Burnham Surgery Essex

21/08/2026

21/08/2026

Mindfulness

Are you curious about “Mindfulness”?

Start your mindfulness journey with our online introduction to Mindfulness on the 3 September which is designed for those curious to find out more about mindfulness, why it is practiced, how it benefits mental health through developing self-awareness, a compassionate attitude to self and others, a deeper connection with the present moment, all of which can lead to living a richer and fuller life and experience of ourselves. They will also explore a few simple mindful practices to help you begin your mindfulness journey.

They are then holding three face to face Mindfulness sessions in Maldon on the 10, 17 and 24 September.

Mindfulness based training is an ancient approach, now recognised scientifically for promoting well-being.
Mindfulness is about being present, in the moment, noticing your experience of the now. With mindfulness practices, we learn to recognise and acknowledge what is going on in the mind and body moment by moment, increasing self awareness of thoughts, emotions and sensations that arise.

19/08/2026

📢 Important update about GP patient lists

You may have seen reports about GP practices across England carrying out more extensive “list cleansing”.

This is a routine process designed to make sure GP records are accurate and remove people who have moved away or are no longer registered.

Over 300,000 patients have reportedly been removed from GP lists across England in the past year. Patients who do not respond to letters asking them to confirm their registration may be removed, which could potentially affect access to their GP and continuity of care.

⚠️ If you receive a letter asking you to confirm that you are still registered with your GP practice, please respond as soon as possible.

If you have any concerns about your registration or believe you have been removed from our practice list incorrectly, please contact us so we can check your details.

We want to reassure our patients that your safety and continued access to your GP practice remain our priority. ❤️

18/08/2026

Healthcare Assistant Vacancy
Burnham Surgery, Essex

Salary: NHS Agenda for Change/depending on experience

Hours: Part-time/Full-time (to be agreed)

About Us

Burnham Surgery is a friendly, patient-focused GP practice committed to delivering high-quality healthcare to our local community. We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join our clinical team and support the delivery of excellent patient care.

The Role

Working under the direction of the nursing team and GPs, you will assist in providing a range of clinical services to patients while ensuring a positive patient experience.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out NHS health checks and routine observations.

Record blood pressure, pulse, temperature, height, weight and BMI.

Deliver Phlebotomy Clinic.

Undertake ECGs and other delegated clinical procedures.

Support chronic disease monitoring clinics.

Carry out new patient health checks.

Maintain accurate patient records using the practice clinical system.

Prepare and maintain clinical rooms and equipment.

Assist with infection prevention and control procedures.

Provide patients with health promotion advice and signposting where appropriate.

About You

The successful candidate will:

Have previous experience working in a healthcare setting.

Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Be caring, professional and patient-focused.

Be able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Demonstrate good organisational and IT skills.

Hold a Healthcare Assistant qualification or be willing to undertake relevant training.

Desirable

Experience in General Practice.

Phlebotomy qualification/experience.

Knowledge of NHS primary care systems and procedures.

What We Offer

Supportive and friendly working environment.

Opportunities for professional development and training.

NHS Pension Scheme (where applicable).

Generous annual leave entitlement.

Access to wellbeing support programmes.

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Email: [email protected]

Closing Date: 4th September 2026.

Burnham Surgery is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Successful applicants will be subject to the appropriate employment checks, including references and DBS clearance.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact the Practice Manager - telephone 01621 782054.

29/07/2026

Pop in to surgery, give us a call or email [email protected] with your new details and if we require further details we will be in contact