Cheryl Lambe
Henfield,United Kingdom
Summary
Ambitious doctor with strong interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrating adaptability in diverse clinical environments. Proven track record in delivering high-quality care and achieving exceptional patient satisfaction in both General Practice and Fertility settings. Experienced in leadership, management, education and strategic business planning, with a particular interest in Women's Health.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work history
Consultant Fertility Specialist
The Agora Clinic
Brighton, Sussex
2022.07 - 2025.08
- Undertake complex fertility consultations for a diverse demography, including same-sex couples, surrogacy intended patients, transgender and oncology fertility preservation patients.
- Perform baseline scanning and embryo transfers to facilitate successful IVF outcomes.
- Lead menopause and obesity services alongside peri-conception care to improve female health
- Person responsible for controlled drugs applications
- Lead patient complaints team and sit on senior leadership team member, involved in strategic planning.
- Established Brighton Sperm Bank from inception, enhancing clinic's service offerings.
- Contribute to devising SOPs in accordance with HFEA requirements
- Promote patient-centred care with a focus on inclusivity and diversity in fertility services.
- Represent clinic at national and international conferences eg BFS, ESHRE
- Achieve high patient satisfaction ratings- evidenced on 'doctify', 'google reviews and 'iwantgreatcare.com while maintaining leading success rates in terms of IVF outcomes on South Coast.
GP Partner
Henfield Medical Centre
Henfield, West Sussex
2005.07 - 2023.07
- GP Partner for 18 years managing personalised list
- Built strong long term relationships with patients through effective communication skills
- Resolved complex medical cases efficiently using sound judgement and expertise.
- Delivered exceptional patient care by maintaining up-to-date knowledge on general practice.
- Involved in business, finance and practice development.
- Led staff liaison, including interviews, appraisals, and conflict resolution.
- Reviewed and updated clinic policies regularly for regulatory compliance (CQC)
- Managed QOF areas as GSF Lead, focusing on Cancer and Epilepsy.
- Prescribing lead and fronted a Pharmacy application.
- Conducted fortnightly ward rounds at a local nursing home to enhance patient care.
- Acted as Fertility LES GP, pursuing Management of Infertile Couple qualification.
- Educated Year 4 and Year 5 medical students from Brighton and Sussex Universities.
- Mentored Year 6 students from Imperial College London and UCL.
- Facilitated MMI courses and provided interview mentoring for aspiring medical students.
Consultant Fertility Specialist
itrust Clinic
Eastbourne
2021.07 - 2022.07
Salaried GP Assistant
Henfield Medical Centre
Henfield, West Sussex
2003.08 - 2005.07
GP Senior Registrar
Henfield Medical Centre
Henfield, West Sussex
2002.08 - 2003.08
GP Registrar
Henfield Medical Centre
Henfield, West Sussex
2002.02 - 2002.08
Police Surgeon On call rota
Sussex Police
1999.08 - 2002.08
SHO Paediatrics
Worthing Hospital
Worthing
2001.02 - 2001.08
SHO
St Barnabas Hospice
Worthing
2000.08 - 2001.02
SHO
DOME General/Medicine SHO
Worthing
2000.02 - 2000.08
GP Registrar
The Manor Practice
Southwick
1999.08 - 2000.02
SHO Obstetrics Gynaecology
Royal Sussex County Hospital
1999.02 - 1999.08
Gynaecology Research Fellow
Kings College Hospital
1998.02 - 1999.02
- This post involved GU sessions- predominantly Women’s Health and Antenatal HIV Clinics, in addition to Gynae On call on the Kings rota on a 1 in 4 basis. In addition, a large part of the job involved the management of victims of Sexual Assault who were referred in by the Metropolitan Police to a Unit called The Haven in Camberwell. This involved forensic medical examinations, sexual infection screening and ongoing support. During this time I studied for a Diploma in Jurisprudence at Scotland Yard. I also wrote professional witness statements and attended court as a witness to present my evidence.
SHO Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Northwick Park Hospital
Harrow, Middlesex
1997.08 - 1998.02
House Officer
St Marys Hospital Paddington
Paddington
1997.02 - 1997.08
- Academic Surgery Unit. Prof Ara Darzi
HO General Medicine/ Gastroenterology
Ealing Hospital
Southall
1996.08 - 1997.02
- McNeil/ Arnold
Education
Principles and Practice of Menopause Care -
British Menopause Society
/2023 -
Basic Ultrasound course -
British Fertility Society
/2021 -
Management of the Infertile Couple -
British Fertility Society
/2015 -
Diploma of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare - including competence in insertion of coils, contraceptive implants
Faculty of Family Planning 2011
2001.04 -
MRCGP -
Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners
United Kingdom /2003 -
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery -
Imperial College of Science Technology and Medicine
London08.1996
4 A levels 10 GCSEs -
Brighton and Hove High School GDST
Brighton /1990 -
Skills
18 years experience as GP partner
Expertise in all aspects of women's health, in particular fertility
Strong communication skills with excellent patient satisfaction
Leadership and senior management roles
Strategic business planning both in general practice and small business setting
Ambassador for The Agora delivering educational events and representing the company at local and international meetings and conferences
Publications
Low, Lambe et al: HIV testing in antenatal care: a cross-sectional study: British Journal of Midwifery September 2001
Affiliations
I have four children and enjoy supporting them in their activities. My husband and I have recently bought a sailing yacht and spend as much time as possible in Mallorca. We live in the countryside and I love being outdoors, either in the garden or enjoying the South Downs on my doorstep. I have had a pony for 16 years and ride him as often as possible. We also have chickens and other animals I have run a couple of marathons but can’t say I massively enjoyed them! I am currently an ambassador for the charity 5k your way. I also am a medical advisor for a Breast Cancer Charity called Coppa Feel. I am a good cook and love entertaining friends and family but also enjoy a bit of down time with a good book!.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Consultant Fertility Specialist
The Agora Clinic
2022.07 - 2025.08
Consultant Fertility Specialist
itrust Clinic
2021.07 - 2022.07
GP Partner
Henfield Medical Centre
2005.07 - 2023.07
Salaried GP Assistant
Henfield Medical Centre
2003.08 - 2005.07
GP Senior Registrar
Henfield Medical Centre
2002.08 - 2003.08
GP Registrar
Henfield Medical Centre
2002.02 - 2002.08
Diploma of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare - including competence in insertion of coils, contraceptive implants
Faculty of Family Planning 2011
2001.04 -
SHO Paediatrics
Worthing Hospital
2001.02 - 2001.08
SHO
St Barnabas Hospice
2000.08 - 2001.02
SHO
DOME General/Medicine SHO
2000.02 - 2000.08
Police Surgeon On call rota
Sussex Police
1999.08 - 2002.08
GP Registrar
The Manor Practice
1999.08 - 2000.02
SHO Obstetrics Gynaecology
Royal Sussex County Hospital
1999.02 - 1999.08
Gynaecology Research Fellow
Kings College Hospital
1998.02 - 1999.02
SHO Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Northwick Park Hospital
1997.08 - 1998.02
House Officer
St Marys Hospital Paddington
1997.02 - 1997.08
HO General Medicine/ Gastroenterology
Ealing Hospital
1996.08 - 1997.02
Principles and Practice of Menopause Care -
British Menopause Society
/2023 -
Basic Ultrasound course -
British Fertility Society
/2021 -
Management of the Infertile Couple -
British Fertility Society
/2015 -
MRCGP -
Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners
/2003 -
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery -
Imperial College of Science Technology and Medicine
4 A levels 10 GCSEs -
Brighton and Hove High School GDST
/1990 -