Meet the team
You will meet staff from several roles during your time at Southend Hospital.
A urology nurse will admit you to the ward. You will also meet
an anaesthetist, your consultant and urology doctors who will look
after you on the ward.
Our Patient Co-ordinator will will also be available should you
or your family require any additional support.
You may have already met an enhanced recovery nurse during your
pre-admission clinic appointment. If not, they will meet you on the
ward and support you throughout your admission and immediately
after discharge.
Your key worker/urology cancer nurse specialist
A key worker is a member of the multi-disciplinary team who will
be your main point of contact at any time following your diagnosis.
They will be very familiar with your case, and you should contact
them if you have any concerns.
Normally your key worker is your clinical nurse specialist who
you should meet at your local hospital. The cancer centre also has
its own clinical nurse specialists who will be aware of your case
and will also communicate with your original nurse specialist. We
all work as one team.
Listed below are the names and contact details of all the
clinical nurse specialists across the Essex cancer network.
Essex cancer network clinical nurse specialists
| |
Telephone |
Pager |
| Southend (specialist urological
cancer centre) |
| Ann French |
01702 385369 |
07659 181061 |
| Sarah Barnicoat |
01702 385369 |
07659 154718 |
| Chrissie Gipson |
01702 385369 |
07659 158022 |
| Sanga Khuoge |
01702 385369 |
07824 526448 |
| Chris Jones |
01702 385369 |
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| Colchester |
| Lucy Powell |
01206 742964 |
|
| Maggie Braithwaite |
01206 742964 |
|
| Amy Sibbons |
|
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| Rachael Minter |
|
|
| Basildon |
| Petra Orebanwo |
01268 524900 ext 8491 |
07659 128519 |
| Augusta Aikhianbare |
|
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| Broomfield |
| Amanda Lewis |
01245 514499 |
|
| Shievon Smith |
01245 514499 |
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The urology specialist cancer surgery team
Clinical nurse specialists
Ann
French, lead urology oncology clinical nurse
specialist
Tel: 01702 385369
Pager: 07659 181061
Email: ann.french@southend.nhs.uk
Secretary: Cathy Miles 01702 385369 Catherine.miles@southend.nhs.uk
Education: Trained at the Royal London Hospital
qualifying in 1984. BSc (1st class Hons) Urological Nursing 2003
South Bank University, Msc with distinction in Advancing Nursing
Practice 2009 Essex University
Specialist interests: Prostate cancer, muscle
invasive bladder cancer, testicular cancer and penile cancer.
Survivorship events for patients post treatment, local community
health promotion and our cancer support group CADGERS, along with
teaching at both local and university level.
Biography: Ann has worked as a urology cancer
clinical nurse specialist at Southend hospital since 2001. She has
been heavily involved in developing the urology cancer services at
Southend and with her team of CNS's supports patients from
diagnosis, whilst also offering leadership to both the cancer and
benign team.
"I am a dedicated and professional nurse who remains committed in
providing expert and evidence based care to our patients. It is a
privilege to be able support patients and their families during a
difficult time in their lives."
Sarah Barnicoat, urology oncology
clinical nurse specialist
Tel: 01702 385369
Pager: 07659 1547 18
Email: sarah.barnicoat@southend.nhs.uk
Secretary:
Cathy Miles 01702 385369 Catherine.miles@southend.nhs.uk
Education:
Trained at the Anglia Ruskin University, qualifying 1997. BSc
(Hons) Urological Nursing 2012 South Bank University
Specialist interests: Renal cancer, prostate
cancer and testicular cancer. I am actively involved in local
health promotion events and fund raising.
Biography: Sarah has worked as a urology cancer
clinical nurse specialist at Southend Hospital since 2006.
Previously to that she worked on the urology ward for 7
years.
"I am a patient advocate. Supporting patients from diagnosis,
throughout treatment and in follow up. I am passionate about
patient care and my role."
Chrissie Gipson, urology oncology clinical
nurse specialist
Tel: 01702 385369
Pager: 07659 158022
Email: chrissie.gipson@southend.nhs.uk
Secretary:
Cathy Miles. 01702 385369 Catherine.miles@southend.nhs.uk
Education: Dip HE RN qualified 2000 - Non
medical prescriber- Currently studying for Msc in Advanced
Healthcare practice.
Specialist interests: Bladder cancer, bladder
instillations for side effects of cancer treatments, management of
LUTs/OAB
Biography: Chrissie trained as a nurse at
Southend University Hospital and has worked in and around Southend
in the speciality of urology since qualifying in 2000. She worked
for eight years on the urology ward starting as a staff nurse and
working her way up to become deputy ward manager. Chrissie then
worked as a continence advisor in the community which has given her
great experience in managing the side effects experienced from many
of the urological cancer treatments. She joined the Urology
Oncology Team in 2010, working three days a week.
"I am a dedicated nurse who takes her professional
responsibilities very seriously. I am committed to being the
patients advocate and strive to ensure patients are well supported
during their journey, starting with treatment decisions, throughout
their treatment, and also dealing with the after effects of their
treatments."
Sanga Khuoge, Urology oncology clinical nurse
specialist
Tel: 01702 385369
Work Mobile : 07824 526448
Email: sangawaka.khuoge@southend.nhs.uk
Secretary: Cathy Miles. 01702 385369 Catherine.miles@southend.nhs.uk
Education: Trained in Malawi as a State
Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife; qualified in 1998 with
Diploma in Nursing and University Certificate in Midwifery. BSc in
Nursing 2015 with distinction Edinburgh Napier University. MSc in
Public Health 2016 with merit London Metropolitan University.
Have completed Mentorship in Public Services; Diploma of
Credit in Diabetes care; Diploma of credit in High Dependency
care.
Specialist interests: Bladder cancer and renal
cancer. Delivery of intravesicle treatment for bladder cancer
patients and support for all renal cancer patients.
Biography: Sanga has worked as a urology cancer
clinical nurse specialist at Southend hospital since 2015 and she
is a dedicated member of the Urology Oncology team. Prior to that
Sanga was a ward sister on the dedicated urology ward where she
looked after both urology and oncology patients with various
conditions for six years.
"I am a dedicated and professional nurse and member of the
urology team. I always work with a passion and strive for
excellence for all the patients and families under my care while
they go through a very difficult and challenging time in their
life'.
Emma Chappel, Benign urology clinical nurse
specialist
Tel: 01702 385368
Email: emma.chappel@southend.nhs.uk
Education: Trained at the Royal Free Hospital London, qualifying
in 1997. 2016, qualified as a non-medical prescriber. February 2017
Completed her MSc with merit in Advanced Healthcare Practice.
Specialist interests: Erectile
dysfunction, urodynamics, teaching intermittent
self-catheterisation and dilatation, percutaneous tibial nerve
stimulation for overactive bladders and performing and teaching
patients' bladder installations such a cystistat for interstitial
cystitis. Teaching and participating in hospital and community
events.
Biography: Emma has worked within urology
since joining Southend Hospital in 1997. Her career progressed from
staff nurse to deputy ward manager, before commencing her current
role in 2008. She supports patients with benign conditions of the
urinary system, whilst also providing ED services for our cancer
patients.
"I am an enthusiastic professional nurse who is dedicated to her
job, ensuring patients receive evidence based high quality care. I
am empathetic to individuals needs and appreciate the anxieties
patients' experience when attending clinic. I am proud of the nurse
I have become."
Joanne Hurrell, Benign Urology Clinical Nurse
Specialist
Tel: 01702 385368
Email: joanne.hurrell@southend
.nhs.uk
Education: Trained at Southend University
Hospital NHS Foundation Trust qualifying in 1996 as a registered
general nurse with a Diploma in higher education. 2016, qualified
as a non-medical prescriber.
Special interests: Bladder dysfunction and
performing urodynamic investigations. Erectile dysfunction,
teaching intermittent self-catheterisation and Self dilatation.
Performing percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation for overactive
bladder and administering bladder instillations for painful bladder
and interstitial cystitis. Teaching both patients and staff, and
participating in health & wellbeing events.
Biography: Jo has worked within the
urology department since 1996 progressing from staff nurse to ward
sister before taking the post as CNS for the last 8 years. Jo
supports patients with benign urological conditions throughout
their journey, alongside patient's that also have a diagnosis of
cancer and troubled with erectile dysfunction.
"Urological conditions can be life changing and debilitating for
an individual and their family. Through compassion and empathy I
help them through this difficult journey. I continue to be
dedicated and understanding and my patient's advocate, offering
advice, support and evidence based care."
Emily Dalton, Associate Benign Urology
CNS
Education: Trained at Anglia Ruskin
University 2010-2013, BSc Adult Nursing.
Specialist interests: Urology, mostly benign care. Teaching
intermittent self catheterisation (ISC), running nurse led clinics
- Trial Without Catheter and Lithotripsy Clinics.
Biography: Emily has worked as a urology
nurse since qualifying in 2013 at Southend University Hospital NHS
Trust. She has been involved in developing the ward and new aspects
of care being introduced. She moved from staff nurse to deputy ward
manager and is now a new member of our benign urology CNS team.
"I am dedicated, hardworking professional nurse who is always
committed to providing effective care to all patients. I love
working within Urology and find each shift rewarding."
Ward team
Kumar
Nair, Ward Manager (Urology Ward)
Tel: 01702 385078
Email: kumar.nair@southend.nhs.uk
Education: Trained at Southend Hospital,
Essex and qualifying in 1981 as a Mental Nurse and then in 1984 as
a Registered General Nurse. Undertook his BSc degree in
Professional Nursing Practice and completed this in 1990 at Anglia
Ruskin University. Continued educational development and undertook
post graduate courses, successfully completed Surgical Specialist
Course A25, the Vascular Course A26, and the ENB980 Principles of
Research
Biography: Kumar has dedicated a good
number of years and has gained a wealth of experience working
within the same organisation and promoting and sharing his wealth
of experience at senior ward manager levels. He was in charge of a
mixed 28 bed surgical ward that specialising bowel and vascular
surgery. Over the last 10 years he has been responsible for the 5
bedded Surgical High Dependency Unit and the vascular ward and also
the urology ward. He is now purely involved in training and
developing the Urology Cancer Ward and Services at Southend
Hospital with his colleagues and staff and also closely working in
conjunction with the Urology CNS team.
"I am a motivated, dedicated and professional nurse leading a
team of nurses who are committed in providing support to patients
and their families during a difficult time in their lives."
Maria
Webb. Deputy Ward Manager - Southbourne
Ward
Tel: 01702 385078
Email: maria.webb@southend.nhs.uk
Education: Completed Bachelor of Science in
Nursing in the Philippines qualifying in 1993. Non-Medical
Prescriber Feb 17.
Specialist Interests: Prostate and bladder
cancer, urology benign care - running trial without catheter clinic
and teaching intermittent self catheterisation and
stones/lithotripsy clinic, mentoring students and imparting
specialised knowledge and skills.
Biography: Maria has worked in England for
almost 15 years working in different specialities including
medicine, care of the elderly, colorectal/vascular surgery and
surgical high dependency and urology. She has completed Care of the
Critically Ill Patients (HDU course) which enabled her to hone her
skills in providing care for level 2 patients. She has been a
sister in the urology ward for almost 7 years offering leadership
on the ward and ensuring best quality of care is delivered to our
patients.
"I am always committed in providing the best level of care to my
patient, ensuring patient safety and satisfaction. I lead a hard
working team which aim in putting our patients first at all
times."
Alison Bragg, Deputy Ward Manager Southbourne
Ward
Tel: 01702 385078
Email: Alison.Bragg@southend.nhs.uk
Education: Trained at University College
hospital qualifying in 1992.
Specialist interests: Varied experience with
surgical patients including general surgery, ENT, maxillofacial,
breast and Urology. Previously has been involved with developing
nurse-led discharge and short stay surgery. Committed to student
education and mentorship.
Biography: Alison has worked at Southend
Hospital for 23 years, worked on specialist ENT ward and then short
stay surgical ward, and now worked in Urology for 3 years.
"I am a dedicated and professional nurse, who is committed to
providing high standard patient focused care, to all patients and
relatives that I have the privilege to meet"
Wendy Davies, Enhanced Recovery
Nurse
Email: wendy.davies@southend.nhs.uk
Education: Trained at Anglia Ruskin
University
Specialist interests: Wendy leads on the
enhanced recovery programme (ERP). She and the ward team ensure
patients are as healthy as possible before receiving treatment,
receive the best possible care during their operation and the best
possible care while recovering. Having an operation can be both
physically and emotionally stressful. Enhanced recovery programmes
aims to get you back to full health as quickly as possible.
Biography: Wendy has worked at Southend
Hospital since August 2011 as an associate benign urology CNS and
our ERP nurse. She was initially one of the few urology ERP nurses
in Essex, setting up our service and sharing good practice and
pathways with other hospitals.
OPD staff
May
Caber, Out patient department Sister/Nurse
Manager
Tel: 01702 385369
Email: may.caber@southend.nhs.uk
Secretary: Cathy
Miles. 01702 385369 Catherine.miles@southend.nhs.uk
Education: Trained at St Jude College of
Nursing ,Manila Philippines qualifying in 1991. Bachelor of Science
in Nursing (BSN). Professional nurse licensure obtained 1993
(RN)
Specialist interests: General urological
conditions and clinical involvement with our bladder cancer
diagnostics clinic and performing transrectal ultrasound.
Biography: May has worked as a urology
clinical nurse manager at Southend Hospital since 2005. She
manages the out patient department acting as a liaison between
healthcare facility, consultants and the nursing staff.
"I am a caring, compassionate, kind, hardworking nurse who
remains professional at all times."
Stoma Team
Angela Taylor, Stoma Care Clinical Nurse
Specialist
Tel: 01702 385510
Email: angela.taylor@southend.nhs.uk
Secretary: Elizabeth Rawlinson 01702 385508 elizabeth.rawlinson@southend.nhs.uk
Education: Trained at Southend Hospital School of
Nursing qualifying in 1979.
Stoma courses 980/216 1995.
RGN conversion course Dip HE in 2000.
Advanced stoma course 2002.
Specialist interests: Colorectal cancer,
inflammatory bowel disease, ileoanal pouch surgery and our support
group the Optimistic Ostomates.
Biography: Angela has worked in colorectal
surgery since 1979 going on to be a Clinical Nurse Specialist at
Southend Hospital in 2000. Angela has been involved in developing
the stoma care department and support group with the stoma care
Clinical Nurse Specialist team, supporting patients pre and post
operatively. Following them up with home visits and community
clinics.
"My aim is to provide continued support to patients and their
families in hospital and the community."
Amanda Davey, Stoma Care Clinical Nurse
Specialist
Tel: 01702 385509
Email: amanda.davey@southend.nhs.uk
Secretary: Elizabeth Rawlinson 01702 385508 elizabeth.rawlinson@southend.nhs.uk
Education: Amanda studied at Anglia Ruskin
University and qualified as a registered general nurse DipHe in
2009. Since then she has undertaken
- Anglia Ruskin University - care of the acutely ill adult.
- Essex University - mentorship.
- Leadership excellence programme.
- Foundation course in stoma care.
- Cancer and palliative care course.
- Stoma siting course.
- Advanced stoma care course.
Biography: Amanda has worked at Southend
University Hospital for many years.
Her background is in general surgery, vascular and bowel, with
experience in surgical high dependency. She has also
been Deputy Ward Manager in the colorectal unit.
Now as a stoma nurse she supports patients and their families
providing holistic care both pre and post-op in the hospital
setting and in the community.
Cathy
Miles, Urology CNS/OPD secretary
Tel: 01702 385369
Email: catherine.miles@southend.nhs.uk
Cathy has worked in the urology outpatient department since
2002. She provides clerical support to the CNS team, typing clinic
letters, taking telephone enquiries from patients and generally
answering simple enquiries. She is generally supportive to both the
CNS team and their patients, and enjoys being part of the team