Our Mission: Oldham Medical Services is a General medical Services (GMS) practice dedicated to delivering the highest standards of primary care with equality, dignity and respect to all it's 5000+ patients. We take a hands-on approach to the many changes of the NHS and General Practice, whilst remaining aware of, and open to, the needs of our diverse practice population.
Training is at the heart of Oldham Medical services and we aim to deliver the most knowledgeable, informed and effective patient care, consistently in line with current guidelines. The Practice is committed to the development of its staff at all levels, realising the full potential of its team and nurturing the feelings of co-operation, mutual support and loyalty which forms the foundation of the Practice.
AIMS & OBJECTIVES
1. To deliver safe appropriate care, including medication, to our patients in line with current guidelines.
2. To actively seek out guidance for, and follow through on the implementation of best clinical practice.
3. To encourage patients to become more involved in their own healthcare decisions, service choice and care plans.
4.To Treat all patients with dignity ad respect and ensure they are treated appropriately to their needs.
5. To develop a blame-free reporting culture and continually seek out ways to improve the care we provide
6. To adopt good relationships with other healthcare providers, the neighbourhood team and local practices.
7. To provide appointments at times to suit all patient groups, with a choice of male and female GP.
8. To ensure staff receive up to date, comprehensive training in all areas in which they practice, or in the administration support they provide.
9. To maintain patient confidentiality at all times, and ensure all staff understand their responsibilities in both confidentiality issues and consent.
10. To meet, or exceed, National Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) targets and those set by governing bodies.
11. To provide safe and supportive environment for it's staff.