Our Team

PCN management

Responsible for the smooth running and leadership of the PCN.
Ian Morgan

Ian Morgan

Clinical Director

I have been a GP in the Outer West of Newcastle since starting work in Newburn Surgery in 2019. The relationships between the six practices which make up our PrimaryIan Morgan[continue]

Lisa Wooton

Lisa Wooton

Business & Data Manager

I am the Primary Care Network’s Business and Data Manager. My role is to work with the Clinical Director and our Board to support the development of the network. ForLisa Wooton[continue]

Dean Thompson

Dean Thompson

PCN Ops & Integration Specialist

As PCN Ops & Integration Specialist I work across all the surgeries and all our teams, wherever is needed to bring operational support. Whether this is managing appointment ledgers toDean Thompson[continue]

Clinical Pharmacists

Chris McCauley

Chris McCauley

Pharmacists

I’m a Clinical Pharmacist working across the Outer West Newcastle Primary Care Network. I started in the role in late 2019, before that had worked in community pharmacy since 2009. MyChris McCauley[continue]

Steffi Thomas

Steffi Thomas

Pharmacists

I work as a clinical pharmacist in Outer West Newcastle Primary Care Network. My work mainly involves supporting people (targeted group) to look after their bone health with lifestyle changes andSteffi Thomas[continue]

Clinical Pharmacy Technician

Nathan Dougherty

Nathan Dougherty

Pharmacy Technician

I am a clinical pharmacy technician working for the outer west primary care network. I have 10 years’ experience working in primary care pharmacy. I achieved my level 3 diploma inNathan Dougherty[continue]

Steph Watson

Steph Watson

Pharmacy Technicians

I’m a Clinical Pharmaceutical Technician working for the Outer West PCN. I qualified as a Technician in 2014 in my eleven years in Community Pharmacy, before joining NHS in JuneSteph Watson[continue]

Counsellors

Julie Mauchline

Julie Mauchline

Counsellor

I qualified as a person-centred counsellor in 2011, and has worked with all ages since then, supporting with issues like bereavement, addiction, trauma, anxiety, low self-esteem and low mood. IJulie Mauchline[continue]

Natalie Harrison

Natalie Harrison

Counsellor

I have worked in the care setting for nearly 20 years in a variety of roles and settings.  I qualified as a counsellor in 2008 and have supported people withNatalie Harrison[continue]

Sharen Dobson

Sharen Dobson

Counsellor

I have worked within the NHS for over 10 years. I am an integrative counsellor which means that I do not just practice one approach. I support you using aSharen Dobson[continue]

Dietitian

Conor Dermody

Conor Dermody

Dietitians

I am the dietitian within the Outer West PCN. I have worked as a dietitian in the NHS for over 10 years, providing dietetic input in a variety of settingsConor Dermody[continue]

First Contact Mental Health Practitioner

Senzeni Matshazi

Senzeni Matshazi

First Contact Mental Health Practitioner

I am the Outer West’s Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner with a background in mental health nursing. I work with adults above 18 years of age (excluding those with aSenzeni Matshazi[continue]

First Contact Physiotherapists

Hydar Anwer

Hydar Anwer


I am working for the Outer West Primary Care Network as a First Contact Physiotherapist. In my role I assess and treat patients with musculoskeletal conditions. I also work forHydar Anwer[continue]

Jack Needham

Jack Needham

First Contact Physiotherapist

I work for the Newcastle Outer West Primary Care Network as a First Contact Physiotherapist, which involves assessment, diagnosis and management advice for musculo skeletal conditions.  I also work forJack Needham[continue]

Kate Barker

Kate Barker


I am an Advanced Practice Physiotherapist working as a First Contact Practitioner assessing, diagnosing and managing a range of musculoskeletal conditions. I qualified as a physiotherapist in 2007 and haveKate Barker[continue]

Gillian Watters

Gillian Watters

First Contact Physiotherapist

I am an experienced physiotherapist working with the Outer West PCN as a First Contact Physiotherapist (FCP). This role allows patients fast and direct access to a physio for theGillian Watters[continue]

Carly Johnson

Carly Johnson

First Contact Physiotherapist

I’m working as one of the First Contact Physiotherapists in the PCN after recently joining the TIMS service as an Advanced Practice Physiotherapist in the spinal team. Patients have fastCarly Johnson[continue]

Sam Browne

Sam Browne

First Contact Physiotherapist

I am a Physiotherapist and work for the Primary Care Network as a First Contact Physiotherapist specialising in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders like back pain, kneeSam Browne[continue]

Frailty Team (Nurse, Healthcare Assistant & Social Prescribing Link Worker)

Susan Gibson

Susan Gibson

Healthcare Assistant
Female

I am a Healthcare Assistant with the Frailty Team covering the six GP surgeries in the Outer West PCN. It is my role to work with and support, the SisterSusan Gibson[continue]

Tasleem Akhtar

Tasleem Akhtar

Social Prescribing Link Worker (Frail and Over 50)

I am the social prescriber working for the Newcastle Outer West PCN. I will be based at Denton Park Medical Group. My role will be to work closely with theTasleem Akhtar[continue]

Social Prescribing Link Workers - Adults

Lesley Clubbs

Lesley Clubbs


I am a Social Prescribing Link Worker for the Outer West PCN. My role is to provide support to discuss and tackle issues may which affect your health and well-being.Lesley Clubbs[continue]

Alex Hepple

Alex Hepple

Social Prescribing Link Worker (Adults)

I am a Community Link Worker working as part of the Wellbeing Team. My role gives you the opportunity to talk about what matters to you, provide practical and emotionalAlex Hepple[continue]

Roberto Picciau

Roberto Picciau

Social Prescribing Link Worker (Adults)

I am a Senior Social Prescribing Link Worker based within Newcastle’s Outer-West Primary Care Network. I have been working with adults experiencing challenges due to their social, financial and mental/physicalRoberto Picciau[continue]

Social Prescribing Link Workers - Children 7-11 Years

Luke Quibell

Luke Quibell


As a health referral Link Worker, I work with children who are struggling with some aspect of SEMH, behavioural, or wellbeing. In my role, I am a worker for theLuke Quibell[continue]

Social Prescribing Link Workers - Learning Disability

Emily Walsh

Emily Walsh

Social Prescribing Link Worker (Learning Disability)

I work as a Community Link Worker who specialises in helping people with learning disabilities. I work together with other team members and healthcare professionals at your GP practise toEmily Walsh[continue]