Practice Team

A GP partner is a self-employed general practitioner who, alongside other GPs, and sometimes also nurses or other healthcare staff, is responsible for running their own practice. Besides providing services and managing patients, GP partners also manage the practice staff, the finances and the administrative work associated with running the practice.

Unlike salaried GPs or GP locums, GP partners are not only healthcare professionals but also business owners. They therefore have more responsibilities, but also a lot more control over their work.

Dr Neil Middleton
MB BS 2010 University of Newcastle upon Tyne

Dr Victoria Middleton
MB BS 2010 University of Newcastle upon Tyne
(on maternity leave until 01/26)

Dr Victoria Oliphant
MB BS 2010 University of Newcastle upon Tyne

Dr Matthew Shield
MB BS 2010 University of Newcastle upon Tyne

_{Reviewed: 11/07/2025}

Many doctors spend a large part of their careers working in a salaried capacity. For some doctors, it is the first step on the path to a partnership, for others, working as a salaried GP bring the benefits of working in general practice without the extra responsibility, time and uncertainty of partnership.

Dr Adebola Adisa
MB BS 2004 University of Ibadan

Dr Sarah Bremner
MB ChB 2008 University of Leicester

Dr Elizabeth Logan
MB BS 2014 Kings College London

_{Updated: 03/07/2025}

A GP Registrar is a junior doctor training in a GP's surgery under the supervision of an approved GP trainer.  The GP registrar year is the last year of a five year training period to become a GP in the UK.

Dr Nkechi Adigwe 
MBBS 2013 Imo State University

Dr Alasdair Anderson
MB ChB 2018 The University of Warwick

Dr Katie Miller (from 08/08)
MB BS 2020 University of Newcastle upon Tyne

_{Updated:  17/07/2025}

n Advanced Paramedic Practitioner's role in the Practice is to work within the community providing a holistic approach including assessment, diagnosis and treatment to deliver quality patient services. The Advance Practitioner will use their advanced clinical skills to see and treat patients at home and in the Practice. 

Rebecca Appleton
Katie Davison
Jo McKay
Lee McKay

_{Updated:  10/07/2024}

A foundation doctor is a grade of medical practitioner in the United Kingdom undertaking a two-year general postgraduate medical training programme, which forms the bridge between medical school and specialist/general Practice training. They are normally attached for three months.

Baptiste Durand from 08/25

_{Updated: 03/07/2025}

An Advanced Nurse Practitioner can undertake many tasks previously undertaken by a doctor, including diagnosis and treatments for acute and long-term conditions except for mental health.

Emma Chandler
Kerry Oyston
Susie Watson
Alison Wake

_{Updated:  18/02/2025}

Our nurses work in the treatment rooms on a daily basis. Typically, they deal with immunisations holiday advice, vaccinations, blood tests, dressings, removal of stitches, ear syringing, hearing tests, blood pressure checks, cervical smear tests, health promotion clinics and general advice. They are also available to offer contraceptive advice on contraceptive matters. 

Claire Bell
Kayleigh Collingwood
Karen Cunnington
Margit Howard

_{Updated: 30/07/2024}

A Nursing Associate is a new member of the nursing team in England. This role is designed to help bridge the gap between healthcare assistants and registered nurse.

Alice Storey
Alicia Ward (Trainee)

_{Updated: 30/07/2024}

The practice employs three health care assistants who have special training to allow them to undertake some of tasks traditionally undertaken by practice nurses.

Glynis Eddy
Sheila Gittins
Thomas Simpson

_{Reviewed:  30/07/2024}

Phlebotomists draw and prepare blood for medical testing, transfusions or donation. Phlebotomists are trained to collect blood via venipuncture, finger pricks, or in the case of infants, heel pricks. Phlebotomists typically work in hospitals, clinics, outpatient care facilities, diagnostic laboratories, blood donation centers and general.

Olivia Alston

Updated:  30/07/2024

The Practice Manager / Assistant Practice / Admin Managers are responsible for ensuring that our surgery runs smoothly and efficiently. They are responsible for the administration of the surgery. If you experience any difficulties with arrangements or have any suggestions for improving our services, please arrange to discuss these with her.

Tracey Martin
Practice Manager

Bev Barrett
Assistant Practice Manager

Elaine Robinson
Admin Manager

Updated:  21/06/2025

Our Reception team will normally be your main point of contact with the Practice either on the phone or at the Reception desk.   All our receptionists are fully trained and between them have completed many courses including customer service, occupational health & safety, medical terminology and basic life support.  You will find they are all friendly, polite and approachable, and are there to assist you in any way they can as efficiently as possible.

Life can get hectic on the Reception desk at times and emergencies only ever happen when there is a queue at the desk and every phone is ringing!  We do appreciate your patience if circumstances cause a delay in dealing with you.

_{Reviewed:  21/06/2025}

Normally hidden away with their word processors, secetaries provide the services that keep the practice running efficiently and smoothly.  They may also be the people who contact you to advise of hospital appointments or remind you of regular appointments at the surgery or who make your hospital appointments via the Choose and Book system operated at the surgery.

_{Reviewed:  30/07/2024}

Clinical pharmacists are increasingly working as part of general practice teams. They are highly qualified experts in medicines and can help people in a range of ways.

This includes carrying out structured medication reviews for patients with ongoing health problems and improving patient safety, outcomes and value through a person-centred approach.

Emma Littlefair
James McGann
Jordan Stevens (Pharmacy Technician)

_{Updated:  29/05/2024}

We have dispensers located at Sensier House premises, who provide the surgery with a dispensing service.

The surgery provides a dispensing service to patients who reside in the following areas:

• Newfield
• Byers Green
• Binchester
• Hett
• Kirk Merrington

If you are a temporary resident visiting this area you are also able to take advantage of our dispensing service regardless of where you are staying.

_{Added: 24/02/2025}