Associate Business Partner

Hilary Scott (BA, Cert Ed (Prim)) is the associate business partner with overall responsibility for financial issues and management of the practice.

Receptionists

There are several receptionists at the medical centre. Their job is to enable you to get the best service from us. They may have to ask you for some details of your medical condition, but remember they are only doing that so that they can arrange for you to be seen in the quickest and most appropriate manner.

Secretaries

There are two secretaries who beaver away behind the scenes with all the correspondence that is needed to ensure the practice can work effectively.

Nurse Practitioners

There are two nurse practitioners: Jacqui Mason (RGN, BSc) and Lyndsay Harrison (RGN). They operate the triage system throughout the day where patients are able to discuss their symptoms with the nurse practitioner who can then give advice, slot patients in for an appointment either with the doctor or nurse, or arrange a prescription or a home visit. The nurse practitioners also run their own minor illness surgeries and can see patients with coughs, colds, cystitis and so on. They are also able to advise on family planning.

Treatment Room Nurses

The treatment room is run by two nurses: Erica Mackie (RGN, RM) and Lorna Smith (RSCN, RGN). Open between 8.00am and 6.00pm Monday to Friday, it is run on an appointment system although emergencies are seen. Minor ailments and injuries are treated, and clinics are run for holiday immunisations, cervical smears and minor operations. Appointments are made through reception. Helen Wilson, Suzanne Mitchell and Susan Todd are phlebotomists and are available for blood tests throughout the week.

District Nurses - 0131 455 5267 (Mon -Fri), 0131 346 2644 (Sat - Sun)

The district nursing team consists of five nurses under Elaine Torrence BSc (District Nurses) and Heather McCulloch (District Nursing). They provide nursing and health care in the community, normally in the patient's own home. Referrals can be made via the GP or directly through reception by the patient or the carer.

Health Visitors - 0131 455 5299

There are three health visitors: Amber Mackintosh (BSc, RGN, RM, HV), Megan MacKenzie (BSc, RGN, RM, HV) and Anne Wilson (MA, BA, RGN, RHV), a health assistant and a children’s nurse. The health visitors are qualified and experienced nurses who also have a specialised degree/diploma in community health. They work with people of all ages. But predominately the under 5s and young families. The health visitors are available Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5.00pm. To make an appointment telephone 0131 455 5299. Messages can be left on the answerphone.