Dr Allyson Betts
Leicester,Leicestershire
Summary
During my career I have had experience in both Clinical General Practice and Primary Care Development, the provision of flexible and innovative ways of meeting the needs of patients and have been involved at a local level in the Community Rapid Response, Intermediate Care and Virtual Ward Schemes. I have been part of teams with challenging patient groups to support them to access services and the best possible medical and social care.
My deepest joy and motivation is in the clinical aspect of our work, the patient and their families. I have interests and have undertaken post graduate study in Women's Health, Paediatrics, Older Persons Medicine, Diabetes, Mental Health + Substance Misuse, Minor Surgery and Safeguarding and bring a welter of experience in these areas.
I have had some experience in Vascular, Paediatric Research and Developing Audit Systems. I have also had experience in Health Care Education, Mentorship and have an interest in Medical Ethics.
I remain committed to and enthusiastic about General Practice and Primary Care. I have undertaken the Return to Practice process following a period of ill health and family issues, to support sustainable return to being a GP and have worked closely with the scheme and NHSE.
Moving forward as Late Career GP I would welcome the opportunity to undertake a Clinical Placement not only to complete the Return to Practice Scheme requirements but also to be part of supportive Primary Care team providing good patient care, allowing me to develop experience and confidence in returning to the job I love. Ongoing I hope to become part of the GP Retainer Scheme and balance this work with
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Clinical Auditor
Hexpress Healthcare
Croydon, London
2022.09 - Current
- Design and implementation of new Audit processes for Asynchronous Prescribing
- Auditing across a variety of systems and outcomes in line with quality and safety
- Identifying safeguarding concerns and implementing corrective action and processes
- Development of a Clinical Reporting Tool
- Doctor education and feedback process
- Development and researching new products in line with NICE and national guidelines
- Working closely with the Clinical Lead and team to build a safer organisation
Co-Secretary
BDDG Royal Hallamshire Hospital
Sheffield, Yorkshire
2022.01 - Current
GP Partner
Clay Cross Medical Centre
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
2012.04 - 2021.07
Roles:
Clinical:
8 Clinical Sessions
Duty Doctor and extended surgeries
Support for all QOF Areas
Practice Lead:
Audit and Clinical Governance
Minor Skin Surgery Clinics
Benzodiazepine Detox Clinic and Substance Misuse
Contraception and Women’s Health including implant fitting and removal
Elderly Medicine and Dementia
Mental health across all age groups
Palliative and end of life planning
Diabetes management
Coronary Heart Disease
Safeguarding Children
Rapid Response Team and Intermediate Care
Education
Management and Development:
Practice and Business Development
Staff Management and Development
Achieving Safer Practice and Working environment
Additional Roles:
Hardwick CCG Delivery Group Member 2012 – 2017
Cancer Lead 2013 – 2014 Hardwick CCG
Parkinson’s Disease Steering Committee: Development of local services 2007
Virtual Ward Scheme involvement 2015 - 2021
Teaching:
Medical Student Teaching
Mentorship Nurse Prescribing
Salaried GP
Oakham Medical Practice
Oakham, Rutland
2010.09 - 2012.04
Salaried GP with in the Practice
Lead Prison GP
Minor Surgery Lead
Lead GP
John Smith Medical Centre
Barking, London Borough of Barking and Dagenham
2008.12 - 2010.09
Lead GP
Transitional Health Lead
Safeguarding Lead
Salaried GP
High Street Surgery Clay Cross
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
2008.03 - 2008.12
Salaried GP
Salaried GP
St John's Medical Centre
Lewisham London, London Borough of Lewisham
2006.10 - 2008.03
Salaried GP
GP Registrar
Schopwick Surgery (Northwick Park VTS)
Elstree, Hertfordshire
2006.02 - 2006.10
GP Registrar 6 months
Senior House Officer GPVTS Rotation
Northwick Park Hospital London North West
Harrow, London
2004.02 - 2006.02
Obstetrics and Gynaecology 6 months
Paediatrics 6 months
Accident and Emergency 4 months
Care of the Elderly 4 months
Psychiatry 4 months
Pre-Registration House Officer
Northwick Park Hospital
Harrow, London
2002.08 - 2003.08
4 months Vascular Surgery
4 months General Practice (Elliott Hall Medical Centre)
4 months Respiratory and General Medicine
Return to Practice Clinical Placement
Whipp's Cross University Hospital
London
2001.07 - 2002.08
4 months Gastroenterology
4 months Palliative Care
4 months Vascular Surgery
Undertook a 1 year Audit of the Specialist Ward Based System
Locus House Officer
Whipp's Cross University and Royal London Hospital
London
1990.05 - 1997.02
Vascular Surgery
General Surgery
General Medicine
Haematology
Oncology
Orthopaedics
Urology
Pre-Registration House Office
North Middlesex University Hospital
London
1985.08 - 1986.02
Endocrinology and Dermatology
Maternity Leave 1986 - 1989
Education
Substance Misuse Diploma level 1 -
Royal College of General Practitioners
London England 07/2010 -
Substance Misuse Diploma Level 11 -
RCGP
London England /2011 -
MRCGP -
RCGP
London England /2007 -
DFFP -
Faculty of Sexual Health and Reproduction
London England /2007 -
Diploma Child Health -
Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
London England /2005 -
DRCOG -
Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
London England /2004 -
MRCS LRCP -
Middlesex Hospital Medical School London
University of London 06/1985 -
Douglas Cree Medicine Prize -
Middlesex Hospital Medical School
University of London 06/1985 -
Skills
My current role has been developing a safer organisation for asynchronous prescribing Designing an audit system considering the patient outcomes and the organisation as a whole Developing an education and feedback system for the prescribing doctors
I have experience as a 'Managing Partner' and supporting a practice and team through a period of change
As well as working in mainstream general medical services I have worked in Prisons and in Transitional Health which has given me experience working with patient groups and staff facing different challenges
I have been involved with Hardwick CCG as a member of the Clinical Delivery Group, the Federation and Primary Care Network
My Clinical Skills and interests include Women's Health, Paediatrics, Minor Surgery, Diabetes Management, Older Person's Medicine, Mental Health and Substance Misuse, General Medicine, Palliative Care I have had post graduate training in all these areas
I have developed an interest in Medical Ethics and have undertaken training with Daniel Sokol Medical Ethicist and Barrister
Certification
GMC Registration 3003549 with License
On the Medical Performers List
Appraisal Complete and up to date (last NHSE Appraisal June 2023)
PMETB 2006 as well as MRCGP
I was awarded the Douglas Cree Prize presented by HRH Princess Royal in 1985
Affiliations
- Outside work I enjoy running, swimming and open water diving. I love gardening and being part of family and village life.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Clinical Auditor
Hexpress Healthcare
2022.09 - Current
Co-Secretary
BDDG Royal Hallamshire Hospital
2022.01 - Current
GP Partner
Clay Cross Medical Centre
2012.04 - 2021.07
Salaried GP
Oakham Medical Practice
2010.09 - 2012.04
Lead GP
John Smith Medical Centre
2008.12 - 2010.09
Salaried GP
High Street Surgery Clay Cross
2008.03 - 2008.12
Salaried GP
St John's Medical Centre
2006.10 - 2008.03
GP Registrar
Schopwick Surgery (Northwick Park VTS)
2006.02 - 2006.10
Senior House Officer GPVTS Rotation
Northwick Park Hospital London North West
2004.02 - 2006.02
Pre-Registration House Officer
Northwick Park Hospital
2002.08 - 2003.08
Return to Practice Clinical Placement
Whipp's Cross University Hospital
2001.07 - 2002.08
Locus House Officer
Whipp's Cross University and Royal London Hospital
1990.05 - 1997.02
Pre-Registration House Office
North Middlesex University Hospital
1985.08 - 1986.02
Substance Misuse Diploma level 1 -
Royal College of General Practitioners
07/2010 -
Substance Misuse Diploma Level 11 -
RCGP
/2011 -
MRCGP -
RCGP
/2007 -
DFFP -
Faculty of Sexual Health and Reproduction
/2007 -
Diploma Child Health -
Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
/2005 -
DRCOG -
Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
/2004 -
MRCS LRCP -
Middlesex Hospital Medical School London
06/1985 -
Douglas Cree Medicine Prize -
Middlesex Hospital Medical School
06/1985 -