Shields Medical Practice

04/05/2025

The Practice will remain closed on 05/05/2025 due to bank holiday.
For any urgent matter that cannot wait until we open again please call NHS 24 on 111 or 999 if it is an emergency
eg. chest pain, stroke.

18/04/2025

The Practice will remain closed on 18/04/2025 and on 21/04/2025.
For urgent matter that cannot wait until we open again please call NHS 24 on 111 or 999 if it is an emergency
eg. chest pain, stroke.

19/02/2025

Hi everyone,

We have been receiving a high volume of calls from patients asking if Shields Health Centre is closing down. Please be assured, Shields Health Centre is not closing.

There seems to be some confusion between Shields Health Centre and Pollokshields Medical Centre. Pollokshields Medical Centre will be closing down. but Shields Health Centre will continue to operate as usual.

Best regards,
Shields Medical Practice

18/06/2024

We are currently seeking a dedicated Medical Receptionist to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing administrative support in a medical setting. The current post is for 18 hours Monday and Tuesday from 08.30a.m. to 18.00p.m.

No Experience needed as training will be provided to the right candidate.

To apply send your cv with a covering letter to:

Juneed.khan@nhs.scot

14/09/2023

IMPORTANT NOTICE !!!

We wanted to inform you that the practice will be undergoing a server upgrade on 17/10/2023. During this time, we kindly request you to ensure that you order your prescription on time, as our access to notes and the computer system will be temporarily unavailable.

In addition, we will be prioritizing appointments for urgent cases. If your situation is not urgent, we kindly ask that you give us a call the following day to arrange an appointment.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding and patience.

Thank you for Co-operation

10/08/2023

We have 2 vacancies at Shields Medical Practice for a part time receptionist. The post is 16 hours a week with regular overtime available.

We are a small team here at Shields Medical Practice who look after around 4000 patients in the local area, so any experience in general practice/Emis/Docman would be helpful although not mandatory as full training will be provided to the right candidate.

Competative wage with potential of incremental.

Main Responsibilities will include; answering phones, booking appointments, covering staff holidays, dealing with patients face to face, filing mail, opening/closing the surgery.

The position comes with 4 week annual holiday, and bank holidays pro rata. SSP and the option to opt-in in the NHS pension scheme.

Interested applicants should submit a CV and covering letter to Juneed Khan at:

juneed.khan@nhs.scot

Any other enquires about the position please do not hesitate to contact us on 0141 800 7320

27/04/2023

Did you know there are wellbeing sessions delivered by experienced Lifelink facilitators. They cover a wide range of topics in order to promote your wellbeing. Participants can attend as many classes as they like, and they are free and open to Glasgow residents. There is a list of dates on which the sessions are available see leaflet below and in order to register you can register by clicking on the links below:

Lifelink: https://www.lifelink.org.uk/
Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/lifelink-8347051196

09/11/2022

We are delighted to announce that we have been nominated and are finalists as GP Practice of The Year 2022!

05/10/2022

Did you know NHS Pharmacy First Scotland is an NHS service provided by your local community pharmacy.

If you have a minor illness, a pharmacy is the first place you should go for advice.

You do not usually need an appointment and you can go to any pharmacy.

Your local pharmacist or a trained member of the pharmacy team will give you advice and provide medicine if needed. They may need to refer you to another healthcare professional such as your GP practice, dentist, optometrist or another NHS service if they feel your condition needs further investigation or more specialist care.

To find your local pharmacy click the link below:

https://www.nhsinform.scot/care-support-and-rights/nhs-services/pharmacy/nhs-pharmacy-first-scotland

03/10/2022

Flu (Influenza) is a common infectious respiratory virus. Symptoms may include a fever, a cough, a headache and tiredness. The virus spreads through the air when people cough or sneeze, or when they touch surfaces where the virus has landed then touch their eyes, nose or mouth. You can catch flu all year round, but it's especially common in winter. It can be serious, even if you're healthy.

The flu vaccine is the safest and most effective way to help protect against flu. It'll also help reduce the risk of spreading flu to others. Flu Vaccines are not provided by GP Surgeries you will receive an appointment in due course or you can book one through NHS Inform, click the link below and then click on start guide to check if you are eligible for Flu Vaccine.

https://www.nhsinform.scot/winter-vaccines/the-flu-vaccine/flu-vaccine

Information about the flu vaccine used in Scotland

02/10/2022

Did you know an MSK (musculoskeletal) physiotherapist can provide expert assessment and advice to help you manage pain, disability and injury to your joints, muscles or spine. This is done through questioning and physical assessment. They will assess what impact these problems are having on your life and will work together with you to discuss ways they can help aid your recovery and guide you to achieve your goals.

They can assist in helping you:
* understand and manage your MSK problem better
* improve your movement and strength
* maximise your function e.g. climbing stairs, returning to football

You can now self refer to physiotherapy click on the link below to get the form:

https://www.nhsggc.org.uk/media/251856/self-referral-form-final-nov-18.pdf

Once the form has been filled you will need to hand it in or post it out to the nearest physiotherapy department. To find out about your nearest physiotherapy department click on the link below:

https://www.nhsggc.scot/hospitals-services/services-a-to-z/musculoskeletal-msk-physiotherapy/our-locations/