Working Pattern – Thursday PM.

Dr Rahim has over 25 years’ experience in GP surgery procurement, establishing new GP surgeries and walk-in centres and developing new community services. He is the Medical Director and has a central role in the leadership of all clinical staff, clinical governance and leadership in complaints management.

Working Pattern- Friday AM and PM.

Dr Rasul graduated from St Bartholomew's and The Royal London Medical School of Medicine in 2001 and completed GP Vocational Training Scheme with East of England Deanery in 2006.

She spent a short (but extremely enjoyable) time as a deputising GP in Melbourne, Australia before returning to the UK, moving to Hemel Hempstead, and first joining Archway Surgery in 2007. She can also advise on and fit coils and contraceptive implants. 

We understand the importance of continuity of care. That’s why we have regular locum doctors who step in to ensure seamless service, covering for holidays and vacancies ensuring our patients receive the same quality of care they expect when their primary physician is available.

Our highly experienced nurses are qualified to support the GPs and prescribe medication for minor illnesses. They can also give advice on health issues.

Practice nurses are qualified and registered nurses. They can help with health issues such as family planning, healthy living advice, blood pressure checks and dressings. The practice nurses run clinics for long-term health conditions such as asthma or diabetes, minor ailment clinics and carry out cervical smears.

Working Pattern – Monday 8.30am to 4:00pm and Thursday 8.30am to 3:00pm.

Our Practice Nurse Ann has over 20 years of experience working in the Primary Care Sector.

She has attained her Diplomas in Diabetes, Asthma &COPD.

She enjoys working with patients to help them manage their conditions and she is passionate about achieving a positive outcome to improve quality of life for our patients.

Ann also helps with health issues such as family planning, healthy living advice, blood pressure checks and dressings.

She also runs clinics for long term conditions, such as asthma, diabetes, minor aliment clinics and cytology.

Ann offers comprehensive travel advice in our private clinics, as well as childhood immunisation clinics.

PCN Staff

We have additional roles staff who are shared between the Delta Primary Care Network.

They include Pharmacists, Mental Health Nurses, GP Assistants, Physician Associates, Care Coordinators, Social Prescribers etc.

Working Pattern- Monday to Friday 9.30 am-5 pm.

We are proud to introduce our dedicated GP Assistant, who brings a wealth of experience to our practice with 15 years of service as a former paramedic.

She works closely with our healthcare team to ensure every patient receives the care and attention they need.

Her unique background equips her with an understanding of patient care, both in emergency situations and routine health checks.

She is committed to providing high quality, compassionate care to all our patients through a range of clinical services, which include,

Blood Pressure Checks

BMI Assessments

ECG(Electrocardiogram)

Blood Tests.

Flu Vaccinations.

She is also actively involved in workload and document management.

In house Clinical Pharmacist.

Working Pattern- Every Friday.

Jeena works as a part of the PCN with other local health providers to support patients, optimise patient care and improve medicines safety.

She provides structured medication reviews, resolving medication queries, and optimise medication as part of a multidisciplinary team.

She can offer both telephone and face to face appointments to the patients.

Mental Health Nurse.

Working Pattern- Every other Tuesday.

Harrison offers a comprehensive range of services to support individuals in managing their Mental Health and well-being.

Whether you are seeking an initial assessment, a review for common mental health conditions, or support for serious mental illness, our Nurse is here to help.

This includes, ADHD/ASD Screening, referrals to Secondary Mental Health Services, Mental Health related sick notes, problem-solving interventions etc.

He is also qualified to prescribe and review medication related to Mental Health conditions, ensuring safe and effective treatment.

Podiatrist.

Working Pattern- Every other Tuesday.

Our highly skilled podiatrist provides expert care for a wide range of foot conditions which include:

Paronychia

Ingrown Toenails

Nail Deformities

Osteoarthritis

Psoriatic Arthritis

Diabetic Foot Care

Foot Ulcers

Vascular Compromised Patients

Hypermobile patients

Foreign Bodies- Removal and Identification.

Suspected Fractures.

First Contact Physiotherapist.

Working Pattern- Monday pm.

Joyline is an experienced Physiotherapist and brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the team.

She is currently involved in diagnosis, referring the patients to secondary care. She also provides you with some important information about the home-based exercises, which helps in the pain management.

Joyline is currently training to do joint injections.

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.

Working Pattern- 9.30 am to 2.30 pm Monday to Friday.

Jaya Hanumanthu is Practice Manager for the surgery. She has over 4 years of experience working in the Primary care.

Jaya is involved in managing all 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. The practice manager supports the GPs and other medical professionals with delivering patient services and helps to develop extended services to enhance patient care.

Our Practice boasts a dedicated Reception and Secretarial team, serving as your primary point of contact for general enquiries. Their integral role encompasses various day -to-day tasks, including call handling, appointment scheduling, prescription processing and queries, referrals, giving out blood results, referrals, managing financial claims, and preparing insurance reports.

Our staff are well trained to operate with utmost confidentiality, ensuring each interaction is handled with sensitivity and professionalism.

While they do not dispense medical advice, they excel at resolving queries and directing individuals to appropriate services and resources.

Rest assured, all team members adhere to legal obligations regarding patient record confidentiality, always upholding the highest standards.

Geraldine, our midwife will be happy to see you during your pregnancy and arrange all the necessary care you need. Our doctors will refer you.

A health visitor is a registered nurse who has received training particularly related to babies, children and pregnant women. Their role is to provide families with children under five years old with support and advice around the general aspects of mental, physical and social wellbeing.

Felicity visits new families and babies.

Development checks are done at 8 weeks, 8 months and questionnaires at 2 years and 3 years.

A child health clinic is run by H.V.s on Tuesday afternoons in the Memorial Hall in Bovingdon - contact Helen for latest details.