Salaried GPDr Elizabeth Logan MMBS GMC No: 7411421 Many doctors spend a large part of their careers working in a salaried capacity. For some doctors, it is the first step on the path to a partnership, for others, working as a salaried GP bring the benefits of working in general practice without the extra responsibility, time and uncertainty of partnership. Updated: 08/06/2022
GP RegistrarDr Sarah Bremner GMC: 7668491 A GP Registrar is a junior doctor training in a GP's surgery under the supervision of an approved GP trainer. The GP registrar year is the last year of a 5-year training period to become a GP in the UK. Updated: 18/05/2022
Locum GPDr Simon Gulliver MA, MB, BChir, DRCOG
Dr Helen Trimming MB, B Chir, M A, MRCGP, DRCOG, DFFP, Dip Pal med Dr Venkat Patil MMBS, DFFP, MRCGP A locum doctor is one who temporarily fills a rota gap within a hospital, clinic or general practice. This can often be on a relatively short-term basis, although in the healthcare sector, it’s not uncommon for locums to hold their post as part of a practice’s core medical team for more extended periods. Anyone with a medical degree and full GMC registration can become a locum Updated: 21/06/2021
FY2 Foundation DoctorJames Yeadon A foundation doctor is a grade of medical practitioner in the United Kingdom undertaking a two-year general postgraduate medical training programme, which forms the bridge between medical school and specialist/general Practice training. They are normally attached for three months Updated: 05/08/2021
Advanced Paramedic PractitionerEmma Holmes Jo McKay Lee McKay An Advanced Paramedic Practitioner's role in the Practice is to work within the community providing a holistic approach including assessment, diagnosis and treatment to deliver quality patient services. The Advance Practitioner will use their advanced clinical skills to see and treat patients at home and in the Practice.
Nurse PractitionersAn Advanced Nurse Practitioner can undertake many tasks previously undertaken by a doctor, including diagnosis and treatments for acute and long term conditions except for mental health. | Debbie Findlay (Nurse Manager)
Debbie qualified in 1988 as a adult general nurse. She has a vast range of experience in primary care and also in nurse education. She is an extended and supplementary prescriber and gained her MSC Nursing (Advanced Nurse Practitioner) in 2014. She treats all ages and will also see patients with issues with their mental health. Away from the surgery, Debbie sings in choir and also does ballroom dancing. Updated: 05/08/2021
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Qualified in 2001 after studying in Teeside University. I have worked in St Andrews Medical Practice since 2006 as a Practice Nurse. I have recently taken up the post as a Nurse Practitioner and now undertake the Nurse Practitioner role including home visits. I am a nurse independent prescriber and take special interest in travel health, women health, contraception and sexual health, minor illness. Updated: 13/10/2019
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NursesClaire Bell | Shaleen Christie | Kayleigh Collingwood | Karen Cunnington | Helen Finn | Margit Howard | Our nurses work in the treatment room on a daily basis from 08:30 - 18:00 Monday to Friday. Typically they deal with immunisations holiday advice, vaccinations, blood tests, dressings, removal of stitches, ear syringing, hearing tests, blood pressure checks, cervical smear tests, health promotion clinics and general advice. They are also available to offer contraceptive advice on contraceptive matters. Updated: 29/10/2021 Nursing Associate (trainee)Wendy Gamsby Alice Storey A Nursing Associate is a new member of the nursing team in England. This role is designed to help bridge the gap between healthcare assistants and registered nurse Updated: 18/05/2022
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Healthcare AssistantsGlynis Eddy | Sheila Gittins | Thomas Simpson | The practice employs three health care assistants who have special training to allow them to undertake some of tasks traditionally undertaken by practice nurses. Updated: 30/12/2021 |
PhlebotomistsKaren Applegarth
Phlebotomists draw and prepare blood for medical testing, transfusions or donation. Phlebotomists are trained to collect blood via venipuncture, finger pricks, or in the case of infants, heel pricks. Phlebotomists typically work in hospitals, clinics, outpatient care facilities, diagnostic laboratories, blood donation centers and general practice. Updated: 02/02/2022 |
Practice ManagementTracey Martin
Practice Manager | Bev Barrett
Assistant Practice Manager | The Practice Manager / Assistant Practice Manager are responsible for ensuring that our Practice runs smoothly and efficiently. They are responsible for the administration of the practice. If you experience any difficulties with arrangements, or have any suggestions for improving our services please arrange to discuss these with her. |
ReceptionElaine Robinson (Reception Supervisor) | Our Reception team led by the Assistant Practice Manager will normally be your main point of contact with the Practice either on the phone or at the Reception desk. All our receptionists are fully trained and between them have completed many courses including customer service, occupational health & safety, medical terminology and basic life support. You will find they are all friendly, polite and approachable, and are there to assist you in any way they can as efficiently as possible. Life can get hectic on the Reception desk at times and emergencies only ever happen when there is a queue at the desk and every phone is ringing! We do appreciate your patience if circumstances cause a delay in dealing with you. Updated: 24/12/2021
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SecretariesNormally hidden away with their word processors, they provide the secretarial services that keep the practice running efficiently and smoothly. They may also be the people who contact you to advise of hospital appointments or remind you of regular appointments at the surgery or who make your hospital appointments via the Choose and Book system operated at the surgery. Updated: 24/12/2021
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PharmacistsEmma Littlefair | James McGann
James and Emma work at the Practice in a role of Medicines Optimisation Pharmacist. They meet with the GP's and help ensure that all prescribing in the Practice is effective and efficient. Updated: 30/12/2021 |
Community MidwivesThe midwife offers advice to patients on all pre-conception, Antenatal and postnatal care. Updated: 27/02/2017 |
Community NursesThese are members of a team of community nurses attached to the practice who regularly support our patients. The community nursing team visit people at home including the elderly and housebound and those recently discharged from hospital. Their work includes help with dressings, removing stitches and advice on incontinence bathing and general nursing matters, as well as changing urinary catheters and blood sampling. We also have a Community Healthcare Assistants, who assist with this work. Updated: 27/02/2017 |
Health VisitorsOur attached health visitors are trained nurses with additional specialised training in family health. They give help and advice to parents, at home or at the surgery regarding their pre-school children. Our health visitor is available between 9 am and 10:30 am every Friday at our Oxford Road premises. An appointment is not necessary. Updated: 03/02/2020
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Attached StaffIntegrated CareIntegrated Care consists of Care Coordinators who can help and support you to remain independent and Social Prescribers who can help you with things such as money worries, self help, local support. Click here for more information about the team. Updated: 10/03/2022 Physiotherapists - First Contact Practitioner (FCP)We have highly trained physiotherapists available by appointment. They can be seen at the Practice or one of six other locations. You are able to self-refer. Please collect a referral form from Reception, complete and hand back to Reception. The Physiotherapy Department will then contact you. Updated: 15/07/2021
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DispensersWe have dispensers located in the St Andrew's premises, who provide the practice with a dispensing service. They also do some work in reception. The practice provides a dispensing service to patients who reside in the following areas: - Newfield
- Byers Green
- Binchester
- Hett
- Kirk Merrington
If you are a temporary resident visiting this area you are also able to take advantage of our dispensing service regardless of where you are staying. Updated: 24/12/2021
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