Meet the Team

Paula Partington

Job Title: HR & Operations Manager

Responsibilities: "I manage the day-to-day operations of The Hub Plus."  

Interesting/fun fact/ hobby: "I am a CIPD HR professional with over 30 years of experience delivering across multiple sectors, always putting people at the heart of the conversation. I am a committed Francophile learning French in my spare time."

Jess Doyle

Job Title: Project Coordinator - Education & Educators

Responsibilities: "As a dedicated project coordinator in sector of training and education, my role involves ensuring Derbyshire Primary Care has access to comprehensive training. Additionally, I actively collaborate on various projects, engaging with stakeholders to enhance the overall educational experience."

Interesting/fun fact/hobby: "I love to spend my time with family and friends and going on walks."

Amy Foster

Job Title: Project Coordinator - Retention, Wellbeing & EDI

Responsibilities: "I am the main contact for many projects including New to Practice, Practice Management programme, Partnership programmes and Supporting Mentor schemes. I am passionate about retaining all roles within General Practice as I have previously worked as a reception manager for nearly 7 years prior to starting work at the Hub plus in 2022."

Interesting/fun fact/hobby: "I Previously worked in General Practice for 7 years prior to The Hub Plus working my way up as an apprentice all the way to Reception Manager and Pharmacy Dispenser. I love Long walks around the countryside and I am a big fan of stargazing!"

Hannah Bullock

Job Title: Business Support Administrator

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Luke Testro

Job Title: Marketing & Content Officer

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Dr Amy Hadfield

Job Title: GP Educator

Responsibilities: "My role within the training hub involves delivering education on clinical topics. I also work as a clinical link for ARRS staff by helping to provide or facilitate training and education to aid their development." 

Interesting/fun fact/ hobby: "I'm a big dog lover, but also a closet Kardashian fan." 

Samantha Cadd

Job Title: Nursing Associate 

Responsibilities: My role is to promote the role of the Nursing Associate (NA) within primary care and erase the negativity that comes with the title. I support both student and registered NA's within their role whether this be with training needs, signposting for placement needs, preceptorships or enhancing their career.

Interesting fun fact/hobby: "I also have my own business as a lash/brow technician, I do pole fitness and I have a cat called Harry and a husky called Zeus."

Laura Bentley

Job Title: Programme Lead

Responsibilities: "I'm Passionate and skilled programme lead, excelling in project planning, data and budgets. I'm Known for fostering collaboration across teams to ensure successful project outcomes."

Interesting/ fun fact/ hobby: " I enjoy going to the gym, especially weightlifting. I lived and worked in upstate New York for a year. I love taking time off from work to travel the world, some of my favourite spots include Helsinki, Yosemite and Khao Sok National Park."

Amy Yeoman

Job Title: GPN Champion

Responsibilities: "I support GPNs, Nursing associates and student nurses in their training and development. I am passionate about promoting nursing within Primary Care and developing the Nurse workforce."

Interesting/fun fact/hobby: "I am the Hub Plus crazy cat lady; I have two cats Elvis and Thea."

Aimee Booth

Job Title: Pharmacy Ambassador

Responsibilities: 'I liaise with pharmacy-related staff within Derby and Derbyshire. Connect with students to support placements within general practice. I also support the transition, induction and embedding for newly qualified/new to general practice colleague.' 

Interesting/fun fact/ hobby: “Outside of work I have two young boys, and as a family we enjoy going to watch the Ice Hockey. I love live music and getting lost in a good book.” 

Charlotte Darby

Job Title: GPN lead

Responsibilities: I am the GPN lead for the Hub Plus which means I coordinate all of the GPN workstreams from within the team and support GPNs across Derbyshire by raising the GPN voice at leadership levels. As the GPN lead I am focused on all aspects of GPNs, from students all the way to Lead GPN's, I am passionate about training and education and also for Primary Care being a recognized destination for nurses to work. I still practice as a GPN and feel this will help me in my GPN lead role. 

Interesting/fun fact/ hobby: "I have a little boy who loves going outside with our two dogs Brian and Charlie, normally on nice big countryside walks. You will also find me on the side of a Rugby pitch watching my little boy and husband every Sunday, or watching rugby on the television. I am a very big reader and will always have a book in my bag and will find any opportunity to read." 

Irenka Arroyo-Goodman

Job Title: Project Coordinator - Placements & Apprenticeships

Responsibilities: “I am the main contact for Placements, Apprenticeships, CPD opportunities and facilitating ACP training opportunities and funding. With a background of over 20 years in education I am passionate about ensuring everyone has the opportunity to learn and achieve their dreams.”

Interesting/fun fact/ hobby: “Until very recently I owned and managed a luxury wedding cake business in Nottinghamshire. I love going for long dog walks with my husband and two children, having family movie nights and listening to audio books and music.”

Georgia Hunt

New to Practice ambassador

Linda Cross

Freedom to Speak Up Guardian

Emilia Betteridge

Project Manager

Workforce planning, PCN Development & additional roles