Standish Medical Practice

18/12/2025

10/12/2025

Need to see a dentist urgently? Call the Greater Manchester Urgent Dental Care Service on 0333 332 3800. Following an assessment, you will be offered a same-day or next-day appointment, given advice, or directed to other services.

10/12/2025

If you have a little one under 5, take a look at our Get To Know Where To Go leaflet. It’s packed with tips to handle common illnesses like fever, croup, and earache. Perfect to keep handy for those ‘just in case’ moments. Search ‘Get To Know Where To Go’

09/12/2025

We are hiring for a Receptionist vacancy due to expansion within our team.
Pay: £12.30 per hour
Job description:
Responsibilities:
- Greet and welcome patients in a professional and friendly manner
- Answer and direct phone calls, take messages, and provide information to callers
- Perform data entry tasks and maintain accurate records
- Assist with clerical and administrative duties as needed
- Schedule appointments and manage calendars
- Handle incoming and outgoing mail
Skills:
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Suite
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
- Proficient in data entry and maintaining accurate records
- Knowledge of office procedures and basic administrative tasks
- Exceptional phone etiquette and communication skills
- Typing speed of at least 40 words per minute
We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Receptionist to join our team. As the first point of contact for our practice, you will play a crucial role in creating a positive impression for patients and callers. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills, strong computer skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Working pattern one week of early shifts followed by one week of late shifts on a rotation.
If you are a motivated individual with exceptional communication skills and a passion for providing excellent patient service, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our team as a Receptionist!
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Benefits:
Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking
Work Location: In person
For all expressions of interest, please email the Practice Manager, Mrs Lynsey Collins, email address: lynsey.collins3@nhs.net

05/12/2025

*UPDATE* Are phone lines are now back up and running.
We are experiencing technical issues with our phone lines this morning.
Please bear with us while IT fix this.
If you require urgent help and cannot get through to the surgery, please call NHS 111 or 999 in a medical emergency.

04/12/2025

🎄Please see below Phlebotomy Christmas Opening Times for Thomas Linacre & Leigh Infirmary:

Monday 22nd December 2025 – 07.30 till 16.30
Tuesday 23rd December 2025 – 07.30 till 16.30
Wednesday 24th December 2025 – 07.30 till 3pm
Thursday 25th December 2025 – Closed
Friday 26th December 2025 – Closed

🎄 🎅

02/12/2025

This week is Grief Awareness Week, and a chance to recognise how any type of loss can affect our wellbeing.

There’s no right or wrong way to feel — grief affects everyone differently.

If you're finding things difficult, there’s support that can help.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/grief-bereavement-loss/

01/12/2025

📊 November Practice Update📊
As we wrap up November, we wanted to share some important figures from the practice:
This month, we have again seen a very high number of DNAs (Did Not Attend) for scheduled appointments. If you’re unable to attend your appointment, please make sure to cancel or reschedule in advance so we can accommodate other patients waiting for appointments🙏