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Join Our Team PCN Clinical Pharmacist Job Summary: Nexus PCN is seeking a qualified Clinical Pharmacist to join our collaborative, multi-disciplinary team. Supported by pharmacy technicians and working alongside another pharmacist, you will take a patient-facing role as an Independent Prescriber. Key responsibilities include conducting Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs) for complex polypharmacy, managing chronic diseases, addressing medication queries, enhancing prescription processes, and leading clinical audits to improve patient safety. This role offers the opportunity to optimise medication use, reduce waste, and contribute to the networks prescribing agenda. If you are passionate about improving patient care in a supportive, collaborative environment,
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Managing your health has never been easier. With the NHS App you can access a wide range of health services right from your phone or tablet at any time and from anywhere. Why use the NHS App? Contact us by sending an online form about your symptoms, conditions, or treatment directly to the surgery Order repeat prescriptions and nominate a pharmacy where you would like to collect them View messages from the practice and get notifications through your phone or tablet Check your referrals and hospital appointments View your GP health record to see information like your allergies and medicines.
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As respiratory virus season ramps up, many patients find themselves asking a familiar question: “Is it just a cold, or is it the flu?”. While both illnesses share common symptoms, they differ in severity, how soon symptoms appear, and how long they last. Understanding the differences can help you decide when to rest at home, and when to seek medical support. What causes the Cold and the Flu? Colds are usually cause by a variety of viruses, most commonly rhinoviruses. Influenza (flu) is caused specifically by influenza viruses. How do they differ? Although both colds and flu affect the respiratory
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Dear Patients, Please note that our phone line options have recently changed. We are no longer able to accept prescription requests over the phone for safety reasons. Prescription requests can be submitted via the NHS app, SystmOnline, or by sending us an eConsult. To learn more, please visit: https://www.mountpleasanthealthcentre.co.uk/prescriptions/ What’s new Option 1 – Speak directly with our reception team to cancel an appointment Option 2 – Speak with reception to request an appointment Option 3 – Speak with reception regarding mental health issues Option 4 – Speak with our admin team about test results, sick notes, or hospital referrals
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When you book an appointment with a doctor, nurse, or other healthcare professional, that time is set aside especially for you. Attending your appointment, or letting us know in advance if you can’t attend, plays a vital role in helping us provide timely care to everyone in our community. Missed appointments have a real impact. When a booked slot goes unattended, it cannot always be filled at short notice. This means valuable clinical time is lost, while other patients who may need care urgently continue to wait longer for an available appointment. Many patients in our community are waiting to
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We’re looking for patients who would like to help shape and improve the services we provide. Our Patient Participation Group (PPG) is a friendly group of patients, carers, and practice staff who meet to discuss how we can make our practice even better for everyone. What does the PPG do? Shares feedback and ideas about the care and services we offer Helps the practice understand what matters most to our patients Supports health awareness campaigns and community events Acts as a link between patients and the practice team Why join? Your voice can make a real difference. By joining, you will:
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Are you concerned about your memory? Do you struggle with memory loss, trying to find the right words, keeping track of dates and times, or getting lost in familiar places? You may be experiencing memory loss related to age, stress, or the early stages of dementia. We can help identify the cause of memory problems and provide information, support, and treatment to help you live independently. For help and advice, ask your GP or a receptionist about the Nexus PCN Cognition Clinic. The Cognition Clinic runs on the first Tuesday of each month. The next session will take place on
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About Minor Surgery Procedures Minor surgery refers to small medical procedures that are usually done under local anaesthetic. These procedures are typically quick, low-risk, and don’t require a hospital stay. We run regular minor surgery clinics and these appointments can only be arranged following a clinician’s recommendation. Our minor surgery services include the removal of non-sinister cysts, moles, and skin tags—particularly those that are prone to irritation from clothing or at risk of recurring infection. Minor surgery sessions and injections are carried out our qualified clinicians: Dr Hopkins, Dr Collyer, Dr Scammell, Dr Shafafi, Dr Crighton, Dr Sandercombe, Dr Whaley,
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Christmas & New Year’s Opening Hours 2025 Our opening hours will be affected during the Christmas period. Unless stated differently below, our normal opening hours (Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 6pm) will apply: Monday 22nd December 2025: 8.30AM – 6PM Tuesday 23rd December 2025: 8.30AM – 6PM Wednesday 24th December 2025: 8.30AM – 6PM Thursday 25th December 2025: CLOSED Friday 26th December 2025: CLOSED Saturday 27th December 2025: CLOSED Sunday 28th December 2025: CLOSED Monday 29th December 2025: 8.30AM – 6PM Tuesday 30th December 2025: 8.30AM – 6PM Wednesday 31st December 2025: 8.30AM – 6PM Thursday 1st January 2026: CLOSED Friday
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From 25th November 2025, prescription requests will be managed differently. We will no longer accept prescription requests by telephone. Certain prescriptions will now be reviewed and processed by our PCN Pharmacy Team, who are part of the practice. Your current medications will not change, but the process for requesting them will. For clinical safety reasons:Prescriptions can no longer be issued more than 7 days in advance (including weekends), unless there is a valid clinical justification. The following prescription-related tasks will now be handled exclusively by the PCN Pharmacy Team and not by reception staff: Patients due a Medication Review Patients
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