MB BS DCH DRCOG London 1982                       
I enjoy baking cakes but manage to work off the calories on the badminton court.

MB BS DCH DRCOG DFFP MRCGP London 1983
For relaxation I cycle and undertake long-distance cycle endurance events.

MB ChB DRCOG MRCGP (dist) Birmingham 1995
When I'm not being a GP, I enjoy training for triathalons.

MB ChB MRCGP Sheffield 2009
Outside my GP work I enjoy running, cycling and swimming, 
completing events ranging from both tough mudder to Olympic Triathlon, I'm always on the hunt for the next challenge. 

Nurse Practitioners are part of our professional healthcare team providing care and treatment for a wide range of conditions for all ages.  They are able to diagnose and prescribe as needed.

RGN BSc (Hons)
I have been privileged to work with the Beccles Health Team for around 20 years, firstly as a Staff Nurse in Beccles Hospital, then as a Practice Nurse in surgery, and for the last 10 years as a Nurse Practitioner.

RN (Adult) NP BSc (Hons) Independent Prescriber
 

RN (adult) NP BSc (Hons) Independent Prescriber & DFSRH
I have worked in a variety of primary care settings for 20 years and really enjoy general practice and all it's variety. My special interests are contraception and sexual health.

All of our Practice Nurses are trained to undertake a variety of nursing services including long term condition reviews, travel advice, baby immunisation, family planning, injections, cervical cytology, ear syringing, telephone advice and general health promotion activities.

RGN
I have been practice nursing for many years and am interested in all aspects of practice nursing, particularly asthma and COPD.

RGN
I worked in Beccles Hospital for 25 years on night duty and have been working at the Health Centre now for over 9 years where I am proud to be part on an amazing team throughout the surgery. I love my role as a Practice Nurse and enjoy the day to day involvement with the patients. I am very proud of my children and grandchildren and enjoy being involved in their lives on a regular basis.

RGN
I have enjoyed many years of Practice Nursing at this and other surgeries in both Norfolk and Suffolk. My special interests are diabetes management and diagnosis and management of respiratory disease.

RGN
I joined the team at Beccles in November 2013 and have recently completed my Asthma Diploma. I enjoy every aspect of the Practice Nurse role.

Dip HE Nursing (Adult) Independent & Supplementary Prescriber
In work I have a special interest in Diabetes and outside of work I love spending time with my young son, keeping fit and reading.

RGN
I completed my General Nurse training in 1996 and consolidated my training working at the James Paget Hospital on the Gynaecology, ENT, Opthalmic and Day Surgery wards. I have ten years experience working in the community at Bungay and Beccles and two years working in a school with children aged 2-18 working independently in the medical centre. I like reading, spending time with my family, walking my dog and socialising with friends. 

The Health Care Assistants are trained to undertake blood pressure checks, new patient health checks, weight checks, NHS Health Checks and ECGs. Your Doctor or Nurse will refer you to the Health Care Assistant as appropriate.

I have worked at Beccles Medical Centre for 7 years, initially as a receptionist and now a Health Care Assistant. I have a level 3 Diploma in Health and Safety Care in Adults and my special interests are phlebotomy ad assisting with minor operations. 

I worked as a pharmacy dispenser for five years which was then followed on with working in the community as a joint Health Care Assistant and Phlebotomist. I now enjoy working at the surgery as a Health Care Assistant where I have been since January 2016. In my spare time I enjoy walking, socialising and going to the cinema.

Practice Manager
I joined the practice in 1995 as part of the reception team and over the years I have taken on various roles within the practice and am now Practice Manager.  I am overall responsible to the daily management of the practice which includes clinical cover and staff management.  Outside of work I enjoy cooking, sugar craft and spending time with family and friends.

Practice Administrator 
I started working as a part-time Receptionist at the Practice in April 1997 after bringing up my four children.  Over the next few years I broadened my knowledge of work in general practice by taking on some secretarial work before progressing into a Management role.  In 2008/2009 I undertook a Diploma in Primary Care Management and my current role within the Management Team encompasses various aspects of practice administration including HR for the whole practice, training, complaints and ensuring we have relevant protocols, policies and procedures in place to meet the exacting standards of the CQC [Care Quality Commission]. Out of work I enjoy sewing and handicrafts,
travelling and spending quality time with family and friends.

Reception Manager
I joined the practice in 1999 as a receptionist and have worked my way up to Reception Manager - which is a job that really suits me as I like working with the team and having patient contact. I love spending time with my family especially my granddaughter, socialising with friends and can regularly be seen supporting the Canaries. 

We have over 30 reception and administrative staff. Please ask should you need any help and our staff will be happy to assist.

We work very closely with the community health team including District Nurses, Health Visitors, Midwives, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Podiatrist.

You will be referred to the community team when appropriate. The community staff can be contacted at East Coast Community Access on 01493 809977.

CSIP
We also have a CSIP team (Care Services Integration Project), which is a service that enables patients to access care, support and advice in their own home. The primary aim of the service is to prevent patients from being admitted to hospital.

The Team consists of highly experienced medical staff that are responsible for assessing patients health and social needs.

My background as a paramedic began in 2000 (I know I don't look that old!) having worked with EEAST for 17yrs in a variety of roles.  Your most likely to see me on home visits but I can deal with minor illness, injuries and any emergencies that crop up in surgery if I am here.  I enjoy outdoor life, mostly swimming, scuba diving and I have a black belt in the Korean Martial Art of Kuk Sool Won

State Registered Paramedic - works as part of the CSIP team
I specialise in unscheduled care crisis and emergency care with experience on a rapid response vehicle. I maintain my paramedic registration annually. I have interests in squash playing in the Norfolk league and cycling when the time and weather allows. I have also started restoring a 93 year old steam roller.

Dip HE RGN- Works as part of the CSIP team - Community Matron, Independent and Supplementary Nurse Prescriber
My main interest is horse riding and I have a 6 year old Irish horse named JayJay who I ride daily and compete with locally at both showjumping and showing.