Rowhedge and University of Essex Medical Practice

The Rowhedge and University of Essex Practice are recruiting.
Position – Dispenser
Hours – 22 hours per week
Salary – Dependent on experience
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and pro-active Dispenser to join the team based in Rowhedge and University of Essex Medical Centre.
Rowhedge offers a unique opportunity to develop expertise in student health alongside general practice. Rowhedge is a split site practice with a campus-based health centre and a dispensing village practice and is a pilot site for Pride in Practice. The practice consists of an established team of 4 partners and 5 salaried GP’s.
The Practice is looking for an excellent team player who possesses good communication skills.
Interviews will be carried out for successful applicants on receipt of CV and covering letter, and we reserve the right to retract the advert if a suitable person is found before the end date.
About the candidate
We would welcome applications from organised, adaptable, and friendly individuals who preferably have some experience in Primary Care. You are expected to be, motivated, and diplomatic with demonstrable skills:
• Methodical, accurate with excellent attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload
• Excellent time management and organisational skills

If you would like to apply for this role, please send your CV to:-
[email protected]

Dear Patients if you will be 75 years old on or after 1st September 2024, please see information below about the new RSV vaccine that we will be offering, you will remain eligible for this up until the day before your 80th birthday, invitations will be sent out in the near future by text, or you may request an appointment at the surgery, though please don't ask for an appointment before this date.

The Rowhedge and University of Essex Practice are recruiting.

Position – Office Manager
Hours – Full Time
Salary – Dependent on experience

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and pro-active Office Manager to join the team based in Rowhedge and University of Essex Medical Centre.
Rowhedge offers a unique opportunity to develop expertise in student health alongside general practice. Rowhedge is a split site practice with a campus-based health centre and a dispensing village practice and is a pilot site for Pride in Practice. The practice consists of an established team of 4 partners and 5 salaried GP’s.
The Practice is looking for an excellent manager who possesses good communication skills and can lead and provide direction in a rapidly changing NHS environment. The post holder will work closely with the Practice Manager and Operations Manager to maintain and deliver the Partnership strategic goals and vision.
Interviews will be carried out for successful applicants on receipt of CV and covering letter, and we reserve the right to retract the advert if a suitable person is found before the end date.
About the candidate
We would welcome applications from organised, adaptable, and friendly individuals who preferably have some experience in Primary Care. You are expected to be, motivated, and diplomatic with demonstrable skills:
• Methodical, accurate with excellent attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload
• Excellent time management and organisational skills

If you would like to apply for this role, please send your CV to:-
[email protected]

Please note

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Please be advised -

Patients who have borrowed mobility equipment are being urged to return it when it’s no longer needed.

Crutches, walking frames or sticks are some of the items loaned to people following surgery or during a period of rehab. Many items haven’t been returned and are now needed for other patients.

Each item of equipment is deep cleaned, checked and maintained or repaired before being issued again to another patient to prevent stocks running low.

Patients in north Essex should return to the Physiotherapy Department, Gainsborough Wing, Colchester Hospital.

Patients in east Suffolk can return items to the blue equipment recycling bin by Entrance 6 at Ipswich Hospital or through Medequip - you can contact them for a free collection by calling 01473 351805 or emailing [email protected]. You can also drop items back to Medequip’s depot, Unit 31, Bluestem Road, Ransomes Europark, Ipswich, IP3 9RR.

Join Community360 Walk Motivator Shawn and other friendly walkers of all abilities on the first Friday of every month from 11am for a walk around Highwoods Park in Colchester, with refreshments available afterwards.

The walks start and finish at St Helena Hospice, Barncroft Close, Colchester. Parking is available and there is no need to book - just turn up.

If you or a loved one is facing a health crisis or personal loss, you’d like to meet some new people, or you want to start walking to help keep fit but would like support, why not join these Compassionate Walks 🧡

To find out more, visit our website at https://pulse.ly/vkvmsasjkt

For seven common conditions your pharmacist can now provide some prescription medicine, if needed, without you needing to see a GP.

Think pharmacy first.

Find out more at nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst.

Getting started with the NHS App Learn more about the NHS App, including help to get started and details of free face-to-face support sessions in Suffolk and north east Essex.

Download the NHS App now to access your records, view appointments, check results and order prescriptions!

We are hiring! 📣

Rowhedge and University of Essex Medical Practice are looking for a number of receptionists to join their team.

Part time positions available.
Salary TBC depending on experience.

For more information, please contact [email protected]

A free event in city centre open to all.
Book online via Eventbright if able to or just turn up.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/colchester-medical-society-250th-anniversary-history-day-tickets-815970568937

Back in 2018, we had a gold ring handed into reception. We still have the ring in our lost property. If you lost a small gold ring 6 years ago please come into reception, you would need to tell us what is on the ring to claim it.

PLEASE NOTE - No repeat prescriptions will be dispensed during this time.

Following on from post yesterday regarding recent measles outbreak, if you think you or your child may have measles and you require medical advice please call the surgery first do not attend in person unless advised to do so following a telephone consultation. Measles is highly infectious and patients with symptoms will need to isolate from others

Dear Patients, as you may have seen on the National news there have been some outbreaks of Measles nationwide, MMR vaccine is routinely offered at 12 months of age with a booster dose at 3yrs and 4 months, you are not fully protected until after the 2nd dose is given. It is not too late to vaccinate your child even if they are older and vaccinations can still be given to adults who have not previously completed their vaccinations

MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine NHS information and advice about the MMR vaccine, which is a combined vaccine that protects against measles, mumps and rubella.

NHS App and your NHS account Download the NHS App, or open the NHS website in a web browser, to set up and log in to your NHS account. Owned and run by the NHS, your NHS account is a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services online.

If you are coming into the surgery with a cough or a cold please wear a mask. Our staff are working extremely hard to facilitate your requests, however, we are being struck down with sickness, please protect us so we can help you. Many thanks