Woodlands Patient Participation Group Members
Sharon Leonard - Practice Manager
Hello
My name is Sharon Leonard and I am the Practice Manager at Woodlands Family Medical Centre. I came into post at Woodlands on 1st October 2013, following the retirement of Sue Browne. My employment background is purely NHS Primary Care (General Practice), apart from a two year post at a private hospital, working as Primary Care Manager, liaising with GP's and Practice Managers all over the North East.
I have spent over 20 years in Practice Management and over 10 years working in the Primary Care Trust, so I have extensive knowledge and experience of General Practice.
I'm very proactive in the practice, so please don't hesitate to contact me if there is anything I can help with.
Brenda Brackenbury - Deputy Manager
I am Deputy Practice Manager for Woodlands Family Medical Centre. I first came to Woodlands through a placement on behalf of a 'Women's Skills Course' in May 1990. I had previously been 'at home' looking after my children but with various part-time jobs.
After completing the placement of 8 weeks, I was offered a permanent post for which I, obviously, accepted. I started as a receptionist and then progressed to 'other roles' within the Practice and eventually was offered the role of Deputy Practice Manager.
Michelle Marshall - Deputy Manager
I have recently been given the role of Deputy Practice Manager which I job share with Brenda Brackenbury. I started my employment with Woodlands Family Medical Centre in January 2003 on a fixed term contract as a Medical Summariser, but in July 2003 I was offered permanent employment as part of the administration team. I then progressed to Administration Supervisor before progressing to my current role. Prior to working at Woodlands Family Medical Centre I worked for a surgery in Middlesbrough and before that as a Dental Nurse.
Dr Garg - PPG Clinical Representative
I am pleased to be associated with the WPPG, my role is that of Clinical Representative.