Sibford Surgery - The doctors, nurses and other staff at our practice

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We would like to inform our patients that unfortunately Dr Fontaine will be taking a leave of absence for the foreseeable future.

Although we will endeavour to seek locum support where possible, it is likely that our available appointments and the level of access to clinicians that we usually deliver will be adversely affected by this. Please understand that we may not be able to offer our usual level of access during this time.

Our receptionists may refer you to an urgent care centre in Banbury if you need an urgent appointment and we are unable to provide one.

Where appropriate, you can help us by utilising local services:

If you are having musculoskeletal (MSK) problems you can self-refer to a physio here https://www.connecthealth.co.uk or ask our receptionist to book you a Saturday morning physio appointment.

If you have sinusitis, shingles, sore throat, impetigo or a UTI, amongst other conditions, you can seek help at a local pharmacy. More information as well as how to find a pharmacy can be found here https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/pharmacies

If you are pregnant, please contact the midwives at Horton hospital or Marie Stopes if you are considering of termination of pregnancy.

If you have an eye problem, please contact an Oxfordshire optician who offers a Minor Eye Conditions service (MECS)

If you need sexual health advice you can contact 01865 231231, or for emergency contraception you can find information here www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/pharmacies

We will keep you as up to date as possible, and we thank you in advance for your ongoing support and understanding.

The NHS have arranged several 'Protected Learning' days throughout the year. These days provide time for staff to complete mandatory training which is essential to maintain a safe and effective environment for patients. During these times the surgery will be closed. The next day for one of these is Wednesday 26th February.

Usually this learning time will take place over an afternoon, so in the mornings we will be open as usual.

Doctors

Dr Emma Haskew

MB BS (Newcastle 1994) MRCGP DFFP Qualified at Newcastle University in 1994, and joined the practice as a Partner in 2002. She has a special interest in Dermatology & Child Health.

Dr Barney Fontaine

BM, BSc, DTM&H, DRCOG Qualified at Southampton University in 2008 and joined the practice as a partner in February 2022. He has experience in most medical disciplines and spent some time abroad working in Acute medicine, Tropical and expedition medicine before returning to the UK to do his GP training in Cornwall.

Dr David Spackman

MB BS (London 1981) MRCGP DRCOG DFFP DOccMed Qualified at Charing Cross Hospital, London, in 1981 and joined the practice in 1987. He has a special interest in Occupational Medicine.

David has now retired as a partner but continues for now as a valued GP.

Dr Helen Roskell

Dr Roskell is one of our locum GPs

Dr Jonathan Williams

Dr Williams is one of our locum GPs.

Dr Sophie Doyle

Dr Doyle is one of our locum GPs

Dr Richard Taylor

Dr Taylor is one of our locum GPs

Nurses

Stephanie Schofield

Healthcare Assistants

Mrs Vanessa Keene

Practice Management

Chris Leonard

The practice manager is involved in managing all of the business aspects of the practice such as making sure that the right systems are in place to provide a high quality of patient care, human resources, finance, patient safety, premises and equipment and information technology.

Chris supports the GPs and other medical professionals with delivering patient services and also helps to develop extended services to enhance patient care.

Vicky Lay

Vicky joined the surgery in 2015 as a Receptionist and Administrator. She was promoted to Deputy Practice Manager in February 2022. Vicky is still a valuable member of the reception team whilst assisting Chris with management duties.

Reception

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.

Rebecca Pettinger

Housekeeping

Rebecca joined the surgery in 2012 and provides housekeeping services to keep the surgery clean and tidy, ensuring everything is up to a clinical standard. Rebecca also helps out in reception answering patient queries when needed.

Hannah Berry

Anne Marie Hayward

Secretaries

Lisa Dence

Community Midwives

The Midwife runs a clinic from the surgery on a Wednesday afternoon and an be contacted on the following numbers; 01295 229 776 or 07920 520 267

Community Nurses

The district nurses are available via the surgery to help and advise on health in the home for the frail, elderly and disabled. They can also provide help and advice for carers and liaise closely with Social Services.

District nursing is an independent service which is coordinated out of practice. Please phone them direct on 01608 738190.

Health Visitors

Health visitors are registered nurses/midwives who have additional training in community public health nursing. We provide a professional public health service based on best evidence of what works for individuals, families, groups and communities; enhancing health and reducing health inequalities through a proactive, universal service for all children 0-5 years and for vulnerable populations targeted according to need. For support or advice, please TEXT the Health Visiting messaging service, Chat Health on 07312263081. All questions about your child’s health and/or development is welcome and no question is too “basic”. We are here to support you.