Meet the Team

Doctors

GP Partners

Our GP Partners have overall responsibility for the clinical and management aspects of the practice. They all care deeply about continuity of care and ensuring the best outcomes for our patients.

Dr Nighat Sultan (Female)

BSc (hons), MB BS, MRCGP, DRCOG, DSRH
I qualified in 1996 (Newcastle-upon-Tyne) and I have worked in Leeds practices (Rothwell, Swillington and Middleton (2003-2014)). Since 2015 I have been a GP Partner at Moorfield House Surgery and have special interests in Women’s health, Family Planning, mental health and Safeguarding. Moorfield House Surgery has been championing how general practice can play a more active role in identifying and helping patients suffering domestic abuse both locally and nationally. The work at the practice has been recognised – being a finalist at the prestigious national annual British Medical Journal (BMJ) Awards (2017) and locally under the Quality and Safety category won the “Lets Celebrate Success Award” (2016). Based at Moorfield House Surgery.

Dr Elizabeth Garman (Female)

BSc (hons), MBChB, LoC SDI-IR
I started out by studying pharmacology in Liverpool then moved to London to work in clinical trials before I realised that I wanted to become a doctor. I did my initial medical training in Birmingham before moving back home to Yorkshire to complete my GP training. I joined Moorfield House in 2020 and became a partner in October 2022. I am now mental health lead and child safeguarding lead for the practice, as well as fitting/removing contraceptive implants. I also have particular interests in palliative care, lifestyle medicine and research. In my spare time I love getting outdoors with my family, gardening, reading, and baking.

Dr Jane Owens (Female)

MBChB (Hons), MSc, MRCGP, DRCOG
I completed my medical studies and postgraduate training at the University of Liverpool and the surrounding Merseyside Region. During university I also completed a Masters Degree at the University of Manchester in Healthcare Ethics and Law. I started working at Moorfield House Surgery in January 2020 and became a GP Partner in October 2022. My roles at the practice include providing knee and shoulder steroid joint injections, looking after patients and their families with Learning Disabilities, lead in Cancer care, lead clinician for St Armand’s Care Home, education lead – particularly training nursing students undertaking their Master’s in Advanced Clinical Practice and practice prescribing lead. In my spare time I enjoy running, walking and have a small allotment.

GPs

All our doctors pride themselves on giving you time and care to discuss your problems.

Dr Bethany Whitaker (Female)

GP
I graduated from Hull York Medical School and completed my training in Leeds. I took a year out working in Obs and Gynae but also took some time to travel to New Zealand. As well as travelling I enjoy hiking and making things, whether it is DIY, sewing or other crafts I will give things a go.

Dr Thomas Haley (Male)

MBBS, MRCGP 
I completed my medical degree with Newcastle University in 2013 and enjoyed living in the North East during my junior doctor posts and GP training. I have worked as a GP since 2020, and recently moved to Yorkshire to be closer to family and enjoy all that this county has to offer. My family and I love the outdoors and you’ll often find us on long walks in the countryside. Having previously been a keen sportsman in football and cricket, I am now more than happy being a spectator.

Dr Emily Reynard (Female)

GP

Dr Lauren Bass (Female)

GP

Dr Jacob Dewhurst (Male)

GP
I came to Leeds in 2011 to do my medical degree and haven’t left since. I have worked mostly in Bradford since qualifying and completed by GP training in 2023. I took some time out of training to work in A+E, travel around South America and Asia and complete a Master’s Degree in Public Health.
Outside of medicine I enjoy keeping active with running and cycling and I’m looking to take up pottery in an attempt to be more creative.

Dr Mila Gunasegaran (Female)

GP

Dr Fiona Brownlow (Female)

GP
I qualified from Newcastle University in 1999, and came to Yorkshire in 2002, working in Bradford then Wakefield to complete my GP training. I then worked as a GP for 19 years in Featherstone, before moving to Moorfield House Surgery. 
I have a special interest in women’s health, and I fit coils and contraceptive implants. I also have a special interest in diabetes. 

Nurses

Our nurses are very experienced and have undergone additional training to offer specialist appointments for patients with chronic conditions such as Asthma, COPD, Diabetes and Cardiovascular disease.

Lucy Murphy (Female)

Lead Practice Nurse

Loraine Beasty (Female)

Practice Nurse

Erin Carr (Female)

Practice Nurse

Healthcare Assistants

Our HCAs are friendly and caring. They provide a variety of services including taking blood and reviewing long term conditions.

Lisa Dowd (Female)

Healthcare Assistant
I started at Moorfield House October 2013 Phlebotomy Trained 2006 NVQ Level 3 – Healthcare – 2009 HCA Level 4 Primary Care course- 2017 Additional training to administer vaccines 2016 Wound care course 2016 In my spare time I like going to the gym, running, travelling and spending time with my family.

Tracey D (Female)

Healthcare Assistant
I have been a Health Care Assistant for 10 years, gaining level 4 cert HE primary care healthcare assistant qualification in 2012. I have an interest in respiratory, unpaid carers and personalised care which also ties in with overall patient health and well-being. As an advanced HCA I am also qualified to syringe ears.

Emmy Williams (Female)

Healthcare Assistant
I have 10 years’ experience working in the hospital on many different speciality wards, but mainly the hepatorenal (liver Transplant ward) and 3 years at the surgery as a healthcare assistant. I enjoy going to the gym and spending time with my young family. I love my job and care for my patients.

Practice Team

Practice Management

Responsible for the management of the practice under the direction of the GP Partners.

Adrian Brownlow

Practice Business Manager
MBA, Cert Ed
After a long career including strategic management roles in both the private and public sector, I joined Moorfield House as Practice Business Manager at the end of 2020. I hold responsibility for the ongoing performance and sustainability of the practice. I am committed to ensuring the caring culture of the practice and to playing our part in addressing health inequalities in the area. Much of my spare time is taken up by my dogs, smallholding and painting (mostly landscape), but I am also a keen DIYer, amateur mechanic and reader.

Vanessa Shaw

Operations Manager
I have worked at the surgery since September 2004. I started as Receptionist/Dispenser and in 2009 I changed my role to Practice Administrator and my current role is Senior Administrator. I look after referrals, the recall of patients to maintain their wellbeing. I assist the Practice Manager with some of the day to day running of the surgery. I have an NVQ level 2 in dispensing. In my spare time I enjoy running, going to the gym, reading and eating out. I am also a volunteer for Kippax Parish Council.

Hayley Davis

Planning & Performance Manager

Alison Newbitt

People & Patient Manager

Administration

Our experienced and friendly Administration Team are responsible for patient recalls for the numerous annual and six monthly health checks, recalling patients for smear tests and childhood immunisations. They also ensure that when any new patient joins the practice, that their medical records are received. They also deal with NHS and private referral letters to the hospital and dealing with queries concerning medical reports. If you have a query about a referral, please give them a call.

Amanda Cockerham

Prescription Clerk
I started at the practice in 2013 as a Receptionist. I am currently the Prescription clerk and have been in this role for the past 5 years. I work alongside a fantastic team of admin and clinical staff. I thoroughly enjoy the challenges this role can bring and being able to help our patients brings me great job satisfaction.

Katrina Foran

Medical Secretary
I started working at the practice nine years ago as medical secretary and now provide the secretarial duties for both sites. My job can be different from day to day with each patient having different needs. A lot of my role involves corresponding with Wakefield and Leeds Hospitals as well as community clinics. I also communicate with a wide range of patient enquiries. I thoroughly enjoy working as part of a brilliant team for the NHS.

Reception

Our reception team are responsible for ensuring that you obtain access to the services we offer. Anything you tell them will be dealt with in absolute confidence. If you are unsure whether to consult a doctor, nurse or health visitor, etc. our friendly and experienced receptionists will be able to advise you. If you require to speak with the receptionist in confidence, please let us know and we will arrange this.

Paula Groundwell

Head Receptionist

Joan Head

Care Co-Ordinator

Kirsty White

Care Co-Ordinator

Gail Betts

Care Co-Ordinator

Melanie Foster

Care Co-Ordinator

Angie Phillips

Care Co-Ordinator

Tracey Burns

Care Co-Ordinator

Paula Field

Care Co-Ordinator

Sarah Jakeman

Care Co-Ordinator

Michelle Brownridge

Care Co-Ordinator

Janet Sidebottom

Care Co-Ordinator

Dylan Barrett

Care Co-Ordinator

Sophie Mills

Care Co-Ordinator

Carole Hooks

Care Co-Ordinator