Physician Associate (Home Visiting Service) and overflow clinic

Job summary We are looking to recruit a Physician Associate on a fixed term 12 month contract who will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient-facing role, within a home visiting capacity between the hours of 10am till 6pm. All Physician Associates within our team are assigned a dedicated GP Mentor within the practice team. Candidates must have at least two years primary care experience. This is an exciting opportunity in which you will gain experience in a home visiting service and make a real impact whilst being supported 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. 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 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. 2 years' post qualification experience is essential. The successful candidate will need to be flexible in their approach to work including; To undertake your work and provide care to patients via our home visiting service. Provide health/disease promotion and prevention advice. Using appropriate referral pathways, refer patients to other services, Provide patient care; focused history taking, clinical assessment, diagnoses, treatment and evaluation of care. Please refer to the Job Description for more information. Our team 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 Details Date posted 10 September 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary £49,783.53 a year FTE Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number B0243-26-0050 Job locations B H F Priory Centre Pontefract Road Barnsley South Yorkshire S71 5PN United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities JOB PURPOSE Under the supervision of a GP, provide care for the presenting patient including focused history taking, clinical assessment, diagnoses, treatment, and evaluation of care within a home visiting setting. Work collaboratively with the healthcare team and its member practices to meet the needs of the patients, supporting delivery of appropriate care. Provide a home visiting service with the support and supervision of experienced GPs, implementing agreed management plans and following approved protocols. The job description and person specification are an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonable be required by their line manager. PRIMARY DUTIES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES To undertake your work and provide care to patients via our home visiting service. Provide first point of contact care for patients presenting with medical problems by utilising history-taking, physical examinations, and clinical decision-making skills to establish a working diagnosis and management plan in partnership with the patient (and their carers where applicable). Support the management of patients conditions through offering specialised clinics following appropriate training including (but not limited to) family planning, baby checks, COPD, asthma, diabetes, and anticoagulation. Provide health/disease promotion and prevention advice, alongside analysing and actioning diagnostic test results. Develop integrated patient-centred care through appropriate wording with the wider primary care multi-disciplinary team and social care networks. Utilise clinical guidelines and promote evidence-based