The Training Programme Team
The Bradford scheme has five Training Programme Directors (TPDs) oranised by Gemma, the scheme administrator. Your TPDs are Dr. Hasna Begum, Dr. Lucy Clark, Dr. Gareth James, Dr. Jessica Keeble and Dr. Abid Iqbal. Each trainee is allocated a named TPD advisor on joining the scheme. Your named TPD advisor is your point of contact for any issues that may arise during you training on the scheme. If you are unsure wh your named TPD advisor is please email Gemma at the address below.
All five of us are approachable should you wish to speak to us about any aspect of your training. Each of the TPDs have their own designated areas of training they are responsible for. You can find which areas we are all responsible for under our individual pages below.
Hospital Department Liaison
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Lucy Clark |
Psychiatry & Palliative Care |
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Hasna Begum |
Obstetrics & Gynaecology |
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Gareth James |
ENT/Ophthalmology |
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Jess Keeble |
A&E & Paediatrics |
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Abid Iqbal |
Oncology/Rheumatology/Care of the Elderly |
TPD Responsibility Areas
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LEAD Responsibility |
SUPPORTING Role |
Additional |
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Lucy Clark |
Evaluation & Quality Assurance Induction Trainers’ Development Working with other schemes Working with Allied Practitioners |
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Deanery liaison Performance issues Doctors in difficulty DMEC
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Hasna Begum |
Rota Less Than Full Time Training (LTFT) ES & TPD Advisor Allocations |
New Posts Modular Courses Exams & Assessment |
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Gareth James |
Finance New Posts HR/BTHFT Liaison Wednesday Tutorials Practice Managers Collaboration |
ARCPs HDR
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Jess Keeble |
HDR Modular Courses |
Evaluation & Quality Assurance Rota Wednesday Tutorials |
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Abid Iqbal |
OOH ARCPs Exams & Assessment IT Development |
Finance Induction Trainers’ Development
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We are all involved in deanery recruitment and selection and all help to deliver Bradford's induction programme for new GP trainees joining our scheme. We are all involved in the pastoral care of our trainees, trainers and their practices. We hope you find us approachable and helpful.
You can contact Gemma at Admin.GP@bthft.nhs.uk. If you prefer to use written correspondence please address to; Bradford GP Speciality Training Scheme, Bradford Royal Infirmary, Field House Teaching Centre, Duckworth Lane, Bradford BD9 6RJ
"Please remeber to get in touch with us EARLY if you are experiencing difficulty in any aspect of your training post. Problems are far more difficult to ‘fix’ if they are brought to our attention late." Bradford TPD Team
Gemma Hudson 
I joined the Postgrad team at BTHFT as the GP Scheme Administrator in July 2016 and will usually be your first point of contact for any queries you may have. I have just over 20 years’ experience of working in an administration role having previously worked in the private sector. I thoroughly enjoy my role on the scheme and seeing Trainees develop from ST1 to qualified GPs.
I have a young daughter who takes up most of my spare time but when I do get the chance I enjoy going to the cinema and theatre. I also enjoy walking with family and friends.
If you have any queries about the training scheme please do not hesitate to contact me. My email address is Admin.GP@bthft.nhs.uk.
If you prefer to use written correspondence please address to; Bradford GP Speciality Training Scheme, Bradford Royal Infirmary, Field House Teaching Centre, Duckworth Lane, Bradford BD9 6RJ
Lucy Clark 
Dr. Lucy Clark has been a TPD since 2009.You will see her at nearly every HDR session. Lucy is also responsible for the scheme Evaluation & Quality Assurance, New GPR Induction, Trainers’ Development, Working with neighbouring schemes, Working with Allied Practitioners. As part of her role as TPD liason, Lucy is responsible for liason with GP Psychiatry & Palliative Care posts.
Should you wish to contact Dr. Lucy Clark please email her at ljmcgurn@hotmail.com
Gareth James 
I completed my GP training in Bradford in 2004. Following this I went to work on a hospital ship in West Africa for 2 years before returning to work as a GP in Bradford at the Ridge Medical Practice, where I am a now a partner, trainer and medical student tutor. As well as post graduate GP education I have an interest in inclusion health, and worked a day a week for 7 years with Bevan Healthcare, the practice for the homeless and asylum seekers in Bradford. I love the diversity and challenges I see in my day to day practice and am passionate about providing high quality postgraduate primary care education equipping primary care professionals to become capable and well rounded in their various roles. I am married and have 2 fantastic kids. Although we live in Leeds I haven't forgotten my roots so still follow and support the Boro! I enjoy every kind of live music and watching peforming arts. I love walking up hills and mountains, and travelling down rivers, lakes and on the sea by whatever means possible.
I am currently your TPD responsible for Finance, New Posts, HR/BTHFT Liaison, Wednesday Tutorials, Practice Managers Collaboration and clinical posts in ENT/Ophthalmology. I can be contacted via email at gareth.james@bradford.nhs.uk
Jessica Keeble 
Since finishing my GP training in Bradford I’ve worked at Bevan House, an inclusion health practice for some of the most vulnerable in Bradford. I’ve been on the TPD team since 2017 where I’m responsible for the modular programme and GP clinical posts in paediatrics and palliative care. I’ve also run CSA support groups and am hoping to develop this further. If you need to get in touch please email me at jessica.keeble2@bradford.nhs.uk
When I’m not working or trying to make sure my children have clean clothes, full stomachs and happy hearts, I try to find time to swim in the Wharfe or cycle into the Dales for coffee and cake.
Abid Iqbal 
Hello! I joined the TPD team in 2017. I work as a freelance GP in Bradford. I grew up in Bradford and completed my GP training here. I hope you find your time as a GP trainee in Bradford a fun and memorable experience. As a TPD I am responsible for Out of Hours working, ARCPs, RCGP Exams & Assessment, IT/Web Development and for GP clinical post for Oncology/Rheumatology/Care of the Elderly.
If you're having any issues with any apsect of your training please feel free to get in touch with me at drabidiqbal@gmaill.com. I love watching the cricket with my children and thoroughly enjoy the outdoors. Here's a clip of my favourite cricket moment ever....! Pakistan vs India ICC Champions Trophy Final 2017 - enjoy!!
Hasna Are Begum 
Hasna has been a TPD since 2009 and joined alongside Lucy. Hasna is responsible for the GPR Rotations, Less Than Full Time Training (LTFT), ES & TPD Advisor Allocations as well as clinical posts for Obstetrics & Gynaecology.