Practice Partners

MA, MB, BChir, MRCGP - Qualified Oxford and Cambridge University 1987

MBChB, FPA(Cert), DFFP, MSOM - Qualified Leicester University 1983

MBChB, DTM&H - Qualified Leicester University 1986

MBChB, DFFP - Qualified Leeds University 1989

BMedSc, BM, BS, MRCGP - Qualified Univerity of Nottingham 1985

MBChB, MRCP, MRCGP, DRCOG - Qualified Leicester-Warwick Medical School 2004

MA (Cantab), MB, BChir, MRCGP, DRCOG - Qualified University of Cambridge 2005

MBBS, MRCP, MRCGP - Qualified University College London 2004

BMedSc, MBChB, MRCGP, DRCOG - Qualified University of Aberdeen 2004

MBChB, MRCGP - Qualified Sheffield Medical School 2006

Salaried GP's

In addition to the partners, we are fortunate in also having the following medical staff working with us:

MBBS, DRCOG, MRCGP, DFFP - Qualified University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne July 2002

MB, BS, DCH, DRCOG, MRCGP, DTM & H, FPA(Cert) - Qualified Royal Free School of Medicine 1985

MD, MRCP(UK), DFFP(London), PGCE(ARU)

Registrars

The Practice has been a Training Practice since 1980 and has participated regularly in the work of the Peterborough VTS, supplying Case Discussion Leaders and training sessions for GP Trainers.

We have GP Registrars working at the Practice as part of their training. These doctors hold surgeries, make home visits, help at clinics and take part in the emergency rota.

Those Partners responsible for training within the Practice will supervise the Registrars and are available for advice immediately if necessary.

The GP Registrars are fully registered with the General Medical Council and have several years post graduate experience.

We currently have the following Registrars working with us at the Practice:

Independent Nurse Prescriber

Senior Nurse who is responsible for the management of a team of fifteen staff.  The team is made up of nurses and health care support workers. Nursing and Health Promotion services are provided at both Market Deeping and Glinton sites.

Deputy Senior Nurse whose role is to assist and support the Senior Nurse in the nursing department.

RGN

RGN

RGN

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RGN

Many of the things that you might think you need to see a doctor about can often be dealt with by our nurses, all whom have been trained to deal with medical problems; for some things the nurse is more experienced at dealing with the problem than a doctor.

Routine blood pressure checks, HRT and contraceptive prescribing, minor illness management and management of diabetes, coronary heart disease, asthma and COPD and many other conditions come within their expertise.

Dr Akram and Dr Davies are the Lead Gps for the nursing department.

HCSW

HCSW

HCSW

HCSW

HCSW

HCSW

The Practice Chairman is Dr Nolan-Hughes; she has been nominated and successfully voted into the position by her fellow Partners until February 2017.  Dr Nolan-Hughes is responsible for overseeing the day to day management of the Partnership; she also chairs all Practice meetings

The Deputy Practice Chairman is Dr Davies and she acts as chairman in the absence of Dr Nolan-Hughes.

Business Manager, Mrs Jo Kevan joined the practice in 1996 and took up the position of Business Manager in 2000.  In 2011 a Senior Management Team (SMT) was formally introduced.  The Business Manager works closely with the SMT and the Practice Chairman to ensure the Practice as a whole operates smoothly on a day to day basis and meets all contractual requirements.

Other members of the Senior Management Team (SMT) are as follows:

Miss Jackie Wright, Operations & Facilities Officer joined the Practice in June 2011.  Jackie is responsible for the smooth day to day running of the Practice, premises and facilities. Patient Complaints, Health & Safety matters and significant events should be reported to Jackie in the first instance.  

Dr Asplin is the Lead GP for significant events and complaints for the Practice.

Mrs Judy Yarham, Senior Nurse joined the Practice in 2005 and took up the Team Leader post in 2011.  The post is responsible for the management of a team of fifteen staff.  The team is made up of nurses and healthcare support workers.  Nursing and Health promotion services are provided at both Martket Deeping and Glinton sites.  

We now also have a Deputy Senior Nurse, Mrs Sam Showler, whose role is to assist and support Judy in the nursing department.

Dr Akram and Davies are the Lead GPs for the nursing department.

Mrs Carol Stevens, Senior Dispenser joined the Practice in 2002 as a dispenser and took up her current role in 2006. Carol manages a dispensing team of ten staff and is responsible for liaising with pharmaceutical representatives and the Prescribing Pricing Authority (PPA) on behalf of the Practice. The dispensing department includes a dispensary supervisor role (job share), Adele Sutton and Pam Woodbridge, who assist and support with the running of the department across both practice sites.

Dr Ismail is the Lead GP for dispensing matters. Dr Davies is the Lead GP for prescribing matters.

Mrs Gemma Wright, Senior Receptionist (job share) joined the practice in April 2015 in an administration role.  She took over her current position in June 2016. Gemma works closely with Tracey ensuring our team of 17 receptionists are available to provide front of house support to the practice team across both sites.

Dr Herbert is the GP Lead for Reception matters.

Mrs Tracey Jackson, Senior Receptionist (job share) joined the practice in October 2016 and works closely with Gemma ensuring our team of 17 receptionists are available to provide front of house support to the practice team across both sites.

Dr Herbert is the Lead GP for Reception matters.

Mr Dean Fisher, Technical Admin Support joined the Practice in September 2013 and is responsible for ensuring that all the practices technical Systems are running smoothly on a day to day basis.  He provides advice and guidance on the use of the practice clinical IT systems as well as patient online services.  He is also responsible for supporting the Information Governance Caldicott Guardian for Information Governance matters.

Dr Akram and Ismail are the Lead GPs for IT.

The Ultrasound Team

The Deepings Practice has successfully provided community based Ultrasound Scanning for over 20 years. The current team is led by a Specialist Ultrasound Radiologist with many years experience within this modality. The team also comprises an Ultrasound Service Lead and Consultant Sonographer specialising in musculoskeletal and head & neck ultrasound.

The remainder of the team is made up of advanced ultrasound practitioners who are qualified to perform ultrasound. In addition many have further areas of expertise within ultrasound such as paediatric scanning, ultrasound contrast, musculoskeletal and head & neck.

The team is committed to providing a high quality patient focused service within a local centre with the added benefit of the availability of a large multidisciplinary team for advice if required.

The Community Team

Community Clerk is available via a direct line on 01778 579010, Monday – Friday from 09:00 to 16:00. Counsellors are available to provide in-house counselling and this can be arranged in consultation with your GP.

Health Visitors and District Nurses can be contacted via the Community Clerk between 09:00-16:00 weekdays. There is a well baby clinic on Thursday between 10:00 and 11:30. This is a nursery nurse led clinic. If you have other health related questions then you should consider calling the health visitors initially, who can book a formal appointment. You may phone on 01778 579010.

Midwives provide ante-natal clinics at the Health Centre. Please ask the Community Clerk for more details.

School Nurses take over from the health visitor when a child starts school, providing a link between school, home and the Primary Health Care Team. She will offer regular health checks to your child with your consent and will always be willing to discuss any concerns and queries with you.

Podiatrists provide appointments as necessary and can be made via your GP or the Community Clerk.

Physiotherapy is available and referral to this service can only be made by your GP or other Health Care Professional.