Doctors
Dr Anjan Chakraborty (M)
GP Principal
Dr Ajay Bassi (M)
GP
Dr Tarun Pratap (M)
GP
Dr Benal Arslan (F)
GP
Dr Yuji Suzuki (M)
GP
Dr Shelina Jaffer (F)
GP
Dr Rebecca Olowookere (F)
GP
Dr Purwa Wilson (F)
GP
Nursing Team
Kaydeen Johnson (F)
Practice Nurse
Cristine Atienza (F)
Health Care Assistant
Physician Associates
Zakir Ali
Physician Associate
Lucas Posso Romo (m)
Physician Associate
Information on Physician Associates (PAs)
A Physician Associate is a medically trained generalist healthcare professional who works alongside doctors providing medical care as part of a multidisciplinary team, under the supervision of a senior doctor.
What tasks do PAs do?
PAs perform clinical duties such as taking medical histories, conducting physical examinations, managing chronic conditions, formulating differential diagnoses, and performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
They cannot independently prescribe medication or request ionising radiation (x-ray or CT scans), but they can request non-ionising radiation scans (ultrasound, MRIs) and medications to be reviewed and signed by an independent prescriber.
What training do PAs have?
In the UK, PAs undergo postgraduate training in Physician Associate studies for two years with at least 1,600 hours of theory and 1,600 hours of clinical practice. The intensive programme is based on the National Competence and Curriculum Framework for the PAs, covering medical sciences, pharmacology, clinical reasoning, and clinical placements. To practice in the UK, PAs must complete an accredited course and pass the Physician Associate National Examination (PANE). Prospective students should hold an undergraduate degree in a biomedical or health/life science field and have prior health or social care experience.
Why do we need PAs?
The UK’s growing population and the increase in chronic diseases necessitate more medical health professionals. PAs are recruited to work alongside doctors to maintain a high level of care, supported by the government’s NHS Long Term Workforce Plan. There are approximately 3,200 qualified PAs in the UK, a profession that has been present since 2002.
Do PAs need registration to work in the UK?
As of 2024, the process for PAs to be regulated by the General Medical Council (GMC) is ongoing, with expected implementation by the end of the year. This regulation will potentially expand PAs’ scope of practice, including requesting ionising radiation and independent prescription rights.
Currently, UK-trained PAs adhere to national standards set by the Faculty of Physician Associates at the Royal College of Physicians and may register with the Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Register (PAMVR), which involves strict membership criteria and adherence to a code of conduct.
Pharmacists
Jermaine Omokoh (M)
Pharmacist
Practice staff
Ms Amy Cox
Practice Manager
Mrs Marina Skaros
Patient Services & Admin Lead
Ramune Cerkesiene
Operations Manager
Administration
Our dedicated admin team is here to assist you with all your administrative needs, from appointment scheduling to managing patient records and answering your inquiries.
Additional Healthcare Staff
Community Nurses
These nurses provide nursing care for the housebound; they can be contacted through the practice reception.
The District Nurses
These nurses provide nursing care for the housebound. They can be contacted through the practice reception.
Specialist Alcohol Nurse
Nick Biggart “Better Lives Alcohol Specialist” , attends the practice once monthly – Patients can book to appointment without a GP referral.
Psychologist & Graduate Mental Health Worker
They provide in-house counselling and psychological therapy as part of iCope.
Patients can self refer to this service or by GP referral.
For more information please contact and discuss with one of our receptionists.
Counsellors
Ms Amy Simpson (f) Amy is a Psychologist working for iCope.
Health Visitors
Provides care and advice on matters relating to children’s health; she also advises on health in pregnancy and on care of the elderly.
She also sees mothers and babies at home.