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Nurse Practitioner

We have just appointed a new nurse practitioner who will start working at the surgery mid February. This will significantly enhance our same day acute service & will free GP partners to provide more pre-bookable appointments accross all 3 of our sites. We will publish further details shortly. In the interm period we will continue to have carefuly selected additional locum surgeries.

JOB VACANCIES

We have a Dispensary Apprenticeship which will be a full time role with training provided. You must be willing to study towards Level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills (NVQ) (QCF) and Level 2 Certificate in Pharmaceutical Science.

We are currently recruiting to strengthen our team and bring new skills to the Practice. We are looking at Support Staff with admin and IT skills. If you have applied for vacancies in the last year we will contact you if your CV is still being held by us.

Please contact Julie Withey our Business Manager in the first instance to request further information. The job will be advertised on the National Apprentice Website.

New telephone system

This is now up and running - please bear with us as we get to know the new system. All calls are subject to your normal landline/mobile rates for calling a BT local number

Online Appointments

A small number of online appointments are availabe to book.

We are planning to make improvements to our online offering in the next few months.

Missed appointments

We continue to have a very high number of patients who fail to attend appointments they have made each day so please do remember to cancel so they can be offered to other patients who may really need them . You can cancel your appointments online.

Summary Care Record

There is a new Central NHS Computer System called the Summary Care Record (SCR). It is an electronic record which contains information about the medicines you take, allergies you suffer from and any bad reactions to medicines you have had.

Why do I need a Summary Care Record?

Storing information in one place makes it easier for healthcare staff to treat you in an emergency, or when your GP practice is closed.

This information could make a difference to how a doctor decides to care for you, for example which medicines they choose to prescribe for you.

Who can see it?

Only healthcare staff involved in your care can see your Summary Care Record.

How do I know if I have one?

Over half of the population of England now have a Summary Care Record. You can find out whether Summary Care Records have come to your area by looking at our interactive map or by asking your GP

Do I have to have one?

No, it is not compulsory. If you choose to opt out of the scheme, then you will need to complete a form and bring it along to the surgery. You can use the form at the foot of this page.