Doctors
Dr Jacqueline Luff (f)
GP Partner
She joined the practice in 2002 . She graduated from the University of Leeds in 1992 and trained as a GP in Yorkshire . She has lived in the local area since 1997 and has worked in local surgeries. She also worked for a number of years in the Diabetic clinic at the Queens Medical Centre. Dr Luff and her family are keen musicians.
Dr Duncan Gooch (m)
GP Partner
He trained at Nottingham University and joined the practice in 2010. He has particular clinical interests in medical education, joint injections and minor surgery. In addition to his patient facing roles, he also works across Derbyshire in a number of senior leadership positions. Outside of work he is a keen advocate for the local community and can often be seen supporting or coaching the local rugby team.
Dr Ruth Gooch (f)
GP Partner
Dr Ruth Gooch joined our practice as a partner in 2014. She has a keen interest in medicines and safety and serves as a Prescribing and Clinical Lead for Derby and Derbyshire ICB, chairing regional prescribing groups. Outside of her professional duties, Dr Gooch enjoys sports and is the musical director of a local community choir.
Dr Rebecca Gladstone (f)
GP Partner
Dr Tom Wright (m)
Salaried GP
He graduated from the University of Nottingham in 2017 and joined the Practice in 2022 after completing his specialist GP training. He is an active member of his local church and enjoys helping at the youth group on Fridays and Sundays, as well as volunteering on summer activity holidays for young people. Other interests include history and chess.
Dr Jonathan Sherwood (m)
Salaried GP
Dr Ross Townend (m)
Salaried GP
Dr Allie Hill (f)
Salaried GP
She graduated from the University of Nottingham Medical School in 2017, and then completed GP Training in Derbyshire in 2022. She has a clinical interest in palliative care and reducing health inequalities. In her spare time, she enjoys walking, and can often be found hiking in the Peaks.
Dr Kateryna Arlachova (f)
Salaried GP
Dr Arlachova joined our practice in 2023 after completing her specialist GP training in Derbyshire. She graduated from a university in Ukraine in 2001. Her clinical interests include Care of the Elderly and Women’s Health, and she is also part of the Frailty team. Outside of work, Dr Arlachova enjoys spending time with her family and dog, going on long walks in the Peak and Lake District, and camping in Wales and Scotland.
Dr Saima Khan (f)
Salaried GP
Dr Saima Khan graduated from Keele University in 2017 and joined the practice in 2023. She is a dedicated GP with a strong interest in women’s health, medical leadership and medical education.
Dr Saima Khan channels her creativity through artistic pursuits. She particularly finds joy in crocheting and enjoys crafting handmade crochet clothes and blankets.
Dr Lucy Baker (f)
Salaried GP
Dr Baker completed her medical training at the University of Nottingham in 2013, GP Training in Derbyshire and joined the practice in 2021. She has an interest in frailty, working in the “Team Up Derbyshire” Team caring for housebound patients, and has completed her training as a clinical supervisor for training doctors. She is a member of a church in Nottingham and enjoys spending time outdoors with her family.
Dr Shamly Cletus (f)
GP Registrar
Dr Tarisayi Mashababe (f)
GP Registrar
Dr Roma Bhamm (f)
GP Registrar
Non-urgent advice:
There are 4 permanent GP Partners working at the West Park Surgery.
All work together as a team, to provide urgent and routine medical cover.
Patients aged over 75 years, or those with a long term medical condition are required to have a “Named GP”, please enquire at reception if you would like to know who your named GP is.
Nursing Team
Alison Evans
Nurse Manager
Qualified from Nottingham and went on to work on the gynaecology unit based at the QMC for 17 years before joining the practice in 2009. Alison has specialist areas of interest including Diabetes and Women’s Health
Adrian Llewellyn-Jones
Advanced Clinical Practitioner
Adrian joined the practice in 2020.
Kelly Rushby
Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Jo Wood
Nurse Practitioner
Joanne Thorpe
Practice Nurse
Qualified in Sheffield and after working in Acute Medicine at the QMC for 2 years chose to join The Golden Brook Practice in 1992. Joanne has developed a specialist interest in respiratory illness (COPD and asthma), sexual health and contraception.
Amie Pursglove
Practice Nurse
Amie joined the practice in 2019.
Toni Dye
Healthcare Assistant
Hannah Hackett
Midwife
Our midwife provides ante-natal care, looks after expectant mothers who have a normal pregnancy and cares for each mother and baby in the post natal period.
If you wish to make an appointment with Hannah, then please telephone the practice 0115 855 4200.
Our midwife is employed by Derby Hospitals Foundation Trust.
Non-urgent advice:
We have a very hard working and approachable nursing team who do an excellent job for all of our patients. In addition to basic nursing care they have developed specialist knowledge in a number of areas.
These include Chronic Disease Management; our nurses coordinate and look after the care of all people with conditions such as Asthma, Diabetes, Emphysema, COPD, Heart Disease, Hypertension (high blood pressure), Atrial Fibrillation. Advanced wound care; Venepuncture (blood tests); Immunisations and Vaccinations; Contraception; Cervical Smears; Health checks and advice.
Practice Team
Jenni Brailsford
Business Manager
Jenni joined the practice in August 2018.
Debra Lewsley
Practice Manager
Vicky
Lead Workflow Administrator
Rob
Workflow Administrator
Elaine
Workflow Administrator
Georgia
Lead Secretary
Lesley
Secretary
Katie
Secretary
Aidan
Long Term Care Co-ordinator
Sue
Long Term Care Co-ordinator
Non-urgent advice:
Care Navigation Team
Farhana
Care Navigation Manager
Fay
Care Navigation Lead
Michelle T
Care Navigator
Jane
Care Navigator
Sally
Care Navigator
Katie L
Care Navigator
Becky
Care Navigator
Claire
Care Navigator
Michele W
Care Navigator
Melissa
Care Navigator
Megan
Care Navigator
Lauren
Care Navigator
Gemma
Care Navigator
Amy
Care Navigator
Brad
Care Navigator
Ashlee
Care Navigator
Tara
Care Navigator
Becca
Care Navigator
Non-urgent advice:
We are a highly trained & professional team. We make appointments face to face & by telephone for the doctors, nurses, midwife, phlebotomist, physio & other healthcare professionals.
Something that we are very proud of is our charity work. Every year, through various activities, we raise hundreds of pounds for differing charities.
Pharmacy Team
Harry Cotterill
Clinical Practice Pharmacist
Heather Whiteley
Pharmacy Technician