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b37c7cda-8706-4f6f-adaa-8617dfb0c328 < Back Rock Healthcare Limited Derby Way, Bury BL9 0NJ, UK 0161 447 9820 Visit website Primary Care Network: Bury

4ca81935-d986-42c3-9f54-d320a467e113 < Back The Science of Medicines Future Learn Ongoing https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/the-science-of-medicines Learn the science behind how and why medicines work, and what can improve patient's treatment, with this online course. What do you know about the medicines you take? The world’s growing population faces major health issues, and medicines are a primary pillar to effect better health. Learn about the science of key medicines used to manage heart disease, depression, diabetes, pain control and smoking cessation. And more...

8c33c55d-bd44-4a52-9b4c-867d7a385e1d < Back Clinical Pharmacist Working alongside GPs to meet patients' needs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgQ_jr1tPHE Clinical pharmacists work in primary care as part of a multidisciplinary team in a patient-facing role to clinically assess and treat patients using expert knowledge of medicines for specific disease areas. They will be prescribers, or if not, can complete an independent prescribing qualification following completion of the 18-month Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education (CPPE) pathway. They work with and alongside the general practice team, taking responsibility for patients with chronic diseases and undertaking clinical medication reviews to proactively manage people with complex polypharmacy, especially for the elderly, people in care homes and those with multiple comorbidities. www.healthcareers.nhs.uk Pharmacist Pay and benefits If you work in the NHS, for example in a hospital or a GP practice, you’ll usually start on band 6 of the Agenda for Change pay scale. As your NHS career progresses, you could reach band 9 as a chief pharmacist.  You’ll also get at least 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays which increases after five years of service, as well as the NHS pension scheme. If you’re working in a sector such as a community pharmacy, pay and benefits may differ but are typically in line with the NHS agenda for change pay rates. You may even choose to own and run your own community pharmacy. Previous Next

Runner Up < Back Primary Care Nursing Team RHA League of Superheroes Award Runner Up Dedication and commitment to the care homes "The small team work across the Networks in the Nursing/Care Homes within HMR They deliver compassionate, professional and safe care/interventions with the residents at the centre of all they do. Working closely with the wider staff in the homes they have built excellent relationships and are able to offer advice and support around care and concerns They are flexible in how they deliver the service and embed continuous improvement" Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link

Apprenticeships Apprenticeship FAQ’s Back to list Apprenticeship FAQ’s How long does an apprenticeship last? The length of a programme is dependent on which qualification is chosen. An apprenticeship typically lasts between one to six years. A level 2 (intermediate) qualification is typically 12 - 18 months, a level 3 (advanced) qualification 18 - 24 months, and levels 4 - 7 (higher / degree) qualifications can be anywhere between 2 - 6 years. What roles can be done as an apprenticeship? There are 500+ apprenticeship standards, with a potential of 1600 being available by the end of 2020. This makes most roles fit for an apprenticeship qualification. The roles in Primary Care which HMR Primary Care Academy for Primary care are looking to upskill are as follows- Healthcare Assistant, Senior Healthcare Assistant, Receptionist, Administration, Nursing Associate, Leadership and Management. How much time will be spent per month with the assessor? The time spent with an assessor can vary widely for each qualification. Your tutor will typically arrange a visit with you around every 4 – 6 weeks. You could spend time with your assessor: One-to-one tutoring, face-to-face, in person at your workplace One-to-one tutoring, face-to-face, at the training provider's premises Live Webinars Pre-recorded Webinars Off-Site Training Days Class-based /Workshops Do I need to work full-time to qualify for the apprenticeship scheme? What is the minimum number of hours one can work? You do not have to work full-time to qualify for an apprenticeship; the minimum hours an apprentice can work is 16 hours per week. A full-time apprenticeship is 30+ hours per week; any hours below 30 hours, the length of the apprenticeship must be extended. Are there any exams, or is it all portfolio evidence that’s needed? This depends on which qualification you are enrolled on, all Apprenticeship Standards as of 2017 now have an End Point Assessment (EPA) in the last 3 months of the qualification. EPA’s can only be taken a minimum of 12 months after the start of an apprenticeship training and must be successfully completed before an apprenticeship completion certificate can be issued. An EPA usually consist of 3 elements, these could be: Multiple Choice Test Exam Evidence Portfolio Of Work Workplace Observations Practical Skills Test Professional Discussion With End Point Assessment Organisation / Interview Workplace Projects Assignments What apprenticeships are popular within Primary Care? The apprenticeship courses that are popular within Primary Care are: Business Administration Customer Service Leadership and Management Health and Social Care (For Health Care Assistant Roles) Nursing Associate Finance If I can’t find my certificates to prove my level of education, do I need to retake my maths and English? Sometimes, an apprentice may need to retake functional skills if there is no evidence of them taking the exam. If an apprentice does not have a certificate and/or a notification of results from the awarding organisation, the provider can ask the apprentice to get a replacement certificate (there may be a cost). How do I go about getting copy certificates if needed? There are a number of options, but before you order any replacements, double-check which of the following formats are acceptable to whoever has asked you for proof of your exam results. You can apply for a ‘Certified Statement of Results’, which is an official document that lists the subjects you took, the year they were taken, and the grades you achieved. You can ask for a confirmation letter to be sent to the person/organisation that requested evidence. Providers and employers can request a verification letter from the awarding body. If I’ve done an apprenticeship previously, can I do another if it’s at a higher level? Yes, apprenticeships are there for people to create a career path and develop themselves via a work-based qualification. An apprenticeship is for an apprentice to develop new skills, knowledge and behaviours; your previous qualification will have to be checked by the training provider to see if there is any previous learning that can be mapped into the new apprenticeship qualification or if there is no learning gap. As a practice, what is the time commitment needed to put staff through the apprenticeship programme? The length of a programme is dependent on which qualification is chosen. An apprenticeship typically lasts between one to six years. The time commitment needed is also dependent on the qualification; all apprenticeships require 20% off-the-job training, which equates to one day per week. For other qualifications that require placements like Trainee Nurse Associates, your apprentice may also need to take this placement out of their normal place of work to gain experience in other areas for the course. Will I get paid as an apprentice? A new apprentice will be paid the National Minimum Wage for their age on a fixed-term contract until they complete the apprenticeship. An existing member of staff will have no change to their contract of employment if upskilled in their current role. How much would it cost the apprentice? There is no charge for the apprentice to cover the cost of their apprenticeship or any elements towards their apprenticeship, such as exam costs and membership fees. If I went to university and then next year the apprenticeship qualification becomes available, am I able to change over? Yes, you can transfer at the end of an academic year to an apprenticeship as long as the modules map over. Employers' Apprenticeship FAQ's How much will taking on an apprentice cost me? Apprentices are good value for money, and it is possible that government funding may be received in order for you to cover the costs of the apprentice's training. In terms of an hourly fee, the current national minimum wage for an apprentice is £3.90 per hour. Although you may decide to pay a higher rate in order to attract more potential applicants. What will my business gain from hiring an apprentice? When hiring an apprentice, you are making a commitment to develop the individual, who will learn the specific skills required to complete their role within your business. In return, the apprentice will begin to contribute to your bottom line more and more the longer they are with you. In most cases, apprentices are reliable and make great assets to your team. They bring in a fresh set of eyes and may be able to contribute to changes which may help streamline processes, etc. It is estimated that the average apprentice contributes £28 to their employer for every £1 spent on them. How difficult is the apprenticeship process? The process of taking on an apprentice needn't be a difficult one. The training providers are there to be able to support you through the process and help reduce the demand on your time to get things up and running. The academy has sourced some excellent providers, but you may also have your own in mind. The choice of which provider you use is entirely up to you. What will happen at the end of the apprenticeship? You may wish to offer your apprentice a permanent post, should you have one or the opportunity to be able to apply should a vacancy be available. Having spent at least a year learning all about your business, the skill set required to complete the role and having received on average £10,000 worth of training (Depending on government funding available), you will have developed a capable individual, so why let another company benefit from your investment? What happens if we are non-levy payers? If your wage bill is under £3 million with less than 50 employees, you will not pay the apprenticeship levy. This means that 100% of apprenticeship course fees will be paid by the government for apprentices aged 16-18, and they will also offer you an incentive work £1,000. If you have an apprentice over the age of 18, you are still able to access some of the government funding for part of the costs, but you may also be required to make a payment as a "Co-investment". The government will pay 95% of the apprenticeship course fees, and you will be required to pay the remaining 5%. Do you have apprenticeship vacancies available? If you have an apprenticeship vacancy available and would like us to advertise this for you, please do not hesitate to contact us on our general enquiries Email Us. We can promote your vacancy on our website, Facebook and Twitter accounts and our monthly newsletter. Here you will find all the most frequently asked questions about apprenticeships.

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Apprenticeships Good News Stories Back to list Mavis Agbo 5th July 2021 - Careers in Primary Care https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inGxzm9QwSg 11th Nov 2019 - Apprentice within Primary Care https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xu3AZpY6Baw Still enjoying the choice of career!! Still enjoying the choice of career!! - Mavis Agbo

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9ca2ae44-50c7-41a2-87d4-8009037fa495 < Back Ashworth Street Surgery Spotland Road, Rochdale OL12 6RT, UK 01706 346767 Visit website Primary Care Network: Rochdale North

7 Back Tandle Hill Country Park Between Rochdale and Oldham is 110 acres of verdant grassland and haunting mature beech woodland. When the weather is good Tandle Hill affords romantic views over the Manchester Plain, the Pennines and even across to the Welsh mountains. You can visit the countryside centre in the park, which has picnic tables out front and presents information about the park’s wildlife and the history of the area. You could pick up a leaflet on birds regularly sighted at Tandle Hill, and try to spot a lesser redpoll, twite, song thrush or bullfinch. There’s a children’s play area with a sandpit, while the cafe is open most weekends. Download the full Tandle Hill Map Previous Next

Loyalty Award < Back Lidia Cooper Loyalty Award Winner Has been a practice nurse here at the surgery for over 30 years, helps with all student nurses training Lidia has worked at Littleborough Group Practice for many many years. She is now sadly retiring. She will be greatly missed by everyone. She always brings in yummy baked goods and provides plants from her garden for staff to take home. She is always looking after others. Now its time to have some time for herself and enjoy retirement! Lidia is the most amazing nurse caring and professional an excellent teacher and takes care of all of the staff aswell as patients I’m going to be so sad when she finally retired she is such and amazing nurse and I don’t think we will ever get another one like her Amazing and dedicated to her job. Very caring and brilliant with her Diabetic Patients, and a credit to the NHS Lidia has worked in the area providing excellent patient care for 20 years and we will miss her when she retires this year. "Lidia has worked for LGP over 20 years. She was one of the first Nurses to become a non medical prescriber. She was the only Nurse Mentor in HMR accepting students until the new mentoring scheme came out. She has trained many students over the years externally and internally. Patients and staff love her, she is kind, empathetic and extremely hard working. Lidia is aware that there is a lack of sexual health services in the borough and instead of retiring (which she originally was going to do) she is continuing to provide a service whilst training others to ensure they can effectively take over the service. Not only has she supported Nurses but also supports our Paramedics, STs and FY2 doctors along with a raft of other students. Lidia deserves this award for her commitment to General Practice." Due to retire but still sporting the practice and her community. The patients have nothing but praise for her care and support. She is also an inspiration to her colleagues. She works hard always willing to go the extra mile and support those he are struggling. She will always give her own time to those that are willing to learn. Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link