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Nursing News & Information The information provided below may have private and confidential clinical content A day with our Nursing Associates Read More About Practice Nurses General practice nurses work in GP surgeries as part of the primary healthcare team. In larger practices, you might be one of several practice nurses sharing duties and responsibilities. In others, you might be working on your ow n, taking on many roles. You could be involved in most aspects of patient care including: obtaining blood samples chronic disease monitoring e.g. Diabetes/Asthma travel health advice and vaccinations child immunisations and advice contraception and women’s health including cervical smears men’s health screening sexual health services smoking cessation General practice nurses may also have direct supervision of healthcare assistants at the practice. Find out more Download Entry Requirements You must be a qualified and registered adult, child, mental health or learning disability nurse to work in general practice. You’ll also either need to undertake further training and education or be willing to after being appointed. Some employers may ask for knowledge or experience in specific areas eg health promotion or working with patients with long-term conditions. You could take the first step of your general practice nurse career without going to university straight away. You could enter as a healthcare assistant or assistant practitio ner , if you have relevant experience and qualifications, and further develop your skills through additional education and training before starting your degree. Find out more

Primary Care Podcasts - All things General Practice! Podcasts All Primary Care related podcasts RHA PCA Podcast on mobile... Primary Care Knowledge Boost on mobile... Listen here too... Primary Care Knowledge Boost All things General Practice! Join doctors Sara and Lisa as they interview specialists from around Greater Manchester with the aim of improving the confidence and knowledge of local primary care clinicians. The podcast has been made possible due to the support of Wigan CCG and GP Excellence in Greater Manchester. Primary Care Knowledge Boost on mobile... Royal Society of Medicine The RSM has produced a number of podcasts focusing on the latest topics in healthcare. Listen online or download and listen on the go! Spotify - Royal Society of Medicine ... NHS England Primary Care Network Podcasts At NHS England our aim is to support the NHS and help improve care for patients. Our podcast will be providing commentary and information about NHS health care services, policy and success stories. Soundcloud - NHS England... GP Notebook Podcast The GPnotebook Podcast is a bite-sized, regular chat for all healthcare professionals working in primary care. Episodes cover clinical tips and hot topics. GP Notebook Podcast Leadership Live A brand new series of podcasts for aspiring and senior leaders across health and care. This new on-demand series discusses all things leadership with experts from health and care and beyond to stimulate new thinking, fresh perspectives, and share best practice. This series will delve into a wide range of curated topics, from transformational leadership and building coaching cultures, to authentic leadership and inclusion, that will spark conversation and support your leadership journey. Leadership Live on mobile...

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cf87fdfe-faa8-46c6-93d7-bb160304393a < Back A day with our Nursing Associates I had a lovely time working with the Nursing Associates at Peterloo Medical Centre . We have many big projects coming up, so make sure you don't miss any updates by following us and turning on post notifications. We at Primary Care Academy hope you all have a lovely weekend. Enjoy the sunshine!!

Runner Up < Back Michelle Gwynne Makes My Day Award Runner Up Michelle is an absolute joy to work with. I always have a more positive day when she is working in our team. She is always smiling, checking in on others, and provides thoughtful little gestures of kindness and well being for other members of staff... from offering to make brews to leaving messages on sticky notes for you to walk in to in the morning. Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link

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If you are looking for a job in primary care please fill in your details and we will be in touch. Back to vacancies Online Application Form Please fill in your details and we will be in touch. If you have any further questions please email nwch.recruitment.rha@nhs.net Online Application Form Job Title Applying For* First name* Last name* Multi-line address Country/Region* Address* City* Zip / Postal code* Email* Phone* Work Experience* Education History* Tell us a bit about you* Additional Comments - Why are you a good fit for the role?* Upload CV Here - If you don't have a CV upload a brief description of your work history.* Upload supported file - (.doc or .pdf - Max 15MB) Please advise if you give consent for The Primary Care Academy, to keep this document, your contact details provided on this form on internal records for a period of up to 12 Months. This information will be always kept secure, in line with GDPR Guidance?* Yes No Would you like to be contacted for Training & Job vacancy opportunities in the future, using the contact information you provided today?* Yes No Submit your details

If you are looking for a job in primary care please fill in your details and we will be in touch. Looking for Work in Primary Care If you are looking for a career in Primary Care please complete the form below with your details and we will be in touch. If you have any further queries, please Email Us First name* Last name* Email* Multi-line address Country/Region* Address* City* Zip / Postal code* Phone* Please state which areas of Primary Care you would like to work in* Dental Pharmacy General Practice Ophthalmology No Preference Do you have previous experience of working in primary care? If so please give the details below.* Do you have any customer service experience? If so please give the details below* Are you a student?* Yes No We require you to have Grade C/4 or above in Maths or English. Don't worry if you don't have this, we just need you to commit to working towards these qualifications. Please choose the appropriate statement below* I have Grade C/4 or above in Maths & English I have Grade C/4 or above in one subject only - I will work towards Grade C or above in the other subject I don't have Grade C/4 or above in Maths and English but will commit to work towards achieving C or above in both subjects Upload CV here* Upload File Upload supported files (.doc or .pdf - Max 15MB) Submit your details Show all vacancies...

Apprenticeships Heywood, Middleton & Rochdale Primary Care Academy offers apprenticeships to broaden the scope of training and development for existing staff, attracting new people to improve diversity within the workplace and bridging gaps in Primary Care. They provide a future workforce for clinical and non-clinical roles, counteract an ageing workforce, and simplify career progression in the NHS. Apprenticeship qualifications are available in many areas of Primary Care including Business Administration, Healthcare, Team Leading, Customer Service and Management. Higher and degree apprenticeships bring together universities, employers, professional bodies and apprentices in a formal relationship to meet the economy's skills needs. Apprenticeships are a priority for us and we are working with various providers to help deliver a range of apprenticeships driven by employer demand. Good News Stories Here are some motivational words from our recent apprentices. Qualifications These are the apprenticeship qualifications that we have. FAQ’s Here you will find all the most frequently asked questions about apprenticeships. Apprenticeship Levels Apprenticeships are offered at different levels - with the most recent additions being degree and higher-level apprenticeships. Name Level Equivalent Educational Level Intermediate 2 GCSE (Or willing to work towards Maths & English qualification, alongside apprenticeship) Advanced 3 A Level Higher 4 First Year of Degree Programme / Foundation Degree Higher 5 Second Year of Degree Programme / Foundation Degree Higher/Degree 6 Bachelors Degree Level Higher/Degree 7 Masters Degree and PhD Level Some apprenticeships may also give you an additional qualification, such as a diploma. Who Can Apply? You can apply for an apprenticeship while you’re still at school. To start one, you’ll need to be: 16 or over by the end of the summer holidays Living in England Not in full-time education Both new and existing staff can undertake an apprenticeship. There is no upper age limit. Apprentices must be aged 16 or older. Entry Requirements As each type of apprenticeship offers a different-levelled qualification on the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF), their entry requirements will vary. Generally speaking, they are as follows: To apply for an intermediate apprenticeship, you'll just need to be over 16 years old and no longer in full-time education. For an advanced apprenticeship, you're likely to be asked for prior work experience and at least three A*-C or 9-4 grade GCSEs or equivalent - such as an intermediate apprenticeship qualification. As higher apprenticeships are the equivalent of a foundation degree, HNC or first year of a Bachelor's, you'll usually need at least five A*-C or 9-4 grade GCSEs, as well as some Level 3 qualifications in relevant subjects, to apply. Your Level 3 qualifications could be AS-levels, a BTEC National or a Level 3 NVQ. Degree apprenticeships will have the tightest entry requirements. These may include three A-levels in a specified grade range or a higher apprenticeship qualification, on top of at least five A*-C or 9-4 GCSE grades. It's likely you'll be required to have prior work experience. The Apprenticeship Levy The Apprenticeship Levy is a levy on UK employers to fund new apprenticeships. This is paid by employers with annual pay bills in excess of £3 million. Depending on if you pay the levy or not, this is how apprenticeship training is funded Wage bill over £3 million? You will pay a levy of 0.5% on all wage over £3 million The money will be placed into a digital account 100% of your course fees are paid from your digital account Wage bill under £3 million with more than 50 employees? You don’t pay the apprenticeship levy 95% of apprenticeship course fees are paid by the government, you pay the remaining 5% Wage bill under £3 million with less than 50 employees? You don’t pay the apprenticeship levy 100% of apprenticeship course fees are paid by the government for apprentices aged 16-18 95% of apprenticeship course fees are paid by the government, you pay the remaining 5% for apprentices aged 18+ You can apply for apprenticeships at any time of year - whether you're successful depends on if an employer has a vacancy. You'll be able to check the specific entry requirements of your chosen apprenticeship once the position opens. How does a Primary Care organisation pay for training through the apprenticeship levy? The plan by the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) is that all employers have digital accounts by the end of 2019. A digital account is an online system that allows apprenticeship transactions to take place and levy payers to manage their levy budget. Levy payers were the initial priority, but this is now being rolled out to all employers. Until an employer who is a non-levy payer has a digital account, employers must agree a payment schedule with their apprenticeship training provider and pay them directly. What training can be funded through the apprenticeship levy? You can only use funds in your account to pay for apprenticeship training and assessment for apprentices that work at least 50% of the time in England, and only up to the funding band maximum for that apprenticeship. You cannot use funds for the following costs: Wages Statutory licences to practise Travel and subsidiary costs Work placement programmes Setting up of an apprenticeship programme What is a levy transfer? A levy transfer is a process a levy payer that is not utilising their apprenticeship levy funds can access to pay for the apprenticeship training of another employer. If that employer is a non-levy payer, it also means that the employer can access the same training provision that levy payers can use. There are many benefits to levy transfers and more information can be found at the following link: haso.skillsforhealth.org.uk/funding/#levy-transfer Where can I find out more information? Health Education England and Skills for Health have a dedicated website for apprenticeships in healthcare. This has updates on apprenticeship standards that have been approved, in development or being considered, toolkits and case studies. To find out more, visit: haso.skillsforhealth.org.uk Specifically, there is also a more detailed information pack for apprenticeships in primary care: haso.skillsforhealth.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/2019.01.04-Apprenticeships-in-Primary-Care-v4.pdf Keep checking our website and social media for the most up-to-date information Contact Us Get in touch by filling out the form. We’ll respond as soon we can. First name* Last name* Email* Enquiry* Submit

Our Values Collaboration Working closely with stakeholders is essential and we will involve and include relevant organisations across HMR. Dissemination We will share ideas and information relating to Primary Care workforce development with end-users and stakeholders via social media, regular communications and at local meetings and education events. Inspiration We are creating a modern and exciting platform of information and ideas to motivate and inspire career progression and retention in Primary Care. Support We will signpost and provide support at all career stages via the HMR Primary Care website.

3 Back Touchstones In a lovely Historicist building made from Yorkshire stone, Touchstones is a town museum, art gallery, visitor information centre and study centre. The venue is the Central Library, Museum and Art Gallery, dating from 1883 and extended in 1903 and 1913. As a museum, Touchstones uncovers Rochdale’s human and natural history, charting the cotton mills, Rochdale Canal and the advent of the railway, and showing how the landscape was cut by melting glaciers at the end of the last Ice Age. You’ll also be introduced to some important Rochdale locals like the Victorian photographer Roger Fenton and the broadcaster John Peel. Like the museum display, the art gallery is on a constant rotation, calling on a collection of 1,600 pieces by the likes of L. S. Lowry, Charles Burton Barber, Jeremy Critchlow and Jeffrey Edwards. In spring 2019, “What if We Tried?” was an attempt to hang as much of the collection in a single exhibition, across three galleries. Previous Next

The Bolton Family Practice < Back Debra Benyon The Bolton Family Practice Medical Receptionist