Meet the Team

Doctors

Dr Jacqueline Luff (f)

GP Partner

She joined the practice in 2002 . She graduated from the University of Leeds in 1992 and trained as a GP in Yorkshire . She has lived in the local area since 1997 and has worked in local surgeries. She also worked for a number of years in the Diabetic clinic at the Queens Medical Centre. Dr Luff and her family are keen musicians.

Dr Duncan Gooch (m)

GP Partner

He trained at Nottingham University and joined the practice in 2010. He has particular clinical interests in medical education, joint injections and minor surgery. In addition to his patient facing roles, he also works across Derbyshire in a number of senior leadership positions. Outside of work he is a keen advocate for the local community and can often be seen supporting or coaching the local rugby team.

Dr Ruth Gooch (f)

GP Partner

Dr Ruth Gooch joined our practice as a partner in 2014. She has a keen interest in medicines and safety and serves as a Prescribing and Clinical Lead for Derby and Derbyshire ICB, chairing regional prescribing groups. Outside of her professional duties, Dr Gooch enjoys sports and is the musical director of a local community choir.

Dr Rebecca Gladstone (f)

GP Partner

She joined the practice in 2019 after completing her GP training in Derby.  Dr Gladstone has a clinical interest in Women’s Health, fitting coils and implants. She is also Clinical Lead for the Erewash Aging Well programme of work. Dr Gladstone enjoys spending time with her family, including countryside walks with the dog. 

Dr Tom Wright (m)

Salaried GP

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He graduated from the University of Nottingham in 2017 and joined the Practice in 2022 after completing his specialist GP training. He is an active member of his local church and enjoys helping at the youth group on Fridays and Sundays, as well as volunteering on summer activity holidays for young people. Other interests include history and chess.

Dr Jonathan Sherwood (m)

Salaried GP

Dr Sherwood joined our practice as a salaried GP in 2023.  He graduated from Nottingham Medical School in 2009 and completed specialist GP training in 2014. His clinical interests include general medicine, teaching trainees, and utilising technology to streamline clinical processes. Outside of work, Dr Sherwood enjoys his family time, cooking and eating good food. He is an active church member, and also enjoys camping in coastal and countryside locations.

Dr Ross Townend (m)

Salaried GP

He graduated from the University of Birmingham in 2008 and went onto to complete his GP training in Guildford/Surrey area in 2013.  He previously also worked as a hospital Pharmacist prior to studying medicine. His clinical interests are therapeutics and Dermatology. He is an accredited GP with extended role in Dermatology (GPwER in Dermatology). He enjoys spending time with his family, participating in park runs and doing DIY.

Dr Allie Hill (f)

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Salaried GP

She graduated from the University of Nottingham Medical School in 2017, and then completed GP Training in Derbyshire in 2022. She has a clinical interest in palliative care and reducing health inequalities. In her spare time, she enjoys walking, and can often be found hiking in the Peaks.

Dr Kateryna Arlachova (f)

Salaried GP

Dr Arlachova joined our practice in 2023 after completing her specialist GP training in Derbyshire. She graduated from a university in Ukraine in 2001. Her clinical interests include Care of the Elderly and Women’s Health, and she is also part of the Frailty team. Outside of work, Dr Arlachova enjoys spending time with her family and dog, going on long walks in the Peak and Lake District, and camping in Wales and Scotland.

Dr Saima Khan (f)

Salaried GP

Dr Saima Khan graduated from Keele University in 2017 and joined the practice in 2023. She is a dedicated GP with a strong interest in women’s health, medical leadership and medical education. 

Dr Saima Khan channels her creativity through artistic pursuits. She particularly finds joy in crocheting and enjoys crafting handmade crochet clothes and blankets. 

Dr Lucy Baker (f)

Salaried GP

Dr Baker completed her medical training at the University of Nottingham in 2013, GP Training in Derbyshire and joined the practice in 2021. She has an interest in frailty, working in the “Team Up Derbyshire” Team caring for housebound patients, and has completed her training as a clinical supervisor for training doctors. She is a member of a church in Nottingham and enjoys spending time outdoors with her family.

Dr Shamly Cletus (f)

GP Registrar

Dr Tarisayi Mashababe (f)

GP Registrar

Dr Fazai Hurasha (f)

GP Registrar

Dr Uchechukwu Uzodinma (m)

GP Registrar

Dr Gagandeep Bal (f)

GP Registrar

Nursing Team

Kelly Rushby

Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Adrian Llewellyn-Jones

Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Adrian joined the practice in 2020.

Jo Wood

Nurse Practitioner

Jo qualified as a nurse in London in 1995. She then worked in A&E for 7 years, majority at QMC.

Jo finished a Bsc Hons Degree at Derby University 2005, qualifying as Nurse Practitioner. Following which, Jo started working for the out of hours services and then moved into primary care in 2012 where she has worked since.

Jo joined West Park Surgery in 2023.

In Jo’s spare time she enjoys spending time with her family and supporting the local rugby club.

Alison Evans

Nurse Manager

Qualified from Nottingham and went on to work on the gynaecology unit based at the QMC for 17 years before joining the practice in 2009. Alison has specialist areas of interest including Diabetes and Women’s Health.

Joanne Thorpe

Practice Nurse

Qualified in Sheffield and after working in Acute Medicine at the QMC for 2 years chose to join The Golden Brook Practice in 1992. Joanne has developed a specialist interest in respiratory illness (COPD and asthma), sexual health and contraception.

Amie Pursglove

Practice Nurse

Amie joined the practice in 2019.

Toni Dye

Health Care Assistant

Chelsea Grainger-Brown

Health Care Assistant

Tansy Hughes

Trainee Nursing Associate

Sarah Lewis

Trainee Practice Nurse

Hannah Hackett

Midwife

Our midwives provide antenatal care, look after expectant mothers who have a normal pregnancy and care for each mother and baby in the postnatal period.

If you wish to make an appointment with the midwife, please telephone the practice on 0115 855 4200.

Our midwives are employed by Derby Hospitals Foundation Trust.

Jessica Auger

Midwife

Our midwives provide antenatal care, look after expectant mothers who have a normal pregnancy and care for each mother and baby in the postnatal period.

If you wish to make an appointment with the midwife, please telephone the practice on 0115 855 4200.

Our midwives are employed by Derby Hospitals Foundation Trust.

Non-urgent advice:

We have a very hard working and approachable nursing team who do an excellent job for all of our patients. In addition to basic nursing care they have developed specialist knowledge in a number of areas.
These include Chronic Disease Management; our nurses coordinate and look after the care of all people with conditions such as Asthma, Diabetes, Emphysema, COPD, Heart Disease, Hypertension (high blood pressure), Atrial Fibrillation. Advanced wound care; Venepuncture (blood tests); Immunisations and Vaccinations; Contraception; Cervical Smears; Health checks and advice.

Practice Team

Jenni Brailsford

Business Manager

Jenni joined the practice in August 2018.

Debra Lewsley

Practice Manager

Vicky

Lead Workflow Administrator

Rob

Workflow Administrator

Elaine

Workflow Administrator

Georgia

Lead Secretary

Lesley

Secretary

Katie

Secretary

Aidan

Long Term Care Co-ordinator

Sue

Long Term Care Co-ordinator

Non-urgent advice:

Care Navigation Team

Farhana

Care Navigation Manager

Fay

Care Navigation Lead

Michelle T

Care Navigator

Jane

Care Navigator

Sally

Care Navigator

Katie L

Care Navigator

Becky

Care Navigator

Claire

Care Navigator

Michele W

Care Navigator

Melissa

Care Navigator

Gemma

Care Navigator

Lauren

Care Navigator

Tara

Care Navigator

Amy

Care Navigator

Brad

Care Navigator

Ashlee

Care Navigator

Lynsey

Care Navigator

Becca

Care Navigator

Non-urgent advice:

We are a highly trained & professional team. We make appointments face to face & by telephone for the doctors, nurses, midwife, phlebotomist, physio & other healthcare professionals.

Something that we are very proud of is our charity work. Every year, through various activities, we raise hundreds of pounds for differing charities.

Pharmacy Team

Harry Cotterill

Clinical Practice Pharmacist

Heather Whiteley

Pharmacy Technician