The nurses' main tasks include:
• Infant and adult immunisation • Travel vaccinations • Cervical smears • Dressings and removal of stitches • Ear syringing • Clinics to monitor blood pressure, asthma and diabetes • Health checks (lifestyle advice)
They also assist the doctors in minor surgery and are always available to offer professional advice. |
Mr Chris Roome Chris Roome has 35 years experience working as a nurse having started as a cadet nurse at Pastures Hospital Mickleover in 1972. Over the years as evidence based theory and research changed the way we view psychological problems Chris studied both Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Psychotherapy at Derby university. This has resulted in him having a vast knowledge base which enables him to assess a wide range of problems which may or may not have a mental health componant. His main work at the surgery evolves around the treatment of depression and anxiety as these are the most common problems reported by people being referred to Chris. He will also assess problems related to, bereavement, work related stress, alcohol, relationship breakdown and anger. In fact any problem that has an emotional or psychological impact on life. There is no restriction on age and if a problem arises that needs more specialist intervention Chris has a wide network of experienced contacts that he can refer on to. |
Sister Julie Anne Watts (f) Julie is the Nursing Team Leader, and a Nurse Prescriber who can assess, diagnose and prescribe for Minor Illnesses and is involved in Chronic Disease Management at the Practice. Julie is also lead nurse for Cytology Screening and Asthma. |
Nurse Marion King Marion leads at the Practice in areas of Diabetes, Travel Health advice and Vaccinations and Immunisations. |
Nurse Hayley Crowther Hayley leads at the Practice on COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Management and Family Planning. |
Nurse Sharon Love Sharon leads the Practice Medical Assessment Team and Smoking Cessation service. |
Nurse Reena Rasauda (f) Reena supports the Nursing Team specifically in Diabetes and COPD Management. |
Nurse Rebecca Randall (f) A highly trained Senior Nurse who leads in Minor Illness and is the 2nd Lead Nurse for Family Planning. |
Nurse Sharon Griffin (f) Sharon leads the Practice in CVD (Cardiovascular Disease) Prevention and Screening. |