MBBS, MRCGP
GMC No: 6167055

Dr Walker joined the practice in May 2014 having trained locally.  Dr Walker had a career in the forces before training as a GP.  He lives locally with his young family.  He has a passion for cars and gadgets.

Updated:  28/06//2017

MBBS, MRCGP
GMC No: 7075211

Graduated Newcastle University in 2010.  Dr Middleton joined the practice in August 2015 and became a partner in February 2016.  Sunderland FC supporter.

Updated: 28/06//2017

MBBS, MRes Immunobiology, MRCGP
GMC No: 7042790

Dr Oliphant joined the practice in June 2016 and became a partner in October of that year. She graduated from Newcastle University in 2010, where she also studied for her Post Graduate Masters of Research degree in Immunobiology.  Trained to be a General Practitioner in the Northern Deanery where she qualified in 2015.  She is a Newcastle United fan and enjoys art and photography as well as spending time with her family, friends and two dogs.

Updated:  28/06//2017

MMBS MRCGP and Clin Ed.
GMC No:  7075284

Doctor Shield graduated from Newcastle University in 2010 in the same class as Dr Middleton and Dr Oliphant.  He completed his training as a GP in August 2015 and joined the Practice in January 2017.  He loves all sports especially football and is an avid Manchester United fan going to games as much as he can.

Updated:  28/06//2017

MBBS, MRCGP, DRCOG
GMC No:  7075254

Dr Middleton joined the Practice on the 18th of May.  She graduated from Newcastle in 2010 and did her GP training in Tees Valley.   She has a special interest in women’s health, minor surgery and elderly care. Her interests outside of work include, spending time with her family, visits to the cinema, meals out and gardening.

MBBS
GMC No:  7411421

Dr Logan joined the practice August 2019. She graduated from Kings College London in 2014 and completed GP training in Teesside. She likes singing with Cleveland choir, and is sometimes in amateur productions.

Doctor List Updated:  02/12/2019 

Advanced Physiotherapist Practitioner

Chris Robson

Qualified from the University of Northumbria at Newcastle in 2003 with BSc in Physiotherapy. I have worked for the NHS since leaving university and specialised in musculoskeletal (MSK) physiotherapy since 2005-6. I have worked as an advanced physiotherapist in outpatient clinics since 2009 which involved working alongside many orthopaedic consultants and assisting them during clinics. I went on to specialise further in MSK (musculoskeletal conditions) physiotherapy by completing the MACP in manual therapy at MSc level at Teesside University 2013. I gained the accreditation of independent physiotherapist prescriber in 2016 and injection therapist in 2017.

As an advanced physiotherapy practitioner now employed full time at St Andrews Medical practice I am keen to develop the role which will involve assessment of any MSK conditions, provide advice and management, offer investigations if required, prescribe appropriate medication and deliver joint/tendon corticosteroid injection clinics.

Advanced Paramedic Practitioner

Lee McKay

Emma Davis (joins 1/11/2019)

An 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.

Updated:  09/10/2019 

Training Practice

GP Registrars

A GP Registrar is a fully qualified doctor, typically with several years hospital experience, who is preparing to enter general practice by working in a practice for one year before moving on to a permanent post.  This is a compulsory experience for any doctor wishing to enter general practice.

A Registrar attached to the practice operates as one of the GPs, but under the supervision and guidance of one of the partners in the practice.  You may be offered an appointment with, or a home visit from, the GP Registrar.

As part of the training process, consultations with a GP Registrar may be video recorded.  This will only be done with your prior consent and you have the right to decline.

Foundation Doctor

The practice also trains Foundation level (F2) doctors.  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.  You may be offered an appointment with a foundation doctor.

Updated:  17/09/2019

Students

From time to time we may have medical students assigned to work alongside our doctors to gain experience of General Practice work.  

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.

You can also book an appointment with a nurse practitioner using the on-line service.

Updated:  10/10/2019

Debbie qualified in 1988 as a adult general nurse.  She has a vast range of experience in primary care and also in nurse education.  She is an extended and supplementary prescriber and gained her MSC Nursing (Advanced Nurse Practicioner) in 2014.

She treats all ages and will also see patients with issues with their mental health.

Away from the surgery, Debbie sings in choir and also does ballroom dancing.

Updated:  14/05/2019

I am a dual trained nurse that has worked within the NHS acute and primary care services for last 28 years.  I have a BSc(Hons ) in Community Paediatric Nursing and within the last 7 years completed my MSc in Nursing Studies.  As an Advanced Paediatric Nurse Practitioner I can diagnose, treat, arrange ongoing investigations and prescribe any medicines for children from birth onwards. Working within primary care Walk In Centres I am used to seeing and treating both adults and children with minor ailments.

Updated:  11/04//2017

Jean has a general nursing and midwifery background. Following a career in practice nursing, Jean has continued to develop her role by completing an extra three year degree course to become a nurse practitioner, and also an extended and supplementary nurse prescriber. 

In addition to those listed for Advanced Nurse Practitioners, please book Jean for contraceptive or HRT advice including:

• Emergency contraception
• Pills: Initiating or repeat
• Coils
• HRT 

Updated:  13/04/2019

I have been in the NHS for 26 years, working in the urgent care centre @ Bishop Auckland since opening in 2009 until closure in 2017 as a band 7 Primary Care Practitioner.  Prior to that I was night sister @ Bishop Auckland.  My background has always been in acute medicine and have recently become an independent nurse prescriber. I have a multitude of experience in various areas or nursing.  I also have given 12 years service in the British Army as a nursing officer and have been on operational tour to Camp Bastion in Afghanistan twice.  I have two grown up children and 3 grandchildren - which I am very proud of.

During her two tours of Afghanistan she was awarded:  the Honour of Pride Award from the Hindu Cultural Society, presented with the NHS Hero Award and nominated for the Great Scot awards.

Updated:  21/05/2019

Qualified in 2001 after studying in Teeside University.  I have worked in St Andrews Medical Practice since 2006 as a Practice Nurse.  I have recently taken up the post as a Nurse Practitioner and now undertake the Nurse Practitioner role including home visits.

I am a nurse independent prescriber and take special interest in travel health, women health, contraception and sexual health, minor illness.

Updated:  13/10/2019

Nursing Associate

Gillian Walker

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 nurses

Updated:  28/11/2019 

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

Updated: 25/08/2019

Glynis and Sheila can deal with the following:

Book Thomas for the following:

Updated:  07/08/2019

Practice Manager

Assistant Practice Manager

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

Our Reception team led by the Assistant Practice Manager 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.

Updated:  27/10/2019

Normally hidden away with their word processors, they provide the secretarial 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.

Updated:  02/08/2019

James works at the Practice one day a week in a role of Medicines Optimisation Pharmacist. James meets with the GP's and helps ensure that all prescribing in the Practice is effective and efficient.

Updated:  11/10/2018 

The midwife offers advice to patients on all pre-conception, Antenatal and postnatal care.

Updated:  27/02/2017

These are members of a team of community nurses attached to the practice who regularly support our patients.

The community nursing team visit people at home including the elderly and housebound and those recently discharged from hospital. Their work includes help with dressings, removing stitches and advice on incontinence bathing and general nursing matters, as well as changing urinary catheters and blood sampling.

We also have a Community Healthcare Assistants, who assist with this work.

Updated:  27/02/2017

Our attached health visitor is a trained nurse with additional specialised training in family health.  They give help and advice to parents, at home or at the surgery regarding their pre-school children.

Starting the week commencing 28 October, our health visitor is available between 9 am and 10:30 am every Friday.  An appointment is not necessary.  

The clinic will be held at our Oxford Road site.

Updated:  13/10/2019 

Debby provides a counselling service as required.  You must be referred to this service by a GP so please discuss this with them at your next consultation.

Physiotherapists 

We have highly trained physiotherapists available by appointment.  They can be seen at the Practice or one of six other locations.  You are able to self-refer. Please collect a referral form from Reception, complete and hand back to Reception.  The Physiotherapy Department will then contact you.

Updated: 26/09/2017

We have three dispensers located in the St Andrew's premises, who provide the practice with a dispensing service. They also do some work in reception.

The practice 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.

Reviewed:  11/10/2019