Nursing Team

A practice nurse is a registered nurse who works within a GP (general practitioner) surgery as part of a primary healthcare team. They play a crucial role in providing a wide range of nursing services to patients of all ages.   

Here are some of their key responsibilities:

Chronic Disease Management: Managing long-term conditions like diabetes, asthma, heart disease, and COPD through regular reviews, health education, and medication management.   
Health Screening and Vaccinations: Conducting health checks, immunizations (flu, childhood, travel), cervical smears, and other screening programs.   
Minor Ailments: Treating minor injuries and illnesses such as wound care, ear infections, and urinary tract infections.   
Family Planning and Sexual Health: Providing advice and services related to contraception, sexual health concerns, and pregnancy.   
Health Promotion and Education: Educating patients on healthy lifestyles, disease prevention, and self-management of health conditions.   
Supporting GPs: Assisting GPs with various tasks, such as taking medical histories, performing basic examinations, and preparing patients for consultations.   
Practice nurses work closely with GPs and other healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive and patient-centered care