Staff

Our practice is a training practice for medical students from Keele University who visit us at various stages of their medical education. There will be times where students are present in the surgery, either sitting in with a GP or seeing patients themselves. They are supervised at all times. Please extend them your courtesy and help them to learn. If you do not wish to have a student present during your consultation, please inform the reception staff prior to seeing the doctor. The practice also provides one-year placements for GP Registrars (qualified doctors who wish to specialise in general practice), prior to commencement of their career in that field. Qualified nurses are also received on placement to gain experience in practice nursing prior to joining primary care.

Our Practice Nurses and Healthcare Assistants carry out a wide range of nursing services by appointment including immunisations, cervical smears, travel advice, contraception, dressings, blood tests and blood pressure tests, ear irrigation (subject to patient meeting criteria). In addition, they also run chronic disease clinics for diabetes, asthma, COPD and heart disease.

Our Practice Manager oversees the day to day running of the practice. Our Assistant Practice Manager works closely with and deputises for the Practice Manager, assisting with the smooth running of the practice. She will be pleased to discuss any non-medical queries with you and is available to deal with any complaints should this be necessary.

The practice employs a team of receptionist administrators to deal with your enquiries and requests as efficiently as possible. We also employ dispensers and assistant dispensers. Our staff will respect your confidentiality at all times.

If you need to speak to a Midwife, you can contact them directly on 01743 261085 or 01746 711060. You can also self-refer using the following link; https://www.sath.nhs.uk/wards-services/az-services/maternity

The Health Visiting Team and School Nurses are experienced in child health, health promotion and education and can offer practical support and advice. To book an appointment please contact the Health Visitor Line on 0333 358 3654 for general enquires and appointments, alternatively you can text for advice to 07520 635 212.