Job summary

Barnsley Healthcare Federation is looking for an enthusiastic, team oriented, flexible and reliable individuals to join our Reception teams at BHF. You will be required to work across 4 sites in the Barnsley area.

The hours available are 37.5 hours a week. This is a fixed term contract for 12 months but may potentially lead to permanent employment.

The hours of work are Monday to Friday between the hours of 08:00 and 18:30.

However, you may be asked from time to time to work out of these hours to cover annual leave, any changes to your usual shift patterns will be communicated by management.

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 [email protected] 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

As a receptionist, you will act as a focal point for the practice, communicating effectively between clinicians, staff and patients. You may also be required to undertake clinical coding work when required by the practices.

Successful candidates will need to be able to demonstrate previous administrative and customer service experience and have the skills to adapt to and prioritise the duties of a busy reception desk, remaining calm and focused to ensure a high standard of care is delivered to patients. The ideal candidate will be a team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Computer skills are essential, and experience with a clinical system would be advantageous, but training will be given.

About us

Launched in 2015, we are an ambitious and inclusive organisation focused on enhancing the way in which primary care at scale is delivered within Barnsley. Our vision is to deliver a robust publicly-funded health and social care service which meets the needs of the local community. We believe that regardless of location or need, every patient should receive the same high standard of care, at times when they need it most. Receptionists are an integral part of our team and our ability to meet these aims.

Benefits: 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays, NHS Pension Scheme, Monthly in-house training event, retail discounts

Job summary

The post holder will lead and coordinate the Federations corporate governance, data protection, complaints, incidents and consultancy functions, while driving the development and growth of ARC management and consultancy services. They will provide expert internal and external advice across outsourced data protection, governance, policy development, audits, compliance reviews and improvement activity. The role ensures statutory, regulatory and contractual obligations are met, delivering high quality policies, reviews, formal responses and actionable learning that results in measurable improvement. A key element of the position is building trusted relationships with external clients, identifying new opportunities and supporting the sustainable expansion of the ARC Management and Consultancy portfolio.

Main duties of the job

The role will oversee the integration of corporate governance, information governance, risk management, complaints handling and incident management into a coherent and effective framework. The post holder will ensure statutory, regulatory and contractual obligations are consistently met, and that governance systems support robust decision making and organisational accountability. They will lead the creation, review and implementation of governance, data protection, confidentiality, complaints, incident and related policies for both the Federation and external clients, ensuring these remain current, legally compliant and aligned with best practice. They will maintain governance registers and assurance processes, including risk registers, declarations of interest and standards of business conduct, ensuring that documentation is accurate, timely and appropriately quality assured.

A key responsibility will be providing expert advice on UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, confidentiality, data sharing, records management, data subject rights, subject access requests and data protection impact assessments.

About us

Barnsley Healthcare Federation (BHF) is a collaborative, GPled organisation that supports primary care across Barnsley by providing highquality clinical services, governance expertise and operational support to local practices and system partners. It delivers a wide range of services including extended access, urgent care, specialist clinics, workforce development, digital innovation and practice support, all designed to strengthen general practice and improve patient outcomes. BHF works closely with PCNs, the ICB and wider health and care partners to ensure resilient, safe and effective primary care provision. Alongside its operational services, the Federation also provides specialist governance, dataprotection and consultancy support through ARC Management and Consultancy Services, helping practices and external organisations meet regulatory requirements, improve compliance and enhance organisational performance. BHF is recognised for its strong governance standards, collaborative approach and commitment to improving healthcare for the Barnsley population.

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£35,000 to £39,000 a year Dependent on skills and experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0243-26-0053

Job locations

Barnsley Healthcare Federation CIC

BHF Priory Centre

Pontefract Road, Lundwood

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S71 5PN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Statement

The post holder will lead and coordinate the Federations corporate governance, data protection, complaints, incidents and consultancy arrangements, while developing and growing ARC management and consultancy services. The role will provide expert advice internally and to external clients, including outsourced data protection, governance, policy development, audits, compliance reviews and improvement support.

The role will ensure statutory, regulatory and contractual requirements are met, provide high-quality policies, audits, reviews, advice and formal responses, and translate learning into measurable improvement. The post holder will build trusted external client relationships, identify new opportunities and support sustainable growth of ARC Management and Consultancy portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the Corporate Governance and Data Protection Framework, integrating corporate, information, risk, complaints and incident governance.

Provide expert governance and data protection advice to the Board, Executive Team, senior managers and external clients.

Develop and grow ARC Management and Consultancy Services, identifying opportunities for governance, data protection, compliance, audit, policy and management support.

Deliver outsourced data protection services to external clients, including advice, compliance reviews, policy development, audits, training, action plans and ongoing assurance.

Manage external client relationships, agree deliverables, manage expectations and ensure high-quality, timely service delivery.

Support business development through service propositions, proposals, tenders, scopes of work and commercial discussions within delegated authority.

Create, review and implement governance, data protection, confidentiality, complaints, incident and policies for the Federation and external clients.

Plan and undertake data protection, governance, information governance and compliance audits, producing findings, recommendations, action plans and follow-up assurance.

Advise on UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, confidentiality, data sharing, records management, data subject rights, subject access requests and data protection impact assessments.

Lead and support the development and submission of tenders, bids and proposals, including researching client requirements, developing service solutions, coordinating contributions, preparing high-quality tender documentation, pricing and scopes of work, ensuring submissions meet specification and deadlines, and supporting successful contract mobilisation and ongoing client relationship management.

Manage complaints and incidents, including triage, investigation oversight, correspondence, responses, escalation, action tracking, learning and closure.

Coordinate responses to information requests, data protection queries, subject access requests, complaints, incidents and governance enquiries, ensuring appropriate investigation and quality assurance.

Maintain systems for recording, monitoring and reporting complaints, incidents, breaches and governance events, producing trend analysis, dashboards and reports for Boards, committees and clients.

Monitor compliance with legislation, regulation, NHS requirements, contracts and policies, identifying gaps and coordinating remedial action.

Maintain governance registers and assurance processes, including risk, declarations of interest and standards of business conduct.

Lead or support audits, investigations and assurance exercises, translating findings into practical recommendations and improvement plans.

Ensure appropriate confidentiality, information security and records-management arrangements for the Federation and client organisations.

Identify governance and data protection risks and support managers and clients to implement and monitor mitigating actions.

Develop and deliver governance, data protection, complaints, incident and confidentiality training and consultancy support.

Maintain client/service records, monitor agreed deliverables and support service performance and reporting.

Identify themes across complaints, incidents, data protection matters and audits and use these to drive improvement.

Represent ARC and BHF professionally with external organisations, partners, regulators and other stakeholders, enhancing its reputation for governance and data protection expertise.

Provide effective governance and meeting support to the Board, Board Committees, management and other relevant meetings, including coordinating meeting dates, preparing and circulating agendas and papers, ensuring papers are complete and appropriately quality assured, attending meetings, taking accurate minutes and maintaining action logs to ensure decisions and actions are followed through to completion.

Coordinate the preparation, collation and distribution of governance papers, reports, briefings and supporting documentation, ensuring appropriate deadlines, document control, confidentiality and quality standards are maintained.

Develop and maintain a strong professional network across governance, data protection, information governance, healthcare, compliance and related sectors, attending relevant networking events, forums, conferences and stakeholder meetings to promote BHF and ARC services, identify opportunities, share good practice and develop potential client relationships.

Represent BHF and ARC professionally at external meetings, networking events, conferences, client meetings and sector forums, promoting the organisations management, governance and outsourced data protection services and building relationships that support business development and service growth.

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in governance, data protection, information governance, compliance, risk or a related discipline, with relevant continuing professional development.

Substantial knowledge of NHS governance, complaints, incident management, risk, assurance and regulatory compliance.

Working knowledge of UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, confidentiality and information governance requirements.

Experience providing outsourced governance, data protection, compliance or consultancy services to external organisations.

Experience developing and implementing policies, procedures, governance frameworks and compliance documentation.

Experience planning and delivering governance, data protection or compliance audits and producing action-focused reports.

Experience managing complaints, incidents, investigations and formal responses.

Experience producing reports, dashboards and analysis for senior leaders, Boards, committees or clients.

Experience supporting business development, proposals, tenders, scopes of work and client relationship management.

Ability to interpret legislation, contracts, policies and governance data and convert these into clear advice and recommendations.

Experience of coordinating formal governance meetings and providing effective meeting secretariat support, including agenda planning, preparation and collation of papers, minute taking, action tracking and follow-up reporting.

Experience of developing and maintaining professional networks and representing an organisation at external meetings, forums, conferences, networking events or stakeholder groups.

Skills & Competencies

Excellent written and verbal communication, including drafting policies, audit reports, formal responses, proposals and client briefings.

Strong analytical and judgement skills, including assessment of risk and complex evidence.

Strong organisational and project-management skills across competing internal and external client priorities.

Strong consultancy and client-management skills, building trusted relationships and delivering practical solutions.

Confident business development, influencing and facilitation skills.

High standards of confidentiality, discretion, professional integrity and information security.

Ability to present complex governance, data protection, complaints, incident and audit information clearly to senior leaders and clients.

Proficient in digital systems and Microsoft Office for registers, analysis, reports, policies and controlled documentation.

Commercially aware, proactive and able to balance client service, quality, risk, deadlines and agreed scope.

Excellent organisational and meeting-management skills, with the ability to coordinate agendas, compile complex papers, take accurate minutes, maintain action logs and ensure actions and decisions are followed up within agreed timescales.

Ability to build and maintain a strong professional network, represent BHF and ARC confidently in external forums and networking environments, identify potential business opportunities and develop productive relationships with prospective and existing clients.

Job description Job responsibilities Job StatementThe post holder will lead and coordinate the Federations corporate governance, data protection, complaints, incidents and consultancy arrangements, while developing and growing ARC management and consultancy services. The role will provide expert advice internally and to external clients, including outsourced data protection, governance, policy development, audits, compliance reviews and improvement support.The role will ensure statutory, regulatory and contractual requirements are met, provide high-quality policies, audits, reviews, advice and formal responses, and translate learning into measurable improvement. The post holder will build trusted external client relationships, identify new opportunities and support sustainable growth of ARC Management and Consultancy portfolio.Key Responsibilities Lead the Corporate Governance and Data Protection Framework, integrating corporate, information, risk, complaints and incident governance. Provide expert governance and data protection advice to the Board, Executive Team, senior managers and external clients. Develop and grow ARC Management and Consultancy Services, identifying opportunities for governance, data protection, compliance, audit, policy and management support. Deliver outsourced data protection services to external clients, including advice, compliance reviews, policy development, audits, training, action plans and ongoing assurance. Manage external client relationships, agree deliverables, manage expectations and ensure high-quality, timely service delivery. Support business development through service propositions, proposals, tenders, scopes of work and commercial discussions within delegated authority. Create, review and implement governance, data protection, confidentiality, complaints, incident and policies for the Federation and external clients. Plan and undertake data protection, governance, information governance and compliance audits, producing findings, recommendations, action plans and follow-up assurance. Advise on UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, confidentiality, data sharing, records management, data subject rights, subject access requests and data protection impact assessments. Lead and support the development and submission of tenders, bids and proposals, including researching client requirements, developing service solutions, coordinating contributions, preparing high-quality tender documentation, pricing and scopes of work, ensuring submissions meet specification and deadlines, and supporting successful contract mobilisation and ongoing client relationship management. Manage complaints and incidents, including triage, investigation oversight, correspondence, responses, escalation, action tracking, learning and closure. Coordinate responses to information requests, data protection queries, subject access requests, complaints, incidents and governance enquiries, ensuring appropriate investigation and quality assurance. Maintain systems for recording, monitoring and reporting complaints, incidents, breaches and governance events, producing trend analysis, dashboards and reports for Boards, committees and clients. Monitor compliance with legislation, regulation, NHS requirements, contracts and policies, identifying gaps and coordinating remedial action. Maintain governance registers and assurance processes, including risk, declarations of interest and standards of business conduct. Lead or support audits, investigations and assurance exercises, translating findings into practical recommendations and improvement plans. Ensure appropriate confidentiality, information security and records-management arrangements for the Federation and client organisations. Identify governance and data protection risks and support managers and clients to implement and monitor mitigating actions. Develop and deliver governance, data protection, complaints, incident and confidentiality training and consultancy support. Maintain client/service records, monitor agreed deliverables and support service performance and reporting. Identify themes across complaints, incidents, data protection matters and audits and use these to drive improvement. Represent ARC and BHF professionally with external organisations, partners, regulators and other stakeholders, enhancing its reputation for governance and data protection expertise. Provide effective governance and meeting support to the Board, Board Committees, management and other relevant meetings, including coordinating meeting dates, preparing and circulating agendas and papers, ensuring papers are complete and appropriately quality assured, attending meetings, taking accurate minutes and maintaining action logs to ensure decisions and actions are followed through to completion. Coordinate the preparation, collation and distribution of governance papers, reports, briefings and supporting documentation, ensuring appropriate deadlines, document control, confidentiality and quality standards are maintained. Develop and maintain a strong professional network across governance, data protection, information governance, healthcare, compliance and related sectors, attending relevant networking events, forums, conferences and stakeholder meetings to promote BHF and ARC services, identify opportunities, share good practice and develop potential client relationships. Represent BHF and ARC professionally at external meetings, networking events, conferences, client meetings and sector forums, promoting the organisations management, governance and outsourced data protection services and building relationships that support business development and service growth.Knowledge, Training & Experience Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in governance, data protection, information governance, compliance, risk or a related discipline, with relevant continuing professional development. Substantial knowledge of NHS governance, complaints, incident management, risk, assurance and regulatory compliance. Working knowledge of UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, confidentiality and information governance requirements. Experience providing outsourced governance, data protection, compliance or consultancy services to external organisations. Experience developing and implementing policies, procedures, governance frameworks and compliance documentation. Experience planning and delivering governance, data protection or compliance audits and producing action-focused reports. Experience managing complaints, incidents, investigations and formal responses. Experience producing reports, dashboards and analysis for senior leaders, Boards, committees or clients. Experience supporting business development, proposals, tenders, scopes of work and client relationship management. Ability to interpret legislation, contracts, policies and governance data and convert these into clear advice and recommendations. Experience of coordinating formal governance meetings and providing effective meeting secretariat support, including agenda planning, preparation and collation of papers, minute taking, action tracking and follow-up reporting. Experience of developing and maintaining professional networks and representing an organisation at external meetings, forums, conferences, networking events or stakeholder groups.Skills & Competencies Excellent written and verbal communication, including drafting policies, audit reports, formal responses, proposals and client briefings. Strong analytical and judgement skills, including assessment of risk and complex evidence. Strong organisational and project-management skills across competing internal and external client priorities. Strong consultancy and client-management skills, building trusted relationships and delivering practical solutions. Confident business development, influencing and facilitation skills. High standards of confidentiality, discretion, professional integrity and information security. Ability to present complex governance, data protection, complaints, incident and audit information clearly to senior leaders and clients. Proficient in digital systems and Microsoft Office for registers, analysis, reports, policies and controlled documentation. Commercially aware, proactive and able to balance client service, quality, risk, deadlines and agreed scope. Excellent organisational and meeting-management skills, with the ability to coordinate agendas, compile complex papers, take accurate minutes, maintain action logs and ensure actions and decisions are followed up within agreed timescales. Ability to build and maintain a strong professional network, represent BHF and ARC confidently in external forums and networking environments, identify potential business opportunities and develop productive relationships with prospective and existing clients.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Criteria- Essential
• Qualifications:
• Degree level qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience in governance, data protection, information governance, compliance, risk or a related discipline.
• Professional development:
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to governance, data protection, complaints, incidents or compliance.
• NHS / regulated environment:
• Relevant experience in an NHS, healthcare or other regulated organisation.
• Driving / travel:
• Ability to travel between organisational sites when required.

Desirable

• Desirable:
• Relevant professional qualification in governance, data protection, information governance, risk or compliance.
• Formal specialist training or accreditation in data protection/information governance.
• Experience within primary care or an integrated care environment.
• Car driver/owner.

Experience

Essential

• Governance
• Experience of developing, implementing and monitoring corporate governance frameworks, policies, registers and assurance processes.
• Data protection
• Practical experience of applying UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, confidentiality and information governance requirements.
• Complaints & incidents
• Experience managing or coordinating complaints and incidents, including investigation, responses, escalation, action tracking and reporting.
• Risk & assurance
• Experience of risk identification, assessment, mitigation, audit, assurance and monitoring of actions to completion.
• Reporting
• Experience producing accurate, concise reports and analysis for senior leaders, committees or boards.
• Policy & process
• Experience writing, reviewing, implementing and embedding policies, procedures and controlled documents.
• Regulatory compliance
• Experience interpreting and applying legislation, regulation, contractual requirements and national guidance.
• Confidential information
• Experience handling sensitive personal, patient, workforce and corporate information with appropriate confidentiality and discretion.

Desirable

• Experience supporting Board/committee governance in an NHS organisation.
• Experience supporting data protection impact assessments, data sharing arrangements or data subject rights.
• Experience of serious incident reviews or complex multi-agency complaints.
• Experience developing governance dashboards or assurance frameworks.
• Experience presenting directly to a Board or formal committee.
• Experience leading organisation-wide process improvement.
• Experience liaising with external regulators, commissioners or partner organisations.
• Experience of information security or records-management improvement programmes.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• High integrity, discretion and professional judgement.
• Proactive, resilient and committed to organisational improvement and service growth.
• Commercially aware and confident identifying opportunities to develop BHF and ARC
• Able to build trusted, professional external client relationships with a strong customer-service focus.
• Confident, professional and approachable, with the interpersonal skills to build relationships, network effectively and represent ARC positively with clients, partners and external stakeholders.
• Able to challenge constructively where governance, data protection, complaints or risk requirements are not met.
• Compassionate and respectful with complainants, patients, carers, staff, clients and stakeholders.
• Flexible and calm when responding to urgent, high-risk or client-sensitive matters.
• Committed to equality, diversity, inclusion, dignity and confidentiality.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Knowledge
• Strong understanding of NHS governance, complaints, incident management, risk, assurance and quality requirements.
• Knowledge of primary care governance and local/regional NHS frameworks.
• Data protection knowledge
• Good working knowledge of UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, confidentiality, information security and records management.
• Knowledge of current NHS data protection and information governance guidance.
• Analytical skills
• Able to analyse complex, sensitive and conflicting information and reach sound, evidence-based judgements.Advanced reporting, data visualisation or trend-analysis skills.
• Communication
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to draft sensitive responses and present complex issues clearly.
• Experience of delivering governance or data protection training.
• Planning
• Able to prioritise competing demands, work independently and meet statutory, regulatory and organisational deadlines.Formal project or programme management training.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Criteria- Essential Qualifications: Degree level qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience in governance, data protection, information governance, compliance, risk or a related discipline. Professional development: Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to governance, data protection, complaints, incidents or compliance. NHS / regulated environment: Relevant experience in an NHS, healthcare or other regulated organisation. Driving / travel: Ability to travel between organisational sites when required. Desirable Desirable: Relevant professional qualification in governance, data protection, information governance, risk or compliance. Formal specialist training or accreditation in data protection/information governance. Experience within primary care or an integrated care environment. Car driver/owner. Experience Essential Governance Experience of developing, implementing and monitoring corporate governance frameworks, policies, registers and assurance processes. Data protection Practical experience of applying UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, confidentiality and information governance requirements. Complaints & incidents Experience managing or coordinating complaints and incidents, including investigation, responses, escalation, action tracking and reporting. Risk & assurance Experience of risk identification, assessment, mitigation, audit, assurance and monitoring of actions to completion. Reporting Experience producing accurate, concise reports and analysis for senior leaders, committees or boards. Policy & process Experience writing, reviewing, implementing and embedding policies, procedures and controlled documents. Regulatory compliance Experience interpreting and applying legislation, regulation, contractual requirements and national guidance. Confidential information Experience handling sensitive personal, patient, workforce and corporate information with appropriate confidentiality and discretion. Desirable Experience supporting Board/committee governance in an NHS organisation. Experience supporting data protection impact assessments, data sharing arrangements or data subject rights. Experience of serious incident reviews or complex multi-agency complaints. Experience developing governance dashboards or assurance frameworks. Experience presenting directly to a Board or formal committee. Experience leading organisation-wide process improvement. Experience liaising with external regulators, commissioners or partner organisations. Experience of information security or records-management improvement programmes. Personal Qualities Essential High integrity, discretion and professional judgement. Proactive, resilient and committed to organisational improvement and service growth. Commercially aware and confident identifying opportunities to develop BHF and ARC Able to build trusted, professional external client relationships with a strong customer-service focus. Confident, professional and approachable, with the interpersonal skills to build relationships, network effectively and represent ARC positively with clients, partners and external stakeholders. Able to challenge constructively where governance, data protection, complaints or risk requirements are not met. Compassionate and respectful with complainants, patients, carers, staff, clients and stakeholders. Flexible and calm when responding to urgent, high-risk or client-sensitive matters. Committed to equality, diversity, inclusion, dignity and confidentiality. Knowledge and Skills Essential Knowledge Strong understanding of NHS governance, complaints, incident management, risk, assurance and quality requirements. Knowledge of primary care governance and local/regional NHS frameworks. Data protection knowledge Good working knowledge of UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, confidentiality, information security and records management. Knowledge of current NHS data protection and information governance guidance. Analytical skills Able to analyse complex, sensitive and conflicting information and reach sound, evidence-based judgements.Advanced reporting, data visualisation or trend-analysis skills. Communication Excellent written and verbal communication; able to draft sensitive responses and present complex issues clearly. Experience of delivering governance or data protection training. Planning Able to prioritise competing demands, work independently and meet statutory, regulatory and organisational deadlines.Formal project or programme management training.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Healthcare Federation

Address

Barnsley Healthcare Federation CIC

BHF Priory Centre

Pontefract Road, Lundwood

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S71 5PN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Healthcare Federation

Address

Barnsley Healthcare Federation CIC

BHF Priory Centre

Pontefract Road, Lundwood

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S71 5PN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

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 [email protected] 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

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a new Social Prescriber on a 12 month fixed term to join our Barnsley PCN. The successful candidate will be based across the Barnsley Borough.

The main purpose of this post is to deliver a Social Prescribing Service to the patients within the Barnsley Primary Care Network. Our Social Prescribers will focus on specific areas of need and specific patient cohorts in supporting patients of all areas.

The post holder will work with the Practices within the PCN and additional services to support patients by providing a patient centred assessment with the aim of addressing all issues that are affecting the health and wellbeing. The post holder will ensure Social Prescribing empowers individuals by connecting them to other people, community groups and statutory services that take decisive action to reach positive outcomes.

Social Prescribing has an important role to play in strengthening personal resilience by addressing the wider determinants of health, such as debt, poor housing and physical activity and by increasing peoples active involvement with their local communities. It can have a significant benefit for people with long term conditions (including support for mental health), for people who are lonely or isolated or have complex social needs which affect their wellbeing.

Please note if a large number of applications are received then we may close the advert early.

Main duties of the job

Assess how far a patients health and wellbeing needs can be met by services and other opportunities available in the community.

Co-produce a simple personalised care and support plan to address the patients health and wellbeing needs by introducing or reconnecting people to community groups and statutory services.

Evaluate how far the actions in the care and support plan are meeting the individuals health and wellbeing needs.

Provide personalised support to individuals, their families and carers to take control of their health and wellbeing, live independently and improve their health outcomes.

Develop trusting relationships by giving people time and focus on what matters to them.

Take a holistic approach, based on the persons priorities, and the wider determinants of health.

Promoting social prescribing and its role in self-management.

Help to develop the knowledge on how to identify individuals suitable for a social prescribing referral.

Build relationships with key staff across the PCN and Neighbourhood teams, attending relevant meetings and becoming part of the wider network team.

Please refer to the attached job description to see all the duties of the post.

About us

Barnsley Primary Care Network:

Barnsley has established one super Primary Care Network (PCN) 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.

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 [email protected] 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.

Job summary

General Practice Assistants (GPAs) form part of a multi-disciplinary team within primary care and support the clinicians in the smooth running of the surgery by handling routine administration and some basic clinical duties enabling the clinician to focus on the patient. Ultimately the aim is to improve the patients access/experience in practice.

General Practice assistants will operate under the supervision of GPs and at times other appropriately qualified clinicians.

This role will be based at The Grove, working 22.5 hours per week (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday).

If you have any specific needs within the application or interview as a result of a disability, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

If we get a high number of applicants this advert could be closed earlier for interviews.

Main duties of the job

Preparing patients prior to going in to see the GP, taking a brief history and basic readings in readiness for the GP appointment.

Arranging appointments, referrals, tests and follow up appointments of patients.

Extracting all information from clinical letters that needs coding and adding to notes.

Dipping urine, taking blood pressure, ECGs & phlebotomy.

Sorting all clinical post and prioritising for the GP in terms of actions. Signposting some post to others such as clinical pharmacist etc.

Completing basic (non-opinion) forms and core elements of some forms for the GP to approve and sign such as insurance forms, mortgage, benefits agency forms etc.

Support the GP with immunisations/wound care.

Explaining treatment procedures to patients.

Helping the GP liaise with outside agencies e.g. getting an on call doctor on the phone to ask advice or arrange admission while the GP can continue with their consultations.

About us

Barnsley Primary Care Network:

Barnsley has established one super Primary Care Network (PCN) 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.

Job summary

The Barnsley Primary Care Network would like to recruit Qualified Nurse Associates to complement our current cohort within the PCN and the clinical workforce as a whole. These roles will be based at assigned practices within a Neighbourhood of our Network, supported by a Practice Nurse for mentorship.

The role of the Nursing Associate is to work with the Registered Nurse and other members of the multi professional team, providing and monitoring care and contributing to the ongoing assessment, as agreed with the supervising clinician(s) and in line with the service pathways. They will monitor the condition and health needs of people within their care on a continual basis in partnership with the multi professional team, and will be involved in shaping and supporting patients to manage their clinical care needs and you will be central in ensuring they enjoy healthy fulfilling lives.

The role will be based in Hillbrow Surgery and Full time.

Main duties of the job

The Nurse Associate plays a key role in shaping the delivery of nursing care for the future. We are looking to recruit motivated and enthusiastic individuals to support our nurses to deliver quality clinical care.

We expect that you will be NMC Registered, able to work independently and manage your own workload. You will need excellent communication skills, able to meet targets and liaise with patients, primary care staff and other partners.

The PCN is interested in supporting individuals with an interest in the Primary Care environemtn to develop their skills within this setting.

About us

Banrsley Primary Care Network:

Barnsley has established one super Primary Care Network of over 250,000 patients which includes all of the 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.

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 [email protected] 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.