North of Tyne Branch
Terence (Terry) Brannigan, Chair
Terry Brannigan has worked within nursing for over 30 years, and is currently a staff nurse in forensic services for Northumberland, Tyne & Wear NHS Trust. For the last five years, he has been a steward and a safety representative for the RCN. If you would like to contact Terry, please email: tpbrannigan@hotmail.com.
Jeannette Wilkinson, Secretary
Jeannette Wilkinson is currently a Practice Placement Facilitator for Newcastle Primary Care Trust. After receiving a BA in Nursing, RCN, from Newcastle Polytechnic in 1980, she worked as a staff nurse in Accident Room at the RVI hospital. Following time in General ITU at the Freeman Hospital, she qualified as a district nursing sister in 1983, and has worked within primary care ever since.
As well as a BA in Nursing RGN and a DN certificate, Jeannette holds a BA (Hons) in Nursing Studies, a Postgraduate Diploma in Education for Health care Professionals and a National Diploma in Primary Ear Care. She also acts as a learning representative for the RCN. If you would like to contact Jeannette, please email: j.wilkinson@nhs.net.