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Physician Associate - Home Visit Service
Derbyshire Dales Primary Care Network View all jobs
Posted 15 day(s) ago
Reference: 2348095
Job summary
Derbyshire Dales Primary Care Network are seeking a motivated and compassionate Physician Associate (PA) to join our dedicated Home Visiting Service. Working as part of a multidisciplinary primary care team, you will provide high-quality clinical assessment, diagnosis, management, and follow-up care to patients within their own homes.
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled clinician who enjoys autonomous working while remaining supported by experienced GPs and other healthcare professionals. You will play a pivotal role in improving access to care, reducing unnecessary hospital admissions, and supporting some of the most vulnerable members of our community.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments in patients' homes.
- Obtain and document detailed medical histories.
- Develop and implement management plans within your scope of practice.
- Request and interpret appropriate investigations.
- Identify deteriorating patients and escalate concerns appropriately.
- Prescribe through delegated pathways where locally agreed and in accordance with current regulations.
- Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, paramedics, pharmacists, and community teams.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical records.
- Participate in clinical governance, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Promote patient education, self-management, and preventative healthcare.
About us
DDPCN HVS team will offer
- Supportive multidisciplinary team environment.
- Regular supervision and clinical development opportunities.
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD) support.
- NHS Pension Scheme (where applicable).
- Generous annual leave entitlement.
- Flexible working opportunities.
- The opportunity to work daily in the beautiful Derbyshire Dales which is in easy reach via the main arterial routes from the M1 , A38 , A52 and A6 roads .
Details
Date posted
17 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
E0387-26-0007
Job locations
Darley Dale Medical Centre
Dale Road South
Darley Dale
Matlock
Derbyshire
DE4 2EU
United Kingdom
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The main functions of the role have been outlined above .
Applicants will be expected to work in a rota that meets the operational needs of the DDPCN HVS and the eleven stakeholder practices.
The shifts will be Monday to Friday and more than likely the working day will commence around 0930 /1000 hours with a finish time of 1800 or 1830 depending on the rota setting within the wider team .
The wider team includes GP's , ECP's, ANP and Paramedics .
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main functions of the role have been outlined above .
Applicants will be expected to work in a rota that meets the operational needs of the DDPCN HVS and the eleven stakeholder practices.
The shifts will be Monday to Friday and more than likely the working day will commence around 0930 /1000 hours with a finish time of 1800 or 1830 depending on the rota setting within the wider team .
The wider team includes GP's , ECP's, ANP and Paramedics .
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc or Postgraduate Diploma in Physician Associate Studies or equivalent recognised qualification.
- Successful completion of the Physician Associate National Examination.
- Registration with the General Medical Council as a Physician Associate.
- Experience working in primary care, urgent care, community care, or a similar clinical setting.
- Experience undertaking patient assessments and formulating management plans.
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Knowledge & Skills
- Excellent clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
- Ability to recognise and manage acute and chronic presentations within scope of practice.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently whilst recognising limitations and seeking support appropriately.
- Competent IT skills and experience using electronic patient record systems.
- Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities for adults and children.
- Good organisational and time-management skills.
- Personal Attributes
- Professional, compassionate, and patient-centred approach.
- Flexible and adaptable to changing service demands.
- Commitment to continuous professional development.
- Ability to travel independently throughout the service area.
Desirable
- Qualifications
- Additional training or qualifications in urgent care, frailty, chronic disease management, or community care.
- Experience
- Previous experience within a Home Visiting Service.
- Experience in General Practice.
- Experience managing elderly, frail, or housebound patients.
- Experience conducting care home visits.
- Participation in clinical audit, service development, or quality improvement projects.
- Knowledge and Skills
- Knowledge of community services and local healthcare pathways.
- Experience using EMIS, SystmOne, or similar clinical systems.
- Understanding of population health management and preventative care.
- Experience supporting trainee clinicians or students.
- Personal Attributes
- Ability to build effective relationships across organisations.
- Strong problem solving and decision making skills.
- Enthusiasm for service innovation and integrated working.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc or Postgraduate Diploma in Physician Associate Studies or equivalent recognised qualification.
- Successful completion of the Physician Associate National Examination.
- Registration with the General Medical Council as a Physician Associate.
- Experience working in primary care, urgent care, community care, or a similar clinical setting.
- Experience undertaking patient assessments and formulating management plans.
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Knowledge & Skills
- Excellent clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
- Ability to recognise and manage acute and chronic presentations within scope of practice.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently whilst recognising limitations and seeking support appropriately.
- Competent IT skills and experience using electronic patient record systems.
- Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities for adults and children.
- Good organisational and time-management skills.
- Personal Attributes
- Professional, compassionate, and patient-centred approach.
- Flexible and adaptable to changing service demands.
- Commitment to continuous professional development.
- Ability to travel independently throughout the service area.
Desirable
- Qualifications
- Additional training or qualifications in urgent care, frailty, chronic disease management, or community care.
- Experience
- Previous experience within a Home Visiting Service.
- Experience in General Practice.
- Experience managing elderly, frail, or housebound patients.
- Experience conducting care home visits.
- Participation in clinical audit, service development, or quality improvement projects.
- Knowledge and Skills
- Knowledge of community services and local healthcare pathways.
- Experience using EMIS, SystmOne, or similar clinical systems.
- Understanding of population health management and preventative care.
- Experience supporting trainee clinicians or students.
- Personal Attributes
- Ability to build effective relationships across organisations.
- Strong problem solving and decision making skills.
- Enthusiasm for service innovation and integrated working.
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
Derbyshire Dales Primary Care Network
Address
Darley Dale Medical Centre
Dale Road South
Darley Dale
Matlock
Derbyshire
DE4 2EU
United Kingdom
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Employer details
Employer name
Derbyshire Dales Primary Care Network
Address
Darley Dale Medical Centre
Dale Road South
Darley Dale
Matlock
Derbyshire
DE4 2EU
United Kingdom