Pharmacist:

A Pharmacist in General Practice works as part of a multidisciplinary team to support the effective and safe use of medicines. Their main responsibilities include conducting structured medication reviews, managing long-term conditions (like asthma, diabetes, or hypertension), improving prescribing practices, and supporting medication reconciliation after hospital discharge. They also help with audits, repeat prescriptions, and provide advice to both patients and staff to ensure optimal medicine use and patient safety.

Pharmacy Technician:

A Pharmacy Technician in General Practice supports the clinical pharmacy team by helping to ensure the safe, effective, and efficient use of medicines. Their key responsibilities include managing repeat prescriptions, assisting with medication reviews, reconciling medications after hospital discharge, and supporting audits and quality improvement initiatives. They also work closely with GPs, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to streamline processes and improve patient care.

Social Prescribing Link Worker:

A Social Prescribing Link Worker in General Practice helps patients improve their health and wellbeing by connecting them to non-clinical support in the community. They work with people who may be experiencing issues such as loneliness, anxiety, debt, or housing problems, taking time to understand their needs and goals. Link Workers provide personalised support and referrals to local services, activities, or groups, empowering individuals to take greater control of their health and live more independently.

Care Coordinator:

A Care Coordinator in General Practice helps to organise and coordinate care for patients with complex or long-term health needs. They work closely with GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure patients receive timely, personalised support across different services. Care Coordinators also help patients navigate the health and social care system, support care planning, and promote continuity of care, improving outcomes and patient experience.

GP Assistant:

A GP Assistant in General Practice supports GPs by helping with administrative and basic clinical tasks to improve efficiency and patient care. Their duties may include preparing patients for appointments, taking observations (like blood pressure or weight), completing paperwork, coding clinical information, and following up on test results. This role helps free up GP time, allowing them to focus more on complex clinical care.

Advanced Clinical Practitioner:

An Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) in General Practice is a highly trained healthcare professional who can assess, diagnose, treat, and manage patients independently. Working across traditional professional boundaries, ACPs often come from nursing, pharmacy, physiotherapy, or paramedic backgrounds. They handle complex cases, prescribe medications, order and interpret tests, and support long-term condition management—helping to enhance access to care and reduce GP workload.

Mental Health Practitioner:

A Mental Health Practitioner in General Practice provides early assessment, support, and intervention for patients experiencing mental health difficulties. Working closely with GPs and community mental health teams, they offer expert advice, conduct mental health reviews, support care planning, and help patients access appropriate services. Their role helps improve access to mental health care within the practice, ensuring timely support and reducing pressure on specialist services.

MSK (Musculoskeletal) Practitioner:

An MSK (Musculoskeletal) Practitioner in General Practice is a specialist who assesses, diagnoses, and manages patients with muscle, bone, and joint problems. They provide expert advice, develop personalised treatment plans, and may offer joint injections, exercise therapy, or referrals to physiotherapy or secondary care if needed. Their role helps improve access to musculoskeletal care, reduces waiting times, and supports GPs by managing a high volume of MSK-related issues.

Paramedic:

A Paramedic in General Practice is a highly skilled clinician who supports the GP team by assessing, diagnosing, and managing a wide range of acute and urgent conditions. They may conduct home visits, see patients in clinics, carry out clinical assessments, and support triage and urgent care. With their emergency care background, paramedics help manage same-day demand, improve patient access, and reduce pressure on GPs.