Nursing
Practice Nursing Team
Kath - Practice Nurse
RGN, ENB Practice Nursing, ENB Diabetes, ENB Family Planning & Cervical Cytology, Dip. Asthma, Dip. Coronary Heart Disease
After qualifying as a General Nurse, I worked in Tyneside on a busy surgical unit in a small, local hospital. I moved to West Yorkshire in 1982 and worked in Pinderfields and County Hospitals. After having a break from nursing to have my family, I worked on the nursing pool at Pontefract General Infirmary. I joined College Lane Surgery in March 1990 and I enjoy the diversity of the Practice Nursing role and the continuity of working in the community. I am lead nurse for Heart Disease, Hypertension and Teenage Health. I also perform Cryotherapy treatments.
I love spending my spare time with my husband and two sons and value the closeness of my family. My hobbies are walking my basset hound, dancing, dressmaking, cooking, and more dancing.
Marion - Practice Nurse & Coordinator
BSc. (Hons) Community Health Care / Practice Nursing, RGN,
ENB Diabetic Nursing,
ENB Cervical Screening,
Cert. Professional Studies
I joined College Lane surgery April 2001 as a full time practice nurse . I am currently lead nurse for diabetes in the practice but also attend to heart clinic: hypertension monitoring: medication reviews: asthma reviews: cervical screening: contraception and sexual health: well man: well woman: travel health immunisation and vaccination for adults and children.
My role of coordinator involves leading the integration of the nursing teams and their personal and service development. I am also a member of the clinical development team in planning for the future and reviewing services and staff.
Aimee - Practice Nurse
BSc (Hons) Professional Studies – Practice Nursing, Dip. (H.E.) Nursing – Adult Branch
I have worked as a practice nurse since qualifying in April 2004 and have recently joined College Lane Surgery. I am the lead nurse for the Obesity strategy. Prior to my nurse training I did clerical work and book-keeping. I am a member of St John Ambulance and have applied to become a trainer/assessor in both first-aid and manual handling by the end of 2006.
Sue
- Healthcare Assistant
NVQ 2 & 3 in Care
After working at PGI as an Auxiliary Nurse for many years I had a career change and worked as a Legal Secretary for approximately 4 years. I returned back to nursing at PGI in 2002 and I joined College Lane Surgery in March 05. Since working here I have obtained more clinical skills ; phlebotomy; blood pressure: dressings and suture removal: new patient health checks: ECG's; Breath Testing and much more. I hope to include weight management clinic soon. All these skills I hope enhances patient care.
I have recently become a Grandmother to Patience Rose. On the social side of things, I love amateur dramatics of which I have been treading the boards for 20 years with my husband Andrew, enjoy trips to the cinema, theatre and rugby league, and for my sins I support Featherstone Rovers.
Judy – Healthcare Assistant
NVQ Level 2 & 3 in Care
I worked on a Young Disabled Unit for many years as a Care Assistant/Team Leader when I decided I needed a change. I joined College Lane Surgery in February 2008. I aim to gain more knowledge and skills at College Lane Surgery. Outside of work I love socialising, watching Rugby League and Barnsley Football Club with my Partner. I have three sons who keep me very busy and I am looking forward to becoming a Nanna later this year.
Community Nursing Team
Joan - Community Staff Nurse
In 1978 I qualified as a State Enrolled Nurse, 1988 as a District Enrolled Nurse and in 1998 as a Registered General Nurse. I have 16 years experience in community, and joined College Lane Surgery in 2001 to work within the District Nursing Team. I have a special interest in palliative care, attending regular palliative care link nurse meetings.
Jennifer – Community Staff Nurse
I qualified in 1980 as an enrolled nurse and in 1998 as a Registered General Nurse. I have worked in community for 17 years and joined College Lane in 1995. I have special interests in tissue viability and attend the tissue viability link nurse meetings. I also run continence clinics and do continence assessments for housebound patients.
Tina
I completed my training as an Enrolled Nurse (General) in 1988 at Barnsley General Hospital. I worked as a pool nurse in intensive care, special baby care unit and paediatric surgery for two years. From 1990 to 1994, I worked on the orthopaedic unit. I worked at Upton clinic for 12 years as a community staff nurse and moved to College Lane in March 2006.
Rachel – Community Matron, Case Manager
I completed training in 1993 graduating from Sheffield Hallam University. I have worked in a variety of hospital and nursing roles, gaining a diverse range of skills. I have 11 years community nursing experience and over the past three years, have been in a management role leading a team of community nurses who work over the 24 hour period. I have also managed a palliative care team.
Now case manager for the Practice, I visit patients with long term conditions and aim to monitor any changes in their condition. This role requires advanced nursing skills so I am due commence a long term conditions course at Masters Level.
Jane
NVQ Level 3
I am the Health Care Support Worker with the community team. I have worked at College Lane Surgery since 2004. My time is shared between the District Nurses and the Health Visitors. I also visit patients in their homes for routine tests and care. One of my main interests is supporting breast feeding mothers, for which I have completed an intensive training course.
As an outside interest I practice Reiki, a form of spiritual healing.
Health Visiting Team
Tracey – Health Visitor
RGN, Registered Midwife, Health Visitor – Bsc(Hons) Community Health Care Nursing
After qualifying as a Registered Nurse in Sheffield I undertook Midwifery training at Pontefract, spending twelve rewarding and enjoyable years there. After working as a Midwife both in the hospital and in the community, I eventually left Midwifery behind in 1999 (still loving the job but exhausted by the shift work!) I went on to undertake a full-time degree at Leeds Metropolitan University, obtaining my Health Visiting qualification in 2000. My initial years as a Health Visitor were spent working within the Wakefield district, namely at Lupset Health Centre. I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Lupset and gained some fabulous life-long friends but in April 2005 I decided to join the College Lane practice in April of that year.
Outside work I love to travel, read, socialise, wine and dine, keep fit (or try to!) and spend time with my wonderful husband and daughter.
Beverley – Community Staff Nurse Health Visiting
RGN,
Registered Midwife
I have worked in various areas including Accident and Emergency, Midwifery, Marie Curie Cancer care and Community nursing. I have worked in Community since 1995, originally with District Nursing and more recently with Health Visiting Services.
I was lucky enough to start working at College Lane Surgery in 2005, and can honestly say it’s the best job I ever had! My role within the Health Visiting Service involves families with babies and children under the age of 5, and can be quite challenging at times! I have a lead role with immunisations.
Out of work I enjoy socialising, cooking, walking and family life in general. I also do a bit of oil and watercolour painting when I get chance.
Carol - Healthcare Assistant
I work with the health visiting team at College Lane Surgery and joined the team in 2007. Prior to this I worked for the team at Upton Health Centre. I have recently qualified as an Early Years Practitioner achieving Btec Level 3. Part of my role includes supporting breastfeeding mums. My ongoing training includes participating in the public health development programme.
My hobbies include: Walking; holidays; supporting my two teenagers in their sporting pursuits; socialising and having fun with family and friends.
Midwife
Andrea - Midwife
1980 Registered Nurse,
1983 Registered Midwife,
2001 Bsc Hons Midwifery Practice,
2005 Certificate in Professional studies Aromatherapy
I began my nursing career at Pinderfields General Hospital Wakefield, after qualifying I worked as a staff nurse on the childrens ward at Pinderfields. After 18 months I decided I would like to train as a midwife and went to Manygates Maternity Hospital to undertake my midwifery training. I worked as a midwife in the hospital until 1985 when I left to have my own children. I returned to work as a midwife in 1989 in Wakefield where I remained until moving to Pontefract Maternity Unit in 1998 to work as a midwife in the Juno team this was the beginning of my association with College Lane Surgery.
Outside of work I am married to Kevin and have two sons Richard and Andrew. I really enjoy travelling, and also enjoy cooking and gardening. In an attempt to get fit I have recently joined a gym. I have an interest in complementary therapies particularly aromatherapy.