Norovirus update, 11 March 2024
We are seeing an increase in norovirus cases in Cornwall. If you have symptoms please do not visit a healthcare setting (GP surgery, hospital or care home).
If you have sickness and diarrhoea symptoms and you are due to attend a GP or outpatient appointment, please contact the clinic before setting off from home, as it may be possible to have the consult over the phone, online or they can reschedule.
Stay off school or work until you have not been sick or had diarrhoea for at least 2 days. This is when you are most infectious.
Drink lots of fluids and get plenty of rest
Take paracetamol if you're in discomfort
Help stop it from spreading by staying at home and washing your hands regularly with soap and water:
🚽 after going to the toilet
🥗 before you start preparing or cooking food
Remember that⚠️ Alcohol gels won't kill norovirus.
CQC INSPECTION MAY 2023
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspected our GP practice in May this year and identified some issues – we would like to reassure our patients that none of these related to clinical matters.
The issues raised were mainly around internal governance, human resources and training. We put an action plan in place quickly and are addressing the issues - most of the priority ones have already been resolved. We are liaising with the CQC and local Integrated Care Board (ICB) as part of the assurance process.
All our services are running as normal and patients should attend their appointments as usual. We are committed to providing safe and effective services which meet the clinical needs of our patients.
We are also committed to the long-term future of our surgery - for example, we have expanded our frontline service provision, including recruiting a pharmacist, social prescriber and physiotherapist, and have increased their number of sessions for patients. We are exploring further recruitment options too.
If you have any questions about this, please contact the surgery and ask to speak to the practice manager.
The Partners, 1st September 2023
Job Vacancies - Salaried GP
Closing date 5th May 2024
Job summary
We have a permanent position available for a salaried GP wanting 4 or more sessions per week, including Thursdays and Fridays.
About us:
We are a friendly dispensing practice with 6300 patients distributed across towns, villages and rural communities in the Camborne and Redruth area. Our surgeries are in Illogan and Lanner.
Two partners and three salaried GPs are supported by an eldercare matron, clinical pharmacist, social prescriber, physiotherapist and nursing team. In August 2023 we became a GP training practice and have an ST3 with us.
We have clinical meetings on Wednesday mornings when we share learning, discuss complex cases, review significant events and safeguarding matters, and liaise with community multi-disciplinary teams.
Ours is an interesting patient cohort with a surprising number of complex cases that will allow a GP who enjoys holistic practice and team working to develop and thrive professionally.
We believe in offering the support and flexibility for people to get the best from their work.
For the right candidate, partnership is a possibility.
Contact:
Please email the practice manager Debbie Holborn: manager.harrismemorial@nhs.net
Or phone 01209 842449 and ask to speak to Debbie or one of the managers.
Practice Nurse – Harris Memorial Surgery
Hours: 30 to 37.5 hours per week Salary: Band 5/Band 6 Closing date: 5th May 2024
Job Summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic General Practice Nurse. We are happy to support professional development as part of maintaining a high standard of nursing care for our patients as part of our multidisciplinary primary healthcare team. Duties will include tasks normally undertaken by a General Practice Nurse and any additional roles agreed between the successful applicant and the clinical team with due regards to current training/ regulations.
Essential Applicants must be fully qualified as a Registered Nurse and valid NMC registration.
Practice Nurse experience.
We operate from two sites in the Redruth area, a flexible approach to place of work is needed.
Desirable Experience in chronic disease management, e.g. COPD, spirometry, diabetes.
An interest in career development, such as training in managing one or more of the above chronic diseases.
An interest in becoming an Independent and Supplementary Prescriber.
Apply with a CV and covering letter.
For further information about us, please visit our website www.harrismemorialsurgery.co.uk.
For an informal conversation or to arrange a visit to look around please email manager.harrismemorial@nhs.net or phone 01209 842 449 and ask to speak to the practice manager.
Healthcare Assistant
We are looking for a practice-based Healthcare Assistant to work full-time (37.5 hours) starting as soon as possible to allow for proper induction training. Pay will be competitive for the post.
Our ideal candidate will have experience of working as HCA in primary care setting or hospital and will also have appropriate healthcare qualifications (e.g. GNVQ Level 3 or equivalent). Must have car and driving licence to enable working at our two sites.
The job role will include taking bloods for adults and children over 12 years, recording clinical observations, 12-lead ecgs, 24 hour BP and ecg recordings, carrying out initial multi-morbidity reviews including foot checks for diabetics, health checks and assessments, simple dressings, suture and clip removal. There may also be the opportunity to assist in minor op procedures. The successful applicant may be requested to work occasional late evening and Saturday morning clinics as part of the practice's extended hours.
Ongoing professional training and development will be provided.
Receptionist/Care Navigator
Part- to full-time; primary care or other healthcare-related experience is desirable but not necessary; rate of pay competitive.
If you are interested in any post, please phone and ask to speak to the practice manager Debbie Holborn or one of the other managers, or email manager.harrismemorial@nhs.net to arrange a visit.
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