Physician Associate
Barnsley Healthcare Federation
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Job summary
We are looking to recruit additional Physician Associates who will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient-facing role in the Barnsley Primary Care Network, and support our existing Physician Associates in the area to further the role. All Physician Associates within our PCN are assigned a dedicated GP Mentor within the practice team.
This is an exciting opportunity in which you will gain experience and make a real impact whilst being supported at your assigned general practice by the multi-disciplinary team. This role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliver excellent service within the Primary Care Networks.
You will be based a GP practice in the Borough, practice is to be confirmed.
BHF are fully committed to ensuring equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) as this is embedded in our values. We are also a committed employer under the Disability Confident Scheme. Therefore, should you wish to discuss any reasonable adjustments or assistance you might need in the application or interview process, please contact a member of the HR team at syicb-barnsley.bhf-hrteam@nhs.net and we will be happy to help/
Please note that interviews may take place prior to the advert closing as and when suitable applications are received. If a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early, therefore please do not hesitate to submit your application.
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidate should have (or be about to obtain) a Physician Associate Postgraduate Diploma and possess Certification of passing the National Examination, and be a member of the Faculty of Physician Associates at the RCP including registration on the Managed Voluntary Register. Experience of working within Primary Care is desirable, including during training/placement.
The successful candidate will need to be flexible in their approach to work including;
- Support management of patients conditions through offering specialised clinics following appropriate training,
- Provide health/disease promotion and prevention advice,
- Undertake face-to-face, telephone and online consultations for emergency or routine problems,
- Using appropriate referral pathways, refer patients to other services,
- Provide patient care; focused history taking, clinical assessment, diagnoses, treatment and evaluation of care; all under supervision of a GP.
Please refer to the Job Description for more information. Our PCN is keen to support Physician Associates with further learning, to meet their interests and support the needs of particular patient demographics within the practice.
About us
Barnsley has established one super Primary Care Network of over 250,000 patients which includes all of GP practices across Barnsley. This is supported by six Neighbourhood Networks building on our successful and existing model of neighbourhood working; this enables us to maintain and focus on the specific needs of each local area whilst allowing integration at a borough wide level.
We offer:
- Competitive salary
- Generous holiday allowance 6 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
- Monthly B.E.S.T training event
- NHS pension
- Access to Blue Light card retail discounts
Date posted
25 March 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£47,242.54 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
B0243-25-0017
Job locations
B H F Priory Centre
Pontefract Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S71 5PN
Employer details
Employer name
Barnsley Healthcare Federation
Address
B H F Priory Centre
Pontefract Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S71 5PN
Employer's website
https://barnsleyhealthcarefederation.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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