, Senior Nurses, Nursing Staff, Support Workers, Occupational Therapists, and Psychologists to ensure good working relationships.
Liaise with primary care and relevant secondary health care providers relating to a patients care or treatment.
Liaise with community teams about a patients on-going care and treatment needs Support health promotion activities including those relating to smoking, drugs and alcohol.
Provide psycho-educational support to patients and carers / families.
Support proactive screening and interventions with regard to the physical health of patients.
Liaise with pharmacy regarding issues relating to medication.
Contribute to the development of physical health competencies in mental health staff in a range of settings.
Carry out procedures which will include (but not be limited to):
o ECG
o Venepuncture
o IV cannulation
o Interpretation of blood or other investigation results
The post holder will be willing to participate in research/audit/QI opportunities as they arise.
Support junior doctors on placement.
Support the placements of nursing, medical and physician associate students on placement.
Be responsible for the dissemination of new or updated clinical practices.
Support the development of skills in the wider team and the organisation.
Assist with the development of, and implementation of, local and trust wide policies, procedures, guidance and protocols.
Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.
- Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
- Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
- If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
- We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.
- 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
- Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
- Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
- £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us - Terms & Condition's Apply
- Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.
Work that wraps around your needs
- Work bank: You can use the opportunity to supplement your income and develop your skills by working bank shifts.
- Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
- Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.
Qualifications
Essential: - PGDip Physician Associate studies or MSc Physician Associate Studies.; - Current GMC registration; - Membership of UKAPA
Desirable: - Passed and completed 1 year post graduate preceptorship
Knowledge, clinical experience and skills
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years' experience working as a PA in secondary care
- Minimum of 1 year experience of working within a Mental Health setting. Competent in psychiatric history taking, risk assessment, MSE and presenting findings to consultant supervisor for optimal treatment plan discussion.
- An awareness of current developments and initiatives in Mental healthcare & familiarity with a range of theoretical and clinical approaches.
- Awareness of equality and valuing diversity principles.
- Development of policy and practice change.
- Clinical work in an autonomous role.
- A good understanding of the challenges associated with Physician Associates and Physician Associate training.
- A good understanding of the National PA agenda, policies, frameworks etc. Including understanding of CPD framework requirements.
- Understanding and knowledge of the Data Protection Act, Freedom of Information Act, Information Governance, GDPR, Equality Act and confidentiality issues.
- Awareness of equality and valuing diversity principles.
Desirable
- Experience of working with Mental health patients from different cultural background.
- Experience of working in an A+E setting
- Experience of working in Geriatric services
- A good understanding of the public sector and NHS policy, in relation to primary, secondary and community care.
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First seen
19 October 2026
Last checked
21 October 2026
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