Our Team

PCN management

Responsible for the smooth running and leadership of the PCN.

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 Primary … [continue] Ian Morgan

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. For … [continue] Lisa Wooton

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 to … [continue] Dean Thompson

Clinical Pharmacists

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. My … [continue] Chris McCauley

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 and … [continue] Steffi Thomas

Clinical Pharmacy Technician

Claire Westerman


Female

I am a Clinical Pharmacy Technician working within the Newcastle Outer West PCN. I started my Pharmacy career in community pharmacy; then worked between two of the secure prison setting … [continue] Claire Westerman

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 June … [continue] Steph Watson

Counsellors

Donna Botham


I am passionate about supporting people to make the positive changes they want to see in their lives. I’m an integrative counsellor trained in a variety of different counselling approaches. … [continue] Donna Botham

Jackie McTeer

Counsellor

I have been a counsellor since 2004 and I provide short term counselling for people who have issues such as low mood, anxiety, bereavement, domestic abuse and childhood abuse.  I … [continue] Jackie McTeer

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 with … [continue] Natalie Harrison

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 a … [continue] Sharen Dobson

Dietitian

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 settings … [continue] Conor Dermody

First Contact Mental Health Practitioner

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 a … [continue] Senzeni Matshazi

First Contact Physiotherapists

Louise Kingham


I am working for the Outer West Primary Care Network as a First Contact Physiotherapist.  My role is to help treat patients with musculoskeletal injuries and pain.  Working within a … [continue] Louise Kingham

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 have … [continue] Kate Barker

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 the … [continue] Gillian Watters

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 fast … [continue] Carly Johnson

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, knee … [continue] Sam Browne

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

Kate Brown

Frailty Nurse

I am a Frailty Nurse working for Newcastle Outer West PCN, based at Denton Park Medical Group. As part of the newly formed Frailty Team, I am looking forward to … [continue] Kate Brown

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 Sister … [continue] Susan Gibson

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 the … [continue] Tasleem Akhtar

Mental Health and Wellbeing Worker - Children 11-18 Years

Annaliese Heslop

Mental Health and Wellbeing Project Workers

I am a Mental Health and Wellbeing Project Worker employed by Streetwise Young People’s Project. I offer support for young people aged 11 – 18 at GP surgeries and other … [continue] Annaliese Heslop

Jenny Brown

Mental Health and Wellbeing Project Worker

I’m a Mental Health and Wellbeing Project Worker for Streetwise Young People’s Project and have joined the Outer West Primary Care Network. I am a qualified Counsellor and understand the … [continue] Jenny Brown

Katherine Graham

Mental Health and Wellbeing Project Workers

I am a Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Worker for young people aged 11-18 years. I am employed by Streetwise Young People’s Project and work for the Outer West Primary … [continue] Katherine Graham

Social Prescribing Link Workers - Adults

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. … [continue] Lesley Clubbs

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 emotional … [continue] Alex Hepple

Roberto Picciau

Social Prescribing Link Worker (Adults)

I work as a Community Link Worker for the Outer-West PCN. As part of my role I’ll listen and learn about what matters to you. I’ll provide practical and emotional … [continue] Roberto Picciau

Social Prescribing Link Workers - Children 7-11 Years

Sarah Devlin

Social Prescribing Link Worker (Children 7-11)

I am a children’s social prescribing link worker working for Zone West at Healthworks within GP surgeries in the Outer West of Newcastle. We offer young people from the ages … [continue] Sarah Devlin

Social Prescribing Link Workers - Learning Disability

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 to … [continue] Emily Walsh