Nurse Practitioners
Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACPs) are fully qualified and registered clinicians such as (Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational therapists and Pharmacists) who have undertaken additional training at Master’s degree level or equivalent. They are expected to appropriately and competently examine patients’ who present with complex and undiagnosed medical issues and work within their scope of practice.
They are able to request and interpret investigations including blood tests and scans, prescribe appropriate medications and refer to specialists and other health professionals when appropriate. Depending on area of interest, some ACP’s are experts in long-term disease management such as Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Asthma.
ACPs work autonomously and independently and will often see patients for ongoing episodes of care without directly involving the GPs. However, they will seek their advice and guidance if needed. Currently, there are some roles which ACP do not cover such as the care of pregnant women (only for referral to abortion clinics) and seeing or consulting with patients on active End of Life (EoL) care.
In addition to the above exclusions, some ACPs might have individual exclusion due to their clinical background, specialty and competency. For example, currently in Temple Hill Group, ACPs do not routinely see patient’s under the age of 2 years. They also do not interpret electrocardiograms.
The scope of practice can be extended following training, self-directed study, peer review discussions and observing best practice. This should be documented and evidenced in the clinician’s portfolio.
If you have any questions about this role, please contact the surgery.
Mrs Philippa Lewry (f)
RGN, BSC HON (Nurse Practitioner)
Mrs Philippa Lewry is an Advanced Nurse Practitioner with several years experience of managing minor illnesses and chronic diseases.
She supports the GPs in caring for patients in the practice and runs clinics independently. She can prescribe, request investigations and work independently and she is a great asset to the practice. Her special interest is in Diabetes but can help you with most issues.
Mrs Calina Bartholomew (f)
BSc Nursing, MSc ACP
Mrs Calina Bartholomew is an Advanced Clinical Practitioner with experience of managing minor illnesses and chronic diseases.
She supports the GPs and is part of the multi-professional team in caring for patients in the practice and runs clinics independently. She can prescribe, request investigations and work independently and she is a great asset to the practice. Her special interest is in Respiratory conditions such as Asthma and COPD but can help you with most issues.
Mrs Ahunna Ekeocha (f)
RGN, ACP Trainee
Mrs Ahunna Ekeocha is an Advanced Nurse Practitioner with experience of managing minor illnesses and chronic diseases.
She supports the GPs in caring for patients in the practice and runs clinics independently.
She can prescribe, request investigations and work independently and she is a great asset to the practice.
Nurses
General Practice Nurses (GPNs) are qualified and registered nurses. They can help with health issues such as family planning, healthy living advice, blood pressure checks and dressings. The practice nurses run clinics for long-term health conditions such as asthma or diabetes, minor ailment clinics and carry out cervical smears and immunisations.
Mrs Alexandra Hamblyn (f)
RN, Lead Nurse
Mrs Adebola Akintoye (f)
RGN
Mrs Joy Osazuwa (f)
RGN
Mrs Evelyn Oteng (f)
RGN
Mrs Anita Thuzar (f)
RGN
Healthcare Assistants
Healthcare assistants support practice nurses with their daily work and carry out tasks such as phlebotomy (drawing blood), blood pressure measurement and new patient checks. They may act as a chaperone when a patient or doctor requests one.
Mrs Sharon Jordan (f)
Phlebotomists
Our Phlebotomists are trained to take blood samples. Sometimes, they will also take your blood pressure, weight and height. For more complex tasks, they can signpost you to other clinicians in the surgery.
Mrs Salma Khurram (f)
Mrs Kate Rice (f)
Rachael Allen (f)
Care Co-ordinator
Rebecca Ford (f)
NVQ Level 2 and 3 in Health and social care, Level 5 Leadership for Health and social care