There are a number of public holidays coming up, and we’re also changing our staff training schedule. Rather than the weekly 1 or 2 hour closures on Thursdays, we’ll be consolidating into afternoon sessions every month or so. This will mean fewer days that are interrupted by training, and longer blocks for more productive staff … Continued

Are you an experienced electrician, decorator, floorer or kitchen fitter, or can you recommend someone who is? We’re keen to work with local tradespeople on some renovation projects at No. 17 Osborne Road, mainly focussing on the administration areas on the first floor. If you’re a high-quality, reliable tradesperson with all relevant certification, we’d like … Continued

We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and organised person with excellent administrative/reception skills to join the team. The role can be full or part-time. Visit the NHS Jobs page for full information. Ideally with previous experience of a GP surgery, the successful candidate will be a skilled communicator and multitasker, a team player and … Continued

We have an opening for experienced, enthusiastic Advanced Nurse Practitioner or Emergency Care Practitioner to join our Acute Care team. To find out more and apply, click here. The individual may be an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Care Practitioner or a Paramedic Practitioner, preferably with experience of working within Primary Care.  Applications are welcomed by 24th … Continued

We regularly close for short periods for time to allow staff training sessions and meetings. Training times and dates for the coming months can be found below: January:Thursday 9th, 12pm – 1pmThursday 16th, 12pm – 1pmThursday 23rd, 12pm – 1pmThursday 30th, 12pm – 2pm February:Thursday 6th, 12pm – 1pmThursday 13th, 12pm – 1pmThursday 20th, 12pm … Continued

Getting vaccinated against the flu is the best way to stop yourself getting ill this Winter. The NHS offers free vaccinations to certain groups of patients, and we currently have vaccines available for: 2 and 3 year olds Expectant Mums People aged 65 and above People under 65 who have a long term health condition … Continued

No one wants to get ill over the festive season, so here are some simple tips to help you and those around you stay well this Winter. Get a flu jab – the best protection against a nasty illness Young children, expectant Mums, people over 65 and anyone with a long term condition can get … Continued

We are keen to recruit an experienced, enthusiastic Health Care Assistant to join our Nursing team. To find out more and apply, click here. The successful candidate will have experience of a similar role, preferably within General Practice, as well as being an effective communicator with a ‘patient first’ attitude. Applications are welcomed by 10th … Continued

Throughout the month of November, 150 scheduled appointments were lost with patients not attending. That works out to an average of 7 appointments every working day, totalling around 35 hours or 2,093 minutes. If you no longer need a scheduled appointment, please cancel it with enough notice for us to offer the time to someone … Continued

The role of Advanced Nurse Practitioners – or ANPs – has in recent years to offer patients more choice and increase the availability of appointments. Our three ANPs – Lesley Ransome, Jane Rodger and Sabrina Smith – offer appointments covering a range of common medical conditions that people may previously have seen a GP for. … Continued