resource pack

Physician Associates / Physician Assistants in Mental Health 

Purpose
We have created a resource pack for Physician Associates working in Mental Health Trusts. This pack brings together practical resources, templates, and learning materials.

The materials were created by PA Leads working in South London and Maudsley (SLaM). They aim to support PAs working in Mental Health services, with particular focus on supervision, peer support, and professional development.
How to Use This Pack
You can use individual items as stand-alone tools or as part of wider service development and evaluation.

The pack is designed for:
• Physician Associates/ Assistants working in Mental Health
• PA Leads and Supervisors
• Service Managers supporting or working with PAs
• Educators and Training Leads

Resources

Job Description - Physician Associate in Mental Health

Example job description for a Physician Associate working in Eating disorder outpatient service

Job Description - Lead Physician Associate

Example job description for a Lead Physician Associate working in a Mental Health Trust.

Annual Appraisal guidance


Advice for conducting annual appraisals with PA.

Peer support meeting log template

Template to use to direct and document peer support meetings.

CPD and study day policy


Policy specific to physician associates working in a Mental Health Trust.

PA Mental Health Placements – information for Trusts

A summary of information for Trusts in South East London considering taking on PA students for their MH Placement.