Ali Hutchings
I am the Bath APD and support the TPDs to link you, the trainees, into the Severn School of Primary Care. I trained in Bristol (now BNSSG) and am a GP Partner and trainer in Horfield, North Bristol. I previously worked as a fellow in Bath and more recently as a TPD in BNSSG. I am passionate about delivering high-quality GP training in Bath, to help you develop into rounded, independent clinicians who have the experience and skills required to embark on the career path you choose after training. I have three children and a post lockdown puppy who keep me entertained outside of work along with rugby season tickets and unskilled paddle boarding adventures!
Alice Gardner
I am a GP trainer and salaried GP at Trowbridge Health Centre in Wiltshire, and have an interest in Women’s Health as well as enjoying all the variety that General Practice has to offer. I believe in the power of GPs to make the world a better place, be that through a great person-centred consultation or by working with and speaking up for our communities. I have been a very happy resident of the amazing city of Bath ever since moving here to start my GP training in 2008, and now have two daughters to keep me busy! Away from work, I love tennis, outdoor swimming and spending time at our family allotment.
Shital Godbole
I am a GP at Thornbury, a tutor for medical students, GP appraiser & a GP mentor. I also work for the BNSSG (Bristol) Training hub as a Fellow. I am passionate about GP education, and I thoroughly enjoy teaching & learning. I did my basic degree in India and have lived and worked in the UK for over 2 decades now. I have lived in London, Manchester and Cornwall before moving to Bristol in 2013. I am a mother of 2 teenagers, which means I am learning new things every day! Outside of work, I enjoy cooking and socialising.
Michelle Penn
I am a salaried GP at Hathaway Medical Centre in Chippenham, work out of hours triage shifts at weekends and have recently become a GP appraiser. I completed my GP training in Bath, during which I undertook an Education Scholarship in GPST3 and a Leadership GPST4 year. I love being back on my home turf in my role as Training Programme Director!
I have two young children who keep me rather busy, alongside my own enthusiasm for socialising, going to music events and playing netball. I frequently find myself signed up for some sort of race/triathlon/event that I am not quite fit enough for but enjoy the challenge!
Brigid Tunney
I am a salaried GP working at Westfield Surgery in the Bath area after completing training here and have been a TPD with the Bath Education Team since 2022. I really enjoyed my training here and getting involved with the additional opportunities which helped progress my career and development as a GP. I am enthusiastic and passionate about creating the same positive and productive experiences for our trainees, and hopefully ensuring some fun along the way.
Outside of work I have 3 small children that keep me busy, but when I have the time I enjoy music, crafting, cooking and hiking.
Paula Cain
Paula is the GP Programme Manager for the Bath patch. She is available Monday to Thursday between 8am and 4.30pm. Paula can be contacted via email at paulacain@nhs.net
Maria Phantis
Maria is the GP Administrator and is available Monday to Thursday between 8.30am and 2.30pm. She can be contacted by email at maria.phantis@nhs.net