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1c120dfa-4dcd-40cc-87f5-c7712cdc1f39 < Back Physician Associate Working alongside GPs to meet patients' healthcare needs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5QfyjY-mw8 Physician Associates (PAs) are healthcare professionals with a generalist medical education who work alongside doctors providing medical care as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team. Physician Associates are dependent practitioners who work under the supervision of a fully trained and experienced doctor. They bring new talent and add to the skill mix within teams, providing a stable, generalist section of the workforce which can help ease the workforce pressures that the NHS currently faces. Previous Next

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

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57d67468-e6f4-4a19-a5c0-ed4c49d81943 < Back Manchester Metropolitan FREE University Modules Manchester Metropolitan University Ongoing https://www.mmu.ac.uk/about-us/faculties/health-and-education/cpd/browse-courses/ Principles GPN (Foundation Course) Professional Context GPN Contraception, Reproduction & Sexual Health (CRASH)

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

99a65e68-2248-410c-b5bc-2fdfc1ac8f05 < Back District Nurses (HMR) Telephone number: 11 June 2025 at 13:19:26 0161 763 8525 Share Who is the service for? Patients over the age of 18 who are registered with a Heywood Middleton and Rochdale GP. The district nursing service provides nursing care to housebound patients in their own homes and clinic appointments for non-housebound patients. The service is a key part of the Integrated Neighbourhood Teams. What does the service provide? The service provides skilled nursing care at home and in residential care homes, 24 hours a day/365 days a year for patients and families. Treatment room services are available 5 days a week, and evenings Monday-Friday. The district nursing team offer a range of clinical interventions for people aged 18 and over and works in partnership with specialist nursing teams, GPs and multi-agency teams to coordinate care as required. Where is the service based? There are 5 Neighbourhood Teams who are supported by the Out of Hours District Nursing Team to provide care 24 hours a day. Heywood Integrated Neighbourhood Team: Phoenix Centre, Heywood Middleton Integrated Neighbourhood Team: Brook House, Middleton Rochdale North Integrated Neighbourhood Team: Spotland Bridge Mill, Rochdale Rochdale South Integrated Neighbourhood Team: Spotland Bridge Mill, Rochdale Pennines Integrated Neighbourhood Team: Littleborough Health Centre Out of Hours District Nursing Team, Rochdale Infirmary Service contact via Single Point of Access: 0161 763 8525 (24/7 calls answered) Link if available: https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/our-services/integrated-community-services?q=%2Four-services%2Fintegrated-community-services

0b4f36a9-a570-4afb-b68d-51e55944bd49 < Back Psychological Therapies Service Telephone number: 18 December 2023 at 09:45:31 Share You can refer yourself directly to a psychological therapies service (IAPT) without seeing your GP. These services offer therapies, such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), for common problems including: stress, anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and phobias. Link if available: https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/find-a-psychological-therapies-service/

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Leadership Award < Back Dr Khurrum Ahmed Leadership Award Winner "I am honoured to nominate Dr Khurrum Ahmed for the Leadership Award, recognising the exceptional guidance and mentorship he provides to our team. It's undeniable that we frequently encounter difficult conflicts in our work. Navigating these challenges can be daunting, yet Dr Ahmed ensures they become opportunities for growth and learning for the whole team. There have been instances where I've found myself in need of greater support to resolve these conflicts. Despite this, it is Dr Ahmed's unwavering commitment to educating and mentoring me and growing my sense of humour and fairness that truly solidifies my resolve. These attributes not only inspire me but also motivate me to approach each day with a positive outlook, eager to embrace the challenges that lie ahead. Dr Ahmed is an inspiring leader who consistently brings out the best in our team. He leads by example, embodying positivity and a relentless pursuit of knowledge that motivates everyone around him. His ability to connect with each team member, understand their strengths, and empower them to succeed is truly exceptional. Dr Ahmed's leadership not only enhances our professional growth but also makes our workplace a dynamic and enjoyable environment in which to learn. His positive energy and commitment to excellence inspire us daily, making him an outstanding leader worthy of recognition. Dr Ahmed’s leadership has not only influenced my professional journey but has also encouraged a culture of continuous improvement and optimism within our team. I am deeply grateful for his dedication, and I look forward to further growth and learning under his guidance. Thank you, Dr Ahmed for being such an inspiring leader. Your unique perspective and steadfast dedication make you an ideal candidate for this award." Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link

97c736ea-81d7-42b3-be9d-20632485d50f < Back FREE e-Learning Resources for Education for Health Education for Health Ongoing Education for Health free eLearning resources: Available to support your development within clinical practice. Offered across a wide range of clinical areas, they are an ideal chance to enhance your skills using practical scenarios. FIND OUT MORE

- Rochdale Health Alliance - Non-Clinical - These are the lastest job vacancies. Click on each one to find out more information < Back Assistant Practice Manager Employer - Location - Rochdale Health Alliance Bolton BL3, UK Salary (£) - Dependent on Experience Grading - Apply Here... About the Role The Assistant Practice Manager will support the Practice Manager in the day to day operations of our busy GP practice. We are located over 2 sites in the centre of Bolton, with excellent public transport links You will support the practice manager in: Developing efficient management systems to achieve local and national KPIs Overseeing day to day operations Managing and supporting the administrative/reception team, Ensuring high standards of patient service Coordinating training, managing rotas, and resolving issues. Performing core admin tasks including booking appointments, patient registration, and workflow management, bridging staff needs with practice goals and CQC compliance. Download Full Vacancy Info... caitlin.chadwick1@nhs.net Contact 17 Jul 2026 Closing date 7 Jul 2026 Listed date Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Copy link Apply Here... Practice Accreditations Internal use only - CC 07/07/26 ID: 86179673-8461-4420-8246-7a71069efef0