Meet the Team

Doctors

Francis Cooke

GP

Qualifications: MB BS
Medical School: St George’s, London
Year Qualified: 1996
Special Interests: GP training, Diabetes

David Gray

GP

Qualifications: MBBS, MRCGP
Medical School: Newcastle
Year Qualified: 2006, 2011

Rebecca Kinchin

GP

Qualifications: MB BS, Podiatry BSc(Hons)
About me: specialises in pain management

Girish Vaze

GP

Qualifications: MBBS, MS (ENT), DLO
Medical School: Pune University, India
Year Qualified: MBBS – 1986 – Pune University, India
MS (ENT) – 1989 – Pune University, India
DLO – 1994 – Royal College of Surgeons of England
About me: Completed training in Dumfriesshire, joining Clifton Court in 2006.
Special Interests: ENT, Minor Skin Ops & Respiratory Problems

Khalid Zaman

GP

Qualifications: MBBS, MRCGP, PG DIP, MSK medicine
Medical School: Nottingham University
Year Qualified: 1996
Specialist Interests: Neurology, musculo-skeletal medicine, mental health

Every patient has a named GP and can express a preference about the GP they are assigned to.

Nursing Team

Advanced Nurse Practitioners

Nurse Practitioners can assess and examine you, make a diagnosis and provide advice and treatment including a prescription if required. They can make referrals to consultants or other health care professionals and admit patients into hospital when necessary. They can also issue sick notes.

Amanda McEwan

Clinical Practitioner

Mark Rose

Clinical Practitioner

Ray Pratt

Clinical Practitioner

Qualified in 2014. Initially working on orthopaedic trauma before becoming a charge nurse on the Fragility fracture unit. In 2018 moved to Accident and Emergency as a Nurse Practitioner before finally joining the practice in 2021. I am always keen to learn more and have a keen interest in anything cardiac, respiratory and musculoskeletal issues.

Practice Nurses

Sister Nadia Cater

Qualified in 2008. Worked on an acute medical ward for the first few months, then spent 10 years in District Nursing, 3 of those years as a Specialist Practitioner in Nursing in the Home. Has spent 7 years in general practice. Is the practice Nurse Lead in Diabetes and Learning Disability. Has a keen interest in chronic wounds, leg ulcers and contraceptive health.

Sister Ashley Mulangu

Qualified in 2018 and started my career on surgical wards before working on a diabetes and endocrinology ward. I have a keen interest in diabetes, cardiovascular health and women’s health. My aim is to support you to manage your health and live well. 

Sister Paula Dowson

Special interest in diabetes and respiratory.

Sister Michelle Giddens

Qualified in 1991 and spent 12 years working on a surgical ward before becoming a practice nurse.
Special interest in diabetes, respiratory and contraception.

Sister Ellen Chiduza

Health Care Assistants

Vicky Baines

Qualifications: Care certificate

About me: HCA lead for coronary heart disease. My role also includes bloods, health checks, blood pressures and helping doctors with minor ops and family planning.

General Practice Assistants

Lynn Harrison

Female

Carrie Coates

Female
I have worked at the Practice since 2008. I originally started as a health care assistant and after 8 years decided to train as office manager in the Practice. In September 2023, with a wealth of experience and new skills I returned to the nursing team and trained as a GPA, taking care of annual reviews, health promotion and phlebotomy.

Pharmacists

Clinical Pharmacists are highly qualified experts in medicines and can help people in a range of ways including carrying out structured medication reviews, responding to medication requests and improving patient safety.

Konrad Winiarek

Pharmacist – Male

Graduated in 2005 as a pharmacist and relocated to UK in 2006. Worked in community pharmacy for 10 years (Lloydspharmacy, Co-op pharmacy and independent). In 2016 joined Prescribing Support Service and worked across Tees in various GP surgeries. In 2017 joined Clifton Court medical practice directly, as support and care from doctors team was exceptional. Qualified as pharmacist Independent Prescriber in 2021.

Social Prescribers / Care Co-Ordinator

Laura Bruce

Social Prescriber / Care Co-Ordinator

Accredited Care Co-Ordinator certificate
Care certificate
Social prescriber trained
Personalised care and support planning certificate
Qualified phlebotomist and immuniser

Chelsea Garnham

Social Prescriber / Care Co-Ordinator

Accredited Care Co-Ordinator certificate
Care certificate
Social prescriber trained
Personalised care and support planning certificate
Qualified phlebotomist and immuniser

The Social Prescribing / Care Co-Ordinating team are open to any patients who think they may benefit from a little extra support

Practice staff

Andrea Francis

Practice manager

Tracey McKenna

Reception supervisor

Jill Mitchell

Reception supervisor