About Our Surgery

Meet the team

Meet the Team

GP Partners and GPs

Doctors

Dr Elizabeth Reece

Partner

MBBCh MRCGP DRCOG DCH DFFP LoCIUT
MCPC

Qualified University of Wales College of Medicine (1992)
Senior partner at Roundstone surgery having worked at the practice for over 25 years.  

After I qualified in medicine I worked in hospital as a medical SHO for 3 years then joined the Bath vocational training scheme. I am a GP with special interest in the menopause and women’s health able to do joint injections but enjoy all aspects of general practice and I am involved in GP training.

I have lived in Bath for 30 years and have 2 grown up children. I enjoy playing tennis, cooking, gardening, and travel when I am not at work.

Dr Joanna Harden

Partner

MBChB MRCGP DRCOG DCH DFFP LoCIUT

Qualified Birmingham University (1995)
After qualification I worked in various different hospital specialities and I also spent a year working in Brisbane before settling in Wiltshire in 2001.

I joined Roundstone Surgery in 2002 and have never left! I have interests in paediatrics, women’s health and training GPs.

I am the practice safeguarding lead as well as the managing partner. I am also now joint Clinical Director for Trowbridge PCN.
In whatever spare time work allows, I enjoy playing tennis, supporting my children’s sporting activities and travelling.

However most importantly I am an avid Liverpool FC fan as anyone who comes into my room will see!

Dr James Gordon

Partner

MBBS BSc (Hons) MRCGP (2012) MFSEM
I qualified as a GP through the Bath GP training scheme in 2012 having completed my hospital jobs in Bristol and Bath prior to that. I have been working as a partner at Lovemead since 2014. I have a special interest in Musculoskeletal (MSK) and Sports Medicine, having gained extra qualifications in this area. I am also an Educational Supervisor for GPs in training.

Outside of work I enjoy time with my family and playing sports including touch rugby, hockey, cricket, and tennis.

Dr Simon Cleave

Partner

MBBS MRCGP MSc BSc DRCOG

Dr Koren Stickland

Partner

MBChB (Birmingham 2011) DRCOG MRCGP

Dr John Overton

Partner

Hons) MBBS MRGCP

Qualified Barts and London Medical School (2010)
Qualified GP Manchester (2018)
Joined the Roundstone Surgery in 2023 where he is now a GP Partner offering all routine areas of general practice work as well as offering minor surgery and joint injections. He is training to perform vasectomies with the FSRH.

Outside of work Dr Overton enjoys endurance challenges including distance swimming and has a young family in Wiltshire.

Dr Laura Cleveland

Partner

MbBCh (Hons)
Qualified Cardiff University (2011)
MRCGP (2019)
I started working at Roundstone Surgery in 2020 and become a partner in 2025. Before this I worked elsewhere in Wiltshire and completed GP VTS in Bath. I enjoy all aspects of general practice but particularly paediatrics, women’s health and urgent care. 
 
Outside of work I am kept busy with my young family and enjoy baking, cake decorating, photography and gardening.

Dr Megan Penrose

Associate

MB BCh 2012 Cardiff University

Dr Caroline Annesley

Associate

MB BS (London) MA Hons (Edinburgh) MRCGP

Dr Sarah Lytra

Associate

MB BS 2006 University of London DRCOG  MRCGP

Dr Joy Schmidt

Associate

MB BS 2016 University College London

Dr Suzanne Dickson

Associate

MB ChB 2014 University of Bristol

Dr Katie Levitt

Associate

MB ChB 2010 University of Bristol

Dr Sekinat Oguntoyinbo

Associate

MB ChB 2014 Olabisi Onabanjo University

Dr Lucy Thompson

Locum GP

MBBS MRCP MRCGP DRCOG

Qualified University of London (St Thomas’ Hospital Medical School) (1989)
I first started working at Roundstone surgery nearly 30 years ago, going on to become a partner in 1998. Latterly I was managing and senior partner, involved in all aspects of running the practice alongside my clinical work as well as being joint Clinical Director of the Trowbridge Primary Care Network.

I retired from the partnership in April this year but hope to keep working as a GP for the next few years. I am enjoying being able to focus again on seeing patients and doing what I originally trained to do! Prior to training as a GP, I spent several years working in hospital medicine specialising in oncology and palliative care.

I live in the area and have 3 grown-up children, when away from work I play lots of tennis and enjoy watching other sports, theatre, music and reading. I also hold a level 1 certificate in wine tasting from the Wine and Spirit Education Trust!

Dr Katherine Downey

Locum GP

MB ChB (Leeds 1989) MBBS BSc Hons DFFP DPD

Mangement staff

Practice Team

Practice Management

Mrs Suzanne Petty

Practice Manager

Mrs Suzanne Petty is our Practice Manager, with overall responsibility for practice management.
I am the Practice Manager at Lovemead Group Practice, with overall responsibility for the smooth running and leadership of the practice. I began my career here in 1989 as a Medical Secretary and have progressed through a variety of roles over the years, moving into management in 2007 before taking on the role of Practice Manager in 2023. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family and travelling; either exploring the UK in our touring caravan or flying further afield to Europe.

Mrs Sadie Blanchard

Assistant Practice Manager

Mrs Sadie Blanchard is responsible for the quality of our services and complaints.
I began my career at the practice in 2000 and have been fortunate to be mentored by many amazing colleagues along the way. More recently, I have moved into a management role where I support the team to ensure we continue to provide high-quality care for our patients. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends.

Mrs Tracy Wakeley

Reception Manager

I oversee the reception team, manage appointments, and handle IT support to ensure a smooth and friendly experience so everyone feels welcome.

Outside of work, you’ll usually find me with my family, out walking my two dogs, or happily busy in the garden or allotment.

Mr Tim Farmer

Nurse/

Paramedic Manager

  
Registered Nurse RN – BSc (Hons) – 2003
Nurse Independent Prescriber – 2008


After graduating from university I worked at both the Bristol Royal Infirmary and the Royal United Hospital Bath, within acute medicine. Whilst working at the RUH Emergency Department, I joined Lovemead in 2005 working at the practice part-time until I joined full time in 2007. I now manage the nursing/paramedic team at the practice, and work clinically as one of the prescribing nurse practitioners.


Outside of work I have a wife and 2 children. We enjoy keeping fit and active as a family, travelling as much as possible in our campervan. I grew up by the coast in North Devon, where I developed a keen passion for watersports and have continued to sail/kitesurf/wing-foil and mountain bike when land-locked!

Administration

Behind the scenes are our extensive administration team which comprises medical secretaries and administrators.  All of them have a vital role to play in ensuring the smooth running of the practice’s systems and in ensuring services run as smoothly as possible for patients.  They also deal with financial claims, patient records and carry out searches and practice audits.

Reception

Receptionists provide an important link for patients with the practice and are your initial contact point for general enquiries. They can provide basic information on services and results and direct you to the right person depending on your health issue or query. Receptionists make most of the patient appointments with the GPs and nurses.

Nursing Team

Nursing Team

Primary Care Nurses and Paramedics work alongside the duty doctor of the day as part of the Duty Team. Patients requesting emergency appointments are assessed by a member of the Duty Team and offered either telephone advice or an appropriate appointment. Many emergency appointments are with one of the Primary Care Nurses who are trained to deal with minor illnesses and can obtain appropriate prescriptions for their patients. Four of our Primary Care Nurses are Nurse Prescribers and can generate and sign their own prescriptions.

Julie Allsop and Nicola Rajapakse are our practice nurses and are available for consultation by appointment Monday to Friday. They can help with dressings, injections, blood tests, blood pressure checks, urine testing and cervical smears. In addition they also run several clinics including child immunisations.

Our chronic disease management nurses are Lynne Jones, Tim Farmer, Jennifer Mitchell Grace Baaba and Nicola Rajapakse. Lynne and Grace run the diabetic clinics. Tim and Nicola look after our hypertensive patients.  The asthma/COPD clinics are run by Jennifer and Tim.

Julie offers family planning appointments and is available to discuss issues relating to family planning and sexual health.

Nurse Tim Farmer

Nurse Manager

Responsible for the Nursing and Paramedic Team.
Registered Nurse RN – BSc (Hons) – 2003
Nurse Independent Prescriber – 2008

After graduating from university I worked at both the Bristol Royal Infirmary and the Royal United Hospital Bath, within acute medicine. Whilst working at the RUH Emergency Department, I joined Lovemead in 2005 working at the practice part-time until I joined full time in 2007. I now manage the nursing/paramedic team at the practice, and work clinically as one of the prescribing nurse practitioners.


Outside of work I have a wife and 2 children. We enjoy keeping fit and active as a family, travelling as much as possible in our campervan. I grew up by the coast in North Devon, where I developed a keen passion for water sports and have continued to sail/kitesurf/wing-foil and mountain bike when land-locked!

Nurse Sarah Walder

Prescribing Nurse

Nurse Lynne Jones

Nurse Julie Allsop

Nurse Jennifer Mitchell

I am a Respiratory Nurse Specialist and Nurse Practitioner with over 12 years of experience in both secondary and primary care settings. I began my career as a staff nurse on an acute Respiratory ward and after working briefly within other specialities, returned to Respiratory. I progressed to Lead Respiratory Nurse, before moving to primary care in 2023 and subsequently to Lovemead in July 2024. My role at the practice includes providing comprehensive respiratory care to patients with a range of respiratory conditions, including diagnostics and medication management.

Outside of work, I keep busy with my young family, but love to curl up with a good book!

Nurse Nicola Rajapakse

Nurse Grace Baaba

Stephanie Jones

Nurse Associate

Mr Chris Roxburgh

Paramedic

Mrs Laura Batten

Paramedic

Healthcare Assistants

Our healthcare assistants do blood tests, ECGs, dressings, blood pressure checks, new patient and carer health checks by appointment.

Debbie

Tiffany

Student Nurse Associate

Sarah

Phlebotomists

Hayley

Rebecca

Additional Staff

Additional Staff

Attached Staff

Health Visitors

The Health Visitors support families with children under 5. They can visit you at home. They also hold open surgeries for baby weighing and advice. Please liaise with them about times. They can be contacted on 01225 711434.

Neighbourhood Team

Doctors can refer to the members of the neighbourhood team which includes District Nurses who will provide nursing care for those who are truly house bound.