Brinsworth and Whiston Medical Centre

Physician Associates

The closing date is 20 March 2026

Job summary

The PA will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking and clinical assessment through to the diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. They will demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process, including assessment and diagnostic skills, leading to the delivery of safe care for all patients. They will work collaboratively with the healthcare team to meet the needs of the patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures. The PA will be expected on a typical day to consult with patients who present on the day and via booked appointments, both acute and chronic cases and may consult face to face, by telephone.

Main duties of the job

  • conduct patient consultations in surgery

  • Take comprehensive medical histories and perform appropriate physical examinations.

  • Order, perform, and interpret relevant investigations and diagnostic tests.

  • Analyse findings to diagnose medical conditions and clearly explain diagnoses, treatment options, and management plans to patients.

  • Manage both routine and emergency clinical problems in a safe and timely manner.

  • Discuss laboratory results and their implications with patients, ensuring appropriate follow-up and care planning.

  • Maintain accurate, contemporaneous, and legally compliant clinical records for all patient interactions.

  • Complete all required administrative

  • Contribute to Chronic Disease Management programmes by reviewing patient cohorts, arranging recalls, and ensuring management aligns with best practice guidelines.

  • Support the practice in achieving quality standards and performance targets.

  • About us

    Brinsworth and Whiston Medical Centre is a well-established, three-partner PMS (Personal Medical Services) training practice that has proudly served the local community for over 50 years. We provide high-quality, patient-focused care supported by a dedicated team of salaried GPs, Physician Associates, nurses and administrative staff.

    We are an 10000 plus patient practice, High QOF achievers, Supportive and collaborative working environment, Excellent nursing, management, and administrative support, Active in the teaching and supervision of: Undergraduate medical students, Physician Associate trainees Pre-registration pharmacists.

    Clinical system: System One

    Details

    Date posted

    26 February 2026

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    Depending on experience

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Flexible working

    Reference number

    A3818-25-0002

    Job locations

    171/173 Bawtry Road

    Brinsworth

    Rotherham

    S60 5ND


    Whiston Medical Centre

    Hunger Hill Lane,

    Rotherham

    S60 4BD


    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Physician Associate (PA), Primary CarePermanentLocation: Brinsworth & WhistonAccountable to: The Partners

    Supervision Exercised:General supervision is received from the accountable GP(s). The amount of supervision given will be in accordance with the needs of the Physician Associate.

    HOURS OF WORK : 28 -32

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Physician Associate (PA), Primary CarePermanentLocation: Brinsworth & WhistonAccountable to: The Partners

    Supervision Exercised:General supervision is received from the accountable GP(s). The amount of supervision given will be in accordance with the needs of the Physician Associate.

    HOURS OF WORK : 28 -32

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Essential
    • Completed a post-graduate physician associate course (either PG Diploma or MSc)
    • Maintained professional registration with the Faculty of Physician Associates and/or the General Medical council following implementation of statutory regulation, working within the latest code of professional conduct (CIPD).
    • Evidence of UK Physician Associate (PA) National Re-Certification Exam, which needs to be retaken every six years.
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Essential
    • Completed a post-graduate physician associate course (either PG Diploma or MSc)
    • Maintained professional registration with the Faculty of Physician Associates and/or the General Medical council following implementation of statutory regulation, working within the latest code of professional conduct (CIPD).
    • Evidence of UK Physician Associate (PA) National Re-Certification Exam, which needs to be retaken every six years.

    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

    Brinsworth and Whiston Medical Centre

    Address

    171/173 Bawtry Road

    Brinsworth

    Rotherham

    S60 5ND


    Employer's website

    https://www.brinsworthmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


    Employer details

    Employer name

    Brinsworth and Whiston Medical Centre

    Address

    171/173 Bawtry Road

    Brinsworth

    Rotherham

    S60 5ND


    Employer's website

    https://www.brinsworthmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Practice Manager

    Farah Bano

    farah.bano@nhs.net

    Details

    Date posted

    26 February 2026

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    Depending on experience

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Flexible working

    Reference number

    A3818-25-0002

    Job locations

    171/173 Bawtry Road

    Brinsworth

    Rotherham

    S60 5ND


    Whiston Medical Centre

    Hunger Hill Lane,

    Rotherham

    S60 4BD


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