Doctors
Dr Yusuf Shamee
GP Partner
MBChB (Leeds 1992)
Male
Dr James Ward
GP Partner
MB BS (Newcastle 1997) MRCP (2001)
Male
Dr David Shutt
GP Partner
Male
Dr Jan Sambrook
Associate Doctor
MMB ChB (Sheffield 1992) MRCGP
Female
Dr Jenny Nancarrow
Associate Doctor
MB ChB (Birmingham 1992)
Female
Dr Rachael Ferguson
Associate Doctor
Female
Dr David Oliver
Associate Doctor
Male
Dr Louise Oliver
Associate Doctor
Female
Dr Alexandra Waddington
Associate Doctor
Female
Dr Almas Kaleem
Associate Doctor
Female
Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACP)
These are Allied Health Professionals (Paramedics, Pharmacists, Physiotherapists and nurses) who have completed a Master’s Degree in Advanced Clinical Practice. They can see a full range of patients with acute or chronic, physical and mental health presentations. They will appropriately manage patients by offering experienced and evidence based advice as well as prescribing medication or referring onward as required.
Gurjit Hennessy
Advanced Clinical Practitioner
Female
Rebecca Ley
Advanced Clinical Practitioner
Female
Nursing Team
Nurses
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, minor ailment clinics and carry out cervical smears.
Elizabeth Griffin
Nurse
Female
Gemma Tipling
Nurse
Female
Jaymi Fretwell
Nurse Associate
Female
Andrew Sykes
Diabetic Specialist Nurse
Male
The role of a diabetic specialist nurse (DSN) in general practice is crucial for managing diabetes effectively. DSNs provide:
Education and support for patients and their families, helping them understand their condition and manage it effectively.
They tailor individualised care plans to the needs of each patient ensuring personalised support.
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive diabetes management, including referrals to specialists when necessary
Healthcare Assistants
Healthcare assistants support practice nurses with their daily work and carry out tasks such as phlebotomy (drawing blood), blood pressure measurement and new patient checks. They may act as a chaperone when a patient or doctor requests one.
Phlebotomy clinics run throughout the week. Alternatively you can book in with the healthcare assistant. There is a children’s phlebotomy service run at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, where creams or sprays can be used to anaesthetise the skin. Parents can ring 01484 342664 to book their child’s appointment date and time.
Sheena Smith
Healthcare Assistant
Female
Sharon Dowie
Healthcare Assistant
Female
Practice Team
Practice Management
The practice manager is involved in managing all of the business aspects of the practice such as making sure that the right systems are in place to provide a high quality of patient care, human resources, finance, patient safety, premises and equipment and information technology. The practice manager supports the GPs and other medical professionals with delivering patient services and also helps to develop extended services to enhance patient care.
Julie Thornton
Practice Manager
Female
Julie Raper
Business & Finance Manager
Female
Reception
Receptionists provide an important link for patients with the practice and are your initial contact point for general enquiries. They can provide basic information on services and results and direct you to the right person depending on your health issue or query. Receptionists make most of the patient appointments with the GPs and nurses. They also perform other important tasks such as issuing repeat prescriptions and dealing with prescription enquiries, dealing with financial claims, dealing with patient records and carrying out searches and practice audits.
Pam Pamment (F)
Operations Supervisor
Audrey Fairburn (F)
Reception
Dawn Dyson (F)
Reception
Karen Peel (F)
Receptionist
Karen Haigh (F)
Reception
Kirstie Piercy (F)
Reception
Lindsay Currie (F)
Receptionist
Amanda Clune (F)
Reception
Victoria Baillie (F)
Clinical Coder/Carer’s Champion/Dementia Champion
Secretaries
Secretaries produce referral letters and general correspondence. They also request hospital appointments using the NHS e-Referral system. They deal with incoming post from the hospital and update patients’ records on the computer from these hospital letters.
Joanne Clegg (F)
Secretary
Amanda Corolla (F)
Secretary
Healthcare Team
Pharmacy Team
Amar Saleem
Clinical Pharmacist
Male
A clinical pharmacist plays a vital role in healthcare by optimizing medication management and ensuring safe and effective use of medications.
Khadijah Khalid
Pharmacy Technician
Female
A pharmacy technician supports the healthcare team by ensuring safe and effective medication management. Their responsibilities include: medication reviews, patient support and documentation.
Debra McVean (F)
GP Assistant
The GP Assistant role involves supporting General Practitoners (GPs) by performing both administrative tasks and clinical duties. This role is designed to help GPs manage their workload more effectively and provide better care to patients.
Graeme Hall (M)
First Contact Practitioner (FCP)
The role of a FCP in musculoskeletal (MSK) health is to provide expert assessment and diagnosis for patients with MSK complaints. They serve as the first point of contact in primary care for patients presenting with undiagnosed musculoskeletal issues. FCPs are integrated within the multidisciplinary team in GP practices, enhancing patient access to appropriate care. They are qualified to manage and treat patients, improving the capacity of general practice.
Kiran Tabassum (F)
Physician Assistant (PA)
A Physician Assistant is a licensed healthcare professional who practices medicine in collaboration with physicians. PAs provide direct patient care, including taking medical histories, performing physical exams, diagnosing illnesses, and developing treatment plans.