Our Staff

Doctors

DR CHARLIE STEPHENS

MB BS Royal London MRCP MRCGP

DR DAVID JONES

MB ChB MRCGP DTM&H DRCOG Birmingham 1999

I undertook my medical training at Birmingham University graduating in 1999. This was followed with a year in both New Zealand and then Australia working in Emergency departments and a spot of travelling. On returning home I embarked on my GP training programme based mainly at Treliske hospital. I took a year out to work for MSF in Sudan before qualifying as a GP in 2007. I have worked full time in Cornwall ever since and been with the Narrowcliff team since 2011. I am enthusiastic about primary care and train doctors in becoming GP’s. Outside of work I love spending time with my Wife and Son and surfing as much as possible. I am also a volunteer crew member for the RNLI

DR KATHERINE BROWN

MB ChB MRCGP MRCP (Part 1) DCH DFFP.

I completed my medical school training at the University of Birmingham in 1995. After several years working in Australia I returned to do my GP training in Devon before moving to Cornwall. I worked as a locum and salaried GP in numerous practices before becoming a partner at Narrowcliff in 2011. I am fortunate to job share with Dr Lee who I have known for many years. This allows me time to pursue my other interests particularly in how the climate crisis impacts on our health and I am passionate about improving the health of our population through healthy accessible food and being active. I am the clinical lead for health and wellbeing. Outside of work I try and practice what I preach and enjoy spending time outdoors.

DR ANNIE LEE

MB ChB DRCOG DFFP MRCGP Bristol 1995

DR CHARLOTTE WINFIELD

MB BS 2002 Royal Free School of medicine, MRCGP.

I completed my medical school training at Cambridge University and then my clinical years were completed at the Royal Free Hospital in London. After this, I came home to Cornwall to complete my GP training which has been a lifelong ambition since I was 10 years old! I trained at St Columb Practice and then moved to Narrowcliff to join the team as a partner in 2004. When I am not at work, I enjoy spending time with my family, walking our two dogs and playing lots of tennis!

DR OLIVER SIDEBOTHAM

MB BCh 2011 Cardiff University, BSc, MRCGP

I studied medicine at Cardiff University where I also obtained a degree in Neuroscience (1st class). I started out as a junior doctor in South East Wales before spending time working in New Zealand. I completed my GP training in Narrowcliff Surgery in 2017 before joining as a partner in 2018. As well as my clinical work I spend time carrying out research. Narrowcliff Surgery is actively involved in a number of projects that aim to lead to improvements in healthcare. Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my young family, as well as taking part in a number of sports such as running, cycling and squash.

DR LESLIE HILL

BM BS, Peninsula Medical School (Universities of Exeter and Plymouth July 2008) MRCGP

DR SIOBHAN FERN

BM BS 2013 University of Brighton and University of Sussex.

I went to university at Brighton and Sussex Medical School and completed my degree in 2014. I then moved to Cornwall and completed my junior doctor and General Practice training at the Royal Cornwall Hospital. I started working at Narrowcliff in 2016 as a registrar and became a salaried doctor in 2019 and a partner in 2020. Clinically I have an interest in Women’s Health and have completed training by the Faculty for Sexual and Reproductive Health which allows me to fit intrauterine contraceptive devices and implants. Outside of work I live with my husband and am kept busy looking after my son and daughter.

DR OLIVER PRESCOTT

BSc, BMBS, PGDip (SEM), DFSRH (2017), PGCert (ClinEd), FHEA, MRCGP

I completed my medical school training through Peninsula Medical School in Cornwall in 2011. After my junior doctor years in the Royal Cornwall Hospital I moved to Edinburgh where I worked in Emergency Medicine and Orthopaedics. I returned to Cornwall to specialise in General Practice. Having completed part of my general practice training at Narrowcliff I joined the team in 2018 and became a partner in 2021. Alongside my role at the surgery I work at the University of Exeter Medical school as the Deputy Community Sub-dean whilst also supporting wider education through the Cornwall Primary care Training Hub. Clinically I have an interest in Sports and Exercise Medicine through involvement in endurance events and team sport. Outside of work I live with my wife and two young daughters and spend my spare time enjoying the outdoor life Cornwall has to offer.

DR KATE ARMSTRONG

DR REBECCA WHATMAUGH

DR ROBIN KENDLE

DR SOPHIE FOSTER

DR CLAIRE BROSNAN

Nurses

The services offered by the team include wound care, health checks, immunisations and travel vaccinations, chronic disease management, blood test and blood pressure monitoring, contraception services, help to stop smoking. Some nurses are trained as 'Duty Nurse'. They can see patients with minor illnesses and are able to issue prescriptions including antibiotics and other medication.

BETHAN HARMES

Senior Practice Nurse

Healthcare Assistants

Healthcare assistants support practice nurses with their daily work and carry out tasks such as phlebotomy (drawing blood), blood pressure measurement and new patient checks. They may act as a chaperone when a patient or doctor requests one.

Mental Health Practitioner

Our Mental Health Practitioner works alongside our GPs to support the mental wellbeing of our patients

Paramedics

We have a number of paramedics working with our team, providing our home visiting service, as well as additional support for our clinics

Pharmacist

Clinical pharmacists in GP surgeries can help resolve day-to-day medicine issues, prescription queries and consult with and treat patients directly. This includes providing help to manage long-term conditions, advising those taking multiple medicines (polypharmacy) and delivering clinical advice about treatments. Our Clinical Pharmacists will conduct medication reviews with patients.

Physiotherapists

We have a first contact physiotherapy service at the surgery and for musculoskeletal issues we may book you an initial consultation with the physio team

Receptionists

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.

Social Prescribers

Our Social Prescribing team can link you to suitable sources of non-clinical support in the local community. Everything from support groups to exercise classes, gardening groups to financial support organisations.

Community Nurses

We have a team of District Nurses providing care in the community. You can contact them on 01637 834840 to discuss nursing care. They cannot offer advice re medical problems or emergencies. Our Community Matron works alongside the doctors. She cares for a small number of patients with complex needs who are at risk of frequent hospital admissions.