Doctors
Our doctors work in a partnership. Although you are registered with a named doctor, you may see any of the doctors in the practice.
Wherever possible, we will arrange an appointment with the Doctor of your choice. At times it may not be possible to do this, and you will be offered an appointment with one of the other partners.
Partners
Dr Ambar Duree
Dr Duree joined the practice in 2009 and is a fully registered GP trainer and has medical interests in womens’ health and palliative care.
MBBS, MRCGP, DRCOG, DFFP (Newcastle 1994)
Dr Kenneth Atkinson
Dr Atkinson joined the practice in August 2014 and has medical interests in ENT, Dermatology and Paediatrics.
MBBChir BA(Hons), MA (Cantab) MRCGP (Cambridge 2009)
Dr Ailsa Mitford
Dr Mitford joined the practice in August 2014, is a fully registered GP trainer and has medical interests in women’s health including family planning, paediatrics and joint injections.
MBChB (Hons) (Liverpool 2009), MRCGP, DRCOG, DFSRH, Clinical Education PGCert.
Salaried GPs
Dr Charity Konfortov
Dr Konfortov joined the practice in November 2016 as a Salaried GP.
MB BS (Newcastle upon Tyne 2003)
Dr Phil Woodhouse
Dr Woodhouse joined the practice in May, 2022 as a Salaried GP.
MB ChB (Leicester 1998)
Dr Katie Boon
Dr Boon joined the practice in June, 2022 as a Salaried GP.
MB BS (Cambridge 2009)
Dr John “Greg” Clements
Dr Clements joined the practice in May, 2019 as a Salaried GP.
MBBS (London 2009) BSc (Hons) MRCGP (2014)
Doctors in Training
Mayford House Surgery is a training practice. GP Registrars and Foundation Year 2 doctors work with the Practice for twelve and four months respectively. These doctors are hospital trained and have been qualified doctors for a number of years. During the time at the practice they learn to apply their skills within the community.
We hope you will be happy for these Doctors to play a part in your care but if you have any concerns about this please inform the Receptionist and we will respect your wishes.
Medical Student
Mayford House Surgery periodically takes on a Medical Student to supervise and they work alongside one of the GP Partners seeing patients. The patients they see are also seen by the GP Partner to ensure a full and safe consultation experience. This is to encourage more people to see the NHS and GP Surgeries as a career option.
Practice Nurses & Healthcare Assistants
All our nurses are experienced in all general nursing duties including wound care, injections and are available for general enquiries and advice. They are available by appointment. They are supported by our Health Care Assistants. The nurses can also deal with some minor injury and illnesses.
Jane Wright
Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANP) work independently and with the other healthcare professionals to assess, diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions. They aim to provide expert professional advice to patients, families and carers. Our ANP appointments are available to those requiring a same day appointment, HOWEVER they do not see patients requiring sick notes, and pregnant patients.
Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Donna Bowen
Specialist Frailty Nurse
Karen Hill
Practice Nurse Manager
Joanne Henry
Practice Nurse
Heather Chandler
Practice Nurse
Christina Mckinnel
Assistant Practitioner
Julie Sansum
Healthcare Assistant
Andrea Corfield
Healthcare Assistant
Kathryn Wood
Healthcare Assistant
Care Co-ordinators, Pharmacists & Dispensers
Our pharmacists are responsible for ensuring that you are getting the maximum benefit from the medication we prescribe. Our pharmacist is also able to see patients for their medication review, so please state this to our reception team if this is what you need to be seen for.
Our dispensary staff are responsible for the ordering and stock control of medicines and for making up the prescriptions for those patients who live in the rural parts of the practice area and for whom we dispense all necessary medicines.
Pharmacists
Jennifer Greenbank
Pharmacist
Julie Hutchinson
Pharmacist
Kat Triffitt
Pharmacist
Dispensing Staff
Jocelyn
Dispensary Manager
Pauline
Dispenser
Keighley
Dispenser
Sam
Dispenser
Carolyn
Dispenser
Practice Team
Our Practice Manager co-ordinates the smooth running of the Surgery with responsibility for all aspects of staffing, premises and financial management. They’re also responsible for the non-clinical welfare of the practice patients.
Gail Patterson
Practice Manager
Josh Parker-List
Assistant Practice Manager
Reception
Our reception staff provide the first point of contact for patients either on the telephone or in person at the surgery.
Liz
Reception Team Leader
Sue
Receptionist
Kay
Receptionist
Lisa
Receptionist
Julie
Receptionist
Donna
Receptionist
Karen
Receptionist
Care Co-ordinators
James Kelly
Care Co-ordinator
Claire Everett
Care Co-ordinator
Secretaries
Our secretarial staff are responsible for the administration, clerical and secretarial work at the Practice.
Carol
Secretary
Allison
Secretary
Naz
Letter Management Administrator
Attached Staff
Fiona Miranda
First Contact Musculoskeletal Practitioner
Jacqui Scotting
First Contact Mental Health Consultant
Kate Marriot
Social Prescriber
Attached Healthcare Professionals
Ambulance Paramedics
The paramedics are based at both Northallerton Surgeries. Any of the Paramedics may attend for a home visit after the patient has been assessed by a GP that may require their expert assistance.
Health Visitors
Health Visitors are based at Gibraltar House, Thurston Road, Northallerton. They are qualified nurses with extra training in child health and health promotion. They are available for advice and support and can be contacted on 01423 544271. They visit families at home and carry out development checks.
District Nurses
They are based at Mowbray House Surgery. They are able to provide nursing care to the housebound and to those patients who have recently been discharged from Hospital. Their direct telephone number is 01609 764407.
Community Midwives
They are based at the Maternity Unit, Friarage Hospital and can be contacted on their office number 763084 or though the hospital switchboard (779911). The Midwife holds antenatal clinics on Mondays and Wednesday at the surgery.
Community Psychiatric Nurses
Some are based in offices at Vine House at the Friarage Hospital. They can provide help in the assessment of mental health problems including depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, anorexia and manic depression. The CPNs provide a liaison service between the Community Mental Health Team and General Practice.
Mental Health Nurse
A registered Mental Health Nurse visits the Surgery, providing help to our patients in many mental health situations, after being referred by one of the doctors.
Counselling Service
The NHS offers a counselling service. A referral letter from one of the doctors is required first.