Best Team Spirit Award < Back Milnrow Village Practice & Stonefield Surgery Best Team Spirit Award Winner On the night everyone chose to vote Milnrow Village Practice & Stonefield Surgery the award!! We hope everyone had an amazing night, you all made the night what it was! Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link

The Ghafoor Family Practice < Back Rebecca The Ghafoor Family Practice HCA

The Ghafoor Family Practice < Back Ambreen Aftab The Ghafoor Family Practice Practice Medical Receptionist

Primary Care Network Team < Back Lindsay Primary Care Network Team GP Assistant

Primary Care Academy Team < Back Dr Mary Cheshire Primary Care Academy Team Clinical Fellow I started my career in the NHS when I was 15 years old as a Medical Personal Assistant at The Royal Oldham Hospital. After working for a couple of years, I went back to study my A'Levels and then to The University of Leeds, eventually qualifying as a Solicitor with the Government Legal Service (GLS) working for the Department of Work and Pensions and The Department of Health. I enjoyed my role at the GLS however, I couldn't shake off my life-long ambition to become a doctor so I went back to University to study Medicine at Manchester Medical School. It was a fantastic experience! After graduating I went on to complete my training in local hospitals and General Practices (GP) while studying for the GP exams and also having a couple of kids in relatively quick succession! I am now a newly qualified GP doing two varied roles, for part of the week I am a regular (if there is such a thing) GP, seeing patients at the Dawes Family Practice in Rochdale. For the other part of the week, I am working in Medical Education with Primary Care Academy and also working with the Greater Manchester Training Hub to guide the GP Fellowship.

5d5b285d-c68b-44b1-8a71-dec92e3b59f2 < Back GP Assistant As part of the wider team in general practice, General Practice Assistants provide a support role, carrying out administrative tasks, combined in some areas with basic clinical duties. They focus on supporting General Practitioners in their day-to-day management of patients, specifically aimed at reducing the administrative burden, making the best use of consultation time and supporting those particularly vulnerable to isolation who are regular attenders at the practice. Development of the role depends on a range of factors – patient needs, existing skills mix, culture and having the staff, time and financial resources to invest in work-based learning, mentorship and supervision. www.hee.nhs.uk General Practice Assistants They can help to free up GPs time and contribute to the smooth running of appointments, improving patients experience in the surgery. The GP Assistant role (sometimes known as Medical Assistants) was initially developed in the United States, to safely deliver a combination of routine administrative tasks and some basic clinical duties in the general practice setting. Previous Next

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

Primary Care Network Team < Back Nicola Primary Care Network Team Clinical Pharmacist

Runner Up < Back Chelsea Goram Office MasterChef Award Runner Up Chelsea is always finding healthy fun recipes for our team to try. She loves trying different food preferences like vegetarian and vegan and makes a mean curry Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link

Primary Care Network Team < Back Joanne M Primary Care Network Team Business Support Officer

Primary Care Network Team < Back Alison Primary Care Network Team Paramedic

7555f12b-b8c7-4c0c-a7d3-a54df48d0f5c < Back Nursing Associate Working alongside GPs to meet patients' healthcare needs. The Nursing Associate is a new support role in England that bridges the gap between healthcare support workers and registered nurses to deliver hands-on, person-centred care as part of the nursing team. Nursing Associates work with people of all ages in a variety of settings in health and social care. The role was introduced in response to the Shape of Caring Review (2015), to help build the capacity of the nursing workforce and the delivery of high-quality care . It will be a vital part of the wider health and care team and aims to: support the career progression of healthcare assistants enable nurses to focus on more complex clinical work increase the supply of nurses by providing a progression route into graduate-level nursing. For further information about the Nursing Associate role visit www.healthcareers.nhs.uk Nursing associate Your training You'll undertake academic learning one day a week and work-based learning the rest of the week. You'll be employed in a healthcare setting such as an acute, community or mental health hospital, care home or hospice but also gain experience in other settings. This will mean travelling to placements and working a mix of shifts. It is very important to plan and manage the competing demands of your job role, study and placements. Previous Next