OUR STAFF
GP Partners
DR BRIAN MCLACHLAN
Male
MB, ChB (1983 Glasgow), MRCGP (1988). ALS Provider (2010). On Obstetrics List, on Minor Surgery List.
Dr McLachlan is a GP Trainer in the Practice. He is also Locality Clinical Director for Helensburgh & the Lochside and has an appointment with NHS Educational for Scotland as an Associate Advisor for Continuing Professional Development. Dr McLachlan is also the Quality and Safety Lead for Argyll & Bute. Dr McLachlan also participates in the GP Out-of-Hours Integrated Care Rota for Acute Medicine at the Vale of Leven Hospital.
DR PAULINE FERNS
Female
MBChB (2007 Glasgow), DRCOG (2012), MRCGP (2013), LoC IUT (2023)
Dr Ferns was born in Glasgow and chose to study for a science degree in Anatomy prior to gaining her medical degree at the University of Glasgow. She graduated with a B.Sc (Hons) in 2002. Dr Ferns joined the practice in 2013, becoming a partner in 2014. She worked as an Integrated Care GP in Acute Medicine and the Out of Hours GP service at the Vale of Leven Hospital from 2013 to 2017. She became a qualified GP Trainer in 2021 having completed her training with NHS Education for Scotland. She is the Educational Supervisor for several of our GP registrars who rotate through the practice. Dr Ferns has completed her qualifications in IUD/IUS coil insertion and currently runs fortnightly coil fitting clinics in the practice.
DR TARA MOONEY
Female
MBChB (2008 Glasgow), DRCOG (2013), MRCGP (2014)
Originally from Belfast, Dr Mooney studied medicine at the University of Glasgow. She joined the Practice in 2015, becoming a Partner in 2016. Dr Mooney also participated in the GP Out of Hours Integrated Care Rota for Acute Medicine at the Vale of Leven Hospital from 2015 to 2022. Dr Mooney became a qualified GP Trainer in 2023 and is the Educational Supervisor for several of our GP Registrars who rotate through the practice
GP's
DR AMARA UCHE
Female
M.B.B.S. (2003), MPH (2014 Liverpool), MRCGP (2023 Scotland)
Dr Uche graduated from Medical School in Nigeria in 2003 and has gathered a wealth of experience in different areas including Paediatrics, HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment, Radiology and Sleep Medicine. She also ventured into Public Health and has worked with several Non-governmental Organisations involved in the provision of Healthcare in Africa and has a Masters Degree in Public Health from the University of Liverpool. She worked in Canada around treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea before deciding to work in General Practice which offered her a holistic approach to patient care. She has special interests in Menopause Care, Reproductive and Lifestyle Medicine.
DR ELIZABETH DICKER
Female
MB BChir (2016), MA (Cantabs), MRCGP (2024)
Originally from Yorkshire, Dr Dicker gained a degree in Pharmacology and her medical degree in Cambridge before moving to Scotland in 2016. She has worked in the Vale of Leven General Medicine service and currently works as an Integrated Care GP, delivering Acute Medical care at the Vale of Leven Hospital. Dr Dicker is also the Lifeboat Medical Advisor for Helensburgh RNLI and has an interest in medical education. She lives in Helensburgh with her husband and 3 cats.
DR AISLING GILBERT
Female
MBChB (2018 Aberdeen), BSc (Hons) Medicine (2015, St Andrews), MRCGP (2024)
Originally from Paisley, Dr Gilbert studied pre-clinical medicine at the University of St Andrews, moving to Aberdeen for her clinical studies, graduating in 2018. She undertook a Broad Based Training Program, gaining experience in Paediatrics, General Internal Medicine and Psychiatry , before completing her GP training with the practice.
Registrars
DR PATRICK FARRELL
Male
DR JACK OSBORNE
Male
DR ANUM ABDUL MAJEED
Female
Nurse Practitioners
MOIRA MCLACHLAN
Female
BA in Community Health Nursing (General Practice Nursing) with Specialist Practice, RGN, RM, RCGP Dip Asthma Care, FP Cert.,
Extended Independent & Supplementary Nurse Prescriber.
JANE SCHMIDT
Female
BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies, RGN, RM, Asthma Dip FP Cert, Dip of Advanced Nurse Practice
Extended Independent & Supplementary Nurse Prescriber
MARGO FERGUSON
Female
Registered General Nurse, BSc Heath Studies, Asthma dip cert, COPD dip cert, Independent & supplementary prescriber. Msc study
Advanced Patient Assessment & Management. Clinical decisions. Recognition & Management of the acutely unwell adult.
SARAH KING
Female
Diploma in Adult nursing, Bsc in Nursing Studies, Msc Advanced Nurse Practitioner Nurse Independent/ Supplementary Prescriber
KATIE TAYLOR
Female
BSc(Hons) Social Policy and Criminology, MSc Nursing (court medal award), Independent/ supplementary prescriber , PGDip Advanced Nursing Practice
LISA DARROCH
Female
BSc Adult Nursing (2012) experienced in oncology nursing and community nursing with District Nursing Team. Independent/supplementary prescriber
CAROL ORMISTON
Female
BSc Adult Nursing, RGN, Tissue Viability Link Nurse & Dip Cert in Diabetes Management. Independant/Supplementary Prescriber. Trainee ANP completing the Advanced Nurse Practitioner MSc course.
Treatment Room Nurses/CTAC Team
Healthcare Assistants
Practice Management
TRACEY GALLIERS
Female
Care Advisors / Admin
FIONA MCKAY
Female
Data/IT
MICHELLE WALLACE
Female
Data/IT
LEANNE MONTGOMERY
Female
Medical Secretary
ELAINE BROWN
Female
TINA MCCANN
Female
SHARON GILBERT
Female
MORAG MASON
Female
JILL KENNEDY
Female
ELAINE FERRIER
Female
LISA BLACK
Female
ANNE-MARIE FLANNIGAN
Female
LOUISE DAVIS
Female
KELLY MCKENDRICK
Female
LAURA BAIRD
Female
JILLIAN POLLOCK
Female
ELAINE SWANSON
Female