Your GP practice is open and here for you and your family.
In order to provide the right care at the right time, all GP practices are changing how they work. In a GP practice you will now find a wider team of specialists and professionals working together to help and care for you. The larger practice team is designed to best manage the very busy workload and the range of health needs that people have. You may get referred to the most appropriate member of the team to provide the support you need.
Our Clinical Team – a guide to new roles within our team
At Elm House Surgery, there has always been an ethos of learning and development for our staff. We have continued to achieve this over the years by welcoming GP trainees into the practice for their vocational training as well as employing staff across the Primary Care spectrum called Allied Health Professionals.
As part of the NHS Long-Term Plan, there has been a drive to increase the number of Allied Health Professionals within Primary Care. This is due to the ever-increasing demands on GPs and the need to ensure the right workforce, with the right skills, is in the right place to deliver high-quality care. As a patient, you may get seen by any one of these Allied Health Professionals when you have an appointment. We understand that some of the titles may be confusing.
So we have outlined the different Allied health professionals we employ at Elm House Surgery and their roles within the practice:
Clinical Pharmacists
Our Clinical Pharmacists play a crucial role in medication management. They work closely with our doctors to optimise drug therapy, prevent medication-related issues, and educate patients about their medications. This collaboration ensures safe and effective treatment plans.
Advanced Nurse Practitioners
Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs) are experienced nurses with specialised training, allowing them to diagnose and treat a variety of health conditions. They provide high-quality primary care, perform physical exams, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and prescribe medications, all while emphasising a holistic and patient[1]focused approach.
Physician Associates
Physician Associates (PAs) are highly skilled healthcare professionals who work independently, and can diagnose, investigate and provide treatment plans for patients. They can approach our GPs for advice if required. Prescribing is not within their scope of practice. As such, any prescriptions will be signed off by a Clinical Pharmacist or a GP. PAs are integral members of our team, ensuring timely and efficient patient care.
First Contact Physiotherapists
First Contact Physiotherapists (FCPs) are qualified autonomous clinical practitioners who can assess, diagnose, investigate, treat and discharge a patient with any musculoskeletal complaint without a medical referral – where appropriate. They can also refer onwards for further intervention to the specialised Musculoskeletal Clinical Assessment and Treatment Service (MCATS) or to the Orthopaedic Team.
Mental Health Practitioners
Mental Health Practitioners (MHPs) are experienced professionals who can support patients with either a diagnosed or undiagnosed mental health concern. This could be one or a number of mental health symptoms such as anxiety, low mood, loneliness, grief, hallucinations or stress.
GP Trainees
As a training practice, our GP Trainees work as part of the clinical team. A GP Trainee is a qualified doctor who already has hospital experience and who is now undertaking specialty training for General Practice. Whilst they are with us, they are always working under the supervision of a fully trained GP. They will usually see you by themselves but will seek further advice from the supervising GP where needed.
Doctors
Dr Prema Reddy (F)
MBBS, MRCGP, DRCOG, DFSRH, LLB
GP Partner
Dr Andreas Linsenmaier (M)
MD DRCOG DFFP PgD Urology PgC
GP Partner
Dr Haroon Yazdani (M)
MBBS BSc (Hons) MRCGP
GP Partner & GP Trainer
Dr Zia Buckhoree (M)
MBBS MRCGP
GP Partner & GP Trainer
Dr Thu Tran (F)
MBBS, MRCGP
Salaried GP
Dr Emma Middleton (F)
MBChB DRCOG DFFP MRCGP
Salaried GP
Dr Charmaine Ribeiro (F)
BSc (Hons), MBBS, MRCGP, DRCOG, PgDipClinDerm
On Maternity Leave
Dr Brinta Rabindra (F)
MBBS BSc (Hons), MRCGP DRCOG
Salaried GP & GP Trainer
On Maternity Leave
Dr Margarida Gomes (F)
Lic Med
Salaried GP
Dr Kathryn Matu (F)
MBBS, BSc (Hons), MRCGP
Salaried GP
On Maternity Leave
Dr Nicola Mody (F)
MRCGP MBChB BA
Salaried GP
Dr Gabriela Curry (F)
MSc, MBBS, MRCGP
Salaried GP
Dr Carla Stephan (F)
BSc, MSc, MD, MSc, MRCGP
Salaried GP
Dr Charlotte Weston (F)
BMBS MPH RCGP
Salaried GP
Dr Edwin Yue (M)
MBBS, BSc, MRCGP
Salaried GP
Dr Shubham Gupta (M)
Salaried GP
Nursing Team
Our Specialist Nurses
ANP Helen (F)
Advanced Nurse Practitioner
ANP Claire (F)
Bsc (Hons), MA, PgDIP
Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Our Practice Nurses
Nurse Zoe (F)
Practice Lead Nurse
Nurse Michele (F)
Practice Nurse
Nurse Sally (F)
Practice Nurse
Nurse Janet (F)
Practice Nurse
Nurse Elizabeth (F)
Practice Nurse
Nurse Sarah (F)
Practice Nurse
Nurse Amelia (F)
Practice Nurse
On Maternity Leave
ANP Claire (F)
Practice Nurse
Our Health Care Assistants
Our Health Care Assistants (HCA’s) work under the supervision of our Practice Nurses to provide care to patients needing a variety of physical tests and other aspects of care to support the management on long-term conditions.
Joint with Cator Medical Centre
Leanne Smyk (F)
Health Care Assistant
Fatima Balolong (F)
Health Care Assistant
Ellie Fairfax (F)
Health Care Assistant
Allied Health Professionals – Primary Care Network (PCN)
Dionne Martindale (F)
PCN Social Prescriber
Irene Arjona (F)
PCN Podiatrist
Chris Collins (M)
MCSP, HCPC
PCN First Contact Physiotherapist
April Burrell (F)
PCN First Contact Physiotherapist
Lucinda Rothwell (F)
PCN Dietitian
Chloe Smith (F)
PCN Pharmacy Technician
Jade Little (F)
PCN Pharmacy Technician
Jenny Woodward (F)
RMN
PCN Mental Health Practitioner
PCN Pharmacists
Anne-Marie Kitchen-Wheeler (F)
PCN Pharmacist
Linda Edemefaka (F)
PCN Pharmacist
Arti Jethwa (F)
PCN Pharmacist
Maria Treadwell (F)
PCN Pharmacist
Naomi Enadeghe (F)
PCN Pharmacist
Practice Management
Our Practice Management Team
Natalie Phillips
Managing Partner
Yvonn Knetsch
Financial Controller
Reception
Sharon Crawford
Reception Manager
Shahn Slater
Reception Supervisor
Administration
Hazel Atherley
Administration Manager
Lynn Gillard
Appointments Coordinator
Geoff Cook
Patient Liaison Officer & Complaints Manager
Anita Allen
Senior Quality & Outcomes Framework Officer
Susanne Riddings
HR Assistant
Our team has grown!
Your GP practice is open and here for you and your family.
In order to provide the right care at the right time, all GP practices are changing how they work. In a GP practice you will now find a wider team of specialists and professionals working together to help and care for you. The larger practice team is designed to best manage the very busy workload and the range of health needs that people have. You may get referred to the most appropriate member of the team to provide the support you need.