MBBS, MRCGP

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

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.

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. 

Since 2019 Doctor Shield has been the Primary Care Network Director for the Sedgefield North locality, this involves working closely with other practices in the area.

Doctor Shield qualified as a GP trainer in 2021, this allows him to supervise and support doctors in training.

Updated:  03/08/2022

MBBS, MRCGP, DRCOG

Dr Middleton 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.

Dr Middleton is on maternity leave until December 2022

Updated:  30/12/2021

Salaried GP

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 Yehya Ghonem
MB ChB 2011 Alexandria University, MBBCH, MRCGP

Dr Elizabeth Logan
MB BS 2014 Kings College London

Updated:  03/08/2022

GP Registrar

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 5-year training period to become a GP in the UK.

Dr Babajide Odusan
MB ChB 2013 Obafemi Awolowo University

Dr Sarah Bremner
MB ChB 2019 University of Liverpool

Updated:  30/08/2022

Locum GP

A locum doctor is one who temporarily fills a rota gap within a hospital, clinic or general practice. This can often be on a relatively short-term basis, although in the healthcare sector, it’s not uncommon for locums to hold their post as part of a practice’s core medical team for more extended periods. Anyone with a medical degree and full GMC registration can become a locum

Dr Paul Mulcrone 
MB ChB 1998 University of Dundee

Dr Venkat Patil
MMBS, DFFP, MRCGP

Updated:  15/09/2022

FY2 Foundation Doctor

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

Jemima George 

Updated:  03/08/2022

Advanced Paramedic Practitioner

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.

Audrey Jefferies

Emma Holmes (on maternity leave)

Jo McKay

Lee McKay

Natalie White

Updated: 

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.

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 Practitioner) 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:  05/08/2021

Alison will join the practice for one day a week to do implant/coil fitting, pessaries, etc.

Added:  19/10/2022

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

Our nurses work in the treatment room on a daily basis from 08:30 - 18:00 Monday to Friday. 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. 

Updated: 29/10/2021

Nursing Associate (trainee)

Wendy Gamsby

Alice Storey

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

Updated: 18/05/2022

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

Updated:  30/12/2021

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 practice.

Updated: 02/02/2022  

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:  24/12/2021

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:  24/12/2021

James and Emma work at the Practice in a role of Medicines Optimisation Pharmacist. They meet with the GP's and help ensure that all prescribing in the Practice is effective and efficient.

Updated:  30/12/2021

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 visitors are trained nurses 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.

Our health visitor is available between 9 am and 10:30 am every Friday at our Oxford Road premises.  An appointment is not necessary.  

Updated:  03/02/2020

Integrated Care

Integrated Care consists of Care Coordinators who can help and support you to remain independent and Social Prescribers who can help you with things such as money worries, self help, local support.  Click here for more information about the team.

Updated: 10/03/2022

Physiotherapists - First Contact Practitioner (FCP)

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: 15/07/2021

We have 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.

Updated:  24/12/2021