Practice Team

Doctors

DR TIM HURST

ChB, DObst, DRCOG, MRCGP, FPCert

Qualified 1990 Liverpool University. Interests include Diabetes, Cardiac and Respiratory Medicine.

DR CATHERINE ROSE

MB BS DCH DFFP MRCGP

Qualified 1993 Newcastle University. She joined the practice in September 2005 and her special interests include Family Planning, Paediatrics and Women’s Health.

DR SANJAY RAMANI

MBBS MRCGP MRCP

Qualified in 1996, Madras India. He joined the practice in March 2009. and his special Interests include Cardiology and Diabetes.

DR JENNY MCGILLIVRAY

MRCGP MBchB

Qualified in 1997 at the University of Sheffield. She joined the practice in 2015 and her special interests are Elderly Care and Women’s Health.

DR KIRAN KOMMU

MBBS, MRCGP, DFFP Qualified in 1998

Trained in Barbados, West Indies and GP training in North Yorkshire. Worked as a GP in Oxfordshire for 15 years. Works as an urgent care GP for Oxford Health on weekends. Joined Practice in July 2022. Special interests: mens health, mental health, Palliative Care, Paediatrics, Dermatology and Musculoskeletal Medicine. Enjoys oil painting and sailing.

GP Registrar

DR WAJID HUSSAIN

Qualified in 2020 (MB ChB) at the University of Warwick. I am due to complete my GP training in August 2025. I have completed rotations in General Medicine, General Surgery, Paediatrics and Psychiatry.

Paramedic

SARAH-JANE BATES

BSc Hons Paramedic Science degree

"I qualified as a paramedic in 2006 and graduated with a BSc Hons Paramedic Science degree at the University of Hertfordshire in 2007. I worked for South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust in both Milton Keynes and Adderbury for the last 13 years and finally followed my heart and moved into primary care. Most people know me as SJ and I joined the practice in March this year and look forward to my new adventure!"

Wellbeing Worker

PETER RYAN

Wellbeing Worker

Hello, I’m Peter, the Wellbeing Worker at Bloxham and Hook Norton Surgeries. My role involves offering tailored support to patients, focusing on their emotional and mental health wellbeing. Through social prescribing, I work with patients to develop personalised plans that resonate with their individual needs and interests, connecting them with community resources and activities. This collaborative approach ensures our patients receive holistic care, enhancing their overall health and quality of life. I am dedicated to working alongside our fantastic team to provide comprehensive support that helps our patients thrive.

Practice Nurses

Nurses work at both surgeries for dressings, smear tests, travel advice, immunisations, blood tests, family planning, confidential advice for the younger patient and advice on smoking cessation and weight control. You need to book an appointment via reception.

ROSEMARY GASSON

SRN PGrad Diploma in Travel Medicine RCPS Glasgow

Joined the practice in July 2004 coming from a community hospital background, Rosemary has considerable experience in the area of wound management, and runs the practice Asthma Clinic. Rosemary successfully completed the Diploma in Travel Medicine in March 2009.

MARY KITSON

SRN, RM, BAHons, PGCERTHE

Joined the practice in 2005. Mary has extensive experience including midwifery and most recently nursing the elderly.

CAREY ELEY

I have worked as a Practice Nurse for 6 years, covering all aspects of care. Special interest in Diabetes and Wound care and i have previously worked as a District Nurse for 19 years.

Healthcare Assistants

Our HCA’s perform phlebotomy sessions along with blood pressure checks, health checks and fitting of ambulatory blood pressure monitors.

TRISH WOODFORD

ASHLEIGH WRIGHT

DAWN BEEDON

Practice Management

DI WALLER

Practice Manager

Di is responsible for the day to day running of both the Bloxham and Hook Norton surgeries. She is always pleased to receive suggestions or comments.

ALLISON THOMAS

Clinical Services Manager

Administration

SUSANNAH THOMAS

Accounts Administrator

ELAINE HEMMINGS

MANDY ROBINSON

HALEY HUNTER

GAIL JACKSON-TYLER

ANN POWELL

CHARMAINE TARRANT

Reception

The team at Bloxham and Hook Norton offer a friendly and confidential service to patients.

LISA YOUNG

Reception Manager

JILL EDEN

JULIE PETERS

JACKIE SIDAWAY

GABIE NORGATE

LAURA DAVIS

LINDA YATES

KAREN POTTS

LEANNE SHARPE

KATIE CATLOW

Dispensary

MARION PARR

ANGELA BARNES

Dispensary Manager

KAREN THOMPSON

MARIAM MORKOS

LUCIA MIDDLETON

KATE MARTIN

ANITA MATTHEWS

Secretaries

MOYA MANSFIELD

STACEY TURNER

CHARMAINE TARRANT

Community Nurses

District nurses can be contacted on their direct line 01865 902006. They provide clinical care within the home environment.