Practice information
Last Updated: Wednesday, 21 May 2025Rutherford Medical Centre is a lively, friendly, suburban practice.
We have lovely, recently upgraded premises and a great team. We aim to provide first class care to all our patients.
Clinicians
We are a small and friendly surgery with 3 male GP Partners andthree female GP Partners, as well as regular sessional GPs, GP Registrars and Foundation Doctors working at the practice. In addition to the doctors,
Nursing team
We also have a nursing team which is made up of 4 practice nurses and a health care assistant. They are here to deal with a whole range of appointments including annual reviews of long-term health conditions, diagnostic procedures, and contraceptive care.
General Medical Services (GMS) contract
The practice team deliver a full range of clinical services under our General Medical Services (GMS) contract with NHS England
Community Midwives, Health Visitors, District Nurses
Community midwives
Our local community midwives run an antenatal clinic at the surgery every Thursday. If you think you are pregnant you should call the Early Access Centre at the Women’s Hospital on 0151 247 4747 to arrange an appointment.
Further appointments with the midwife can be made by contacting the surgery.
Health Visitor
We have a health visiting team who provide child health checks and vaccinations. Please make appointments at reception or by phoning their direct line - 0151 295 9700
Community nursing team
We have a community nursing team which includes district nurses and community matrons. They work closely with the doctors and nurses at the practice to provide the best quality care to our patients. Please phone the surgery for information if you need to contact the community nursing team - 0151 247 4747
GP Registrars
Rutherford Medical Centre is a training and teaching practice. Fully qualified doctors including GP Registrars and Foundation Year 2 Doctors are attached to the practice for 4 to 12 months to gain valuable experience in general practice.
Registrars have a great deal of hospital experience and bring new ideas and enthusiasm to the care we provide. They are under the supervision of the partners at all times.
Medical Students
We have medical students from Liverpool University Medical School attached to our practice for short periods. They learn about general practice through observing consultations, taking histories and examining patients under the supervision of the practice doctors.
We are grateful to our patients who agree to be seen by the students, as they are helping to shape the doctors of the future.