Richard Jones & Associate
40 Portway, Wythenshawe,
MANCHESTER.
Tel (0161) 437 2382
M22 1UB
(Home 903 9634)
richard.jones9@which.net
July 2011 - DF1 position available due to original candidate being unable to take the position.
Trainer – Richard Jones
THE PRACTICE
The practice is located in South Manchester on the edge of Wythenshawe, which is near the
airport, 200 yards from Junction 4 of the M56, a 15 minute drive from the University.
We have three spacious surgeries in a modern detached building. A large extension
providing the third surgery and improved patient and staff facilities was completed in 2006.
This will be the twelfth time the practice has had a VDP/DF1. Currently there are five full
time staff, a receptionist and four nurses.
The most important aspect of your training year is gaining experience. We can offer this in
abundance. This in not an 'exam, scale and polish' practice!, there being a plentiful supply
of patients requiring a wide range of treatments. As well as having your own 'patient list'
you will also see the majority of new patients to the practice. This therefore represents an
ideal opportunity for the individual who plans to remain in general practice, to use this first
year to attain the standards and skills required to become a successful associate
The practice provides you with an 'in house' practice manual, full of useful and relevant
information. Previous VDPs/DF1s have found this invaluable, especially during the first
few weeks. I promote a friendly, easy going but professional atmosphere at the practice
and encourage input and suggestions from staff, especially at the monthly practice
meetings. The practice achieved the ‘Investor in people’ standard in 2004 in recognition of
our business organisation and commitment to staff training.
THE TRAINER
I qualified at Bristol University in 1983, working in general practice in the Manchester area
ever since, including, as an associate, running a single handed branch surgery for several
years before buying my current practice in 1993. After 28 years, I still thoroughly enjoy
the challenges of working in general practice and keeping up to date with the constant
changes in dentistry. My other interests include photography, music and motor-sport.
THE AREA
Wythenshawe is situated 6 miles south of Manchester City Centre with all that has to offer
on the social and cultural front. It is also easily accessible from the area of the university
and ten minutes drive from Withington and Didsbury. Less than 5 miles away, some of the
most desirable residential areas in Cheshire are to be found. The Peak District is thirty
minutes away, North Wales an hour and the Lake District an hour and a half.
INTERVIEW PROCEDURE
If you are interested in the position, you should contact me by e-mail as soon as possible.
Please give a brief introduction of no more than 250 words as to why you would like to be
considered for the position. Please also attach a copy of your CV. A short list will then be
created and candidates invited to attend the practice. Expressions of interest received after
5:00pm on Saturday 16th July will not be considered. Candidates on the shortlist will be
contacted no later than Monday 18th July.