Meet the Team

Doctors

DR CLARE WOOD

MB ChB (University of Dundee 1992) MRCPG DFFP

Dr Wood qualified in Medicine from the University of Dundee in 1992. Following completion of her medical degree, Dr Wood worked in several hospitals within Perth and Dundee before completing her GP training in 1996. Since then, Dr Wood had worked in various GP practice within Tayside before joining Grove Health Centre as a GP Partner in August 2007. Dr Wood has interests in Women's Health and Child Health. Dr Wood is available within the practice every Tuesday and Wednesday full days and Thursday morning.

DR SHAWKAT HASAN

MBChB, FRCGP, DFFP, MAcadMEd

Dr Hasan qualified in Medicine from the University of Dundee in 2003. Following completion of his medical degree, Dr Hasan worked in several hospitals within Dundee and Perth before completing his GP training in 2007. Since then, Dr Hasan has worked in various GP practices within Tayside before joining Grove Health Centre in 2008. Dr Hasan is available within the practice, Tuesday morning, Wednesday all day and Thursday morning.

DR LAURA STEVENS

MBChB, MRCGP.

DR CAMERON MUNRO

MB ChB (University of Edinburgh) 1992, FRCGP

Dr Munro studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh and graduated in 1992. Upon completion of his medical degree, Dr Munro worked within various hospital departments across Fife, Perth and Dundee before completing his GP training at a practice within Perth. Dr Munro is the diabetic lead for the practice and also is Lead Clinician for the Diabetes MCN in Tayside. Dr Munro does regular shifts in the GP OOH service in Tayside and is a GP appraiser and appraisal tutor. Dr Munro is available within the practice, every Thursday and Friday.

DR AMY FINDLAY

MB ChB (University of Dundee) 2003 MRCGP 2007

Dr Findlay studied medicine at the University of Dundee and graduated in 2003. Upon completion of her Degree, Dr Findlay worked within various departments across Tayside before completing her GP training at a practice in Blairgowrie. Dr Findlay is available within the practice on Monday morning, all day both Tuesday and Friday.

DR SCOTT HENDERSON

MBChB (2018), BMSc (2016), MRCGP (2024)

Dr Henderon qualified in Medicine from the University of Dundee in 2018. Following the completion of his medical degree, Dr Henderson completed his Foundation Years in Dundee (Ninewells Hospital) and Perth (PRI and Murray Royal hospital), working in general surgery, General medicine, Geriatrics, Psychiatry and Paediatrics. He also spent a year working in both the Cardiology and Respiratory departments at the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. Dr Henderson then completed his GP training, based at Grove health centre. During this period, he also gained experience in Geriatrics, Acute medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Emergency Medicine. Since becoming a GP in 2024, Dr Henderson has worked as a Locum at Grove Health Centre and is a salaried Doctor for the Out of Hours service. He joined the practice, as a partner, in September 2025. Dr Henderson is available within the practice all day Monday, Tuesday and Thursday

DR JENNIFER RUTHVEN

Salaried GP

Dr Ruthven completed GP training in Dundee in 2002, passing the MRCGP in 2002. Dr Ruthven has worked as a GP in Dundee since 2002 and came to work at Grove Health Centre in ?? Dr Ruthven holds an up to date letter of competence in IUD fitting and also works in the Out of Hours Service. Dr Ruthven is available within the practice all day Monday, Tuesday morning and all day Thursday.

DR ALAN GREEN

Salaried GP - MB ChB 2014 (University of Dundee) RCP Diploma in Geriatric Medicine 2022

Dr Green qualified in medicine from the University of Dundee 2014. Dr Green completed training in general practice in 2020. He then went on to work in both general practice and Ninewells hospital before joining Grove Health Centre as a salaried GP. Dr Green has special interests in cardiology and medicine for the elderly. Dr Green is available within the practice all day Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday morning.

Locum Doctors

A number of fully qualified and experienced GPs work for the practice in order to provide cover for our partners when they are on leave. They have full access to your medical notes, and are able to offer the full range of medical services.

Junior Doctors

As a training practice we often have ‘Junior Doctors’ working in the practice for periods of 4-12 months. They are qualified doctors who can investigate and treat patients; however, they remain under the supervision of the trained GPs within the practice. Do not be concerned if, during your consultation, they wish to discuss your case with a supervising GP.

DR HOLLY ALEXANDER

ST3 Trainee

DR LINDSAY GARRICK

FY2 Trainee

Medical Students

As we are a teaching practice, we will often have both medical and nursing students sitting in and observing our GPs and nurses. During their training, medical students will have their own appointments, which will be overseen and supervised by one of our GPs and will always see the patient as well. We hope you will understand that their time in general practice is an important and integral part of their training, however, if you would prefer not to have an appointment with the medical student, please advise reception staff.

Nurses

JO (JOHANNA) SCOLLAY

Advanced Nurse Practitioner - BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences (Napier University) 1997. Diploma of Higher Education in Adult Nursing with distinction (Napier University), 2001. Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Nursing Practice (Dundee University), 2021

Jo joined Grove Health Centre in September 2016. Jo completed her nurse training in 2001 and, after working in a variety of areas, moved to general practice in 2008 as a Practice Nurse. Jo is a nurse prescriber and gained a PGdip in Advanced Nursing Practice in 2021. She has training in the diagnosis, management and treatment of a wide variety of medical conditions and has completed a Minor Illness Management course at Dundee University. Jo has diplomas in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Asthma. She also has certificates in Cervical Screening and Travel Health. Jo is available in the practice every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

JENNI MACCONNACHIE

Practice Nurse - RGN - Adult Nursing at Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen

Jenni completed her nurse training in 1998 at Robert Gordon University. Following her training, she worked in NHS Grampian at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary before moving to NHS Tayside to work at Ninewells Hospital. Jenni then joined Grove Health Centre in 2014 as a Practice nurse. Jenni has a great deal of clinical expertise and knowledge. Jenni is responsible for a range of treatment room duties alongside the diagnosis, management and treatment of both asthma and diabetes. Jenni is also a Basic Life Support Trainer, has completed a Critical Care module and Infection, Prevention Control Module. Jenni works within the practice every Wednesday, Thursday & Friday.

SONYA BAILLIE

Practice Nurse - University of Dundee (2005) Adult Nursing

Sonya completed her nurse training in 2005 from the University of Dundee. Following her nurse training, she worked as a treatment room nurse at a GP practice in Dundee from 2006 to 2016. During this time, Sonya completed diplomas in both COPD and asthma before moving to another practice within Dundee to join them as a respiratory nurse. Sonya joined Grove Health Centre in 2022 and is responsible for a range of treatment room duties alongside the diagnosis, management and treatment of patients with asthma and COPD. Sonya also has a certificate in cervical screening. Sonya is available in the practice every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

Healthcare Assistant

LESLEY ROBERTSON

HCSW (University of Abertay) 2005, Auditing (City & Guilds)

Lesley joined Grove Health Centre in 2004 having previously worked within the Blood Transfusion Service. Lesley's main duties within the practice include taking bloods, blood pressure readings, sample testing, ECGs and participating in our chronic disease management clinics. Lesley can also administer certain injections such as B12 injections having completed formal training with the University of Abertay, Dundee. Lesley works within the practice every morning, excluding Wednesday.

Practice Management

The practice manager is involved in managing all the business aspects of the practice such as making sure that the right systems are in place to provide a high quality of patient care, human resources, finance, patient safety, premises and equipment and information technology. The practice manager supports the GPs and other medical professionals with delivering patient services and helps to develop extended services to enhance patient care. We also have an assistant practice manager, who deputises and manages the day to day running of the office.

MAXINE BELL

Practice Manager

Maxine is responsible for the co-ordination and management of non-clinical aspects of the practice including strategic direction. Areas included are human resource management, training, teambuilding, systems organisation, finance, health and safety, information management, computing and audit, and dealing with complaints and feedback. Maxine joined the NHS in 1993 then moved to the Grove Health Centre in 2001 and has a wealth of NHS experience.

WENDY ROBB

Assistant Practice Manager

Wendy works alongside the Practice Manager and deputises in her absence. She is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the practice as well as GMS Contract responsibilities. She is responsible for the area of chronic disease management call and recall systems, data and spreadsheet management including updating patient electronic records, the day-to-day management of the computer system including training of staff and ensuring patient records are maintained.

Administration

Our administration staff are the first point of contact you will have with the practice and they aim to provide a helpful and efficient service. We are fortunate in having a conscientious and experienced team of administration staff who, as well as helping you to make necessary appointments, will endeavour to assist you in any other way by answering any queries you may have and by care navigating you to the best service which will meet your needs. Our administration team are also fully trained in a wide range of clerical and secretarial duties.

Secretary

Our secretary is responsible for ensuring all GP referrals are completed in a timely manner. She can assist you with any questions you have regarding any referrals that may have been sent. Our secretary is also responsible for assisting with private claim work (such as work requested from solicitors or insurance companies) and other financial work.

Pharmacists

Our practice pharmacist, Gillian Booth, along with the pharmacy team work closely with the doctors to advise on prescribing matters. The pharmacist may invite you to attend an appointment with her to discuss your medication.

Community Nurses

The district nursing team have a wide variety of nursing experience, enabling them to provide a high standard of care for housebound patients. They provide support to patients, their families and carers. They can be contacted on: (01382) 740187 (Day time answering machine) or (01382) 740208 (evenings).
Page last reviewed: 25 November 2025
Page created: 08 November 2024