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Home Confidentiality Confidentiality and Medical Records The practice complies with data protection and access to medical records legislation. Identifiable information about you will be shared with others in the following circumstances: To provide further medical treatment for you e.g. from district nurses and hospital services. To help you get other services e.g. from the social work department. This requires your consent. When we have a duty to others e.g. in child protection cases anonymised patient information will also be used at local and national level to help the Health Board and Government plan services e.g. for diabetic care. If you do not wish anonymous information about you to be used in such a way, please let us know. Reception and administration staff require access to your medical records in order to do their jobs. These members of staff are bound by the same rules of confidentiality as the medical staff. Freedom of Information Information about the General Practioners and the practice required for disclosure under this act can be made available to the public. All requests for such information should be made to the practice manager. Access to Records In accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and Access to Health Records Act, patients may request to see their medical records. Such requests should be made through the practice manager. No information will be released without the patient consent unless we are legally obliged to do so. Updating Your Details Click on the link to update your details via a manual form: Update My Details

Healthcare Assistants Form Healthcare assistants make sure the patient experience is as comfortable and stress-free as possible. It can also be the stepping stone into many other NHS roles. Working life You'll work under the guidance of a healthcare professional such as a nurse and your job will vary depending on where you're based. For example, in a Hospital you may: wash and dress patients serve meals and help to feed patients help people to move around make beds make patients feel comfortable monitor patients' conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, respirations and weight In a Health centre and GP surgery , you may sterilise equipment do health checks restock consulting rooms process lab samples take blood samples do health promotion or health education work Healthcare Assistant Role All data provided is private and confidential, this is not shared with anyone else etc etc.... Personal Information - First name(Required) Last name(Required) Email(Required) Phone(Required) Multi-line address Country/Region Address City Zip / Postal code More in-depth information to be added.... Info text Short answer(Required) File upload 1(Required) Upload File Info text Short answer(Required) File upload 2(Required) Upload File Info text Long answer(Required) File upload 3(Required) Upload File More info if needed.... Single choice(Required) Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 Option 5 Other? Multi choice(Required) Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 Option 5 Option 6 Option 7 Others: We've not listed Confirmation needed: Please tick here to accept & confirm you understand our policy's... etc etc (Required) Submit

Apprenticeship FAQ’s Here you will find all the most frequently asked questions about apprenticeships. If you are still unsure or have other questions that you would like answered, please get in contact with us. 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, 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 providers 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 apprentices 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 to, 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 apprentices 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 Work Place 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 you may a need to retake functional skills if there is no evidence of you 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 checks 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 pervious 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 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 dependant on the qualification; all apprenticeships require 20% off the job training, this 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 for fill their experiences in other areas for the course. Will I get paid as an apprentice? A new apprentice will be paid National Minimum Wage for 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 upskilling in your 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 your apprenticeship such as exam cost and membership cost. 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 apprentices 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 maybe able to contribute to changes in 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 (Dependant 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 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 in contacting us on our general enquiries Email Us. We can promote your vacancy on our website, Facebook and Twitter accounts and our monthly newsletter.

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.

Primary Care Academy can provide access to: Accreditation of in-house programmes, Custom-designed courses, Work-based learning, Online and e-learning programmes, In-house delivery and Educational partnerships with Universities and colleges across Greater Manchester, ​ Training Primary Care Academy can provide access to: Accreditation of in-house programmes Custom-designed courses Work-based learning Online and e-learning programmes In-house delivery Educational partnerships with Universities and colleges across Greater Manchester Please contact us below to discuss your current training needs. All upcoming training Here is the latest upcoming training... All Training Non-PCA Training Ongoing Training For any more information - Please contact us... First name* Last name* Email* Message* Please choose from the following teams:* Rochdale Health Alliance Primary Care Academy HART Other Submit

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Paramedic Form As a Paramedic , you’ll often be one of the first to arrive when a patient needs help. It’s a fast-paced and vital role where you’ll need to quickly take charge of the situation to save lives. Working life When you’re a qualified paramedic, no day is ever the same. You’ll work in a range of emergency and non-emergency situations, using your judgement and skills to quickly access a patient’s condition and make life-saving decisions. You’ll be trained to resuscitate and stabilise patients using sophisticated techniques, equipment and drugs. In an emergency, you may use high-tech equipment such as defibrillators, and spinal and traction splints, as well as administering oxygen and drugs. You’ll often work alongside the police and fire and rescue services. Along with your patients, you’ll also support their relatives, friends and members of the public, some of whom might be highly agitated. You may also work on your own using a motorbike or bicycle, or provide advice over the telephone from a control room or clinical hub. Paramedics work closely with other healthcare teams in the community, such as GPs, occupational therapists, mental health teams, diabetes specialists and doctors and nurses. Paramedic Role All data provided is private and confidential, this is not shared with anyone else etc etc.... Personal Information - First name(Required) Last name(Required) Email(Required) Phone(Required) Multi-line address Country/Region Address City Zip / Postal code More in-depth information to be added.... Info text Short answer(Required) File upload 1(Required) Upload File Info text Short answer(Required) File upload 2(Required) Upload File Info text Long answer(Required) File upload 3(Required) Upload File More info if needed.... Single choice(Required) Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 Option 5 Other? Multi choice(Required) Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 Option 5 Option 6 Option 7 Others: We've not listed Confirmation needed: Please tick here to accept & confirm you understand our policy's... etc etc (Required) Submit

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Nurse Associate Form Nursing Associates work with healthcare support workers and registered nurses to deliver care for patients and the public. Working life Nursing associates work across all four fields of nursing: adult, children’s, mental health, and learning disability. Your skills and responsibilities will vary, depending on the care setting you work in. You’ll need to demonstrate the values and behaviours of the NHS Constitution. Your duties are likely to include: undertaking clinical tasks including venepuncture and ECGs supporting individuals and their families and carers when faced with unwelcome news and life-changing diagnoses performing and recording clinical observations such as blood pressure, temperature, respirations and pulse discussing and sharing information with registered nurses on a patient's condition, behaviour, activity and responses ensuring the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all times recognising issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults Nurse Associate Role All data provided is private and confidential, this is not shared with anyone else etc etc.... Personal Information - First name(Required) Last name(Required) Email(Required) Phone(Required) Multi-line address Country/Region Address City Zip / Postal code More in-depth information to be added.... Info text Short answer(Required) File upload 1(Required) Upload File Info text Short answer(Required) File upload 2(Required) Upload File Info text Long answer(Required) File upload 3(Required) Upload File More info if needed.... Single choice(Required) Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 Option 5 Other? Multi choice(Required) Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 Option 5 Option 6 Option 7 Others: We've not listed Confirmation needed: Please tick here to accept & confirm you understand our policy's... etc etc (Required) Submit

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