Recruitment

Current Vacancies

Why should you work at Langport Surgery?

People enjoy working here. We know that because the team tell us they feel well supported and able to contribute to the running of the practice and their opinions are valued. We are a happy team of hardworking people all pulling together to provide the best possible service to our population.

We are well regarded in the community. Our patients appreciate the service we provide. We receive a plentiful supply of feedback from patients to endorse this and we have an active Patient Participation Group.

We all have a sense of humour and we share the same underpinning values to deliver a professional and safe service to our population of patients.

We are committed to developing and improving quality. We have a strong focus on training and development and we equip our team with the skills and knowledge to be successful.

Langport is a beautiful place with a good old fashioned community feel. There are some wonderful lunchtime walks along the river and through the town. Team members often go for walks (or runs) together at lunchtime across the Somerset levels.

Langport Surgery is a large, stable and happy team of 50+ people. There are 6 GP Partners, an associate GP and a salaried GP. We have Nurse Practitioners and an ECP working alongside the GPs as well as a highly skilled Nursing and HCA team plus Dispensary, Reception and Admin teams.

We embrace technology: E-Consult, text messaging platforms and we encourage patients to use Patient Online Access. We work with other local practices and are an active part of CLICK Primary Care Network with access to shared services such as visiting paramedics, first contact physiotherapists and a pharmacy team.

For more information about the practice please visit www.langportsurgery.nhs.uk

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1x Practice Nurse – 24 hours per week. Up to full time hours available for the right candidate

We are looking for a qualified practice nurse to join our clinical team.

Are you passionate about nursing? We are looking for a nurse who takes pride in what they do, has first class clinical skills and who enjoys working in a supportive team environment.

If you have previous experience of working in general practice this would be an advantage, although it is not essential. Job Description and Person Specification

                        AM                  PM

Monday                     

Tuesday          08.30-13.00     2.00 – 6.30

Wednesday                            2.00 – 8.00

Thursday       

Friday              08.30-13.00     2.00 – 6.30

 The successful applicant will be required to work Saturdays on a rota basis and occasional Friday evenings until 8pm. The usual hours will be a fixed pattern however it is essential that the candidate can provide flexibility to cover sickness and annual leave.

Essential criteria for the Practice Nurse role:

• Qualified RGN

• High level of IT skills, able to use multiple IT systems including intranet, clinical system, online consultations, MS Teams, Outlook and a variety of digital/clinical equipment.
• Able to work the hours specified plus additional hours to cover absent team members on occasions
• Able to participate in the evening and weekend rota (occasional Saturday mornings and occasional Friday evenings until 8pm
• Open, professional and friendly communication style
• Strict confidentiality
• Ability to multi-task in a busy environment
• Flexibility and able to adapt to meet the needs of the practice

To apply please send your CV and covering letter to Sarah Poyntz-Wright sarah.poyntz-wright@nhs.net

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1 x Full time Receptionist/Administrator – 37 hours

We are looking for an exceptional team member with an eye for detail. This role will involve clinical coding as well as reception duties, so accuracy is essential. If you understand medical terminology this will be an advantage however full training can be given.

The hours are Monday to Friday however you will need to be flexible to help cover our extended hours shifts on occasional evenings and Saturday mornings.

Essential criteria for the Receptionist/Administrator role:

• Recent experience of working in a customer facing administrative role and able to demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
• 5 A-C GCSE grades or equivalent

• High level of IT skills, able to navigate digital services and encourage/help patients to do the same
• High level of accuracy and n eye for detail
• Able to work the hours specified plus additional hours to cover absent team members on occasions
• Able to participate in the evening and weekend rota (occasional Saturday mornings and occasional  Wednesday/Friday evenings until 8pm
• Open, professional and friendly communication style
• Strict confidentiality
• Ability to multi-task in a busy environment
• Flexibility and able to adapt to meet the needs of the practice

Please see our Job description – Receptionist Administrator

To apply please send your CV and covering letter to Sarah Poyntz-Wright sarah.poyntz-wright@nhs.net