We have been finding GP recruitment very difficult for the past 2 years and to support the 2 remaining GPs left at Ruston St Clinic we are having clinicians who may be an: Advanced Nurse Practitioner or a Physicians Associate or a Pharmacist.
We expect patients to appreciate that they are skilled clinicians who will be providing good care to patients alongside the GPs and hope
that they are treated respectfully. Depending on the nature of the medical complaint the right clinician will be dealing with the patients.
We have pharmacists, first contact physiotherapist and mental health nurse working to assist Gps with the increase demand in general practice.