PRACTICE STAFF
Specialist Nurses
The specialist nurses run clinics for patients with the following
conditions:- asthma, COPD, diabetes and heart disease. Patients will be invited
by letter to attend for a check up but patients can make an appointment at any
time if they are having problems with their condition.
Practice Nurse
Irene Easton RGN
The practice nurse works from the treatment room and will
carry out a wide range of services eg blood pressure checks, smear tests, removal
of stitches, dressings, ear syringing, pregnancy tests, childhood and other immunisations,
advice about dieting and smoking cessation.
Appointments are available throughout the day.
Phlebotomist
A phlebotomist is available every morning by appointment only, to take blood samples.
Administration/Reception
We have 12 administration/reception staff who deal with appointments, repeat prescriptions
etc. All the staff play their part in the efficient and smooth running of the surgery.
ATTACHED STAFF
The following are all directly employed by NHS Fife Primary Care Department and are based in the surgery.
District Nurses
District nurses are registered general nurses with a specialist qualification in community nursing. They visit
patients of all ages at home to provide a wide range of nursing care and advice.
They can be contacted on 624403.
Health Visitors
Health visitors are registered nurses with a specialist qualification in health visiting.
They work mainly with the under fives and visit families regularly to discuss issues concerning mothers with young
children. They also visit the elderly and those with a disability.
They can be contacted on 733875.
The following staff are all attached to the surgery but not based here:
| Community Midwife |
|
Physiotherapist |
| Psychologist |
|
Podiatrist |
