The Chesterfield Drive Practice
The Surgery
29 Chesterfield Drive
Ipswich
IP1 6DW
www.chesterfielddrivesurgery.co.uk
Tel: 01473 741349

Dr P Exley
Dr P A Bush
Dr D M Ward (Course Organiser)
Dr E Ifionu
Dr S Taylor (salaried)
Dr I Sagarna (salaried)

The Trainers
Dr D Ward - Profile »
Dr P Bush (Associate) -  Profile »

The Practice

We provide comprehensive care for an urban population of over 9500 patients. Our philosophy is to maintain a high standard of medical practice but to take care of our personal lives as well. We are a forward looking practice that has and is undergoing a continuous process of change, since gaining approval as a Training Practice in July 2000. In April 2001 we became a third wave PMS pilot practice. We have moved towards a Nurse led service for acute problems and chronic disease management. We now employ three Nurse Practitioners and two Practice Nurses. The practice buildings are modern purpose built premises which have been extended recently.

The Partners

Between us we have diverse skills and expertise. One of the partners has an MSc in Medical Sciences, another is a GP with a special interest in musculoskeletal medicine and works at the musculoskeletal assessment and treatment (MAT) clinic at the Riverside clinic, and another was involved in setting up the GP Out of Hours Co-operative and is one of the Programme Directors of the Ipswich General Practice Vocational Training Scheme. We are fortuitous in having a very capable and enthusiastic Practice Manager as well as excellent Nursing, Administrative, Secretarial, and Reception staff.

The Patients

The practice covers an urban area which incorporates a diverse spectrum of society and the attendant medical, social and psychological problems.

The Training

David Ward is the nominated Trainer but we are keen to emphasise that all of us will be involved in training to some extent. Teaching and supervision will occur daily and there are regular practice educational meetings usually held on a Wednesday afternoon. Formal tutorials are weekly, the subjects are very much decided mutually by the Trainee and Trainer. The practice also is involved in training paramedics, nurse practitioners, medical students, as well as GP Trainees. Some of the teaching and learning will be multidisciplinary; the development of all of our staff is a central part of our ethos there will be the opportunity to find out about the business side of General Practice.

Yourself

We will provide an environment which encourages and is suitable for you to learn the skills needed to be a ?good General Practitioner?. In return we expect a commitment from you to learn, and, if you want to, to participate in the development of the practice. Why not come and see for yourself!

Contact either:

Dr David Ward
01473 741349
David.Ward@GP-D83039.nhs.uk
or
Hilary Bowen
01473 741349
Hilary.Bowen@GP-D83039.nhs.uk