Who are The Hub Plus?
Since 2016, the General Practice Task Force (GPTF) has grown and evolved to meet the changing needs of primary care. In 2023, we refreshed our identity to become The Hub Plus—a name that better reflects our renewed energy, values, and vision.
We remain committed to supporting general practice teams, partners, and the wider primary care community across Derby, Derbyshire, and beyond.
Who are The Hub Plus?
The Hub Plus is more than just a training hub. We are the result of a powerful collaboration between two respected organisations:
- General Practice Task Force (GPTF)
- Health Education Derbyshire (HED)
By combining our strengths, we’ve created a streamlined, unified resource that delivers high-quality support, training, and development opportunities for the entire primary care workforce.
What We Do
Since being awarded the NHSE Primary Care Training Hub contract in 2023, we’ve delivered:
- Over 2,500 training places annually
- Support for staff wellbeing, leadership, retention, and apprenticeships
- Open access to training for every practice in Derbyshire
Every practice in the region benefits from at least one of our initiatives.
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Meet the Team
Our team of 20 dedicated professionals brings a wealth of experience from across the primary care landscape. We are passionate about making a difference and supporting the people who make general practice work.
Dr Susie Bayley
Job Title: Medical Director
Responsibilities: "I am a Derbyshire-trained GP and Director of the Hub+ in Derbyshire. My experience as an inner-city GP sparked a deep interest in medical politics and addressing the challenges faced by those working in general practice. Over the past eight years, I have balanced my clinical work with leading numerous projects aimed at supporting the general practice workforce. These initiatives have focused on enhancing wellbeing, creating portfolio roles, and providing hands-on support to practices."
Interesting/ fun fact/ hobby: "Having experienced burnout as a GP Partner, I am a strong advocate for self-care in my personal life. Outside of work I find joy in taking part in daft sporting events, walking my dogs, and beating my teenage sons at board games."
Claire Leggett
Job Title: Business Director
Responsibilities: "I have been with The Hub Plus since the very beginning when we launched a large project called General Practice Task Force (GPTF) delivering resilience support to practices in Derbyshire in 2016. Since then, we have been expanding our programmes for general practice, became a fully independent company in 2022 and took on the service contract for the local Primary Care training hub increasing our staff from 4 to 20+. I am proud to be one of the Company Directors on the board, ensuring value and impact for general practice within our not-for-profit company ethos.
My role is overseeing the business delivery and strategy for the company including business development. I have a background in commissioning, contract management, programme management and training. I am a qualified Coach and enjoy supporting people to progress and meet their coaching goals."
Interesting/ fun fact/ hobby: "I love hiking in the Peak District, travelling, Zumba and spending time with family and friends."
Dr Shehla Imtiaz-Umer
Job Title: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Director
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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."
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."
Sue Knott
Job Title: Finance officer
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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 love Long walks around the countryside and I am a big fan of stargazing!"
Ola Sobolewska
Job Title: Project Coordinator
Responsibilities: “I am the main contact for QUEST, focusing on engaging with practices, fostering strong networks, and supporting the Resilience Programme”
Interesting/fun fact/ hobby: “I love adventure and travelling the world to find my next favorite place.”
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.”
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 named Elvis and Thea."
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."
Georgia Hunt
Job Title: New To Practice Nurse Lead
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Luke Testro
Job Title: Marketing & Content Officer
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Linda Cross
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Emilia Betteridge
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