PCN Roles
Take a look at the available roles within our Primary Care Network.
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Take a look at the available roles within our Primary Care Network.
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Admiral Nurses are specialists in dementia care. They provide valuable support to patients and their families who are facing the challenges and complexities associated with dementia or suspected dementia.
These nurses assist with various needs and offer guidance to caregivers. They also help patients by providing support in developing skills and adjusting to the diagnosis of dementia. Additionally, Admiral Nurses understand the importance of supporting caregivers and navigating through complex family dynamics.
The Care Co-ordinators collaborate closely with a large multidisciplinary team to ensure patients receive the best care and service possible. They connect with groups of patients and link in with the clinical teams to arrange the necessary care and referrals where required.
Our Care Co-ordinators work with patient groups such as care home residents, individuals with multiple health needs, cancer patients, and patients with severe mental illness. An example of their work is to co-ordinate and ensure a regular review of medication for those patients in a care home.
Paramedics are highly experienced professionals who have worked extensively in ambulance services and have acquired additional skills by working directly.
Clinical Pharmacists play a vital role in supporting your medication needs. They work closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure all aspects of your medication are appropriate safe, and effective.
Our Clinical Pharmacists ensure that medications prescribed by hospitals or other healthcare providers are properly reviewed and integrated into your treatment plan. They regularly assess and review your medication to ensure its effectiveness and safety.
Our Clinical Pharmacists will proactively engage with you to review various aspects of your medication. You may get a telephone review where our Clinical Pharmacist will discuss your medication in a dedicated appointment slot.
General practice assistants form part of a multi-disciplinary team within primary care. They provide a support role by carrying out administrative tasks, combined with basic clinical duties, helping to free up GPs time and contribute to the smooth running of appointments.
General Practice assistants help practices to improve access by releasing highly qualified staff to concentrate on treating patients with more complex conditions. They help improve patients flow and reduce the time spent by GP’s when managing correspondence.
The Primary Care Network Mental Health Team (PCN MH) is part of Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH). This service provides local specialist mental health support for adults aged over 18yrs. in Rotherham. It also supports GPs in the treatment of mental health issues in primary care. This service has several different pathways.
Our aim is:
Mental Health Practitioners promote a person-centred approach to physical and mental health. Your social care needs are also considered as part of this process. The service carries out assessments of your mental health either face to face or via the telephone. Outcomes may include, but are not limited to:
Mental health practitioners will support you to focus on your goals and to access your local community resources. They want to empower you on your recovery journey and as such if it is appropriate for you to self-refer to a service that they think could be helpful to you, they will fully encourage you to take this step.
Nurse Associates are skilled practitioners who have completed at least 2 years of nursing training. They perform a similar role to traditional nurses in practice or at home and work alongside other clinicians to support patient care.
When you schedule an appointment with the nursing team you may be seen by a Nurse Associate. They provide high quality care and support to patients. They can help with a wide range of problems including dressings, injections, minor illnesses, contraception, and chronic diseases.
With GP practices. They assist the practice by conducting home visits and providing appointments for specific issues.
Their support includes either visiting you at home or scheduling appointments for reviews at your GP surgery. They will carry out a full comprehensive assessment and will treat and link in with other clinical services where required.
Pharmacy Technicians collaborate with the PCN Clinical Pharmacist and practice staff to ensure the safe, accurate, and timely supply of prescribed medication. They also provide support to other clinical staff and reception teams by coordinating discharge summaries and medication reviews. Additionally, they liaise with patients, nursing homes, carers, hospitals, and community pharmacies, and respond to medication-related queries.
Our pharmacy technicians will proactively engage with members of PCN and practices to ensure a safe and effective pharmacy service and to reduce the workload burden on GPs, ANP’s and Pharmacists.
Our advanced PCN physiotherapists work closely with the practice and PCN to address a variety of conditions that can impact your mobility and functioning. They have the expertise to assess, treat and refer as require, making them the first point of contact for patients seeking physiotherapy services.
After contacting the practice, you may have a telephone call or an in-person assessment with our physiotherapist. They will offer guidance and advice, and where required, schedule a follow-up appointment. If further investigations or a more formal course of physiotherapy are needed, they are authorised to prescribe and refer you accordingly
Social Prescribers are professionals who take a comprehensive and holistic approach to understanding patients’ needs. They work alongside various support services, such as mental health support, financial assistance and advice, community support groups, and lifestyle guidance. The aim is to collaborate with you to explore different options and find solutions that will be beneficial to your overall well-being.
You can access an appointment either via reception direct or by being referred via anyone in your practice. The Social Prescriber will conduct an assessment and work with you to devise a wellbeing plan that addresses your individual needs. They can connect you with appropriate support service that can help achieve your goals.
