Doctors
Dr James Fisher – GP Senior Partner
MRCGP MBBS MSc BSc
Dr Fisher has been working at Acle Surgery as a GP for approximately seven years. Prior to joining Acle, he worked in psychiatry in London. His main interests are in skin conditions and minor surgery, including excision of lesions and joint injections. Understandably, he has a long-standing interest in severe and enduring mental health problems from his time working in the capital. He lives locally with his wife and enjoys swimming, sailing on the Broads, and spending time with family.
Dr Sadasivam Sivamalar – GP Partner
MBBS, DRCOG, MRCGP
I graduated in 1995. After having worked in the north of England, I have been settled in Norwich since 2003. I completed my GP training in Norwich and have been a GP since 2009. I am keen on all aspects of General Practice including health promotion and disease prevention. I have a particular interest in Women’s health. Outside of work, I keep busy spending time with my husband and two children. I also enjoy walking and cooking.
Dr Rachel Christie – GP Partner
MRCGP, MBChB, BSc
I joined Acle Medical Partnership in 2021 as a partner. I completed my medical degree at the Univer-sity of Leicester and also have a BSc in Psychology from the University of Nottingham. I returned to my hometown of Norwich to complete my Foundation Training and GP Speciality Training on the Norwich scheme and have worked in the Norfolk & Norwich and James Paget University Hospi-tals. Since completing my GP training I have worked in North Norfolk and enjoy the mix of urban and rural communities that working in this part of Norfolk brings. I enjoy all areas of general practice and particularly enjoy women’s health. I am a qualified GP trainer and am looking forward to introducing doctors who are training to be GPs into our team at Acle Medical Practice later this year. I hope you will be able to support these doctors, and our practice, by taking part in consultations with them. Outside of work, I enjoy family life with my husband and two school age children, and I enjoy reading, running and a spot of baking.
Dr Nicky Carroll – GP Partner
MRCGP MBBS BA
I joined Acle Surgery in 2023. Prior to this I completed my Norwich based GP training and medical degree at the University of East Anglia, training predominantly in the Norfolk & Norwich and James Paget Hospital. I previously lived in London, working in Homelessness, and have a former degree in Politics and International Development. I’m passionate about General Practice and particularly enjoy understanding what’s important to our patients. I have a special interest in lifestyle medicine and prevention alongside addressing health inequalities. I live locally with my husband, young family and a lively Labrador. I generally enjoy being active and outdoors, particularly on our beautiful beaches. I’m pleased to announce that since April 2024 I am now a partner of the practice and I’m looking forward to working with an excellent and positive team.
Dr Julia L Chandler – GP
MBBS 2003 DRCOG 2007 DFSRH 2008 nMRCGP 2009
Dr Chandler has worked as a salaried GP at Acle Medical Partnership since 2009. She has previously worked at the Norwich Family Planning clinic and has an interest in contraception and women’s health including the menopause. She can provide the full range of long-acting reversible contraceptives including implants and ‘coils.’ She teaches year 2 medical students from Norwich Medical School at the Practice, as well as being involved in some teaching on UEA campus as an Associate Tutor. She enjoys her veggie patch, spending time on the Norfolk coast and walking in our beautiful Norfolk countryside.
Dr Simon Morris – GP
MB ChB MRCGP FRACGP
I qualified from Bristol Medical School in 1995. I obtained by MRCGP in 2002 and spent 20 years as a full time partner at Ludham Surgery, until spending over a year in Australia where I obtained my Fellowship for General Practice in Queensland. I love the sea and water and enjoy a sport called outrigging- sea kayaking . I am very fortunate to have been offered the opportunity to work at such a good surgery.
Dr Rachel Thomson – GP
MB ChB, MRCGP, DFSRH
I’ve been a GP for 25 + years having qualified in Liverpool then GP training in York. Within General Practice I have an interest in contraception – especially ‘long acting – LARC’ and women’s health. A GP partner initially but then have moved around the country with my husband’s work. I hope we are now settled in Norfolk ! We have two ‘just grown up’ children and two English Springer Spaniels.
Clinical/Nursing Team
Advanced Paramedic
Nick Seddon
Advanced Paramedic
Nurse Practitioners
Lucy Molineux
Nurse Practitioner
Georgie Snow
Advanced Nurse Practitioner
A Nurse practitioner is an advanced practice registered Nurse who is trained to assess patient needs, clinically examine and diagnose a range of minor illnesses and minor injuries.
They are able to refer to other specialities where required; order and interpret diagnostic and laboratory tests, diagnose illness and disease, prescribe medication and formulate treatment plans.
Physicians Associate
Louisa Twining
Physicians Associate
What is a physician associate and what do they do?
Physician associates (PAs) are healthcare professionals who work under the supervision of a senior doctor, such as a hospital consultant or a GP.
They are trained to perform various clinical duties, such as taking medical histories, conducting physical examinations, and developing and managing treatment plans.
PAs complete a three-year undergraduate degree, usually in a health, biomedical science, or life-sciences subject, followed by a two-year postgraduate qualification.
The postgraduate training for PAs covers some of the same topics as a medical degree but is less in-depth.
Like medical training, physician associate training involves supervised practice with patients.
When would I see a physician associate?
If your care needs are not complex or you need to see someone quickly, your GP practice might offer an appointment with a PA.
Before your appointment, your practice should tell you which healthcare professional you will see.
You may also see a PA in a hospital.
PA’s work in various specialities such as emergency medicine, acute medicine, geriatrics, psychiatry, general surgery, respiratory medicine, trauma and orthopaedics, cardiology, and general internal medicine.
They review patients’ medical histories, perform examinations, and request diagnostic tests.
Despite having ‘physician’ in their title, PAs are not doctors.
Nurses
Jodie Hickin
Nurse Manager
Sam Crosswell
Nurse Manager
Jenny Windley
Practice Nurse
Deborah Mann
Practice Nurse
Cait Chalk
Practice Nurse
Beth Sorrell
Practice Nurse
Practice Nurses are qualified and registered Nurses. They can help with health issues such as family planning, healthy living advice, blood pressure checks, cervical smears, routine injections, immunisations (travel and childhood), suture/clip removal and dressings.
Healthcare Assistants
Liz Kern
HCA
Siobhan Overman
Health and Wellbeing Coach
Healthcare assistants support practice Nurses with their daily work and carry out tasks such as phlebotomy (drawing blood), dressings, foot checks (diabetic), suture removal, flu immunisations, ECG’s and blood pressure measurement. They may act as a chaperone when a patient or Doctor requests one.
Phlebotomists
Lisa Sleeman
Phlebotomist
Practice Team
Practice Management
Steve Reeves
Partnership Business Manager
Victoria Docwra
Practice Manager
Erin
HR & Operation Support Manager
Finance
Sarah
Finance Administrator
Patient Records Management
Tracey
Jodie
Care Coordinator
Lisa
Care Coordinator
Rosa
Care Coordinator
Katie
Care Coordinator
Karen
Care Coordinator
Reception Team
Abbe
Reception Manager
Claire
Senior Receptionist
Debbie
Receptionist
Kay
Receptionist
Deborah
Receptionist
Glenys
Receptionist
Megan
Receptionist
Summarisers
Deborah
Summariser
Amy
Summariser
Chris
Summariser
Secretaries
Julia
Secretaries
Sue
Secretaries
Anita
Secretaries
Dispensary Team
Dispensers
Wendy
Senior Dispenser
Nikki
Dispenser
George
Dispenser
Noreen
Dispenser
Stephanie
Dispenser
Tracey
Dispenser
Linda
Dispenser
Natalie
Dispenser
Libby
Dispenser
Katie
Dispenser
Jan
Dispenser
Pharmacy Team
Daisy
Clinical Pharmacist
Delivery Drivers
Chris
Delivery Driver
Healthcare Team
Community Midwives
The midwife based in the community works from Hoveton and Wroxham Medical Centre. Her role is to help expectant mothers with all aspects of their healthcare during and after their pregnancy.
To organise antenatal care for your pregnancy you can self refer to either Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital or James Paget University Hospital
District Nursing
The District Nurses carry out various procedures in your own home, and act as an extension of our team at the health centre for those patients who are housebound.
Health Visitors
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.