The Staff

• • The Doctors

Dr. Cecil Farrar
MA, MB, BCh, MRCGP, MICGP, DRCOG, FP Cert, Dip Occ Med

Born in Co. Wicklow, Eire, Dr. Farrar studied medicine at Trinity College Dublin, before graduating from there in 1976. He moved to Burton-on-Trent in 1977 to take part in a three-year general practice vocational training scheme being run by Burton Postgraduate Medical Centre. Having put down roots in the town, he decided to stay, taking up a partnership offer with the New Street practice of Drs. Grey, Moloney and Hunter in early 1981, and later supervising the practice relocation to Lichfield Street during the redevelopment of New Street and the building of the Octagon Centre in 1988.
As well as Membership of both the Irish and the Royal Colleges of General Practitioners, Dr. Farrar holds a number of postgraduate diplomas, mainly reflecting his involvement in general practice but also his interest in industrial/occupational medicine. He was for many years Company Medical Officer to Ind Coope Burton Brewery and later on to Bass Brewers before having to resign through pressure of work at his own surgery. This pressure also forced his retirement from the post of Clinical Assistant in Dermatology at Queen's Hospital, Burton, where he worked a half-day a week for many years with Dr. Nelson at the 'skin clinic'. Based on his dermatological experience, he is now able to offer a wide range of minor surgical procedures to patients at the surgery.
As a result of his long career in this old-established town practice, Dr. Farrar now knows most of his patients and their families personally, having looked after many of them from birth. Friendships have been forged over the years, which adds a more personal touch to consultations, creating a welcome contrast to the 'conveyor belt' that many believe the NHS is presently becoming.
Chief among Dr. Farrar's outside interests is horsemanship, and he has instruction in this on a regular basis, both locally and further afield. Classical music is another favourite pastime, especially going to live chamber and orchestral performances. Vocally-trained, he enjoys singing in choirs and ensembles when time allows. He also plays piano (badly!), and attends a weekly ballroom dancing class with wife Clementine. He and Clementine have three children - Greville, a medical student in London, Camille who studies violin at the Royal Northern College of Music, and sixth-former Justine, who has a passion for flying.

Dr. Catherine L Faarup
BM Dch MRCGP

Born in Staffordshire, Dr Faarup was educated in Penkridge and Stafford, before studying medicine at Southampton University. After qualifying, she came to the Burton area to complete her SHO and GP training, and has worked in a number of surgeries in and around Burton. She has a particular interest in ENT, along with womens' health.
Dr Faarup is married and lives in Burton. Her many interests include trampolining, where she is now a coach; walking; singing and drama, and travel.

• • Practice Nurse

Sister Susan Hughes
SRN, RMN, Cert PN, Cert FP

Sister Susan was born and educated in Derby. She joined the practice 13 years ago, originally on a full-time basis, but later on a part-time basis, sharing her time with Trent Meadows Surgery. She now works solely at Peel Croft, every day apart from Friday afternoon. A highly experienced senior practice nurse, she has forged a close rapport with many patients, and together with the traditional role of dressings, blood taking, etc., she assists with minor surgery clinics. Her previous experience as a Charge Nurse at a local day hospital also means that she has considerable counselling skills. Her hobbies include playing the saxophone and singing, and she has a particular love of jazz and swing. Susan has two daughters, aged 21 and 24, both living in London.

• • Practice Manager

Tim Hinchley
ACIB, Cert Mgmnt

Born in London and educated in East Anglia, Tim came to the Midlands in 1968, when he started his former career in Banking. Initially moving around the Midlands, he settled in Burton in 1986. A former Bank Manager and Bank Inspector, Tim joined the practice in March 2002, replacing Patricia Bouault later on that year as Practice Manager. An experienced Manager, with considerable financial expertise, Tim is married to Claire, and has two children, Kate and Tilley, and one granddaughter, Bethany.

• • The Receptionists

Jane Dennis (Left)

As with all our receptionists, Jane is multi-skilled, dealing with secretarial and administration matters when required. She has been with the practice for over twenty-one years, and during that time has got to know many of our patients personally. She has recently trained as a phlebotomist, and now runs the blood clinics 3 times a week. Jane is a renowned breeder of champion English Setters, exporting them all over the world, and is a Crufts judge.
She has two grown-up children, Glen and Marie, and three grandchildren.

Kay Knight (Centre)

Kay has also been with us for almost eight years. She has passed her AMSPAR certificate in Medical Terminology, RSA II, and British Sign Language Certificate Stage 1, and is currently studying for a Diploma in anatomy and Physiology. She has a specific responsibility for patient administration. Kay is married to Mark and has two children aged ten and thirteen.

Pauline Beard (Right)

Pauline has now been with for over a year, and previously worked in the cytology department at Queens Hospital for seven years. She is a multiskilled receptionist, also helping with secretarial and administration matters, and has two grown up daughters. Polly also works part time in another medical environment.

Patricia Bouault

Trish was our former practice manager, but now helps us out from time to time as a relief receptionist.

Ruby White

Ruby is our other relief receptionist, who helps us out when we need her.

• • Attached Staff

Midwives

The midwives covering our practice are Sally Jackson and Jean Garnham. They hold a surgery every Monday morning at 9.00am.

District Nurses

Nurses Kay Ebberley, Helen Smith and Rachel Tennant look after patients of this practice, whilst also covering for some other practices.

Health Visitor

Our Health visitor is Teresa Hall She runs a short clinic here on Thursday afternoon, but if you need to contact her at any other time, please ring Cross Street Clinic on 01283 505830.

CPN

Martin Oliver runs surgeries on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, by prior appointment.