The Practice employs some 40 part and full time support staff, who are organised into functional teams with team leaders, supported overall by our Operations Manager and Practice Manager.
In addition to this, there are cleaning, maintenance and gardening staff working within the Practice.
The Practice also works in conjunction with Social Prescribers, District Nurses, Health Visitors, Midwives, Psychiatric Nurses and Social Services, employed by local Clinical Commissioning Groups and other agencies.
This Practice trains doctors for General Practice. These are fully qualified Doctors, General Practice Registrars, who may be attached to Ivy Court for up to one year. From time to time, other Doctors that are not members of the partnership will work at the surgery as locums to cover holidays, and to ensure the smooth running of the Practice.
We are also a recognised training centre for potential Health Service Staff including: Medical Students, Trainee Doctors, Trainee Nurses, other Trainee Health Professionals and Work Experience Students. If a Student is sitting in with a Doctor, this is advertised in Reception. However, if you wish to see the person with whom you made the appointment on your own, we are happy to oblige and will understand.
Consultations are also sometimes recorded for training purposes. You will also be informed of this at reception and videotaping will only take place and be stored with your permission.
The Practice also works in conjunction with Social Prescribers, District Nurses, Health Visitors, Midwives, Physiotherapists, Psychiatric Nurses and Social Services, employed by local Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) and other agencies.
Health Visitors are qualified Nurses or Midwives with additional qualifications. They aim to promote physical, emotional and social well being with families before and after their babies are born and they continue to work with children into their early years.
This can help to prevent difficulties or identify problems early on and provide additional support, as needed.
Health Visitors can be contacted at their base in Ashford on: 01233 649007
