The latest episode of The 20 Minute Clinic Podcast explores the career opportunities, education and innovation helping shape the future of nursing in general practice across North Cumbria.
In episode 20 of The 20 Minute Clinic Podcast, Dr Amit Paik speaks to Claire Barron, an Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Carlisle, Strategic Nurse Lead for North Cumbria and Teaching Associate at the University of Cumbria, about her own nursing journey and the opportunities available to nurses working in general practice.
Claire shares how her career has developed through experience, training and different roles, highlighting the breadth of opportunities available beyond what people might traditionally associate with general practice nursing. From treatment nurses and specialist nursing roles to leadership, education and management, there are many different ways for nurses to develop their careers and make a difference to patient care.
The conversation also explores the benefits of working in general practice, the importance of proactive healthcare and the opportunities available to nurses at different stages of their professional journey.
Student-led clinics supporting patients and future nurses
A key focus of the episode is the Student Led Clinic Project, which has developed across the NHS area of North Cumbria.
The project has given nursing students opportunities to develop and deliver health-check roadshow days during their placements. These clinics provide valuable practical experience for students while also offering patients access to useful health checks and support.
Claire explains how the initiative has developed and the success it has achieved, demonstrating how education and collaboration can benefit both the future workforce and local communities.
Developing nursing for the future
Dr Amit Paik and Claire also discuss locality services, the challenges around availability, knowledge and education, and the importance of encouraging more nurses to consider careers in general practice.
With a wide range of roles and opportunities available, helping students and qualified nurses understand what general practice can offer is an important part of developing the next generation of the nursing workforce.
The episode highlights the evolving role of nursing in primary care and the work taking place across North Cumbria to support education, career development and patient care.
Listen to episode 20 of The 20 Minute Clinic Podcast: The Next Generation of Nursing in General Practice.
