Dr Roz Waller 
BSc Hons, MBBS,
DCH

Special interests
in paediatrics and
child health

As the daughter of a local farmer, Roz went to school in Ashford.  From there she went on to graduate in Chemical Physics from the University of Bristol before deciding to go into medicine.

She did her medical training at the Middlesex Hospital in London and then worked in various hospitals in southern England for six years.

Her hospital experience included more than three years in Paediatrics including time at the John Radcliffe at Oxford and Northwick Park in Harrow.  She did her GP training year in Canterbury before joining Wye Surgery in 1988.  She enjoys gardening, dog walking, swimming and horse riding.

Dr Jolyon Miles
MBBS, MRCGP,
FR Cert

Special interest in
gastroenterology, digestion and
minor surgery

Born into a medical family and educated in Canterbury Jolyon trained in London where he remained for four years post graduation specialising in Hospital Medicine before switching to General Practice in 1987.

He continues his specialist medical interests by working at The Kent and Canterbury Hospital as an endoscopist in the Gastroenterology department. His other interest is surgical and he performs vasectomy and other minor operations at Wye.

Special interests incardiology, minor surgery and GP education.

Allan Fox graduated in Microbiology in 1980 before going onto research in the same field.  He went on to train in medicine at St. Thomas’ Hospital; he qualified in 1989 and obtained a fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians in 2005.

He is very closely involved in training doctors for the Membership of the Royal College of Physicians examination and medical students; and he is the course organiser for GP training in Canterbury. 

Dr. Nick
Di Biasio
BA Hons, MBChB

Special interests in cardiology, minor
surgery and
occupational
medicine

Before qualifying as a doctor from Manchester University in 1992, Nick gained a degree from University College, London, in French and Italian literature and language. He then worked in the film industry where he used his communications flair to produce commercials, videos and films.

Nick did his GP training in Ashford, working for two years in various departments of the William Harvey Hospital followed by a year as a GP Registrar. After completing his training, he worked as a GP locum in East Kent for a further two years, gaining wide experience in different types of General Practice.   

One of his specialist interests is occupational medicine and Nick works closely with local businesses providing occupational health services.

Dr Bill Crawley
MBBS, PhD, MRCGP

Special interest in
palliative care

Bill grew up in Canterbury and is the son of a local anaesthetist. He has a PhD in Biochemistry and trained at the Royal Free Medical School in London.

Dr Crawley did all his post registration training in East Kent and has a particular interest in palliative care, working 4 sessions a week at the Pilgrims Hospice.

Medical students

We’re very pleased and privileged to be involved in training the next generation of doctors. The wonderful facilities and range of medical services on offer at Wye Surgery, make it the ideal place to learn.  But of course we couldn’t do it without the support and agreement of our patients.

We carefully arrange student placements so they we can manage their training effectively without it affecting the quality of our patient care.

Each year we usually have an intake of:

• Final year medical students from Imperial College London – we normally have 4 intakes a year with students coming for for 2-week placements to see how GPs work; and
• Trainee GPs studying in Kent – Dr Fox is the course organiser for GP training in Canterbury and East Kent, and we will soon be helping to train GP Registrars in their final year.

While on their placement with us, the students normally stay with one of our doctors or our practice manager.

While at the surgery they may sit in with our GPs or other medical and dispensary staff. If so, you will be informed of their presence and you will be asked if you are happy for them to stay during your consultation. We hope you will say yes, but of course you are free to ask them to leave if you prefer.

Before they complete their placements with us, the students must do several consultations on their own - which will be filmed on video. Dr. Fox will discuss each case with the student and agree a management plan. The video is strictly for use by Dr. Fox with the students so he can review and comment on their consultation techniques. Again, your permission will be asked.

Jane Pierce
Nurse practitioner

Jane qualified as an RGN in 1984 and worked as a staff nurse in ITU and coronary care before becoming a practice nurse in 1992. She worked in several local GP surgeries before joining us in 2001.

Jane graduated as a Nurse Practitioner from London South Bank University in March 2008, having worked as a trainee NP here at Wye under the mentorship of Dr. Jolyon Miles and our previous NP Jacqui Davis.

Jane enjoys the diversity of practice nursing and has a special interest in diabetes, travel health and respiratory nursing.

Julie qualified as a Registered General Nurse (RGN) in 1982 and worked in orthopaedics before training to be a psychiatric nurse. On moving to North Wales she undertook her midwifery training and qualified in 1986 and practiced as a midwife until 1992.

Julie became a practice nurse in 1992 and stayed in this field for 5 years. Having moved to Kent in 2001, she joined the nursing team at Wye Surgery in July 2002.

Terry Howells
Practice nurse

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District nurses

Jill Hill, team leader with some of the District nurses that may come to see you.

• Jill Hills, Team Leader
• Gill Nolan, Deputy Team Leader 
• Alison Richards, Community Staff Nurse
• Carol Kenny, Community Staff Nurse
• Jo Simmons, Community Staff Nurse
• Becky Hinnells, Health Care Assistant.

Caroline Lane
Health visitor 

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Midwife 

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Angie Rainbird 
HC assistant

Angie has worked as a healthcare assistant at Wye Surgery for 4 and half years.  She works 3 days a week assisting the nurses and doctors as necessary. She has NVQ3 in health and social care.

Mandy has worked at Wye Surgery for 18 years. She is the senior HCA and has NVQ3 in health and social care. 

Mandy worked previously as a district nurse for 14 years, and runs a fortnightly exercise class (Extend) for the over 60’s. The GP’s refer patients to the class.

Mandy also assists with the Vasectomy and Gynaecology clinics which are held at the surgery.

Elaine has worked as a healthcare assistant for 15 years. She has been working at Wye surgery for the last 6 months. She also works 3 days a week assisting the nurses and doctors as necessary.

Elaine has NVQ2 in Care and has done the Knowledge and Skills in Primary Care (KaSPaC) course which is for health care assistants working in primary care.

Diana, our resident physiotherapist, qualified at the Royal London Hospital in 1978 and is a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists.

Since then she has gained a wealth of experience and has specialised in Intensive Care Therapy, General Surgery and Outpatients.

At Wye Surgery, Diana helps our patients regain mobility and ease painful joints and muscles caused by illness or disability, as well as rehabilitation following sports injuries. She may also be able to help alleviate physical problems such as headaches, stiff necks and back pain.

Linda began working as a counsellor at Wye Surgery in 2001.
She qualified as a Psychodynamic Counsellor in 2000 and then went on to gain an MSc in Psychological Therapies. She now offers a more integrative approach to therapy which includes a CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) approach and links in with the time limited therapy offered by the surgery. 

Linda is a BACP (British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists) accredited counsellor.

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Lynne has been a phlebotomist for 7 years. She has previously worked in the local hospitals and has been working at Wye for a year.

Lynne holds phlebotomy clinics at Wye twice a week.

Hazel Harris
Manager 

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• Sue Boxall
• Sheila Austen
• Susan Gifford
• Erena Henderson
• Francie Last.

Jo Shepherd
Practice manager

Jo has 21 years general practice experience and joined Wye Surgery in 1994 as Practice Administrator before becoming our Practice Manager in 1997. 

Her qualifications include the AMSPAR Diploma in Practice Management, Certificate in Management Studies and the Postgraduate Diploma in Management Studies.

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Reception team

Here are some of the people that may greet you at our reception, when you visit Wye Surgery:

• Karen McLellan - Supervisor
• Sue Adams 
• Sarah Hughes
• Jackie Britland
• Miranda Pugh
• Annie Williams
• Jane Rees.

Here are some of the people working behind the scenes at Wye Surgery:

• Wendy Yambo
• Caroline Ede 
• Paula Newman 
• Judy Skeels 
• Carol Moore
• Dinah Trickett
• Helen Goodman
• Karen Mansfield
• Sarah Johnson
• Sue Kicks
• Sheila Taylor.