Our Staff

GP Partners

DR JACQUELINE IMPEY

Senior Partner - Qualified 1981 MB ChB DRCOG DCH

Dr Jackie Impey has a special interest in ENT and Dermatology and undertakes minor surgery. She is also trained to fit contraceptive coils.

DR JULIAN SMITH

Qualified 1996 MB BS MRCGP

Dr Julian Smith has a special interest in ENT, Urology and undertakes minor surgery.

DR BETHAN REES

Qualified1994 BSc MBBS DRCOG DFFP MRCGP

Dr Bethan Rees has a special interest in Gynaecology and is trained to fit coils and implants. She is also the Beds and Herts LMC Chair

DR CHARLOTTE ALLAM

Qualified1997 BSc BM BCh MRCGP

Dr Charlotte Allam has a special interest in Diabetes and is now a qualified Associate GP Trainer

DR REBECCA MAY

Qualified 2000 MBChB DRCOG MRCGP

Dr Rebecca May has a special interest in Gynaecology, Gastro and General Medicine. She is also a qualified Associate GP Trainer

DR ELLEN SIBLY

Qualified in 2007. BMedSc MBChB DFSRH MRCGP

Dr Sibly is a qualified Associate GP Trainer. She has a special interest in General Medicine, Learning Disabilities and Safeguarding.

DR AMIT BHARDWAJ

MB BS BMedSc

Salaried GPs

DR VIDYA KANTHI

BSc, MBBS, nMRCGP, DFSRH, DRCOG, DCH, PGDD

Dr Vidya Kanthi is a qualified GP trainer and specialises in Diabetes

DR DANIELLE FRANZMANN

BM BS DRCOG MRCGP

DR HANNAH SMITHERS

BSc, MBcHB, MRCGP (2003), DRCOG, DFSRH, DCH

DR KIRSTY LOWETH

MB BChir BSc DRCOG MRCGP

Nurses

The nurses run a general appointments system, together with the chronic disease clinics we provide. The nurses also provide wound care, well-person checks, new patient checks, follow up contraceptive service, smoking cessation advice, blood pressure monitoring and travel advice. Additionally, they undertake smear tests, vaccinations, and ear syringing. Several of the nurse team have further diplomas in minor illness and run clinics every day, One of the nurse team hails from a secondary care background and was an A&E triage nurse.

RUTH MAYO

RGN, DIPLOMA (asthma) Family Planning Certificate, Minor Illness Certificate

CLARE MEALEY

BA (HONS), RGN, Asthma Diploma

JUDY SUTTON

RGN, BA Hons, Warwick certificate in Diabetes Care

LIZ GODFREY

RGN; Bachelor of Nursing (Hons); PGCE; A & E diploma; Minor Illness diploma

Health Care Assistant (HCA)

Our HCA runs an appointment service for blood pressure, pulse and urine checks, as well as ECGs and healthy living screening. She also supports our patients with COPD offering annual monitoring of their lung capacity and carries out annual foot checks for our patients with diabetes.

KERRY HARDING

Paramedics

The Elms has their own full time paramedic and a PCN Paramedic. Paramedics work autonomously at an advanced level of practice, using their enhanced clinical assessment and treatment skills, to provide first point of contact for patients presenting with undiagnosed problems relating to minor illness or injury, abdominal pains, asthma concerns and chest pains. The Elms Paramedic also runs Asthma clinics, CHD clinics and Diabetic clinics.

PCN Physician Associate

While not a doctor, physician associates work to the medical model, with the attitudes, skills and knowledge base to deliver holistic care and treatment within the general medical and/or general practice team. They are trained to perform a number of day-to-day tasks including, taking medical histories, performing examinations, diagnosing illnesses, analysing test results, developing management plans, performing asthma/COPD checks, reviewing medication, performing CHD annual reviews.

PCN First Contact Practitioners

We have 2 first contact practitioners on site and patients with new musculoskeletal (MSK) concerns can book directly into those clinics through the Reception team on 01582 767444 or request an appointment through our online service. First Contact Practitioners are qualified autonomous clinical practitioners who can assess, diagnose, treat and manage MSK problems and similar conditions

PCN First Contact Mental Health Workers

Will see mild to moderate mental health problems/18+/Depression, anxiety, stress, panic, difficulty with emotions, feeling suicidal, feeling overwhelmed. Patients can simply contact the surgery and book directly with a receptionist or use our online econsult on the home page

PCN Clinical Pharmacists

A clinical pharmacist works alongside a multidisciplinary diverse team of health care professionals in general practice and within the primary care network, providing primary support for prescription and medication queries. They are able to undertake clinical medication reviews with patients and produce recommendations for the GPs on prescribing and monitoring. We are lucky to have a highly trained and skilled pharmacy team who have further special interests and qualifications including diabetes.

PCN Social Prescribers

We have 2 social prescribers who can help patients find ways to improve their health and wellbeing by helping them access local services and support groups. Social prescribing works for a wide range of people, including people: with one or more long-term conditions or who need support with their mental health or who are lonely or isolated or who have complex social needs which affect their wellbeing.

Health Visitors

The health visitors provide support for parents, and child health surveillance. The health visitors are located at the Harpenden Memorial Hospital, Carlton Road Harpenden AL5 4TA Phone: 01582 715675.

Community Midwives

Post natal care takes place by appointment with a doctor. You should an appointment for both you and your baby, when baby is 6 weeks old.

Community Nurses

The district nursing team provide nursing services for those who require services at home. We also work with the Rennie Grove Hospice team and meet regularly. Tel: 01442 890444

Practice Management

Emma is in overall charge of the practice dedicated to the care of 16,800 patients. She is accountable for both patients’ and staff’s care and satisfaction and is happy to be contacted by patients about any concerns or suggestions they may have regarding our services.

Administration

The administrative team is responsible for updating and summarising patients’ medical records, for the repeat prescribing service, for organising the specialised clinics, for ensuring that our IT systems are functioning properly, and undertake regular audits of our achievements.

Reception

The reception team man the reception desk, arrange various appointments, pass on information (such as blood results), explain our services and answer the emergency telephone line.

Secretaries

The secretaries are able to answer patient enquiries concerning communications between the Practice and other agencies, e.g. Hospitals.