DOCTORS
Partners
Dr Andrew Girdher MB CHb DCH DFFP DRCOG MRCGP LF(Hom)
University of Birmigham 1996
Dr Terry Cottrill BMedsci, BMBS, MRCGP, DRCOG, DFSRH
Nottingham University 2001
Dr Jonathan Brown MBBS MRCGP BA (Hons)
Newcastle upon Tyne 2009
Associates
Dr Debbie Eaton MB ChB, MRCGP, DFFP, DFSRH
Manchester University 1993
Works part-time in the Surgery as an Associate GP.
Dr Sarah Vaughan MbChB DRCOG MRCGP
University of Liverpool 1995
Works part-time in the Surgery as an Associate GP.
Dr Angela Fan BM, BSc(hons) MRCGP, PGdip (palliative care), DFSRH
Southampton University 2008
Works part-time in the Surgery as an Associate GP.
Dr Nicholas Ashley MBChB, MRCGP
Warwick University 2011
Works part-time in the Surgery as an Associate GP.
Dr Deborah Flather MB CHb, BsC (Hons), MRCGP
Bristol University 2010
Works part-time in the Surgery as an Associate GP.
We are an approved practice for the training of post-graduate doctors wishing to specialise in General Practice. These GP Registrars are with us for a year and we hope that you will see them as part of the practice team. We also assist in the training of medical students.
There are frequently locum doctors in the practice to cover holidays or partner absences for other reasons. This ensures that there is minimal reduction in the number of appointments available.
PRACTICE NURSES
Jo Richman RGN RM
Lisa Arthurs RGN
Bridgette Love RGN
Pamela Norman RGN
Jessica McPhearson RGN
All of our Nurses work part-time. There is a Nurse available from 8.30am to 6pm most weekdays.
We operate a Telephone Triage system, the purpose of which is to allow patients easy access to a specially trained Nurse who in most cases will be able to deal with your problem. She will either give advice, arrange treatment or make an appointment for you to be seen by a Doctor or Nurse as required.
All of our Nurses have attended courses to enable them to specialize in Primary Health care and Chronic Disease Management. In accordance with government guidelines, we review patients with Heart Disease every six months and patients with Diabetes, Asthma and Chronic Lung Disease every 12 months. Please make an appointment to see the Nurse for your check.
The Nurses also provide the following general treatment room services:
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Blood pressure checks
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Cervical smears
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Contraceptive Advice
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Dietary Advice
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Dressings
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ECGs
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Flu Vaccination
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Removal of Stitches
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Tetanus Immunisation
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Travel Vaccinations
TRIAGE PRACTITIONER
Julie Smithers
HEALTH CARE ASSISTANTS
Caroline Gerrish
Polly Deeprose
We have three Health Care Assistants who are available by appointment each morning for routine blood tests . These appointments should be booked after discussion with the Doctor or Nurse.
PHLEBOTOMIST
Nikki McMillan
We do not routinely telephone patients if results of investigations are normal. If you would like to know your result, please telephone the surgery after 2pm and the receptionist will tell you if the doctor has seen it. The receptionists are unable to discuss the details of results, but can usually tell you if it is normal. If more discussion is required, please make a routine appointment to see a Doctor.
PRACTICE PHARMACIST
Zoe Pearce
ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM
Jeni Leggat-Green - Practice Manager
Donna Price - Assistant Practice Manager
Tracy Deeprose - Administrator
Chloe Sanderson - Admin Assistant
Jade Snell - Admin Assistant
Available to deal with any queries or problems of an administrative nature.
RECEPTIONISTS
Caroline Croker
Sandra Mizen
Nikki McMillan
Chloe Sanderson
Jade Snell
Georgina Rawlings
Sophie Ricketts
Corinne Zimmerman
The staff in Reception are there to help. They will arrange your appointments for any of the services at the Surgery and are happy to answer any general enquiries. They are also able to deal with written and online Repeat Prescription requests. We are unable to receive repeat prescription requests over the telephone.
Our receptionists are bound by the same strict confidentiality rules as our doctors and they will ask you brief details of the problem if you are requesting an urgent appointment.
Patients are asked to treat all staff politely and with respect. Violence or verbal abuse is completely unacceptable and may result in you being asked to register elsewhere.
ATTACHED STAFF
District Nurses
Available to care for housebound patients. They are based at Springfield Community Campus.
Midwives
Our midwives are from Chippenham Birthing Centre based at Chippenham Community Hospital. They cover our patients for ante-natal and peri-natal care. They can be contacted via the Chippenham Hospital on 01249 447100.
Counsellors from AWP IAPT Services
They can offer short term counselling to patients with emotional difficulties. Please discuss your problem with your Doctor who will decide, with you, the most appropriate kind of help.
Mental Health Specialist Nurse
Mrs Catherine Bullen
Based between the 5 local GP practices, Catherine is available to deal with patients who would like to discuss their mental health.
Physiotherapists - FCP
Emily Thomas and Amy Martin
Based between the 5 local GP practices, Emily and Amy are avaiable for telephone consultations initially and forward on patients for the most appropriate care e.g. offer a face-to-face appointment with Emily or Amy or to speak to a GP.