Bruton Surgery has the following roles and staff to provide support and care to its patient population:
Louisa McLachlan, Consultant Nurse Practitioner
Clinical Lead
Louisa McLachlan, Consultant Nurse Practitioner
General Practitioners (Doctors)
Dr Susanna Stoneley (f), MBChB (Hons) (University of Liverpool 2008), MRCGP
Susie qualified in Liverpool in 2008. She studied medicine as a mature student having first studied philosophy. She also worked in publishing and lived in Germany for a short time. She completed her foundation training at Weston and Bristol hospitals, and did her GP training in Gateshead, Liverpool and Yeovil.
Susie is the practice lead for Mental Health, Dementia and Learning Disability. She is a qualified GP trainer and supervises our GP Trainees.
She spends her free time with her husband and two daughters, and enjoys growing vegetables and expanding her collection of houseplants.
Dr David Rogers (m), MBChB (University of Cape Town 1995), DA (CMSA 2001) MRCGP(London 2003), FHEA (2013), MSC Clinical Med Ed (Plymouth/Peninsula Medical School 2016)
David enjoys all parts of general practice and has specialised in medical education. When not in the practice David is usually involved in teaching at Bristol Medical School. Hobbies include tennis, running and mountain biking.
Dr Bill Johnson (m), BMBS (Brighton Sussex Medical School 2015) MRCGP DGM
Bill is originally from Surrey and zigzagged up and down the country between Brighton (medical school), Blackpool (foundation training) and Poole (GP training) before happily settling in the Somerset countryside. He has been with the practice since September 2024. Bill previously worked at Poole General Hospital as part of the Elderly Care team alongside his GP work, leading to acquiring a Diploma in Geriatric Medicine and has an interest in complex frailty.
When not at work he enjoys time with his wife and baby daughter, is tolerated by his cat, and enjoys the outdoors and working in his paddock.
Dr Jon Dolman (m), MB BCh (University of Wales College of Medicine 2001), FRCGP
Jon qualified from the University of Wales College of Medicine in 2001 and enjoys all aspects of general practice.
Alongside his work as a GP, he has extensive experience supporting leadership development within healthcare organisations and is a Fellow of both the Royal College of General Practitioners and the Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management.
In his spare time, he enjoys gardening, running and cycling.
Dr Lydia Campbell-Hill (f)
Nurse Practitioners
Emma Goldsmith - Nurse Practitioner
Qualified as a Registered Nurse in 2000. Undertook BSc in Intensive care whilst working as a Sister within an Intensive care at in Oxford, then worked within multiple ICUs within the SouthWest and Bristol at various levels of seniority.
Whilst working within the areas of anaesthetics and recovery undertook her Independent prescribing course which lead to her advancing her skills to work within Primary care and Bruton Surgery. Currently undertaking modules towards MSc Advanced Practice.
GP Registrars
The practice is delighted to be a training practice for new GPs. Our GP Registrars are fully qualified and registered Doctors who are undertaking their specialist training as General Practitioners. GP Registrars complete 3 years of specialist training and exams before entry on the GMC Register for GPs. Registrars do this through 6 month placements at different practices for their first two years to gain wider experience in different practice settings, and then their final third year is spent at one practice.
Our Registrars are supervised by our GP team, and Dr Susie Stoneley is our GP Trainer.
Jane Hobbs, Senior Practice Manager
Working closely with the Clinical Lead for the practice, the Practice Manager is responsible for the non-clinical aspects of the practice such as staffing and HR, financial management (with the SHS Finance Team), Governance including complaints, compliance and reporting, Patient engagement through the Patient Group, Patient Newsletters, website and social media and many other aspects of the practice.
Jane is supported by:
- Mandy Andrews, Deputy Practice Manager with responsibility for our Reception and Administration Team
- Sara Francis, Outcomes and Performance Manager with responsibility for data, QOF and our Healthcoach Team.
Our Nursing Team provides treatment room care such as injections, blood tests, dressings, cervical smears. They also provide chronic disease management through birthday month reviews for diabetes, respiratory and heart conditions.
Nurse Lead
Melissa Kelly
Practice Nurses
- Julie Lowry - specialises in Diabetes
- Marion Sharp
Healthcare Assistants
- Marie Wise
- Tricia Cox
Nursing Team appointments are best made by phoning the practice so that a convenient appointment time can be arranged. We work closely with our Symphony colleagues at Wincanton Health Centre, and appointments may be offered with their nurses either at Bruton or Wincanton depending on need and availabilit.
Chronic disease reviews are currently conducted by telephone following a ‘health screening’ appointment with our Healthcare Assistants who obtain your current height, weight, BP and undertake a blood test. If we have your mobile number, a text invitation will be sent to you either asking you to call the surgery or providing a self-book link for you to book your own appointment.
Our Health and Wellbeing Team provide a range of holistic support to patients and their families including healthcoaching to support lifestyle change, to frailty and carers support for our most frail and vulnerable patients.
The Health and Wellbeing Team is managed by Sara, our Outcomes and Performance Manager.
Healthcoaches provide support to patient to gain knowledge, skills and confidence to improve your health and well-being. This may be to provide lifestyle advice and encouragement, or support vulnerable and isolated patients through regular contact, or let you know of local groups and support available.
For further information please see our leaflet below, or contact our Healthcoaches either by telephone (01749 812310), email to somicb.brutonsurgery@nhs.net or via AskMyGP.
Our Reception & Administration Team provide a vital role in your care, such as being the initial point of contact and providing advice to support your care, processing prescriptions and referrals for further treatment, proactively recalling patients for routine care and reviews and ensuring that information is passed to those who need it. It is a demanding role so please respect their contribution to your care.
Team Leader
Mandy, Deputy Practice Manager
Our Reception Team
Sarah, Debbie, Hayley, Eloise, Anne-Marie, Sam, Jo
Our Administration Team
Matt & Caroline
The following staff providing clinics or clinical support to patients at Bruton Surgery. Some appointments may be offered at other locations or by telephone:
- Thomas Bevan, Musculo-Skeletal Physiotherapist (Rural Practice Primary Care Network) - providing first contact physiotherapy assessments, appointments are available on Friday mornings
- Ian Clegg and Julie Gardner, Pharmacy Team (Rural Practice Primary Care Network) - undertaking complex medication reviews and supporting the prescribing safety o fthe practice
- Midwifery Service, Yeovil District Hospital - appointments for expectant mums are available on Monday mornings
- Complex Care Team - providing additional care and support to our frail and elderly patients