The Family Practice Western College

23/07/2025

Receptionist and Admin Assistant
The Family Practice, Cotham, Bristol
Hours per week: 37
Salary: £12.24ph

Would you like the opportunity to work with us in a beautiful building set in lovely gardens in Cotham, Bristol with a friendly team and on-site parking?

The Family Practice is a really friendly and busy GP surgery providing quality care for approximately 17500 patients.

We are ideally looking for an experienced receptionist/care navigator (but we are happy to train the right candidate) to join our brilliant and very happy team. We have some excellent cooks in the team and there is usually something fabulous to try. We also have lovely gardens to sit out in on a sunny day and on hot days ice-creams are mandatory.

The role will include patient facing services and support to the clinical team, and will require a flexible approach. You should be proficient in using Microsoft programmes and a working knowledge of EMIS Web would be an advantage.

We are looking for a colleague to work on a flexible shift system between 8.00 and 18.30. The role may include the occasional evening session until 20.00 (worked by a rota system) and occasional Saturday and you will be given plenty of notice of your shifts.

Permanent contract: 37 hours per week, NHS pension, cycle to work scheme,

If you would like to know more about the role or arrange an informal visit, please contact Agnes on 0117 9466455 or email her at agnieszka.gorczyca@nhs.net . Please apply with a covering letter and CV.

Informal visits welcome.

Closing date 11.8.2025
Interviews: TBC
Enquiries to:
Agnes Gorczyca
agnieszka.gorczyca@nhs.net

16/07/2025

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20/03/2025

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17/09/2024

Practice Nurse Clinical Lead Vacancy
The Family Practice, Cotham, Bristol
Hours per week: Part to Full time hours
Salary: Competitive

Join our dynamic and forward-thinking team at The Family Practice where we are committed to providing exceptional patient care and fostering a supportive and innovative working environment. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Practice Nurse to join and help lead our team to make a real difference in the lives of our patients. This role is now supported by an admin assistant.

The Role:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Practice Nurse ideally with a background in managing diabetes and possessing contraceptive skills or the desire to further their training in these areas. This is a fantastic opportunity to provide leadership to our excellent nursing team, including nurses, healthcare assistants (HCAs), a nursing associate, and a training registered nurse (RN).

Key Responsibilities:
• Oversee the efficient running of the treatment room, ensuring high standards of care.
• Lead, manage, and inspire a multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
• Be creative in developing and implementing new initiatives to enhance patient care and service delivery.
• Provide expert clinical care and advice in diabetes management and contraceptive services.
• Support and mentor team members, encouraging their growth and development in their roles.

About You:
• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Experience in diabetes management as desirable and ideally contraceptive skills and an openness to developing these skills further.
• Proven leadership and management experience within a healthcare setting as desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A passion for developing others and driving innovation in patient care.

What We Offer:
• A supportive and friendly working environment.
• The role is supported by a dedicated administrator
• Leadership support from dedicated GP Partner
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Competitive salary
• We are located close to the centre of Bristol in a stunning building with beautiful gardens to sit out in, a large car park and an inclusive team. You can cycle to work (we have a cycle to work scheme), there are a few runners too as well as those who bake great cakes.

How to Apply:
• If you are a motivated and experienced nurse looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Please call Kathy Turner (Business Manager) on 0117-9464921. Please send your CV and a covering letter to Kathy Turner kathy.turner3@nhs.net

08/08/2024

We will be having necessary work done to our servers between 1-2pm today. During this time we will not be able to access the internet and our clinical systems. We will not be able to book appointments or access any information held on our systems and would be grateful if you can avoid calling during this time. Please bear with us while this work is done. If you have an urgent issue, please call the practice as usual.

06/08/2024

We, at The Family Practice, support the Collective Action to improve funding into general practice and patient safety. However, we will not be making any changes to our appointments or processes until September when we will further communicate with our patients. Patients can find more information about the collective action can be found at: NHS England » GP collective action – patient information

11/06/2024

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24/05/2024

Following the outcome of the Infected Blood Inquiry, some people may have concerns. The following national guidance has been issued:

If you are concerned about a possible hepatitis C infection, you can book a home NHS test online. The tests are free and confidential. To receive a self-testing kit which can be quickly dispatched to your home visit hepctest.nhs.uk.
Hepatitis B is also linked to infected blood, this usually clears up on its own without treatment, but could develop into chronic hepatitis B. Patients can find out more information here - hepatitis B information
HIV testing is also provided to anyone free of charge on the NHS. Home testing and home sampling kits are also available. You can find out more about HIV testing and the HIV testing services search tool on the NHS website.
Patients who want more details about the safety of blood from donations in England can find more information here: https://www.blood.co.uk/the-donation-process/further-information/your-safety/

Learn about how we ensure your safety as a blood donor or blood recipient.