Our team at Pershore Medical Practice.

Doctors

	Dr Tom Pitts-Tucker Chair partner coordinating the practice business plan. I run the diabetes programme and am responsible for the computer system.
	Dr Kate Young Born in Pershore and educated locally. I qualified from Leicester Medical School in 1984 and joined the practice in 1988, becoming the 5th member of the Wilson family to practice medicine in Pershore. I have special interest in palliative medicine and I work one day per week at St Richards Hospice.
	Dr James Rankin Qualifications: MBBS; DRCOG; DFFP, qualified Guy’s Hospital 1983 Joined the partnership in 1991 Interests: diabetes, pharmacology, minor surgery & family planning 3 young children, enjoys cycling and walking
	Dr Chris Perks I was born and brought up in Pershore and my interests include ears, noses and throats; sports medicine and teasing my patients. I am a Medical Officer for Shelsley Walsh Hillclimbs and I enjoy photography, old films, and saving for my first Ferrari. I run to stay fit and have close links with a variety of Nepali charities following several trekking and climbing trips.
	Dr Gill Johnstone Qualifications: MB Ch B; DRCOG; DFFP, qualified Sheffield 1986 Medical interests include family and women’s health (including family planning) and nutritional advice. Most of my spare time is taken up with my immediate and extended family but I do enjoy cooking. I am trying to grow seasonal vegetables for this in my garden, but so far have only managed to increase the local pigeon population. I like to keep fit by running… you may see me pounding the streets of Pershore!
	Dr Simon Lee My medical interests include eyes and I recently became a GP trainer for the Practice with a view to resuming GP registrar training in the practice. I am married and when I am not running after 3 children, 1 dog, 2 rabbits, 4 cats and 7 chickens, I enjoy mountain walking , fly fishing and photography.
	Dr Rod Landymore I joined the practice in 2003 and my medical interests include cardiovascular medicine, surgery, cryosurgery for skin lesions, rheumatology and renal medicine. Out side of work I can be found blue water sailing and long distance running. I am interested in historic building restoration, art and I enjoy reading.
	Dr Claire Weatherup I qualified at Birmingham University in 1988 and I initially worked in general practice in Kidderminster before joining the practice in 2000. I am currently on the Flexible Career Scheme which enables me to balance working part time with looking after 3 young children. In my spare time I enjoy running and playing tennis and endeavour to keep my garden, dog, chickens and sheep under control.

Practice Manager

Jackie Evans BA (Hons) Politics and Modern History from Manchester University PG Diploma in Administration from Northumbria University AMSPAR Diploma in Primary Care Management – currently studying I started working for the practice in February 2005. Prior to this role most of my work experience was in Higher Education in the UK and Australia including working as School Manager in the School of Health and Social Sciences at the University of Gloucestershire. Originally from Northumberland I have lived in Worcestershire for 8 years and enjoy walking in the countryside with my husband and young daughter. Most favourite part of my job – working as part of the team. Least favourite part of my job – VAT return.

Systems & Administration Manager

Sam Lloyd

I have worked in the NHS for 10 years, both at the local Acute Trust and now at Pershore Medical Practice where I look after all the IT equipment amongst many other things.
Likes: baking and eating cakes!
Dislikes: paper jams in printers

Administration Team

Marlene - Clinical Coder & Summariser
Jean - Administrative assistant
Kelly - Administrative assistant
Sally-Ann - Practice Administrator
Karen - Systems and Administration Assistant

Medical Secretaries

Jackie
Sue

Nurse Manager

Tracey

Practice Nurse Team

Jill
Jennifer
Wendy
Amanda
Jayne
Claire
Bev

Customer Services Manager

Melanie Adams Born in London in the swinging 60’s but moved to Pershore as a child and have been here ever since. Married with 2 children. I joined Pershore Medical Practice in 1995. Likes: sitting in the sun reading, working with my team, karaoke parties. Dislikes: Rainy days, apple pie Surprising fact: I represented the Midlands in the National Championships at Crystal Palace in Judo Favourite holiday spots: The Atlantis Palace in Fuerteventura or St Ives in Cornwall with the Chippendales (our friends not the male dance troupe)! Ambitions: to learn how to salsa and other Latin American dances and to be a town councillor

Dispensary Team

Lynn - Senior Dispenser
Jenny - Dispenser
Lynn - Dispenser
Diana - Dispenser
Tracy - Dispenser

Reception Team

Pamela - Senior Receptionist
Chris - Receptionist
Lyn - Receptionist
Susan - Receptionist
Linda - Receptionist
Clair – Receptionist
Sharon - Receptionist
Katie - Receptionist