Posterngate Surgery - The doctors, nurses and other staff at our practice

Doctors

Dr John D Reid (m)

MB ChB, DRCOG
Qualified at Edinburgh University in 1979

Dr Simon R Haworth (m)
MB ChB, MRCGP
Qualified at Leeds University in 1986

Dr Julia A Batty (f)
MB ChB, MRCGP, DRCOG, DFSRH, LocIUD, LocSDI
Qualified at the University of Dundee in 1992

Dr Richard A Stockley (m)
MB ChB, MRCGP
Qualified at Leicester University in 1995

Dr Adele R Benson (f)
BSc Med Sci, MB ChB, DCH, DFSRH, DRCOG, MRCGP, LocIUD, LocSDI
Qualified at Manchester University in 1997

Dr Karen Bradley-Wood (f)

MBBS, MRCGP, DFSRH, DRCOG, LocIUD, Loc SDI
Qualified at Newcastle University in 2001

Dr Malvin Smith (m)

MBChB, MRCGP, Dip ENT, DFMB
Qualified at the University of Leeds in 1995

Dr Michelle H A Czajkowski (f)
MB ChB, BSc (Hons), DRCOG, DFFP, MRCGP (Merit), LocSDI
Qualified at Leeds University in 1999 Associate GP

Dr Paul A Dodd (m)
MB ChB
Qualified at Leeds University in 1999 Associate GP

Dr Holly Taylor (f)
MB ChB, MRCGP
Qualified at Leicester University in 1999 Associate GP

Dr Dawn T A Sellers (f)

MRCGP, MBBS, MA (Cantab)
Qualified at the University of London in 2006

Dr Lisa Millard (f)
MB ChB
Qualified at Leicester University in 1999

Dr Sam Rosenberg (f)

GP Registrar
MBBS BSc (Hons)
Qualified at Leeds University in 2004

Dr Gill Vater (f)
Locum GP
MBChB, MRCGP
Qualified at Sheffield University in 2006

Nurse Practitioners

Mrs Diane Grimoldby, Nurse Practitioner, joined the Surgery in May 2011. Diane can see patients who have various health problems, particularly minor illnesses, and can also prescribe.

Diane has her own morning, lunchtime and evening surgeries and will also see patients from the morning and afternoon 'same day' surgeries.

Nurses

We have 5 Practice Nurses under the leadership of Lynn Franks. They run surgeries daily and can be consulted for nursing problems such as wound dressings, stitch removal, ear syringing and blood pressure checks. They also give injections and immunisations including a full range of travel vaccinations. The Nursing team also help in the monitoring of chronic conditions such as Asthma, COPD, Diabetes, Ischaemic Heart Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease and High Blood Pressure. They are also able to give contraceptive advice and can arrange for emergency contraception ('Morning After pill'). This service is also available from the Minor Injuries Unit at Selby War Memorial Hospital or your local pharmacy.

Healthcare Assistants

Our Health Care Assistant is able to do blood pressure checks, heart tracings (ECG) and take blood from patients unable to attend Selby War Memorial Hospital.

Practice Management

Mrs Jacqueline Roe

Jacqueline Roe oversees the day to day running of the Practice. You can contact Jacqueline by telephone, in writing, or by email at enquiries@posterngate.co.uk.

Administration

Caroline Waller

IT Administrator, Caroline Waller, has worked at the Practice for over 30 years. Caroline is responsible for running some aspects of the Practice office as well as undertaking IT administration.

Dawn McGuire

Office Manager, Dawn McGuire, has day to day charge of the main practice office and the reception team, overseeing the appointment system and ensuring we meet the demands placed upon the service.

Dawn also oversees the secretaries and data inputers. Our secretaries all work hard typing letters, liaising with hospitals, and undertaking work to ensure our recall systems work satisfactorily. They are responsible for sending out insurance reports and other correspondence. Our data inputers work hard entering data onto patient records and ensuring data is up-to-date and accurate.

Reception

Our receptionists have a demanding job trying to ensure the smooth running of the practice whilst dealing with patient enquiries. They are here to help you and if they do ask for details of your problem this is merely to assist the doctors and nurses in organising their available time to give priority to urgent cases. Some enquiries may take a little longer than others to resolve so please be patient and the receptionists will do their best to deal with your enquiry as quickly as possible.

Community Midwives

Our experienced midwives can provide all aspects of maternity care. They run Antenatal clinics in the surgery and also have Antenatal, Aqua- Natal and Parentcraft Classes at other times. They can be contacted via York District Hospital on 01904 453503.

Community Nurses

We have a full complement of District Nurses working in a team under Rosemarie Downes. They attend patients too ill to come to the surgery, and work closely with the Practice Nurses. They are based at the surgery and, for non-urgent problems, they can be contacted on 01904 627635.

Health Visitors

We have a team of experienced Health Visitors and are based at the surgery. The Health Visitors can give information and support on all aspects of children under 5's health, e.g. hearing, speech, vision referrals, behaviour issues, breastfeeding, toilet training etc. The team offer child development reviews and well baby clinics (1.30-3.00 pm - please check in at reception on arrival). They are based at the surgery and for non-urgent problems they can be contacted on 01904724397, where a message can be left. The Health Visitors cover a specific geographical area and may therefore not be able to visit all patients registered at Posterngate - please call 01904724397 for any queries. It would be helpful if you can remember to bring your child’s red book in order that it can be completed.

Attached Staff

We have a counsellor and link worker who specialise in providing help and support to patients with mental health problems, often meaning that drug therapy can be avoided.

Noticeboard

ONLINE SYSTEM CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE

Until we roll out to our new clinical computer system on Friday 18 May 2012, patients are no longer able to book appointments or order repeat prescriptions online.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

You can book appointments by phoning the Surgery or calling in at the Surgery. You can order repeat prescriptions by calling in at the Surgery, or by sending an email request to repeats@posterngate.co.uk

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TEXT MESSAGE REMINDERS

Please note that until Monday 21 May 2012 the text messages patients receive reminding you of your appointments has been disabled.

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DATES WE ARE CLOSED

Please note our surgeries will be CLOSED on Monday 4 June and Tuesday 5 June 2012.

Please contact Out of Hours for any emergencies during that time on 0845 0568060.

Please remember to get your prescription requests in early.

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HELP US GET READY FOR OUR NEW CLINICAL SYSTEM

Please click on the 'System Changes' tab to see how our patients can help us in readiness for the rollout to our new clinical system in May 2012.

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YOUR VIEWS ARE IMPORTANT

We want to encourage patients to give their views about how the practice is doing. If you are interested in finding out more information, please click on the 'Sign up for the Patient Survey' link below.

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PATIENT PARTICIPATION GROUP 2011/2012 REPORT

To view the PPG Report please click on the 'Patient Participation Group' link below.

Further Information

Patient Participation Group

For quick medical advice online or on the telephone contact NHS Direct

NHS 111 is a new service being introduced to make it easier for you to access local NHS healthcare services