Loch Ree Practice STRANRAER

NURSE PRACTITIONER South West Scotland

Are you looking to get back to patient centred care? Do you wish you had a better work-life balance? Join us in Stranraer, the gateway to the Rhins of Galloway. We have excellent outdoor pursuits on our doorstep. Stranraer has a modern leisure centre and well established Primary and Academy schooling.

Loch Ree Practice is a friendly, well established training practice, situated in the tranquil semi - rural town of Stranraer. We are seeking an additional Nurse Practitioner to join us in the picturesque south west corner of Scotland. Where in the world?

Stranraer is located on the west coast of Scotland in Dumfries & Galloway.

Ferry links to Northern Ireland (Belfast and Larne) are easily accessible. Only 8 miles away, passengers can choose to sail with either Stenaline or P&O European Ferries.

Here we are!! The A77 to the north provides access to Ayr and Glasgow and further on to all other areas of Scotland. The A75 heading east takes you to Dumfries with easy motorway links to England. Who are we? Dr Jenny Lee MB, BcH, DRCOG, Diploma in Counselling

Jenny is an enthusiastic and experienced marathon runner having participated in the London, Paris, Belfast, Chester and Dublin Marathons. She has raised money for numerous charities and is an active member of Stranraer Baptist Church.

Jenny is our GP lead for Mental Dr Simon Reid Health Care and has a special MB, BcH, BaO, MRCGP, DRCOG ,LF interest in Well Woman issues.

Hom During her spare time she loves taking her Labradors on long Simon loves watching and playing football. He walks in the country or along is also the team doctor for our local football the beach and spending time team – Stranraer Football Club. with her family and friends.

During his time off he loves to get out on the golf course and enjoys friendly competitions. Jenny is highly motivated Simon is a strong family man and enjoys partner in the practice and spending as much time with his family and keeps the team ticking along friends as possible. with her positive attitude.

He is a keen fundraiser and has raised money for our local community centre.

Dr Reid is an experienced Intermediate Specialist in Drug Rehabilitation.

As the senior partner in the practice he keeps us all in check! Patient, kind and fun-loving he promotes a relaxed and friendly work environment. Dr Ian Young MBChB, MRCGP

Ian is our youngest partner and his vibrant, witty personality shines through in all aspects of our working day. Whatever happens Ian will see the funny side – often at our expense!

Ian also loves getting out on the golf course, where perhaps he may have a lower handicap if he was able to stop talking. But don’t be fooled - Dr Claire Davey Ian is very astute and sees the bigger MBChB, MRCGP, DFSRH picture all the time. His problem solving skills are second to none, he has a generous heart and would Claire is a salaried GP within the always help anyone struggling. practice. Highly organised and efficient , she leads our sexual As an accredited GP Training health clinic and has a special Practice Ian is our lead trainer and is interest in well woman and a member of the local GP sub and contraceptive issues. LHP committees. He is the practice lead for all IT and contract issues. Claire has a dry sense of humour and a very sharp wit. Thankfully she During his time off Ian loves takes return banter just as easy as spending time with his family and she gives. taking his dogs to the beach or his caravan. In her spare time Claire also loves spending time with family and friends, watching Rugby and cheering on her home country while enjoying a glass of Guinness. Claire loves live concerts and gigs and often introduces us to new music. She also loves getting abroad and enjoying the culture and scenery of other countries. Claire enjoys the outdoors and can often be seen cycling to work or taking long walks in the surrounding countryside.

Our Team Nurse Practitioner Cherith Reid Nurse Ashley O’Neill Claire Webber – Practice Manager

Cherith is our Nurse Practitioner and Ashley is the newest member of our Over the past 2 years Claire has taken has worked with Loch Ree Practice for team and has brought a refreshing over the management of the practice, 18 years. energy with her. Adaptable, having been our senior administrator. enthusiastic and quick to learn she Approachable, enthusiastic and Forward thinking and pro-active has settled in to life in Loch Ree dedicated, always looking for better Cherith is never one to sit around perfectly. ways to do things, thus enabling the with nothing to do – she is practice to run smoothly. The always looking at ways in cornerstone of our practice. which to support the GP’s and the services we offer.

Caroline Maxwell – HCA Margaret Macintyre – Rachel McGhie – Admin/Clerical Admin/Clerical Caroline was our first health-care assistant and proved so valuable that Our longest serving member of our Rachel is without question the most when we had an opportunity of administration team Margaret has positive member of our team as well as adding to our HCA team we didn’t worked here for 21 years. She being honest, dedicated and hesitate. Hard-working, reliable and dedicated, reliable, extremely hardworking. . Always bright and with a positive attitude she is hardworking and is always willing to cheerful she will greet you with a smile respected by all. help. Margaret is our “fixer”. every day –our ray of sunshine.

Rachel Hesford – Jacqueline McLean – Admin/Clerical/HCA Admin/Clerical

Having worked for our practice for Loyal, hardworking and approachable just over a year Rachel has proven Jacqueline is a dedicated member of herself to be indispensible. She is our our team. She works hard and fast – jack of all trades, our own Tasmanian devil. master of all!

We’re a sociable lot!! As a medical practice our aim is to Courtesy of Dooj Brawls continue to provide the highest level of GP care we can. Our patients are obviously at the heart of everything we do as a team. Loch Ree Practice promotes a patient centred approach, ensuring that patients not only are aware of what is happening with their health care, Stranraer Golf Course 5th tee but they also a say.

Loch Ree Practice is a very close Courtesy of Stranraer BID Group knit team who support and respect one-another. We all enjoy a great work-life balance and appreciate that our personal time is just that. When we do come together socially though we enjoy it to the maximum!

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If you would like to know more about our practice why not contact us to arrange an informal visit? We would love to meet you and introduce you to our wider health-care team. What can our area offer you? Things to do/places to visit

http://www.cd-foodtown.org/ http://www.visitsouthwestscotland.com/ http://www.wigtownbookfestival.com/ http://www.southernuplandway.gov.uk/cms/ http://castlekennedygardens.com/ http://gallowayharriers.org.uk/ http://www.rbge.org.uk/the-gardens/logan http://www.lifeboatparkfest.co.uk/ http://www.lochryansailingclub.com/homepage http://www.stranraergolfclub.net/ http://scotland.forestry.gov.uk/forest-parks/galloway-forest-park http://www.portpatrickgolfclub.com/ http://www.7stanesmountainbiking.com/ http://www.wigtownshirecountygolfclub.com/ http://www.thewickermanfestival.co.uk/ http://www.stranraer.org/ryancentre/ http://stranraermusictown.org.uk/

Travel and Transport Schooling/Education/Council Services

http://www.poferries.com/en/cairnryan-larne?sw=1 http://www.stranraeracademy.org.uk/ http://www.stenaline.co.uk/routes/cairnryan -belfast http:// www.dumgal.gov.uk/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A77_road https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A75_road

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