Roles in the NHS

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Click on any of the pictures below and learn about what different roles involve. See a ‘day in the life videos, podcasts and much more.

GPs

A GP’s role is to provide comprehensive, community-based healthcare, acting as the first point of contact for patients and managing a wide range of common illnesses and long-term conditions.

Nurses

Nurses are the bedrock of any healthcare system. You can varied roles in a full range of range of clinical specialities,

Clinical pharmacists

Clinical pharmacists (many of whom have prior experience as community pharmacists) to run clinics and engage face-to-face with patients in managing long-term conditions like diabetes is crucial. 

HCAs

HCA’s do a lot of thinks. This includes blood tests, record blood pressures, fit ambulatory blood pressure monitors, spirometry, ECGs, lifestyle advice in chronic disease like diabetes, asthma and INR clinics with clinicians.

Physician Associates

Physician associates are trained health professionals who provide crucial support to doctors and have regular direct contact with patients

Care Navigator

The care navigators have the opportunity to help patients access the services that they need quickly. They have knowledge of how local healthcare systems work and referral process.

Manager

Practice managers help the operational aspects of the surgery, making sure that patients are at the centre. 

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