Doctors
Dr Kieron Cooney
MB BChir FRCGP DRCOG
About Dr Kieron Cooney
I joined the practice in 1995 after working as a GP trainee at St Helens practice. I trained at Trinity Hall Cambridge and University College London. I started medicine later in my career after spending some years as Chief Science Officer for Cambridge Surgical Research Unit.
I developed an interest in paediatrics after a number of years working as a paediatric registrar in the 1990s. I have trained many GP registrars since 1999 and have enjoyed the challenge. I am also an examiner for the Royal College of Practitioners.
My personal interests lie in music and I play the Scottish highland bagpipes. As a highly skilled and proficient piper, I can often be seen at public performances.
Dr Mandy Briggs
MBBS BSc DRCOG MRCGP
About Dr Mandy Briggs
I was pleased to join the Practice in March 2015 as a full time partner after working here for the previous two and a half years – initially as a GP registrar and then on a regular GP locum basis.
I did my medical training at Guy’s King’s and St Thomas’ medical school whilst at Kings College London University obtaining my MBBS in 2007. Whilst there I also obtained an Intercalated BSc in Clinical and Molecular Endocrinology.
I initially worked in London hospitals a junior doctor for a couple of years then travelled to New Zealand where I spent 9 months working in various specialities in Rotorua Hospital in North Island. I moved to the Isle of Wight in 2010 to start my GP vocational training and have lived here since. Outside of work, I enjoy going on countryside and coastal walks which the Island is perfect for.
Dr Sarah Westmore
BMedSci, MBChb, MRCGP, DFFP, DRCOG, PGCert Med Ed, MSc
About Dr Sarah Westmore
I have island roots and have been living and working here since 2014. I trained at Birmingham University, followed by GP training in the Black Country, qualifying as a GP in 2009. I was working as a salaried GP/ hospice doctor before moving back to the island.
I have worked in several island practices.
I like teaching/ mentoring and have trained several GP trainees and nurses upskilling to become ANPs. From September [2024] I will be teaching at the new medical school in Portsmouth.
I enjoy seeing patients from ‘cradle to grave’ but have a particular passion for supporting people with a learning disability and/ or autism.
Outside of work, I sing in a choir, am involved with a local church and like to keep fit through Pilates, sea swimming and gardening.
Dr Adam Poole
BM MRCGP
Dr Kirolous Yousab
Nursing Team
Prescribers
Vicky Cooney
Nurse Practitioner
Jane Ingram
Nurse Practitioner
Debbie Watts
Paramedic
Our prescribers support with minor illnesses such as chest infections and UTIs. Our Nurse Practitioners also support with hypertension, menopause and contraception advice.
Practice Nurses
Claire Harvey
Nurse
Louise Taylor
Nurse
Claire Young
Nurse
Our Nurses support with wound care and assessments, chronic disease monitoring, ECGs, minor injuries, immunisations, travel immunisations and cervical screening.
Healthcare Professionals
Our Healthcare Assistants support with phlebotomy, blood pressure monitoring, ECGs, B12 injections, wound care and health checks.
Our Care Coordinator supports with care home residents, carrying out dementia reviews, care plans and blood pressure checks.
Our General Practice Assistant supports with patients in the community, welfare checks, blood tests and also helps to complete medical paperwork such as driving medicals and PIP forms.
Our Pharmacy Technician supports with patient medication reviews, prescription queries and medication audits.
Practice Team
Megan Odell
Business Manager
Summer Gomm
Operations Manager
Our management team includes our Business Manager and Operations Manager.
Administration
There are four members of our administration team, our Senior Administrator, two Practice Administrators/Secretaries and our Systems Administrator.
Our Administrators undertake a variety of administrative duties to assist in the smooth running of the practice, including providing clerical support to our clinical staff and other members of the practice team. Our Secretaries support with referrals.
Reception
Our reception team consists of 9 Patient Advisors. They are the first point of contact within the surgery for our patients, either on our front desk at reception or on the telephone. Our Patient Advisors help with healthcare navigation, booking appointments and supporting with any other general enquires.
Within this team we also have four Prescription Clerks, who can support with repeat prescription requests and any prescription queries.