Pat
Pat has been with the practice since 1991. She started as an evening receptionist, moved on to become Dr Bunney’s receptionist and now works part time as our practice Secretary. Pat deals with all the referrals made by the doctors within the practice, and has the tough task of listening to the often lengthy dictations. Pat is often known as the ‘mother’ of the practice, looking after all the staff. Outside of work Pat enjoys socialising, travelling, being with her grandchildren and is an avid rugby fan. |
Trudi
Trudi joined the reception team in August 2016 working as part time receptionist to Dr Smit and Dr Bond. Trudi has since changed job roles and works alongside Pat as our practice secretary and also provides support to the admin team. When she is not at work, Trudi likes to spend her time with her friends and family. She also enjoys swimming, walking the coast path, photography and rowing with her crew in a Pilot Gig Boat. |
Heather
Heather joined the team in 2008 as our Data Administrator. Heather makes sure that we are meeting our health targets and chases up the doctors to invite any patients that need to come in for outstanding follow up appointments. She is also an important member of the practice’s IM&T group and keeps us all up to date with what's happening on social media. Heather has a degree in sports therapy and outside of work enjoys playing netball and spending time with friends and family in particular her young children and husband. |
Gill
Gill joined the team in February 2012 and is one of our full time Data Administrators. Gill is a Junior Sprints Coach at North Devon Athletic Club, and often spends her weekends travelling to competitions around the country with the athletes. |
Carol
Carol joined the team in November 2016 as a Medical Summariser having previously worked in Germany as a services school primary teacher. Carol deals with all the new patient records that come into the surgery and ensures that all the relevant information is transferred onto the computer for the doctors and nurses. She also helps out with some secretarial duties and keeps the filing in order! Outside of work Carol enjoys travelling, crafting and baking extremely good cakes! |
Chris
Chris joined the admin team in October 2018 as an Apprentice IT administrator. Chris is our leaner, educator, creator, fixer, seeker of the peace, philosopher and all round good guy. |
Milly
Milly joined the admin team in January 2018 and works alongside Carol dealing with all the new patient records that come into the surgery and ensuring that all the relevant information is transferred onto the computer for the doctors and nurses. |
Melanie
Melanie joined us in March 2020 as one of our prescribing co-ordinators working alongside Caroline dealing with all the prescription requests that are sent into the surgery. Outside of work she enjoys photography, going to rock concerts and is an avid Formula 1 motor racing fan. |
Caroline
Caroline is one of our prescribing co-ordinators who works alongside Caroline dealing with all the prescription requests that are sent into the surgery. Outside of work, Caroline enjoys swimming, reading and spending time with her family visiting places of interest and their tea shops! |
| Receptionists provide an important link for patients with the practice and are your initial contact point for general enquiries. They can provide basic information on services and results and direct you to the right person depending on your health issue or query. Receptionists make most of the patient appointments with the GPs and nurses. They also perform other important tasks such as issuing repeat prescriptions and dealing with prescription enquiries, dealing with financial claims, dealing with patient records and carrying out searches and practice audits. |
Sarah - Patient Services Manager
Sarah joined Brannams in 2019 moving on from a career in dental practice management. Initially Sarah learnt the ropes as Dr Hassall's PA which she very much enjoyed, before moving into her role as Patient Services Manager. In this role she manages (along with other members of the team) the day to day delivery of services to our patients including the reception area of the practice. She has a keen interest in staff development and values working with all members of the growing Brannams team. Outside of work, Sarah is a keen powerlifter and she lifts weights with her adult sons, at the same time as learning to horse ride with her young daughter. After this she likes to collapse with a good book and a drink or eat out with friends. |
Rebecca
Rebecca joined the practice in 2003. She is full time receptionist to Dr Stewart. She provides support to Dr. Stewart's Registrar and is also the community connector. Outside of work Rebecca enjoys long walks with her family and their dogs, reading and cooking.
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Susie
Susie joined the team as part time relief cover to the receptionists, and is now receptionist to Dr. Matthews and deputy reception manager, supporting Rebecca. Susie also schedules all the rotas to ensure we have adequate GP cover to meet the demand for appointments. She also works alongside our Immunisation Nurse, Andrea, providing administration for childhood vaccinations given at the practice. She also provides joint support to the registrars and medical students.
Outside of work Susie enjoys spending time with her family and friends, running with her dog and playing netball. |
Julie
Julie has worked for the practice since 1982. She originally worked full time but since having children she has worked part time. Julie provides support for Dr Bond and Dr Smit working alongside her job share receptionist, Tracey.
Outside of work Julie enjoys, gardening, reading, walking and spending time with her family. |
Sue
Sue has been with us since May 2007 and has worked for several different GPs during that time. Sue is now working in reception in a different role.
Outside of work Sue is learning to drive and enjoys nights at the local gym. |
Amanda
Amanda is a full time receptionist to Dr Tolhurst and Dr Street. Amanda has been with us since February 2008. Amanda is also closely involved in the Gold Standards Framework, providing administration for patients receiving palliative care. Outside of work Amanda enjoys watching films, going to the theatre, reading and walking. |
Stephanie
Steph joined the team in 2009 and works as part time receptionist to Dr Deacon and Dr Waterfall job sharing with Julia. Steph provides support to Susie, to the registrars who each spend a year working in the practice. Steph also provides administration support to Andrea, our lead child immunisation nurse, ensuring your child's vaccines are all up to date in their red books and on their records.
Outside of work Steph enjoys spending time with her husband, young daughter and son. |
Julia
Julia joined us as a part-time receptionist in July 2012. Julia works as part time receptionist to Dr Deacon and Dr Waterfall job sharing with Steph and also job shares alongside Corinne, as receptionist to Dr Chesworth. When Julia is not working she enjoys spending time with her family, being outside walking her dog, looking after her chickens and gardening. |
Corinne
Corinne joined the team in October 2009 as a part time receptionist, and is now part time receptionist to Dr Chesworth, job sharing with Julia. Corinne supports the medical students.
Outside of work Corinne enjoys walking, spending time with her grandchildren, walking Rory the cockapoo, travelling and sightseeing in the UK and the globe. Corinne also enjoys eating out and going to concerts with her co-worker. |
Sarah
Sarah is receptionist and administrator to the treatment room and has been with us since June 2007. Working 4 days a week, Sarah provides support to the treatment room staff and sends out numerous recalls for healthcare reviews alongside other duties. Sarah is also an important member of the Practice’s IM&T group dealing with all things technical.
Outside of work Sarah enjoys spending time with family and friends, especially spending time with her 2 grandchildren, reading and travelling. |
Angela
Angela works as the evening receptionist and has been with us since 2002. She ensures that all the doctor's rooms are stocked up and tidy ready for the next day and supports the Nurses and Doctors after their receptionists have left.
Outside of work Angela enjoys spending time with her family, reading, walking and cooking. |
Tracey
Tracey joined the reception team in September 2017. She works as part time receptionist to Dr Smit and Dr Bond job sharing with Julie. Outside of work Tracey enjoys spending time with her family and friends, gardening, baking, reading and the odd bit of DIY thrown in! |
Whitney
Whitney started here as an Apprentice in October 2018 studying Business Administration. She now supports Dr Parkinson as her full time receptionist. When Whitney is not working she enjoys going to the gym, learning and spending time with her friends and family. |
Danielle
Danni started working in reception in October 2018. She is currently studying for a Level 3 Business and Administration apprenticeship. In reception she looks after the insurance reports and copying of medical reports, deals with all our out of hours (OOH) and 111 correspondence and is the main face on our front desk! In her own time, Danni enjoys walking her rescue greyhound and going horse riding. |
Kelly
Kelly started working in the treatment room in September 2019 as a part-time receptionist, alongside Sarah supporting the nurses and health care assistants. Outside of work Kelly enjoys spending time with her family, walking cycling and photography. |
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Lauren
Lauren joined the reception team in March 2020 as a full time receptionist to Dr Hassall. Outside of work Lauren enjoys socialising with friends and family as well as long walks with her fiancé and their two huskies, exploring the beautiful sites of Devon. Lauren is also partial to the odd gin! |