The St Peter's Team

Doctors

  • DR REBECCA JARVIS

    Partner - BMedSci BM BS DRCOG MRCGP DFFP (Nottingham) 1989

    I studied medicine at Nottingham University and have been a GP partner at St Peters Medical Centre since 1995. I currently works three days a week at St Peters, and one day a week at Brighton and Hove Clinical Commissioning Group as Clinical lead for Mental Health, Maternity and Children’s services. Outside of work, I have two teenage children, I love to travel, and I try to keep fit with Pilates and running. Appointment Availability: Mon + Thurs AM & PM, Tues PM

  • DR CLAIRE BOWMER

    Partner - BM BS MRCGP

    Appointment Availability: Tues, Thurs & Fri AM & PM

  • DR MANAS SIKDAR

    Qualified UCL Medical School MBBS 1997. Passed MRCGP with merit 2004. GP principal since 2006, Albion Street Surgery. Joined SPHC 2022. Like to cycle, play guitar and surf (badly). Appointment Availability: Mon, Weds & Thurs AM + PM, Tues AM

  • DR CAROLINE GRINDEY

    Female

    MB.BS, BSC(Hons), MRCPCH, MRCGP, DTM&H I studied medicine at Imperial College, London, qualifying in 1992 with an additional degree(BSc) in History of Medicine. I joined St Peter’s in December 2024, and I work on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays AM & PM. I specialised in paediatrics, psychiatry and emergency aid in Africa, before becoming a GP in 2017. I have a strong interest in the mind body link, the effect of trauma on our mental and physical health, and how healing that trauma, and promoting wellbeing, can be more effective than giving more & more medication. I have a holistic approach and believe in empowering individuals to find the best way for them to be happy and healthy. I am a long term meditator and I love dancing, running, travelling and cooking. I love being a GP and look forward to meeting whoever comes into my room each day. Appointment Availability: Tuesday, Thursday & Friday AM + PM

  • DR XAVIER NALLETAMBY (DR XAVIER)

    Salaried GP - MB BS DRCOG MRCGP DCH (London) 1981

    I joined St Peter’s Surgery in 1986 as a trainee and became a partner in 1987, having trained at Kings College Hospital in London. I later became a trainer of GP’s and took an interest in the running of local health care being elected Chair of Brighton and Hove Clinical Commission Group (CCG) in 2012. My main clinical interests are around children and family medicine and the relationship between mental and physical wellbeing. I am also interested in how teams work best together and the development of learning within the workplace. I stepped away from the role of Senior Partner and Chair in October 2016 but continue to work on a part time basis as a salaried GP in the practice. I continue to enjoy seeing patients and all the wonderful aspects of general practice and see the future as positive despite the pressures on our precious NHS. Appointment Availability: Tues pm, Wed & Thurs am, Fri pm

  • DR HANNAH GOULD-BROWN

    I studied medicine at Imperial college as a graduate after doing a masters in forensic medicine, qualifying as a GP in 2020. I work 3 days a week at St Peter’s on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. I have special interests in safeguarding children, minor ops and do steroid injections in the practice. Outside of work I enjoy paddle-boarding, African drumming and craft work. Appointment Availability: Tues and Wed am, Fri AM + PM

  • DR KATE BUCHANAN

    Female

    Appointment Availability: all day Monday

  • DR RIFAAT AMIN

    Male

    Dr. Rifaat Amin, MBBS, MRCGP, is a dedicated and experienced General Practitioner who has been working in the NHS since 1994 and practising as a GP since 1999. He graduated from the University of Khartoum, College of Medicine, in July 1987 and came to the UK in 1991 to pursue postgraduate medical training. His clinical interests include urology, gastroenterology, and musculoskeletal medicine. He is fluent in both English and Arabic, and he is committed to delivering holistic, patient-centred care. He currently works at St. Peter’s Health Centre on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays as part of the multidisciplinary team, supporting the health and wellbeing of the local community. Appointment Availability: Tues, Wed + Thurs AM & PM

  • DR LINDSAY VALLANCE

    Salaried GP- MB BS Brighton 2008, MRCGP

    I’ve been a GP at St Peter’s for 12 years now. I love the diversity of our city and really enjoy being able to give back to the community I grew up in. I am the team lead for our Trans gender, non binary and intersex clinics. Appointment availability : Tues PM and Fri AM + PM

  • DR RACHEL COTTAM

    Retained GP- BM BCh Oxford 1991 MRCGP

    I have a clinical interest in sustainable healthcare, this means meeting the needs of today without compromising the needs of tomorrow. In practice, this requires us to focus on preventive care; to make sure the tests and interventions we offer are of high value, making the best use of scarce resources and reducing waste; focus on a healthy environment; and work to build a resilient community. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, and also cycling to keep fit. Appointment Appointment Availability: Monday AM & PM, Weds PM

  • DR RUBAIYET SAJJAD

    Salaried GP

    Appointment Availability: Tues, Weds, Thurs & Fri AM

  • DR ANNA FAIRCLOTH

    Salaried GP

    I studied medicine at Kings College London and went on to do GP training in Lewisham. I worked as a GP in Bristol before coming to St Peter’s Health Centre in 2019. I currently work three days a week Mondays, Tuesday mornings and Thursdays. I enjoy all aspects of general practice but have a particular interest in paediatrics and teaching. Outside of work I have a young family that keeps me busy and enjoy dancing and cooking. Appointment Availability: Currently on maternity leave

  • DR CATRIONA GREENWOOD

    Female

    I was a partner at Warmdene Rd surgery in Patcham for nearly 20 years which I thoroughly enjoyed. I am married and have 3 children of teenage years and enjoy walking/cycling and travelling. I enjoy the challenges of working remotely for a busy urban Practice and the enormous variety this brings Appointment Availability: various

  • DR LUDKA SOLDANOVA

    Female

    Appointment Availability: Mon AM + PM, Wed & Friday AM + PM

Nurse Practitioners

  • EILEEN BRENCHER

    Advanced Nurse Practitioner RGN, MSc (dist) Nurse Practitioner, CPT, Independent Nurse Prescriber

    I qualified as a RGN in London in 1980 and spent the first 10 years of my career as a sister in A&E before moving into general practice in 1990. I joined St Peters Medical Centre in 1997 and worked as a generalist advanced nurse practitioner and Nurse Partner until my recent retirement in June 2023. I have recently retired from the partnership and after a short retirement break have returned to St Peters Health Centre for two sessions a week. I am currently employed to provide Family Planning and Sexual Health appointments which include all forms of contraception. Implant and coil fits and removals, general contraceptive options, young people’s appointments, Ring pessary fit and removals and HRT consultations Appointment Availability: Tues morning and Thurs afternoon.

  • BECKI NICOLL

Practice Nurses

  • CAROL WILES

    Practice Nurse, RGN (2006)

  • REBECCA PENNEFATHER

  • RHIANNON ZORPA

    Female

  • CHARLOTTE NEWMAN

    Female

Travel Clinic Nurse

  • HOLLY CLIFFORD-JONES

    I run the travel clinic at St Peters and am also a general practice nurse. I completed my nursing degree I spent the first 3 years of my career working at St Thomas' Hospital. I then moved into practice nursing in 2015. My interests are are travel health, immunisations and asthma. When I am not at work, I have two young children who keep me very busy! Working hours: Monday AM & Thursday all day

Associate Practitioner

  • SARAH ALLEN

Healthcare Assistants

  • BETH STOKES

    HCA

Phlebotomist

  • MADDIE CLARKE

  • MICHELE RUSSELL

Mental Health Practitioners

Registered mental health nurses

  • REBECCA HOAD

  • FIONA LEWIS

Practice Management

  • CAROL WITNEY

    Practice Business Manager, Partner

    After many years of working in primary care locally as a manager I joined the St Peter’s team as their business manager in June 2016. I am thrilled to be working with such a positive, forward-looking team to provide services for our diverse practice population. I have always been passionate about primary care and look positively towards the future. My particular interests are transformational change and team development. I became a partner at St Peter’s in August 2017 and one of my main roles is to ensure that the business is financially sound and that the practice runs smoothly. I am always looking for opportunities which help improve patient care and the business. I work closely with the partners, the clinical team and management teams whilst always engaging with all our support staff. I am very involved in the management of our local Primary Care Network

  • JULIE MANTHORPE

    Practice Manager

    With over 25 years of dedicated service within the NHS, overseeing critical aspects of healthcare administration. My journey within the NHS has been one of continuous growth, driven by a deep-rooted commitment to upholding the highest standards of patient care and operational excellence. Having begun my career within the NHS, I've experienced first hand the intricacies and challenges of healthcare management. Over the years, I have honed my skills and expertise, specialising in pivotal areas such as human resources, patient complaints resolution, and data security. These roles have allowed me to play a direct role in enhancing both the welfare of our staff and the satisfaction of our patients.

  • DEBBIE HILL

    Patient Care Advisor Manager

  • AFRONIA PHILIPS

    IT/Operations Lead

  • NIGEL RAYSON

    Male

    Data Quality Lead

    Data Quality Manager I have been working in IT in the public and private sector for over 30 years now and still find every day an interesting challenge.

Clinical Pharmacist

  • TRACEY SMALLEY

    I am the lead pharmacist at St Peter and have been here since 2021. I worked for over 10 years at the Royal Sussex County Hospital. I also spent a few years working at the CCG (now the Sussex Integrated care Board) and many years ago I worked in a community pharmacy. Availability: Tuesday + Wednesday all day, Friday mornings

  • ASARI LARRY-ETTAH

    Female

    Avalability:

Pharmacy Technician

  • HELEN MCFARLANE

    Pharmacy Technician

Administrative and Secretarial Team

Lisa, Kris, Helena, Paulene, Kim, Ruby, Laura, Amanda, Nancy, and Lois work hard behind the scenes to type referrals and reports, carry out clinical coding, summarise patient records, manage patient recall systems, register new patients along with many other administrative tasks which help the practice run smoothly.

Patient Care Advisors

Holly, Janey, Katy, Lisa, Jennifer, Claire, Michele, Maddie, Lewis, Megan, Siobhan, Georgie and Robyn are the people you speak to first either over the phone or face to face. They deal with your enquiries and provide an important role in signposting patients to the most appropriate clinician or service. They are highly trained and respect all our patients’ needs.

Book Keeper

  • SALLY TILLEY

    Book Keeper

Alcohol Liaison Nurse

Sandy Holder is our Alcohol Liaison Nurse and was born and grew up in Brighton. She qualified as a Registered General Nurse and Registered Midwife in 1992 and 1996 respectively. In 2005 she qualified as a Mental Health Nurse. Since 1998 she has worked in the addictions field both in the statutory and voluntary sector. She has enjoyed a variety of different positions including Drug Liaison Midwife locally at a women’s drug project and continued working with families as a Maternal Health Liaison Nurse at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in London. For the last eight years she has been working as an Alcohol Liaison Nurse at the Royal Sussex County Hospital here in Brighton and more recently at St George’s in London. She works for all seven practices in our local Cluster.

Community Midwifery Services

What we do - Community midwives provide antenatal and postnatal care in children’s centres and GP practices. We also run an award winning homebirth service. Community midwives assess the health of both mother and baby, plan care in conjunction with you, and carry out all appointments for low risk maternity care. We provide a link to hospital services and provide valuable support and education to all pregnant women throughout pregnancy and in the first days after birth. Contact - Royal Sussex County Hospital Community Midwives Office Telephone: 01273 664794 Princess Royal Hospital Community Midwives Office Telephone: 01444 448608

Community Nurses

Based at Brighton General - Tel: 01273242117

Health Visitors

Tarner Centre - 01273 294111
Page last reviewed: 20 June 2025
Page created: 18 November 2022