Our Staff

Practice Management

• SARAH ROBB

  Practice Manager

  Mrs Sarah Robb joined Lime Grove Medical Centre in October 2012 as a member of the reception team, having previously worked as a Team Manager and dispenser at Boots. After working in reception for four years, Sarah progressed to a position as administrator to the Practice Manager. In January 2019, Sarah was promoted to Office Manager and eventually to Practice Manager in June 2021. The role of Practice Manager encompasses a wide range of duties, which include ensuring that the Practice runs efficiently for the patients and that the clinical and administrative staff have the support they need. Other aspects of the role include: • recruiting, training and managing staff • handling financial systems such as payroll and accounts • ensuring the IT system is maintained and developed • monitoring patient satisfaction and handling any complaints • overseeing patient records • managing arrangements for cleaning, security, and health and safety Sarah is ably assisted by the Operations Manager, Emily Foster-Twigg

• EMILY FOSTER-TWIGG

  Operations Manager

  Mrs Emily Foster-Twigg joined Lime Grove Medical Centre in December 2012 as a bank receptionist covering holiday and sickness absence. She progressed her role within the practice to a full-time receptionist and administrator. Emily was then promoted to Reception Manager in January 2019 and eventually promoted to Deputy Practice Manager in June 2021. Emily acts as a focal point of communication between the Partners, Practice Manager, Clinicians, the admin team, and the reception team. She works as a key member of the management team and ensures administrative and clerical duties within the Practice are carried out within the Practice’s guidelines and policies.

Salaried GPs

• DR JOANNE KINGHORN

  MBChb MRCGP DRSRH

  I graduated from Sheffield Medical School in 2006 and completed GP training in Chesterfield in 2011. I joined Lime Grove Medical Centre in 2012 and have worked as a part time salaried GP here since. I completed the Diploma for the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health in 2014. I keep up to date with menopause and HRT guidance alongside the wide variety of conditions that we deal with in General practice. I find it satisfying to maintain a continuity of care with patients and to be able to help them through various health challenges during the different stages of life. Outside of work I enjoy running and spending time with my family.

• DR MARK WOOD

  BSc(Hons), MB BS(Lond), DFSRH, DRCOG, DPD(Card), FRCGP

  Dr Mark Wood completed his undergraduate training in London, including a unique BSc in Primary Health Care. He then moved to Derbyshire, working widely before settling with his young family in Matlock. Completion of all his GP vocational, post-graduate diplomas and further specialist training has been achieved whilst serving in various clinical and management roles throughout Derbyshire. This culminated in his election by nomination to Fellowship of the Royal College of General Practitioners (FRCGP) in 2019. Dr Wood is currently only at Lime Grove Medical Centre (LGMC) one day a week. As a ‘Portfolio GP’, his other roles and experience includes: in and out of hours, Salaried (LGMC since 2016), Locum and as a GPwSI/GPwER (NHS & Private) Dermatology Specialist; working throughout the County and in our Hospitals. This also includes past governance roles with the Care Quality Commission, as a GP representative on the Local Medical Committee and currently as a GP Clinical Lead, working alongside Consultants, for our Derby & Derbyshire CCG.

• DR PAUL LINGARD

  MBChB

  Dr Lingard has been working with us here at Lime Grove Medical Centre for 35 years. He was a Partner at the Practice until September 2020, but, following his departure as a Partner, felt that he could not give up on us entirely and has stayed with us for 2 sessions a week, and will also provide cover, at short notice, if any other doctors have to cancel their surgery.

• DR KATHERINE TWEEDY

  MBChB, MRCGP

  Dr Tweedy qualified as a doctor in 2010, completing further GP training in 2016. She joined Lime Grove Medical Centre as a salaried GP in October 2021

• DR SARAH POOL

  BM, BS, MRCGP, DRCOG, DFSRH, LoC IUT/SDI

  Dr Pool attended medical school in Nottingham, after trying out various specialties settled on being a GP. Dr Pool has worked in lots of different practices part time since she finished training in 2010. Dr Pool states "I love my job very much!"

Nurses

• SUE SHERIDAN

  Female

  Sue is our Senior Nurse and Lead for Diabetes, supporting patients with the management of their condition alongside providing all other aspects of nursing care. She offers a wide range of appointments, from long-term condition reviews to routine nursing needs, and plays a key role in leading the nursing team.

• ANYA GRIST

  Anya is one of our Advanced Nurse Practitioners and works as part of our clinical team, managing on-call sessions and running routine clinics to provide timely care for patients. In addition, Anya carries out minor operations, offering a wide range of support to meet patient needs.

• JADE SMITH

  Female

  Jade is our Lead Nurse for asthma, supporting patients with the management of their condition through regular reviews and advice. Alongside this, she provides a wide range of nursing appointments, helping patients with both routine care and long-term health needs.

• LEANNE ROOSE

  Female

  Practice Nurse

  Leanne began her career at the practice in reception before progressing through roles as a Healthcare Assistant and Nurse Associate to become a Practice Nurse. She now provides a wide range of nursing care and also leads on Infection Prevention and Control (IPC), ensuring high standards of safety and care for all patients.

• RACHEL BACON

  Female

  Practice Nurse

  Rachel joined the practice as a newly qualified nurse in September 2024 and is steadily expanding her skills to take on more within the team. She provides a range of nursing care and is continuing to develop her expertise to support both patients and the practice.

Healthcare Assistants

• NATALIE LOOMES

  Female

  Natalie first joined the practice on reception before progressing into her current role as a Healthcare Assistant. She supports patients with a wide range of care, including taking blood samples, blood pressures, ECGs, administering some vaccinations, ear syringing, and wound care. She also plays an important role behind the scenes by making sure the clinical team has all the supplies they need to deliver patient care.

• ADELE HALL

  Female

  Adele joined the practice in 2022 as a Healthcare Assistant and supports patients with a wide range of care. She carries out blood tests, blood pressure checks, ECGs, vaccinations, ear syringing, and wound care, playing a key role in helping the clinical team provide high-quality patient support.

Pharmacists

• PRIYA RUPAREL

  Female

  Priya is our in-house pharmacist, supporting the team by managing all aspects of medications. She works closely with both clinicians and patients to ensure safe, effective prescribing and the best use of medicines.

Care Coordinator

• SARA PEET

  Female

  Sara is our Care Coordinator and plays a key role in supporting patients with their care. She manages our MDT meetings, works closely with our Health and Wellbeing Coach, and liaises with a wide range of outside agencies to ensure patients receive the right support at the right time.

Health and Wellbeing Coach

• LINDSEY FALLON

  Female

  Lindsey is our Health and Wellbeing Coach, her role within the Practice is to assist staff in helping people look after and manage their own physical and mental health and to aid them to gain and use the knowledge, confidence and skills to become active participants in their care so that they can reach their self-identified goals.

Patient Services Manager

• STEPHANIE HEMSLEY

  Female

  Secretarial and Administrative Lead

  Stephanie oversees the administration team, ensuring all processes run efficiently and effectively. Stephanie manages patient referrals, registrations, and liaise with hospitals, while providing guidance and support to the team. In her role as Patient Services Manager, she also handles complaints, compliments, and other patient queries, ensuring every patient feels heard and supported. Her work is central to keeping the practice organised, maintaining smooth workflows, and delivering seamless patient care.

Information Governance and Data Analysis

• TRACEY STAYNER

  Female

  Tracey oversees information governance and data management at our practice, ensuring that patient information is handled securely and efficiently. With a keen eye for detail and a strong analytical approach, she turns complex data into actionable insights to support the team and improve patient care.

Administration

• STEPHANIE HEMSLEY

  Female

  Secretarial and Administrative Lead

  Stephanie oversees the administration team, ensuring all processes run efficiently and effectively. Stephanie manages patient referrals, registrations, and liaise with hospitals, while providing guidance and support to the team. In her role as Patient Services Manager, she also handles complaints, compliments, and other patient queries, ensuring every patient feels heard and supported. Her work is central to keeping the practice organised, maintaining smooth workflows, and delivering seamless patient care.

• CHARLOTTE BARNES

  Female

  Charlotte is a key member of the administration team, handling patient referrals, registrations, and other core admin tasks. She also manages medical reports and requests from solicitors and external organisations, ensuring these are processed accurately and efficiently to support both patients and the practice.

• JAYNE HALLAM

  Female

  Jayne joined the practice in 2018 as part of the Reception team and has since moved on to join the admin team where she manages many tasks such as patient referrals, registrations, and liaises with hospitals, ensuring appointments and care run smoothly while supporting the team behind the scenes.

• STEPHANIE ELSE

  Female

  Stephanie has been a valued member of our practice since 2002, starting in reception before moving into administration. She plays a key role in the team, handling all aspects of the admin function with dedication and efficiency, ensuring the practice runs smoothly and patients receive excellent support.

Workflow

• MEGAN GOSLING

  Female

  Meg plays a key role in managing incoming documents and ensuring the smooth flow of information across the practice. In addition to workflow management, she handles behind-the-scenes tasks such as liaising with PCSE and supporting other administrative processes, helping the team work efficiently and patients receive seamless care.

• PETRINA DAVISON

  Female

  Trina is a long standing member of the team and in her workflow role helps manage incoming documents and supports the smooth flow of information across the practice, ensuring the team has what they need to deliver efficient patient care

• RIA WLAZLO

  Female

  Ria helps manage incoming documents and keeps things running smoothly behind the scenes, making sure the team has what they need to care for patients efficiently.

Reception (Senior/Reception Lead)

• CATHY HUDSON

  Female

  Cathy joined our team in 2017 and has been a valued member ever since. In 2021, she took on the additional responsibility of Reception Shift Lead, supporting the team and ensuring reception runs smoothly every day.

• HELEN HENSHAW

  Female

  Helen joined our team in 2019 and has been an important part of the practice ever since. In 2021, she stepped into the role of Reception Shift Lead, guiding the team and helping reception to operate efficiently while providing a welcoming experience for patients.

Reception

• LYNDA WOOD

  Female

  Lynda joined the reception team in 2018 and is a key part of our reception team, welcoming patients and supporting the practice with appointments, queries, and day-to-day operations.

• CAROLE TUDOR

  Female

  Carole joined our team in 2019, bringing extensive experience in reception and patient services. Carole plays a key role in welcoming patients, managing appointments, and helping every patient feel valued and supported.

• STACEY ROBERTS

  Female

  Stacey joined the reception team in 2024 and helps to keep day-to-day operations running smoothly and provide a friendly welcome to all patients.

• NIOMI TOPLIS

  Female

  Niomi joined our reception team in 2022, welcoming patients and supporting the practice with day-to-day operations in reception. She helps the practice run efficiently while making every patient feel welcome

• GABRIELLE JOWETT

  Female

  Gaby joined the team in September 2025 and enjoys welcoming patients and supporting the team.

Community Midwives

Community Nurses

Health Visitors

Counsellors