Our Staff
Partners
DR GREGOR DONALDSON
MBChB (1996) PG Dip ENT University of Dundee
GP Partner Dr Donaldson joined the practice as a partner in 2004 and is a GPSI in ENT and Minor Surgery. He is the GP lead for prescribing and the Clinical Pharmacist Programme at the practice. Dr Donaldson leads on Strategy, Practice Development and Finance. He is also a Director for South East Leeds GP Federation
DR RACHAEL KAY
MRCGP (2003) MBChB (2003)DFSRH University of Manchester
Dr Kay is a GP Partner and is a GPSI who specialises in Dermatology.
DR THOMAS FOX
MBChB (1982) MRCGP DCH University of Leeds
Senior GP Partner Dr Fox joined the practice in 1987 and is a GP with Specialist Interest in Minor Surgery and Contraception. He became a GP Trainer in 1991 and supervised his final GP Trainee in July 2021 after supporting over 60 trainees on placement
DR THOMAS BACKHOUSE
MB BS (2009) University of Hull
GP Partner Dr Backhouse joined the practice in 2014 and became a Partner in 2016 He became a GP Trainer in 2019
DR ANGELA SANDHU
MRCGP MBBS 2010 University of East Anglia. GP Trainer
GP Partner Dr Sandhu joined the practice in 2015 as a Salaried GP before becoming a GP Partner in 2019. In 2020, she became a GP trainer. Dr Sandhu is a GP lead for Staff HR
ANDREA MANN
Managing Partner
BSc (Hons) RGN (2000), Dip HE (Adult), Dip Practice Nursing, Dip Diabetes, Dip Asthma, Dip COPD, Non-Medical Prescriber V300, Leadership Cert, Practice Educational Lead and Assessor Andrea joined the Practice in 2002 and trained at Leeds University School or Healthcare. Andrea also works as the Clinical Director of CrossGates Primary Care Network and became a partner in practice in 2015.
DR ELEANOR COATES
BMB CH (2007) MA Hons, MRCGP (2014) University of Oxford. Certificate in Coil and Implant fitting.
Dr Coates joined the practice in 2014 as a salaried GP and became a GP Partner in 2021. She specialised in children's palliative care whilst working at Martin House and in Family Planning and Contraception. She is the Lead GP for our contraceptive clinics and fits Coil and Implants in our weekend Extended Access clinics
Salaried GP's
DR KATIE HOULDERSHAW
GP
Dr Houldershaw joined the practice as a GP Registrar in 2021 and became a salaried GP in 2022.
GP Associates
DR SARAH YOUNGE
MBChB (2012) MRCGP (2017) University of Leeds
Senior Associate GP Dr Younge joined the practice as a Salaried GP in 2017 and is now a Senior Associate GP. In 2021 she become a GP Trainer.
DR BEN HAMMERSLEY
GP MBChB RCGP DCH
Senior Associate GP Dr Hammersley joined the practice in 2019 as an Associate GP and became a Senior Associate GP and GP Trainer in 2020 He is the practice End of Life Lead GP and has been involved in the Wave 3 roll out in Leeds for Population Health Management Dr Hamersley joined the practice in 2019 and leads on end of life care. He is supports our GP Registrars and Foundation Trainees and is a GP Trainer.
DR CATHERINE RILEY
MBChB (2015) University of Leeds
Salaried GP Dr Riley joined the practice in August 2020, she was previously a GP Registrar at the practice. She is a GP Trainer and Associate GP
DR ELLEN OAKHILL
BSc MBChB(hons) MRCGP
Dr Oakhill joined the practice in 2018 on the GP retainer scheme as a salaried GP. She is a practice lead for quality improvement and is a Frailty and Care Home Lead GP for Cross Gates Primary Care Network. Dr Oakhill became a Senior Associate GP in 2023
GP Registrars
DR RUSSELL DAVIES
Dr Davies joined the practice as a GP Registrar in 2022
Nursing Team
KATE MOORE
Senior Practice Nurse. RGN (1993) Dip in (Nursing) Healthcare (2012), Dip in General Practice, Dip Asthma, Dip COPD, Dip Diabetes mentor. Kate is also a non-medical prescriber.
Kate joined the practice in 2014 as a Senior Practice Nurse before taking on the role as Lead Practice Nurse in 2022. Kate manages the nursing team and is a Practice Assessor for Student Nurses. Kate leads on End of Life Care with Dr Hammersley and coordinates monthly MDT meetings between the practice, Leeds Community Healthcare and St Gemmas Hospice for our patients. Kate is a Non Medical Prescriber and leads on management of long term conditions. Kate joined the Cross Gates PCN Board in 2023 as a Lead Nurse
GREESMA PREM
Greeshma joined our Nursing Team as a Practice Nurse in 2022.
Student Nurses
Nursing Associates and Health Care Assistants
VICTORIA BOTTOMLEY
Nurse Associate
Vicky joined the practice in 2015 on the Health Care Assistant Apprenticeship Programme. She started her Nursing Associate Training in 2020 at Bradford University and Qualified as a Nurse Associate in 2022. She has an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care. Vicky will be starting her Nurse training in 2024
ELIZABETH WARD
HCA
Liz joined our practice in 2021 as a Health Care Assistant.
Practice Management Team
ANDREA MANN
Managing Partner
BSc (Hons) RGN (2000), Dip HE (Adult), Dip Practice Nursing, Dip Diabetes, Dip Asthma, Dip COPD, Non-Medical Prescriber V300, Leadership Cert, Practice Educational Lead and Assessor Andrea joined the Practice in 2002 and trained at Leeds University School or Healthcare. Andrea also works as the Clinical Director of CrossGates Primary Care Network and became a partner in practice in 2015.
LAURA CULLIMORE
Assistant Practice Manager NVQ Business Administration.
Laura joined the practice and initially worked in admin coding, secretarial and completed a Business Administration Level 3 &4 NVQ. She is responsible operationally for the clinics, staff HR and Assisting the Managing Partner with the day to day running of the practice. Laura completed a leadership and management course in 2022 and is now the practice Business and Operations Manager. Laura also qualified as a Non Registered Vaccinator in Jan 2022 to support the Covid vaccinator clinics.
KAREN CULLIMORE
IT Clinical Manager
Karen has been with the practice for 30 years and worked as a practice secretary before becoming a clinical system manager. Karen leads on secretarial administration and recalls.
Medical Administration Team
JANET LINELY
Data Processor
Janet initially joined the practice as a receptionist before training as a Data Processor. Janet is responsible for ensuring all patient correspondence is uploaded and attached to patient records.
EMILY DICKINSON
Medical Administrator
Emily joined our practice as an Business Administration Apprentice in 2016 and worked as a Prescription Clerk. She started work as a Senior Medical Administrator in 2022 and leads on medical coding and summarising for the practice.
GEORGIA MANN
Business and Medical Administrator Georgia first started at the practice as work experience in 2018 before joining the practice as a junior office clerk supporting the reception, admin and management with general office duties. She is now a Business and Medical Administrator after completing her Business Apprenticeship in 2022. Georgia coordinators the Minor Surgery Service with Dr Fox & Dr Donaldson
Care Navigators
JOANNE SCOTT
Care Navigator Coordinator
Joanne joined the practice as a receptionist before taking on the reception coordinator role. She has a Diploma in General Practice Administration and is responsible for the day to day running of the reception team. Joanne coordinators works closely with the duty doctor each day to manage patient enquiries. Joanne also supervises and trains new members of the receptionist.
JULIE RAWLINS
Senior Care Navigator
Julie joined the practice as a receptionist and she is now one of our Senior Receptionists. She supports the training of new receptionists.
DEBRA ELLIS
Senior Care Navigator
Debbie is one of the Senior Receptionists. She previously completed the Diploma in General Practice Administration and is the practice lead for patient records.
ALISON HILDITCH
Alison joined the practice over 30 years ago and works in our reception team.
ELIZABETH SIMPSON
Liz is a member of our reception team
JULIE DRYSDALE
Julie joined our reception team in 2020
JAYNE YEARSLEY
Jayne joined the practice reception team in 2020 and works as a receptionist and the pharmacy team as a prescription clerk. She has experience working in the NHS cervical screening service and works in our Covid clinics as a marshal.
DEBORAH BOWDEN
Deborah joined our reception team in 2020
EMILY TAAFE
Emily joined our Reception Team in 2022
DANIELLE PARKER
Danielle joined the reception team in 2023
KLAUDIA KONSALIK
Klaudia joined our reception team in 2023
THERESA SPINK
Theresa joined our reception team in 2022
Pharmacy Team
HANNAH BLACK
Senior Clinical Pharmacist
Hannah joined the practice in 2016 on the Clinical Pharmacist Programme. She is now one of the practice Senior Clinical Pharmacists and Mental Health Lead. Hannah, is currently completing a PG Credit in Mental Health and is responsible for managing the prescription clerk team.
LYNNE HARGREAVES
Senior Prescription Clerk
Lynne previously worked in at the practice as an Experienced Medical Receptionist. Lynne developed her skills and joint the Prescription Team in 2018. Lynn is now the Senior Prescription Clerk at the practice.
SUE ALLDRED
Sue joined the practice in 2015 as a Senior Clinical Pharmacist. She became and Advanced Practice Pharmacist after completing her Post Graduate Certificate in Clinical Assessment with Distinction in 2020. Sue also works as Head of Clinical Pharmacy at South East Leeds Federation. Sue has qualified in MAPCPharm, MRPharms, BPharm(Hons), PGDipClinPharm, Independent Prescriber Sue leads on training pre reg pharmacists and is a Pharmacist Designated Supervisor, Clinical Supervisor and Designated Prescribing Practitioner
Primary Care Network Team
AZAZ ALI
PCN Pharmacist
HARPAL RYATT
PCN Pharmacist
Harpal joined Cross Gates Primary Care Network in 2020 as a Clinical Pharmacist. He is now the Lead Pharmacist for the PCN and Advanced Pharmacist for Lipid Optimisation.
ALIX EGAN
PCN Pharmacist
STEPHANIE SHEPPARD
Steph joined Cross Gates PCN in 2021 as a PCN Manager. Steph works closely with the PCN Clinical Director and manages the PCN team and coordinators the PCN clinics and services.
NADIA KASHIFALGHITA
Nadia joined Cross Gates PCN Team and is a Clinical Pharmacist . She completed her Non Medical Prescribing in 2023
AZAZ ALI
Azaz joined Cross Gates Primary Care Team in 2021 and is a Clinical Pharmacist. He is currently training to be a Non Medical Prescribing
BETH WARNER
Beth is a Registered Mental Health Nurse and Joined Cross Gates Primary Care Network in 2022 as a Dementia Specialist Nurse (Admiral Nurse). Beth specialises in Dementia Care
HALEEMA LAL
Haleema joined the Cross Gates Primary Care Network team in 2023 as a Physician Associate
THERESA DALES
Theresa joined Cross Gates Primary Care Network team in 2021 as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner. She leads on Frailty and Care Homes