Our Staff
Doctors
DR ALISON PARRISH
(Senior Partner) MBBS MRCGP DCH PGCert [Tue, Thu, Fri]
Dr Parrish qualified in 1988 at The Royal London Hospital. She has been a GP at Selsey Medical Practice for the last 25 years and has particular interests in mental and emotional health as well as gynaecology and contraceptive services. She is also an accredited GP trainer. When not at work, Alison enjoys gardening, sailing, and swimming in the sea.
DR RACHEL JAMESON
(Partner) MBBS BSc DCH DFFP DRCOG MRCGP [Mon, Wed]
Qualified in 1998 at St George's Hospital, London and has special interests in Paediatrics, Diabetes and Elderly Care medicine.
DR EDWARD FORD
(Partner) MB ChB MRCGP [Mon, Thu, Fri]
Qualified in 2005 at Sheffield School of Medicine, special interests include general medicine, paediatrics, urology, palliative care and frailty. He performs minor surgery at Selsey Medical Centre. Dr Ford supervises medical students from Brighton Medical School and begins his qualification to become an accredited trainer for Health Education England Kent, Surrey and Sussex this Autumn. Dr Ford represents the practice at the Clinical Commissioning Group.
DR KINGSLEY POOLE
Male
(Partner) MA, MSc, BM.BCh, DM (Oxon) [Mon, Tue, Wed]
Qualified in 1996 at Oxford University. After house-jobs he undertook a doctorate in epilepsy research based at the Institute of Neurology in Queen Square, London. In 2000 he started his GP training at St Richard's Hospital, Chichester, and since becoming a GP in 2003 has worked locally, excepting a year in New Zealand's North Island (2006-07) and a year in Oxford (2009-2010). Neurology is his area of special interest.
DR IVAR CLAROS
(Partner) MA BS MRCGP [Wed, Thu, Fri]
I trained at San Simón university in Cochabamba, Bolivia, South America, I did my foundation training at The Great Western Hospital in Swindon. After that I was a Clinical Fellow in Orthopedics. I did my GP training in the KSS Deanery. I worked as a Locum and Salary GP before I joined Selsey Medical Practice. I am interested in musculoskeletal conditions. I play football and do road cycling and enjoy many different activities with my family.
DR ANTONIA GOWAN
(Salaried GP) MBBS BSc DFFP DRCOG MRCGP [Mon, Wed]
Qualified in 1998 at St George's Hospital, London. After house jobs in London, she then went to work in Perth, Australia for 6 months, returning to Adelaide in 2003 for a further year. In 2004 she started her GP training at St Richard's Hospital, Chichester, and since becoming a GP in 2006 has worked at Selsey Medical Practice. She has a special interests in colorectal conditions and family planning. She fits contraceptive implants (Nexplanon) and leads on menopause within the practice.
DR ARABELLA SARGENT
(Salaried GP) MBBS BSc DCH MRCGP [Thu, Fri am, term time only]
Qualified in 2002 at Guy's King's and St Thomas. Specialist interest in paediatrics and children's health.
DR CAROLINE DENSHAM
(Salaried GP) MBChB DA DCH DRCOG MRCGP [Mon, Tue]
Qualified in 1993 at Bristol University and held a wide variety of Junior Hospital Posts in the South West and New Zealand before going into General Practice. She has worked as a GP in Bognor Regis and then Midhurst for the last 10 years where she also worked at the Community Hospital in Elderly Rehabilitation medicine. She has a variety of clinical interests including Care of the Elderly and Gynaecology.
DR SARA COE
(Salaried GP) MBChB, MRCOG, DRCOG, DFFP [Thu]
Qualified in 1988 from Bristol University and joined my Surrey practice as a partner in 1996, became senior partner in 2010 until last year when I relocated down to the coast. During the pandemic I worked for the Covid 111 service and now work on a Thursday at Selsey. I am a GP with a Special Interest (GPwSI) in gynaecology, and work as a hospital practitioner in gynae-oncology in Surrey. I am a generalist but also have special interests in woman’s health, stroke, learning disabilities and covid disorders.
DR HARRIET GOODHEAD
(Salaried GP) MBBS, MRCGP [Wed, Thu, Fri]
I qualified in 2014 from the University of Nottingham. Since then I have worked in Dorset, Sussex and Australia. I am from the Chichester area originally, during my time off I enjoy sailing and walks in the downs with my family and dog!
DR AMANDA NICHOLLS
(Salaried GP) MBBS, MRCGP [Mon, Tue]
Qualified from Kings College, London in 2000 and did my GP training in Tunbridge Wells, Kent and worked in New Zealand and then as a salaried GP in my training practice in Tunbridge Wells with some additional locum work in the area before moving to Sussex and taking up a salaried role in Selsey in 2021.
DR FELICITY IGHOFOSE
DR CILJETA MALAJ
Practice Management
NICOLA COLLINS
Partner Practice Manager
ALLISON TURNER
Assistant Practice Manager
JESS STEVENS
Operations manager
Nurse Prescribers
KIRSTY ANDERSON
Lead Nurse
Started working at Selsey in 2001, trained at University College Hospital in London. Completed Nurse Prescribing qualification in 2009 at University of Surrey in 2009. Previously worked in a Practice in Kings Cross, London. Background in woman's health - was a sister on a gynaecology ward at the Royal Free Hospital for a number of years. Covers all aspects of work as a nurse prescriber including minor illness, chronic diseases and family planning.
AMANDA BIRKETT
Trained at Charing Cross Hospital, London and after 6 months moved to John Radcliffe as a trauma staff nurse before working in Australia. Worked for many years in a Minor Injury Unit where she trained as an Emergency Nurse Practitioner, qualified as a Nurse Prescriber, and became manager of the unit. Amanda runs our hypertensive clinic which involves diagnosing hypertension and prescribing relevant medication. Enjoys sailing, walking, theatre, reading and cooking in her spare time.
JUSTINE BOHAN
Joined Selsey Medical Practice in 2020. Graduated from Bucks New Uni in 2009 Completed Nurse Prescribing qualification in 2014 Previously worked at the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre and for Central and North West London NHS Trust and Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust. In 2015, Justine set up a Homeless Health Service in the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham, and subsequently won the Nursing Times Award for the best community project in 2018. In 2019 Justine was awarded the title of Queen's Nurse, which focuses on promoting the highest standards of patient care in the Community. Covers all aspects as a Nurse Prescriber including minor illness. Clinical interest in frailty and the ageing population. Currently just enjoying living by the sea!
NICKY MACDONALD
Practice Nurse in Selsey since 2009. Completed Nurse Prescribing qualification in 2016. Previously worked at St Richards on an acute medical ward for 3 years, in intensive care for 4 years, and as a Respiratory Nurse Practitioner for a year. Carries out all treatment room areas and minor illness. Supports patients to manage their long-term conditions such as asthma, COPD, coronary heart disease and diabetes.
KRISTAL WALLACE
Joined Selsey Medical Practice in 2020. Kristal qualified in 2008 from the University of Surrey and starting working out in the community as a registered nurse in the Chichester area. In 2017 she came to Selsey as the Community Sister for the district nursing team and in the last 2 years she has been the Clinical nurse lead for the community team in Selsey. Her passion is for community care, looking after people in their own homes, and particularly End of Life care out in the community. Her role within the surgery is to incorporate community care whilst supporting the GP’s with home visits, which she is very exciting about! When not working, Kristal is a busy mum to three children and spends most weekends on the sidelines of football pitches around the country!
Practice Nurses
YOLANDA HEWITT-COLEMAN
I completed a Bachelor of Nursing in 1998 at the University of Cape Town and worked there as a community nurse for 3 years before moving to the UK 2002. For over 10 years I worked as a District Nurse both here in Selsey and in Wimbledon. I then transitioned over in 2012 to working within General Practice - bringing my experience gained as a District nurse to the role . I have since then expanded my scope to include child and travel vaccinations, wound care and cytology . In 2016 I was able to study further and now I can help support patients living with diabetes manage their long-term condition.
SARAH HOFMANN
I qualified as a Registered Nursing Associate in 2022 from the University of Brighton, after spending 10 years working as a healthcare assistant entirely within GP surgeries in Hampshire and Sussex. This qualification allows me to take on some tasks from the nursing team to allow them the time to tackle more complex treatments and conditions. My particular areas of interest are in wound care, immunisation and respiratory conditions.
ANDREA JACKSON
After qualifying as an Enrolled General Nurse in Sept 1987, Andrea became a Registered General Nurse in 1991 at St Helier Hospital, Surrey, where she worked in midwifery on ante and post-natal wards. She then worked on orthopaedics and medical wards at St Richards hospital before specialising in elderly care, eventually becoming the Deputy Manager of a nursing home. She joined SMP in 2006 and her role covers all treatment room duties. She is the Lead Nurse in wound care, vaccinations and travel vaccinations, and is also involved with the care of our dementia patients and those who have learning disabilities.
LORNA WIGMORE
I qualified with a Bachelor of Nursing from The University of Southampton in 2015. I then worked as a community nurse for 5 years in rural Sussex. In Autumn 2021, I became a nurse in the school immunisations team. During the New Year of 2021, I was involved in the COVID 19 vaccination roll out in mass vaccination centres and hospitals in Sussex.
Paramedic Practitioners
KATE SHAW
I started in London Ambulance in 2005 as an ambulance technician. Transferred to Hampshire in 2007 who supported my paramedic training. Then I self-funded my paramedic practitioner degree and had training in local hospitals. Alongside my training I enjoyed covering motorsport, film, Tv and event work. In 2019 I self-funded my PGCERT to complete my prescribing course and was one of the first paramedics on the open university prescribing course. I was a locum at Selsey since April 2020 and Joined the team in April 2022. My role involves seeing acute, on the day, minor illness. I also have a hypertension clinic to help support patients maintain their blood pressures. Spare time involves riding and competing ponies in ridden showing and carriage driving. And my new sport is clay pigeon shooting!
Paramedic
MICHEALA HARMER
I started my training with London Ambulance Service in 2010 and became a registered Paramedic in 2013. I worked in London for 13 years responding to 999 calls, and supported students and colleagues throughout their training. I covered events such as NYE, Notting Hill carnival and worked during the riots and the COVID 19 outbreak. After that role I had the opportunity to work within police custody across Sussex supporting the police, gathering forensic evidence, and caring for detainees. I joined the Selsey Medical Team in 2023 to continue my learning to become a Paramedic Practitioner within the primary care setting. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family, walking the dogs, swimming, paddleboarding and crafting.
Healthcare Assistants
JO ROBB
Jo joined the West Midlands Ambulance Service in 2002 as a Trainee Technician. After qualifying in 2004, she moved to Selsey with her family. Jo joined the Hampshire Ambulance Service (now South-Central Ambulance Service) and was based in Portsmouth. She gained her Paramedic qualification in 2007. She took a break from the ambulance service in 2017 to spend more time with her family, but now brings her skills and experience to our clinical team. As well as spending time with her family, Jo enjoys our lovely Selsey beaches, walking, and more recently, paddle boarding.
JACQUI STRANGE
Previous experience includes work in nursing and care homes in Selsey, most recently as the deputy manager at Sussex Grange Residential home where she gained an NVQ level 4.
MARIE TAYLOR
Health Care Assistant at Selsey Medical Practice since 2014. Previously served in the Royal Navy for 8yrs. The deployment on 4 ships ranged from being operational in Sierra Leone Kosovo, providing disaster relief and developing overseas relations. Worked in with Hampshire ambulance service in the control room giving clinical lifesaving advice to patients whilst waiting for the emergency crew to arrive, also worked in the air ambulance control room before completing HCA training at St Richards Hospital. Role includes assisting in minor ops clinics, diabetic reviews including dopplers, ear irrigation, phlebotomy, spirometry, administering B12 & flu vaccines, new patient checks, measurement of BPs and pulse, NHS Health Checks, wound care, suture and clip removal, smoking cessation and ECGs.
Phlebotomists
CAROLE BATH
Carole joined the practice in 2010. In addition to her duties as Phlebotomist, she administers ECGs, 24 BP monitoring, NHS health checks, B12 injections and other tests. Carole is also a registered Smoking Cessation Advisor. Before joining us, Carole worked for 8 years within the Haematology Dept. at St. Richards Hospital, assisting in the Lab with sample analysis and phlebotomy on the wards and in outpatients, as well as training other members of the phlebotomy team. She also has experience as a health care assistant in local care homes. When Carole is not working she enjoys pottery, gardening, photography and the Arts, as well as the local beaches!