Doctors
GP Trainee
Fully qualified doctors with several years' hospital experience complete their training by working here as GP Registrars for six months to one year.
We video-record some consultations for teaching, assessment and for postgraduate exam requirements.
You do not have to have your consultation video-recorded if you do not want to. This will not affect your care in any way. We will always ask your written consent before and after a video consultation.
Nurse Practitioners
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SOOZ MCCRAE
Female
Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Medical Students
We teach medical students from the University of Edinburgh. We ask for your consent before a student is present in your consultation. If you prefer not to have a medical student present with your doctor, please say so. We understand and respect your feelings about this and it will not affect your treatment at all if you prefer not to see a medical student.
Community Treatment & Care
CTAC, or Community Treatment and Care, is a nurse-led service within NHS Lothian that provides a range of services to patients in the community. These services include wound care, suture removal, ear wax management, phlebotomy, and certain vaccinations.
Physiotherapists
For general physiotherapy advice and to to discuss whether involvement of a physiotherapist is appropriate please contact the musculoskeletal helpline on 0845 604 0001 (Mon-Fri 2pm – 8pm).
For a formal physiotherapy referral please see a GP routinely to discuss.
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NAOMI WILLIAMS
Female
Advanced Physiotherapist
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FIONNA MACKINNON
Female
Advanced Physiotherapist
Practice Manager
The Practice Manager runs the operational side of the practice - HR, staffing, training, finance, IT systems, premises, compliance, business continuity and patient experience. They also lead on patient feedback and complaints handling, and work closely with the GP partners and NHS services to keep the practice safe, effective and responsive.
Administration
Our admin team plays a key role in keeping services running efficiently. They process referrals, manage clinical correspondence, update records, support results workflows, and ensure important documentation is accurately recorded - helping your care to be well-coordinated and timely.
Reception
Our reception team is here to help you access the right care. They’re your first point of contact - by phone, online or at the desk - and can help with appointments, messages and general enquiries. They may ask a few questions to make sure you’re directed to the most appropriate help, and everything you share is treated confidentially.
Community Midwives
The midwives provide care for pregnant women and hold clinics in the Practice on Thursdays by appointment. They can be contacted by phoning 01968 672612 and asking for the midwives.
If you think you may be pregnant you can make an appointment with one of the GP’s who will refer you to the Lothian Health Board Maternity Services. Alternatively you can contact the Maternity services direct on 0131 536 2009 to arrange for ante-natal booking.
Community Nurses
The district nursing team are centrally located in Penicuik Health centre and can be contacted by phoning 01968 671535.
The district nurse works in the community with the housebound and those unable, temporarily, to attend the surgery for nursing needs.
The nurse will give help and advice on incontinence management.
Health Visitors
Telephone: 0131 440 7832 (answering machine available)
Health Visitors are specialist community public health nurses who support families from pregnancy through the early years (children under 5). They work closely with the GP practice team and other NHS services, focusing on health promotion, child development, and family wellbeing.
They can support you with:
Baby and child development checks and general child health advice
Feeding support (breast/bottle), weaning and eating concerns
Sleep, behaviour, potty training/bedwetting
Accident prevention and home safety
Healthy weight and nutrition
Emotional wellbeing, including post-natal depression
Support for children with additional needs
Safeguarding/child protection concerns and getting the right support
The Health Visiting team is currently based at Roslin Medical Centre, but families will continue to be supported in their own locality, including home visits and local clinics where appropriate (including Penicuik).
