Please see below to view information about the staff we have in our team.
Doctors
Dr Patrick Ondire
Clinician
MBChB MRCGP
Male
Mrs S A Kanczes-Daly
Clinician
MSc
Female
More Information
She is a qualified Clinical Teacher and Assessor and was formerly involved in the training and assessing of all Primary Care Staff (Doctors, nurses) etc. across Knowsley.
She is currently a Governing Body member of Knowsley Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) representing member practices and bringing specific expertise and experience to the work of the governing body who aim to improve the delivery of existing services and to develop new locally based services, based on the needs of the population, to benefit the whole community.
This is a group practice and the clinicians work closely together. If a particular clinician is not available then an appointment can be made to see any of the other clinicians.
Patients do not have to see the registered Doctor, but we still encourage patients to find the Doctor or clinician that they regard as their “usual clinician” and see them whenever possible.
Nursing Team
Nurses
Nurse practitioners are highly trained nurses who have undertaken a specific course of study at at least 1st degree (honours level) who have achieved further qualifications and skills, including skills not usually exercised by nurses such as physical examination. More recently nurse practitioners have undertaken special training and achieved qualifications which enable them to prescribe treatment for certain conditions. A nurse practitioner is therefore able to see patients with certain undiagnosed problems and is able to make an assessment of their healthcare needs, prescribe appropriate treatment and follow up as required.
Some examples of common minor illnesses, ailments treated are:
- Eye infections
- Ear infections
- Throat infection/tonsillitis
- Chest infections
- Urinary infection/cystitis
- Lung infection
- Sinusitis
- Treatment of sting bites and stings
- Constipation
- Abdominal pain
- Indigestion
- Painful periods
- Back pain
Practice Nurses
The practice nurse is available to deal with minor illnesses in the same way as a doctor and can see patients for the following chronic disease monitoring clinics:
- Immunisation Travel and health advice
- Diabetes
- Asthma
- Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Well person check
- Cervical Smear
- Family planning
Nurse Practitioners
Nurse Practitioners can also request certain investigations if required such as:
- Chest x-ray
- Heart Tracing (ECG)
- Limb x-rays
- Blood tests
And have the authority to refer to other health care professionals if necessary.
Practice Team
The practice manager is responsible for the day to day general management and smooth running of the practice.
If you have any queries or suggestions about the practice administration, or if you should have any cause to complain about the service provided, Anita will be happy to speak to you.
Joanne Simpson
Practice Manager
Female
Mrs Julie Barratt
Business Manager
Female
Reception
Reception staff will be able to help with queries or problems. Please do ask if you are unsure of anything.
Reception can be very busy, especially in the mornings. If this proves to be the case, you will be dealt with as soon as possible.
We do greatly appreciate the courtesy shown by our patients. If you feel your problem really cannot wait, please tell the receptionist.
If you wish to speak to a receptionist in private, we have a confidential interview room for this purpose.
Claire McGlashan
Reception/Administration
Female
Karen Jones
Reception/Administration
Female
Katie Murphy
Reception/Administration
Female
Healthcare Team
A health visitor is a registered nurse who has received training particularly related to babies, children and pregnant women. Their role is to provide families with children under five years old with support and advice around the general aspects of mental, physical and social wellbeing.
Zumred
Clinical Pharmacist
Female