I registered as a Paramedic in May 2011. Prior to this I worked as an EMT for four years. I completed nine years working for the East of England Ambulance Service, working on both front line ambulances and rapid response vehicles.

I moved to Two Rivers Medical Centre in March 2016 as a paramedic practitioner. Currently undertaking a BSc in Emergency Care Practitioner studies.  I continue to broaden my knowledge and assessment with the guidance of the clinical team, and apply this learning to my role of assisting the GP with visiting housebound patients, as well as minor illness/injury clinics.

I have been a registered Paramedic since 2015, prior to this i worked as an EMT for 5 years on a frontline Ambulance.  I loved the emergency side, but wanted a new challenge and so joined Two Rivers in 2016 where I am one of two Practice Paramedics.  I am currently working towards a BSc in Emergency Practitioner Care at Wolverhampton University, which is enabling me to develop my Primary Care skills further.

Practice nurses are qualified and registered nurses. They can help with health issues such as family planning, healthy living advice, blood pressure checks and dressings. The practice nurses run clinics for long-term health conditions such as asthma or diabetes, and carry out cervical smears.

Rachel Summers (f)

Qualified as a Registered Nurse in 1983, worked in general medicine/surgery at Ipswich hospital before specialising in coronary care.

Certificate in Coronary Care 1987, Certificate in Health Education 1991 before moved into primary care in 2008, specialising in diabetes.

Certificate in Diabetes Care from Warwick University 2009.

Enrolled Nurse (G) - 1988. Registered Nurse (G) 1993.

Previous experience in Paediatrics, Urology, Community Hospitals, Community Nursing (Admission Avoidance), Joint Health & Social Care Team, Minor Injuries, Education and Practice Nursing since 2009 to present day.

Hayley Kirk (f)

Qualified as a RGN with a DipHE in 2005 where I worked on EAU dealing with both acute medical and surgical emergencies. BSc (Hons) completed in 2008 which included courses in diabetes care, preparation for Mentorship, advanced life support. Joined the specialist cardiac rehabilitation team in 2011 where I completed courses in heart failure management, nutrition in coronary care, BACPR physical activity and exercise course. Started with the practice in 2015 where I have participated in my cytology training, degree module in family planning/women’s health, Immunisations and travel health training, burns/wound care, ring pessary fits.

Kate Allen (f)

MSc Adult Nursing 2013, RGN, Preparation for Mentorship. Practice Nurse with Two Rivers since August 2016.

Registered adult nurse, qualified 2005. Worked in Intensive Care between 2005-2014. Became a Practice Nurse in 2014. Completed Asthma Diploma in January 2017.

Joanna Ling (f)

2005 qualified diploma HE adult nurse. BSC hons nursing studies 2009 including four modules, diabetes care, evidence based care dissertation, exploring professional practice and preparation for mentorship. 2015 advanced life support. Acute medical nurse from 2005-2014, Cardiac nurse in a percutaneous coronary intervention unit for 3yrs. Practice nurse role recent in post.