The Downend Health Group
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"An NHS GP practice serving around 28,500 patients across two sites in Downend, Bristol"
About The Downend Health Group
Downend Health Group provides NHS general practice services to around 28,500 patients from Christchurch and Willow surgeries in Downend, Bristol. Formed through the merger of the two practices in 2018, it offers consultations, minor illness appointments, health checks, dressing clinics and prescriptions, with online requests available through Klinik.
The group has more than 100 clinical and non-clinical staff, including GPs, nurses, pharmacists and paramedics. It is an approved GP training practice with strong links to the University of Bristol and has mentored hundreds of students. Alongside everyday care for Downend and surrounding communities, the practice contributes to clinical research studies sponsored by universities and pharmaceutical companies.
Joining and developing in the team
New colleagues receive a comprehensive induction programme with training in how the practice and primary care work. The practice describes opportunities for career development, with clinical mentoring and meetings for discussing problems and sharing advice. Its recruitment information welcomes applicants for non-clinical roles from a range of career backgrounds.
Staff wellbeing and recognition
The practice publishes menopause and mental wellbeing support resources and says it considers flexible working patterns where possible. Social gatherings and a practice-wide recognition scheme provide ways for colleagues across clinical and non-clinical teams to come together and recognise contributions to the service.
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