Doctors
GP Partners
Dr Simon W P Miers
Dr Angela Carrothers
Dr Nicolette Mason-Smith
Dr Kate Grant
Dr John Halliwell
Sessional GPs
Dr Emma Pointen
Dr Tom Banister
Dr Liz Clark
Dr Jennifer Douglas
Dr Anju Shahid
Dr Sally Wolstenholme
Dr Jo Lewis
Dr Matt Allsop
Dr Sebastian Owczarek
Dr Mike Holder
Dr Heather Jenkins
Dr Julie Willis
Dr Emily Appleyard
Locum GPs
Dr Edward Forsythe
Dr Ashleigh Lane
Doctors in training
We are a training practice. We have doctors working at the surgery who are able to deal with a full range of medical problems but are undertaking specialised training in general practice. These doctors are hospital trained and have been qualified doctors for a number of years. During the time at the practice they learn to apply their skills within general practice.
Our current doctors undertaking further training with us as are:
- Dr Christina Bennett
- Dr Mo Elshinnawy
- Dr Samual Kwabe
- Dr Aeron Alvarado
Thank you for welcoming the GP Registers and Medical Students and supporting them with their training during their time at the practice.
Nursing team
Nurse Practitioners
Our nurse practitioners have advanced nurse training which means they are able to diagnose, manage and treat many of the minor health care problems which were traditionally seen by the GP. Where necessary they are able to organise further investigations such as x-rays and blood tests or referral to a consultant, or other health care professional.
Ellie Thomas – Nurse Practitioner
Jo Coxon – Nurse Practitioner
Kelly Swannell – Nurse Practitioner
Anna Williams – Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Eileen Masterman – Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Our frailty team are available to support our frail/elderly patients living in nursing homes or in their own homes.
Nurses
Our practice nursing team are qualified and registered nurses. The team runs clinics for long term health conditions such as diabetes, COPD and wound care. They also run clinics for childhood immunisations, travel advice, cervical screening (smears) and family planning check-ups (pill checks, follow up depot injections etc).
Clare Turner – Lead Practice Nurse
Jayne Alison – Women’s Health Nurse
Andrea Laverick – Women’s Health Nurse
Our women’s health nurse can help you with a whole range of problems including:
- Contraception advice or prescription and administration of various methods such as; coils, implants, injections and contraceptive pills (including switching, starting and reviewing pills).
- Menopausal symptoms, including advice and treatment
- Removal and fitting of ring pessaries
To discuss any of the above or to make an appointment please speak to a member of our reception team who would be happy to help.
Healthcare Assistants (HCA)
Our practice nursing team work alongside our dedicated HCA team who carry out such tasks as ear syringing, minor dressings, injections, ECGs, blood tests, blood pressure monitoring, chaperoning and a whole other range of procedures.
Practice Team
Practice management
Ellie Dougall
Practice Manager
Ellie is the managing Partner and has overall management responsibility including personnel, practice policies and procedures, strategic planning and statutory requirements.
Joanne Fawcett
Deputy Practice Manager
Denise Roberts
Finance and HR Assistant
Administration and reception
The administration and reception team work at the reception desk and behind the scenes to ensure the smooth working of the practice by providing administrative and secretarial support.
Tracy Dewings
Office Manager
Cally Gent
Hutton Rudby Coordinator
Linda Ashman
Business Operations Co-Ordinator
Dispensary
Lisa Briggs
Dispensary Manager
The dispensary team process prescription requests and dispense medication for patients who collect from the surgery. They also provide a delivery service for dispensing patients.
Pharmacy team
Jade Watson (Pharmacy Manager)
Kate Pilling
Jason Yong
Joanne Davison
Pharmacists ensure that you get the maximum benefit from your medication. They can consult with you to review your medications, discuss starting or stopping certain medications as well as offer advice on medicine compatibility etc. Please speak to a member of our team if you wish to discuss anything with a member of the Pharmacist team.
Physiotherapist
Simon Willingham
You can book straight in to see our physio face to face, without the need to see a GP or Nurse Practitioner first. He is able to see patients who are experiencing any musculoskeletal problems, such as back/neck pain, sporting injuries, sprains, ligament damage & joint pain. They can refer on and arrange tests.
Mental Health Worker
Jacqui Scotting
Alex Meeks
If you are feeling sad, anxious or experiencing low mood then telephone or face to face appointments are available with our Mental Health Worker. Please just speak to a member of our team to make an appointment. The can liaise with your GP and arrange for you to start medication where necessary.
Social Prescriber
Anneli MacKenzie-Brown
Social prescribing link workers connect people with local community activities and services that can help improve their health and wellbeing. A vital part of their role is to build relationships with the people they are helping by listening carefully to what’s important to them and what motivates them.
Care Navigators
Our Care Navigators are trained to help us manage patient care helping connect patients with the most appropriate clinical care.
Administration Team
The administration team help the practice run smoothly. They register patients, answer questions, manage your annual recalls, process referrals, and look after medical reports and records.
Page last reviewed: 19 May 2026
