FRCP DRCOG (Partner)

MRCGP DFSRHM FRCS MBBS (Partner)

B.Sc (Hons) MBChB MRCGP (Partner)

MRCGP MBChB DCH (Partner)

MRCGP

Bsc (Hons) MBChB, MRCGP

Junior Doctors

We have three different types of Junior Doctors at various stages in their career development.  Their placements in the practice will vary from four months to a year.  On occasion Junior Doctors may wish to record patient consultations.  This will not be undertaken without your written consent, intimate physical examinations will not be recorded and the camera must be switched off on request.  Should your Doctor wish to do this, Admin will give you a a consent form when you come for your appointment.  If you wish to participate, you should sign the consent form.  Following the consultation, please take your consent form back to Reception where you will be asked to give your consent to the consultation being used.  If at this stage you wish to change your mind, please inform Staff at Reception.

Medical Students

As a Teaching Practice we may have Medical Students sitting in during surgeries or having their own mini-surgery.  Patients will be informed of this on making their appointment and can elect to be seen without a student if desired.

MBChB DCH MRCGP

Advanced Nurse Practitioners

Their role includes triaging calls, independent and joint assessment and care of acutely unwell patients, liaising with GP’s, nursing staff and hospital clinicians as to the most appropriate care.  They also undertake duty clinics to support self limiting and emergency based patient care where required.

Practice Nurses

Senior Practice Nurse

Practice Nurses provide support for GPs and also run their own clinics (further details listed on Clinics and Services page).  Nurses may also be involved in Medical Research Council and project work.  Our Senior Practice Nurses hold many qualifications including Minor Illness, Asthma, CHD, Diabetes Diplomas and Family Planning. 

The phlebotomists duties include taking bloods, performing ECGs, registration screening, taking blood pressure and assisting GPs in clinics and chaperoning.  Linda and Joyce are now also trained for flu clinics, administering B12 injections and foot screening.

Practice Manager

Wendys responsibilities include the Organisation and Management of Practice Staff, Building and Systems. Health & Safety, Quality Issues, Doctor Rotas, Staff Training, Finances, Personnel,Strategic Planning and Complaints.

Wendy has a wide range of NHS nursing and management experience. If you have any suggestions or queries she will be happy to discuss them either personally or by telephone by arrangement.

We have a team of full and part time clinical administrators undertaking a variety of roles from 08:00 to 18:00 during practice opening hours.

They are a team of highly trained individuals who are your first point of contact with the Practice. Please help us by giving all relevant information to our staff who will ensure you are given the best possible service from the Practice.

Clinical Pharmacist

Hayley works Tuesday and Thursday and alternate Wednesdays and Fridays.  Hayley can offer advice directly to patients for medication concerns and links directly with the GPs, Nurses and Community Pharmacists to promote patient medication safety.

Pharmacy Technician

Mandy works every afternoon

Health Visitors and School Nurses

The Health Visiting and School Nursing staff based at Ardach may be contacted on 01542 833757. If they are not available please leave a message on their answering machine and they will contact you when they return to Ardach.

District Nurses (NHS Service)

The District Nursing staff based at Ardach may be contacted on 01542 832756. If they are not available please leave a message on their answering machine and they will contact you when they return to Ardach.

Community Midwife (NHS Service)

The Community Midwife team working from Ardach may be contacted on 01542 839054

Chiropody (NHS Service)

The chiropodist offers treatment under the NHS for qualifying patients. Appointments are arranged directly from the Chiropody Service following referral from your doctor. They encourage all able-bodied patients to come along to the centre.

Other Attached Staff

Dieticians, Health Promotions, Mental Health Team and Community Psychiatric Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Orthoptist, Speech & Language Therapists.