Our Doctors (GPs) treat all common medical conditions. On a daily basis, they may perform clinical examinations of patients to assess, diagnose and monitor a patient’s condition, carry out tests within the surgery such as urine sample testing to assist with diagnosis, interpret findings from investigations such as blood tests to help reach a diagnosis and use basic life support skills and emergency procedures such as defibrillation where necessary.

Our nurse practitioner has undertaken specialist training so that she is able to issue prescriptions and deal with a wider range of problems, including the vast majority of conditions that arise on an urgent basis.

Our nurses are involved in most aspects of patient care including: Obtaining blood samples, electrocardiograms (ECGs), minor and complex wound management including leg ulcers, travel health advice and vaccinations, child immunisations and advice, family planning & women’s health including cervical smears, men’s health screening, sexual health services, smoking cessation, screening and helping patients to manage long term conditions General practice nurses may also have direct supervision of healthcare assistants at the practice.

Our Healthcare Assistants duties mainly include: Sterilising equipment, doing health checks, restocking consulting rooms, processing lab samples, taking blood samples and conducting health promotion or health education work.

Our Practice Management Team is vital to the successful running of Glenpark Medical Practice. The duties within our team include business planning, handling financial systems for the practice, including payroll, selecting, training and supervising non-clinical staff, developing and supervising appointment systems that work well for patients and clinicians, ensuring accurate records are kept, and liaising with local health organisations such as clinical commissioning groups, developing strategies for the practice on issues such as computer systems and security, expanding or changing services, and long-term services.