Norton Brook Medical Centre covers a large rural area in the South Hams; the practice boundary is a five mile radius around Kingsbridge. Our friendly team includes 9 GPs, 3 practice nurses, 2 HCAs and a phlebotomy team. Our non-clinical team consists of our practice manager and large helpful team of reception, administration and secretarial staff. 

Job Opportunities at Norton Brook - October 2021

Job Opportunity: Health Care Assistant (or Phlebotomist)

We are excited to be looking to employ a health care assistant, or phlebotomist who is keen to increase their skill set, to join our friendly and enthusiastic team. We are a 10,000 patient practice in the rural town of Kingsbridge in the South Hams.

Please get in touch if you are interested or to find out more with a full job description: Contact: L83059.communications@nhs.net
Hours: 24 a week.
Earning: dependent on skills/experience.
Telephone enquiries welcome: 01548 853551

Closing date Thursday 4th November 2021.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated manager with a professional approach to join our excellent team. The role will require sound leadership, organisational and communication skills. Full time hours preferred but can be flexible.

Our business manager would oversee the running of our practice supported by our office Manager and our Finance Manager who have both been with us for many years.

We work in modern, purpose built premises.
We have a practice list size of approx. 10,000 patients with 9 GP Partners, 3 PN's and a supportive team of HCA's and admin staff.
ARRs including paramedics, a Physio and a Pharmacist have joined our team and we are also a training practice for GP Registrars and F2 Doctors.

Your responsibilities would include Personnel Management/ HR, Strategic planning, H&S, attending and chairing meetings, liaising with our local PCN. CQC and GDPR compliance, over-seeing complains and supporting the Finance Manager. 

General Practice/ NHS experience preferred or management qualification.
Offer subject to 2 references and enhanced DBS check.

Please submit your application and covering letter with a CT to:

L83059.communications@nhs.net

A job description is available on request.
Telephone enquiries welcome: 01548 853551

Closing date is the 25th October 2021.

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We are looking for 2 Receptionist's to join the Norton Brook team. 

View the Job Description here

To apply, please email a copy of your CV along with a covering letter to Tracy Moore at : L83059.communications@nhs.net

Proof of Covid Vaccination Status

Monday 14th June 2021

This practice is not able to provide you with a letter that shows your COVID-19 vaccination status. If you need to prove your COVID-19 vaccination status, please download the NHS App. If you cannot access online services, call 119.

What to Expect After Your Vaccination

Please visit the Gov.uk website for information on what to expect after your first vaccination.

Thank you for your patience and support during this busy time.

Transport

If you are having difficulty finding transport to your vaccination appointment you can call 0808 196 3646 to self-refer for a GoodSAM volunteer who can make arrangements to help with your transport needs.

Data Sharing

The Practice may collect, hold and share information about you in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic in order to plan and manage services, check that care is being provided and prevent COVID-19 from spreading.

Information about your COVID-19 status may be shared within the NHS and with other partners involved in your care and treatment, along with:

• NHS England
• NHS Digital
• Public Health England
• CCG
• The Department of Health
• Other Government Departments where it is legally required, or where it is necessary for the protection of public health or management of the outbreak.

We do not need your consent or agreement to do this.

More information can be found at https://digital.nhs.uk/news-and-events/latest-news/data-and-services-supporting-coronavirus and https://www.gov.uk/guidance/notifiable-diseases-and-causative-organisms-how-to-report

Read the GP Practice Transparency Notice here.

Your Data Matters to the NHS

Information about your health helps the NHS to improve your individual care, speed up diagnosis, plan your local services and research new treatments. Read NHS Your Data Matters Leaflet or visit nhs.uk/your-nhs-data-matters.

Norton Brook Privacy Notice June 2021 Click link to access Practice's privacy notice which explains how we collect and use personal data

Access

Our surgery is accessible to patients using a wheelchair. We also provide free parking spaces outside our practice. This includes a number of dedicated disabled spaces which are reserved for patients displaying a disabled badge. All of our consulting rooms are based on the ground floor.

For the hard of hearing, we have a Hearing Loop. If any disabled patient has a problem getting access to the medical centre or using our facilities, we are anxious to be told.

Patient Participation Group

For more information please follow the link PPG

Norton Brook Patient Support and Transport

For more information please follow the link Patient Support