Richmond House Surgery, Teignmouth Devon

• Practice Nurse required to fill post which will be vacant from August. The hours are part-time (8 hours per week, preferably Fridays) and the successful candidate will be responsible for child immunisations and the asthma/copd clinics as well as general nursing. Experience preferred but not essential as the opportunity for extending skills would be made available through attending the appropriate training courses. 
• For job description or other enquires please contact Dr Karen Bates tel no 01626 773339.

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PMS - Clinical Small Group Learning Tutors: Years 1 and 2
The Peninsula Medical School is a joint initiative between the Universities of Plymouth and Exeter and the NHS.  It is the fastest growing medical school in the UK and has an impressive track record in research and teaching.  The success of the School has been confirmed by the award of a significant expansion in undergraduate medical student numbers and also by the establishment, following a national competition, of the Peninsula Dental School, the first new dental school in the UK for over 30 years.
These are part time appointments available within the Institute of Clinical Education at Peninsula Medical School at both Exeter and Plymouth locations.

• Full Advert

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Lead Practice Nurse - Chiddenbrook Surgery, Crediton

• Chiddenbrook Surgery, a friendly Mid Devon Practice, needs an enthusiastic and experienced nurse to:
• Lead our growing team of 2 part time nurses and 3 part time HCAs.
• Play a major role in chronic disease management
• Ideally you are already a nurse prescriber or nurse practitioner, but we would be prepared to train the right candidate. Based in an award winning surgery Chiddenbrook has 7,000 patients and consistently high patient satisfaction and QOF Scores
• Hours: 30 – 37.5 hours  per week negotiable
• Salary: Dependent upon experience
• Download a job pack from www.chiddenbrook-surgery.nhs.uk
• To enquire please contact Richard Ward, Practice Manager, Chiddenbrook Surgery on 01363 772227
  
• Email: Richard.ward3@nhs.net
• Closing date for Applications: Wednesday 23rd July 2008

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Practice Manager - Beaumont Villa Surgery, Plymouth

• Beaumont Villa Surgery is a 5 Partner practice in Plymouth with approximately 11,000 patients and a Branch Surgery at the University of Plymouth. The Partners are seeking a highly committed and experienced manager with excellent HR skills
• The successful applicant must have excellent communication and organisational skills
• Previous NHS experience is essential
• The position is for 37.5 hours per week
• Salary will be dependent upon experience
• Closing date for applications 15 August 2008
• Interviews will be held on 4 September 2008
• For an application pack, please contact:
• Mrs Janice Stabb, Practice Manager or Mrs Tania Weymouth, Medical Secretary on  01752 663776

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Salaried GP Required – 8 sessions per week - Polkyth Surgery, St Austell, Cornwall
Polkyth Surgery is a large, innovative Practice based in St Austell in Cornwall, close to the beach and the famous Eden Project.  We have approximately 10,500+ patients served currently by 4 GP partners and 4 salaried GPs.
We are looking to recruit a flexible, motivated and committed salaried GP to join our forward thinking team, dedicated to improving the service we offer to our patients in an ever changing NHS.  In return we offer:

• Potential for flexible working hours
• Excellent salary
• Protected admin/study time
• The support of a full compliment of dedicated and hardworking staff
• High QOF achievements
• Enviable reputation
• Purpose build premises that have undergone substantial modernisation
• In house dermatology clinic
• Special interests encouraged
• Active participation in the development of Practice Based Commissioning

If you are the one we are looking for, send us your CV and a covering letter or feel free to contact Dr Travis or Dr Tempest for an informal chat or visit.  A Practice Profile is available on request.

• Closing date for completed applications:  Friday 1st August 2008
• Approximate Start Date: October 2008 (this can be flexible to suit the right applicant)
• Contact details: Mrs K Cleme,Practice Manager (Patient Services), Polkyth Surgery, 14 Carlyon Road, St Austell, PL25 4EG - 01726 75555

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Business/Practice Manager – Looe, Cornwall – revised advert…

• Old Bridge Surgery is a forward looking practice in a south coast Cornish fishing village, which is seeking a Business/Practice Manager to sustain our current developments and tackle forthcoming challenges of general practice
• The successful applicant must  have sound knowledge of practice finance and IT skills in addition to excellent communication and HR skills.  Previous NHS experience an advantage.
• The position is primarily for 5 days a week but we would consider 4 days a week. Starting salary would be expected to be in the upper Band 7 range equivalent.  Closing date for applications 25th July 2008.  Interviews anticipated early August.
• Applications to Mrs Alison Leighton, Old Bridge Surgery, Station Road,  Looe, Cornwall PL13 1HA or telephone for a Practice Profile and Job Description to Mrs A Leighton - 01503 266963 or Mrs P Carnell - 01503 266966.

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Saltash Health Centre - Salaried GP Vacancy
Full-time, 8 clinical session, salaried GP vacancy with the intention of partnership after two years
We are an enthusiastic 7 partner practice who enjoy our work and are keen to see general practice remaining at the core of the NHS.
The practice is centred in the town of Saltash, Cornwall.  Situated on the west bank of the river Tamar, Saltash acts as a gateway between Devon and Cornwall.  We cover the beautiful countryside of south east Cornwall but maintain the advantages of close proximity to the City of Plymouth. 

• Committed to high quality care
• List size 12,700 and rising
• PMS practice
• Modern, purpose built accommodation, partnership owned
• Training practice for undergraduate students
• Actively involved in PBC commissioning
• Well-equipped physiotherapy suite
• Integrated nursing team which includes 3 Nurse Practitioners (2 are Nurse Prescribers)
• Paperless patient records
• Microtest Clinical computer system
• Very high QOF scores

Please apply with CV and details of referees to Mrs Lynn Chenery, Practice Manager, Saltash Health Centre, Callington Road, Saltash, Cornwall.  PL12 6DL

Visit our website:  www.saltashhealth.co.uk  -   Practice profile available on request.
Email:  Lynn.Chenery@saltash.cornwall.nhs.uk
Closing Date:   8th August 2008      Interviews to be held in September

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Salaried GP – Okehampton, Devon

• £69,000 per annum - (pro-rata for part-time)
• We are looking for a salaried GP to join our established forward-looking semi-rural eight-partner Practice in Okehampton, Devon as a job share.
  
• About the Practice & Dispensary
• PMS Practice with 12000+ patients
• Dispensing Practice (part)
• Excellent and friendly Management & Support Teams
• EMIS LV with paper-light operation using DocMan
• High QOF point 07/08 achievement
• Enhanced Services including Minor Ops
• Purpose built premises
• www.okehamptonmedicalcentre.co.uk for more information

About the Position

• Part Time (4 clinical sessions per week)
• 2 days a week (Thursday & Friday)
  • mornings at the surgery
  • afternoons covering the Cottage Hospital, some MIU work & returning to the surgery
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• 5 days paid annual study leave (pro rata)

How to Apply

• Write enclosing a detailed CV to Alison Shelton, Practice Manager, Okehampton Medical Centre, East Street, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1AY
• To arrange an informal visit or obtain more information about the Practice or position, please call Alison Shelton, Practice Manager on (01837) 52233  -  Closing Date for application is 25 July 2008

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Health Visitor – Lyme Regis - Revised Closing Date: 18 July 2008        

• The Lyme Practice requires a Health Visitor for 22.5 hours per week.
• We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated Health Visitor to work within an extended Primary Care setting
• You will require excellent communication skills, be able to work autonomously and as part of a team
• The Health Visiting team is involved in health promotion / public health and has established links with the local schools and youth facilities
• Health Visitor Degree / Diploma and car driver essential
• Visit our website www.lymepractice.nhs.uk for further information and an application form
• Enquiries please to Mrs Alison Robinson, Practice Manager, email: Alison.robinson@lymepractice.nhs.uk
• Closing date for applications 18 July 2008
• Contact details: The Lyme Practice, Lyme Regis Medical Centre, Uplyme Road, Lyme Regis, Dorset   DT7 3LS
• Tel: 01297 445777  Fax: 01297 446127
  

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Practice Nurse – Chapel Platt Surgery, Topsham

• We are seeking to recruit a Practice Nurse to work 15 hours a week in our friendly and efficient surgery.
• Pay will be based on experience and qualifications. Ideally you will have experience in Asthma, COPD, Diabetes and childhood immunisations.
• Training will be provided as necessary.
• Application Forms from Paul Handford on 01392 875777 or e-mail paulhandford@nhs.net
• Closing date 1 July 2008.

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Practice Nurse – Saltash Road Surgery, Keyham, Plymouth

• We are a small (2000+ patients) Plymouth practice seeking to recruit an experienced Practice Nurse to join our small friendly team including our 2 GPs, 1 phlebotomist and 1 HCA.
• As the nurse in charge of the treatment room, you should have experience in all treatment room duties including immunisation, travel, cervical cytology and chronic disease management. 
• Salary dependent on experience and the post is half time with hours negotiable.
• Please apply with CV and letter of application to Louise Killick, Practice  Development Manager, Saltash Road Surgery, 218 Saltash Road, Keyham PL2 2BB-Tel  01752 562843 or e mail   louise.killick@nhs.net
  
• Closing date:- 12 July 2008

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GP Partner sought to replace retiring Senior Partners - Torquay
8 sessions available as full time / job-share - Start date 1st November 2008
Brunel Medical Practice is a three site practice (Babbacombe , St Marychurch and Shiphay) .We are a friendly, enthusiastic and progressive practice and strive to deliver high quality care to our patient population of 16,000 and also achieve a good work life balance.

• 11 doctors - 8 male /3 female (9.5 WTE)
• GMS
• Microtest
• Maximum QOF points
• Sabbaticals
• Nurse led Chronic Disease Clinics
• Links with Peninsula Medical School and medical students.
• Excellent local schools

The retiring partners have big boots to fill and we are naturally keen to find the right person(s) to complement our already supportive and cohesive team. A successful applicant would need to be a hardworking, innovative team-player with a well developed sense of humour.

Informal enquiries or visits welcome. For further information please contact Diane Thyer, Practice Manager on 01803 312233

• Closing date 28 July 2008

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Salaried GP Associate - Mount Pleasant Health Centre – Dr Helliar and Partners

• To start 1st September 2008
• 3 sessions per week  - preferably Weds and Thurs am plus one afternoon or evening surgery per week
• A five partner (4.25wte) training Practice with 8,400 patients
• Fully computerised (Synergy) and paper light
• We are a friendly, supportive, enthusiastic and progressive Practice
• For an application pack or further information please contact Chris Gallienne, Practice Manager on 01392 255722, Mount Pleasant Health Centre, Mount Pleasant Road, Exeter EX4 7BW     Closing date: 18th July 2008   

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Practice Nurse – Wembury, South Hams - Advert extended to 18 July

• We are a semi-rural, dispensing practice seeking to recruit an experienced Practice Nurse to join our small friendly team.
• As the nurse in charge of the treatment room, you should have experience in all treatment room duties including immunisation, travel, cervical cytology and chronic disease management. 
• Salary dependent on experience and the post is half time with hours negotiable.
• Please apply with CV and letter of application to Sarah Williams, Practice Manager, Wembury Surgery, 51 Hawthorn Drive, Wembury, Devon, PL9 0BE or e mail   sarahwilliams3@nhs.net   Closing date:- 18th July 2008

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Salaried GP – Callington & Gunnislake Group Practice, Cornwall - Advert extended to 7 July
The Callington & Gunnislake Group Practice operates from two purpose-built health centres in the Tamar Valley, an area of outstanding natural beauty.

• The practice team of over 80 (including excellent community staff) provides high standards of healthcare for about 16,500 patients in a mainly rural area.
  
• The practice achieves full QOF scores and has the RCGP QPA award; offers a wide range of enhanced services; is fully computerised (Vision); and strives to provide a supportive environment for team members. 
• Due to growth and partnership changes, we need up to 8 sessions of salaried GP time, either fulltime or part-time, from September 2008.
  
• For further information about the practice, visit our website at www.call-gunn.org.uk

Please submit expressions of interest, including preferred hours and availability, to Kathie Applebee, Strategic Management Partner, at kathie.applebee@call-gunn.cornwall.nhs.uk, by 7 July 2008.

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Practice Nurse – Chillington Health Centre
We are a growing, rural, dispensing practice and we require an experienced Practice Nurse to join our friendly team.

• 22½ Hours per week – Ideally should have experience in all treatment room duties including
• Immunisations, Travel, Cervical Cytology and Chronic Disease Management.
• Additional training will be offered if needed.
• Salary dependent on experience.

Applications in writing to Mrs K Burn, Practice Manager, Chillington Health Centre, Orchard Way, Chillington, Devon TQ7 2LB
Tel: 01548 580214

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Castle Gardens Surgery, Torrington - Part-Time Practice Nurse

• An opportunity has arisen for a junior practice nurse to join our small friendly team in this rural location. 
• You will need to have a RN qualification with some post-registration experience. 
  
• Training over 3 years leading to full practice nurse responsibilities will be given, including the Practice Nurse Foundation Course which involves study days, inhouse training and home study.
• Approximately 20-25 hours a week over 4 weekdays.  Flexibility required to cover holidays and sickness. 
• Salary equivalent to NHS Agenda for Change Band 5 [£20,224 to £22,797 full-time].

For an informal visit, further information or an application form please telephone Sue Crane, Practice Manager on 01805-623222.

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The Lyme Practice requires a Salaried GP for 8 sessions per week.
Revised Closing Date: 18 July 2008     

• PMS for 4,500 registered patients
• Community Services Provider for 8,000 patients in the Lyme Regis/Charmouth locality
• Access to Intermediate Care beds
• Vision software
• IM&T accredited
• Enthusiastic, friendly, visionary practice
• Visit our website www.lymepractice.nhs.uk for more information
• Enquiries  please to Mrs Alison Robinson, Practice Manager, email: Alison.robinson@lymepractice.nhs.uk
• Closing date for applications to include CV is 18 July  2008
• Interviews late June to start August/September

Contact details: The Lyme Practice,  Lyme Regis Medical Centre, Uplyme Road, Lyme Regis, Dorset   DT7 3LS
Tel: 01297 445777  - Fax: 01297 446127

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GP Locum Saltash

• Saltash Health Centre require GP locum to cover maternity leave from 25th August until 20th February 2009
• 4 sessions per week plus extended hours on a rota,which roughly works out at one evening session 6.30 pm to 8.00 pm and one early morning session 7.00 am to 8.00 am every 4 weeks.
• Please contact Lynn Chenery, Practice Manager on 01752 842281

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