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Receptionist vacancies

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 18:20:28 +0000

We have the following exciting vacancies at Bradford on Avon Health Centre. We are a forward thinking, friendly practice who values people and their contribution to the organisation at all levels.

Full details, including person specification and job description can be found here

Online Repeat Prescriptions

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 12:04:56 +0000

We are delighted to now offer the facility to request repeat prescriptions online. This service is available to all patients over the age of 16 and full details on how to register and how the service works can be found here.

HPV Vaccine recommended for Wiltshire girls

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 14:43:19 +0000

Wiltshire school girls are to be offered a routine HPV vaccination from September 2008 as part of the national immunisation programme against cervical cancer.

Girls aged 12 – 13 years will be offered the vaccination through schools, with a two-year catch up campaign starting in autumn 2009 for girls up to the age of 18.

Download the press release here

Wiltshire Primary Care to re-badge as NHS Wiltshire

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 14:34:49 +0000

Wiltshire PCT is changing its name.

From 1st November 2008 the organisation will be referred to as NHS Wiltshire.

NHS Wiltshire is a simpler name, easier to understand and indicating that they are responsible for more than primary care. The other PCTs in the South West and across the country are making similar changes in line with Department of Health guidance.

Research nurse vacancy

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:25:06 +0000

An opportunity has arisen for a research nurse to join our busy research team.

Full details, including person specification and job description can be found here

Smoking help drop-in clinics

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:06:01 +0000

Getting Off Cigarettes On Your Own Can Be Hard

You are 4 times more likely to quit smoking by using an NHS stop smoking clinic.

Come along to one of the venues below for friendly and non judgmental support.

Flu Clinic Information 2008

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:58:39 +0000

Flu sessions will be held this year for our patients during 8.30am-12.30pm, on the following dates:

Saturday 4th, 11th & 18th October 2008

And if required – Saturday 8th & 22nd November 2008

Please telephone 01225 865200 to make your appointment, from Tuesday 23rd September 2008.

For more information about our flu service and to find out whether you are eligible for a flu jab, please pick up our flu information leaflet available from reception or you can download a copy here:

Flu Patient Information Leaflet

Mental Health Team Summer/Autumn 2008 Newsletter

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:15:40 +0000

West Wiltshire Primary Care Mental Health Team has produced the following newsletter.

NICE guidance - Information for people who use NHS services.

Osteoporosis Education and Awareness Evening

Thu, 22 May 2008 14:33:17 +0000

Do you have Osteoporosis or know anyone who has?

The Patient Participation Group invites you to an Education and Awareness Evening

On Wednesday 18th June
From 7.00 pm-8.00 pm
at the Health Centre, Station Approach, Bradford on Avon

Guest speaker
Maureen Morrison will be speaking about osteoporosis and her work with Support Groups.

Everyone Welcome ~ Limited Spaces ~ Booking essential

Occupational Health Nurse vacancy

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:36:42 +0000

We are delighted to announce a new vacancy for a bank Occupational Health Nurse, to join our Occupational Health Services team.

Further details available on our vacancies page

Dispensary Assistant vacancy

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:38:24 +0000

We are delighted to announce a new vacancy for a full time Dispensary Assistant to join our Winsley Health Centre.

Further details available on our vacancies page

Dental Practitioner vacancies

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 09:45:43 +0000

We are delighted to announce a new vacancies for 1 full time and 2 part time Dental Practitioners to join our NHS dental practice.

Further details available on our vacancies page

Change in Out of Hours phone number

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 10:53:25 +0000

Please be aware the the telephone number for the Out of Hours service has now changed to 0300 111 5717.

IT Support Technician Vacancy

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 14:05:51 +0000

We are delighted to announce a new vacancy for an IT Support Technician to join our expanding team.

Further details available on our vacancies page