Colorectal Nursing team

Jay has been working in the Trust since 2003, initially with the colorectal team and more recently as Matron for Elective Surgery. Her role mainly involves ensuring quality and safety for patients and her staff across the wards and specialist teams that she manages.

She is the Matron for the Wytham Colorectal Ward and the Upper Gastrointestinal Ward, along with providing overall leadership to the colorectal/stoma, pelvic floor, enhanced recovery facilitators, and bariatric specialist nurses.

Her specific interests are to improve access to education for the wards teams and review/improve the patient experience during all aspects of their pathway.

Tracey started in OUH in 2020 and manages the Colorectal Cancer, Stomatherapy and Pelvic Floor Teams.

She qualified as a nurse in 1996 at the University of Portsmouth and has since worked mostly in the South Midlands. Tracey specialises in Colorectal Cancer and has been working in this area since 2012, supporting patients from their diagnosis onwards. She also has experience in stoma care and colorectal operating theatres.

She has a BSc with distinction in Cancer Care and PG Cert in advanced practice. In 2019 Tracey was awarded the Bowel Cancer UK Gary Logue Colorectal Cancer Nurse Award.

Special interests

• Long term effects of treatment for colorectal cancer
• Living well with cancer
• Survivorship and support groups
• Education
• Service development

Vanessa started her cancer nursing career at the Royal Marsden Hospital in 1992 and has worked in various cancer specialties and NHS trusts since then.

She joined the Colorectal Nursing Team since 2011, supporting patients from diagnosis through their treatment and beyond.

She is particularly involved in managing and educating patients with rectal cancer and supporting them in treatment and surveillance decisions.

Vanessa teaches and supports staff and students within OUH and has also presented at national conferences.

Special interests

• Early rectal cancer
• SACT
• Survivorship

Angharad started at the Trust in 2014 as a Colorectal Specialist Nurse.

Angharad qualified in Cardiff and started in University Hospital Wales. Specialising in Cancer care at Velindre Cancer Centre and then Royal Berkshire Hospital.

Angharad has experience in Oncology, Haematology and palliative care and the smooth pathway of the patient is particularly important to her.

As a Senior Specialist Nurse Angharad is a core member of the pre-MDT meeting and supports several clinics.

Special interests

• Oncology
• Palliative care
• Patient experience

Cat worked in the Stoma Team between 2013 and 2023, specifically working with neonates, children and adults with an ostomy, ileo-anal pouches and supporting patients, carers and parents.

During this time Cat specialised in supporting patients having elective and emergency surgery for colorectal cancer, IBD and trauma, both in hospital and once home.

In 2023 Cat joined the colorectal cancer team and commenced training to become a clinical endoscopist for colonoscopy and flexi sigmoidoscopy.

Special interests

• Cancer surveillance
• Endoscopy

Rosie has been working as a Colorectal Cancer Specialist Nurse since 2015, having previously worked within specialties such as the Colorectal Surgical Ward, endoscopy and chemotherapy.

Rosie helps cancer patients throughout their treatments and follow-up, and liaises between professionals to ensure high quality patient care.

Special interests

• Promoting health and wellbeing
• Oncology treatments
• Palliative care

Daniel qualified as a Registered Nurse in 2005. Working for the Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals Trust, he spent the first year working on a Stroke Rehabilitation ward before spending four and a half years on a Digestive Diseases Ward where he took a course in Nursing the Acutely Ill patient.

Daniel then moved into Endoscopy where, along with general clinical responsibilities, he ran pre-assessment clinics and would be on an on-call rota for any Endoscopic Emergencies. Daniel undertook the Mentorship Module in 2013.

He then moved to Western Sussex Hospitals Trust to work as an Endoscopy Nurse at Worthing Hospital continuing to provide continuity and evidence-based clinical care. A move to Oxfordshire and into the role of Eye Research Nurse in early 2014 demonstrates a versatility and a desire to work and learn in a totally new field of Nursing within an established Research team.

Daniel has topped up his nursing diploma to a degree by completing several modules at the University of West London, including among others, an Ophthalmic Nursing Course (2017) and a Service Improvement Dissertation Module (2019). He has an article published in the International Glaucoma Association magazine and is proactive and enthusiastic about promoting the work of ERGO to a wider audience.

Daniel co-ordinates several clinical trials, including Geographic Atrophy Gene Therapy, as well as laser treatments for patients with Central Serous Chorioretinopathy. He has also assisted regularly with the Genetics clinics and along with nursing colleagues, joined the COVID-19 trials team of 2020, demonstrating a willingness and ability to diversify within his Nursing role.

Outside of the Research Nurse Role, Daniel works shifts for NHS Professionals across the Trust to maintain an acute awareness of general nursing and maintain his clinical skills / abilities.

Danny joined the Colorectal Cancer Specialist Nursing Team in December 2021 having had previous colorectal nursing experience in Digestive Diseases on the ward and Endoscopy units in Sussex.

Danny supports the Colorectal Cancer patients on their individual journeys through the Cancer pathway. He also maintains his clinical skill-set by regularly doing bank shifts at the local hospices.

Jess qualified at Oxford Brookes University in 2003. Jess has worked on the Colorectal Surgical Ward at Oxford University Hospitals since qualifying, and she joined the Colorectal Nursing Team in April 2023.

Jess helps guide cancer patients through their pathway and has a special interest in surgery and patient experience.

Ellen joined the team in January 2018 after completing her BSc in Natural Sciences (Biology). She provides administrative support to both the Colorectal Cancer and Stoma Nurses by organising patient appointments and referrals.

Ellen also ensures the smooth running of both teams, providing IT support, budget advice and rota support, producing reports and organising an annual Stoma Patient Open Day.

RGN, Dip Nursing, MSc (Merit) Advanced Nursing Practice and Communication

Fran has been part of the Colorectal Nursing Team in Oxford since 2000 and has been pivotal in the development of the Stomatherapy service within Oxfordshire including the ileo-anal pouch service.

Fran has lectured both nationally and internationally and was the co-author for the National Kock Pouch Guidelines for ASCN (Association of Stoma Care Nurses 2017).

In 2015, Fran was awarded the Salts National Stoma Care Nurse of the Year by her peers.

Special interests

Ileo-anal and Kock pouch

Simon has worked as a Senior Specialist Nurse within the Stoma / Colorectal Nursing Team since 2001.

His role is multi-faceted, caring for patients undergoing stoma formation, ileo-anal pouch and patients with abdominal fistulae, and he jointly runs the nurse-led ileo-anal pouch follow-up clinic.

He assists the Kangaroo Club support group. Simon has a particular interest in those patients undergoing Small Bowel Transplantation, publishing an article in 2013 and presenting Nationally and Internationally.

Simon has participated in and co-led several research trials, and lectures at Oxford Brookes University. Simon was Honorary Secretary on the committee of the Association of Stoma Care Nurses UK between 2014-2017, and in September 2018 he was awarded ASCN UK Stoma Nurse of the year.

Special interests

• Small Bowel Transplantation
• Ileo-anal pouch

Jo is a senior nurse specialist and qualified as a nurse in 1997. She has gained experience within lower and upper GI, vascular, breast and endocrine surgery. On moving to Oxford in 2000 Jo became a senior nurse on the LGI Ward at the John Radcliffe Hospital.

Jo became a stomatherapy sister in 2005 and has been a nurse specialist in stoma/colorectal nursing care since 2007. She co-leads the nurse-led ileo-anal pouch telemed clinics. She has a Dip in Nursing, Advanced Nursing Practice in Stomacare, Communication, Research and Health Promotion and an MSc in Health Sciences, January 2019. Jo lectures at Oxford Brookes University and regularly lectures as part of her role within the OUH.

She was awarded 'GI Nurse of the Year' for 2003, and she won the prestigious ASCN Stoma Nurse of the Year Award in 2022, following her work on auditing and modernising the IAP service, which has resulted in introducing and updating policies for this specific group of patients.

Special interests

• Kock pouch care
• Ileo-anal pouch
• IBD
• Complex fistulae
• Paediatric stoma care
• Service redevelopment
• Project management (MSc Distinction)

Jodie worked on the Colorectal Surgical Ward for 17 years as a team leader and progressed to become Deputy Ward Sister.

She became a Stomatherapy Specialist Nurse in 2017, and supports patients with newly formed stomas for colorectal cancers and inflammatory bowel diseases.

Special interests

• Patient education
• Student nurse mentorship
• Inflammatory bowel disease

Jess joined the Colorectal Nursing Team in 2021, having worked on the Colorectal Ward since 2019 when she qualified as a nurse.

Jess undertook the Masters module 'Advanced Principles and Practice of Stoma Care' in 2021 and the Masters module 'Children's Stoma Care and Continence Management' in 2023 and is undertaking the 'Professional Nurse Advocate' Course in 2024.

Jess presented a case study at the national stoma conference in 2023 and won best new presenter.

Jess supports paediatric and adult patients undergoing both elective and emergency surgery, for both colorectal cancers and inflammatory bowel diseases.

Special interests

• Patient and staff education in stoma care
• Supporting patients post discharge
• Inflammatory bowel disease
• Colostomy irrigation

Holly joined the Colorectal Nursing Team in 2021. Holly has worked on the Colorectal Ward since 2015 starting as a HCA and qualifying as a nurse in 2020.

Holly undertook the Masters module 'Advanced Principles and Practice of Stoma Care' in 2022 to expand her knowledge and skills regarding stoma care.

Holly supports both adult and paediatric patients undergoing both elective and emergency surgery, for various issues including colorectal cancers and inflammatory bowel diseases.

Special interests

• Supporting patients in the community
• Managing complex stomas
• Parastomal hernia prevention

Sarah joined the Trust in February 2014 working at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Newborn Care Unit as a Nursery Assistant.

She then joined GI Physiology and Pelvic Floor Services in 2024 as a Clinical Support Worker.

Sarah's main duties involve assisting in clinical diagnostic patient investigation and ensuring the smooth running of the department.

RGN, DN cert.

Helen has spent the majority of her nursing career working in the community setting, supporting patients in their own homes.

Helen moved to the Colorectal Pelvic Floor Department as a trainee Pelvic Floor Specialist Nurse in 2014, and has spent her time developing the skills and knowledge to support patients with faecal incontinence and obstructive defaecation.

Special interests

• Faecal incontinence
• Obstructive defaecation
• Patient education and support
• Sacral Nerve Stimulation

Karen has worked within the Colorectal Pelvic Floor Service Since 2010, previously working within acute surgical nursing. She co-ordinates and develops the SNS service within Oxfordshire.

She has an active role in teaching and training multidisciplinary colleagues locally, nationally and internationally, and has been awarded an OUH Staff Recognition Award for innovation within her specialty.

Karen has a special interest in the use of Trans Anal Irrigation for patients with LARS (Lower Anterior Resection Syndrome) and fistula management.

Karen also performs and analyses anorectal manometry and endoanal ultrasound studies to help with the assessment of patients with pelvic floor disorders.

Special interests

• Pelvic floor disorders
• Sacral Nerve Stimulation (SNS)
• Trans Anal Irrigation
• Ano Rectal Physiology and Endo Anal Ultrasound Scan
• Patient Education

Richard commenced his role within the GI Physiology and Pelvic Floor Team in the final quarter of 2024 as a Clinical Support Worker.

In this capacity, he provides essential support to registered healthcare professionals in the delivery of care and treatment for patients undergoing:

• high-resolution oesophageal manometry
• ano-rectal physiology diagnostics
• sacral nerve stimulation therapy.

Richard aspires to advance his professional development by attaining the position of Assistant Practitioner within Gastrointestinal Physiology and Pelvic Floor Services, with a long-term ambition to become a registered specialist nurse with a special interest in pelvic floor nursing and related clinical science.

Tanya graduated from the University of Portsmouth in 1992 with a BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science and completed a PhD in Biopharmaceutical Science in 1995 followed by post-doctoral research in skin tumour promotors for Shell Oil at the School of Pharmacy, University College London.

Tanya has worked in GI Physiology since 1998 training to become a Clinical Scientist at St Mark's Hospital in Harrow and is State registered as a Clinical Scientist in GI Physiology with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC).

In 2005 she joined Oxford University Hospitals to set up the GI Physiology service which now has a multidisciplinary team of Clinical Scientists, Specialist Nurses, Clinical Support Workers and Administrators.

The department provides an outpatient diagnostic and therapeutic service for patients with upper and lower gut dysfunction. Tanya specialises in the diagnostic aspect of the service.

Tanya has been the Accreditation Officer for the Association of GI Physiology Professions (AGIP) since 2009 and is a Fellow of AGIP and an Associate member of the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS). Tanya has had active roles on several advisory boards and is an Assessor and Lecturer for the AHCS scientific training and accredited scientific programmes in GI Physiology.

Special interests

• Training and mentoring in oesophageal and anorectal physiology diagnostic techniques
• Endoanal ultrasound development and training
• Education
• Promoting excellence in patient pathways

Professional memberships

• Health Care Professions Council HCPC: CS03497 [Clinical Scientist]
• British Society of Gastroenterology BSG: 61160
• The Pelvic Floor Society PFS: 00245
• Medical Protection Society MPS: 492514

Rebecca is a HCPC registered Clinical Scientist who joined the trust in October 2021. After gaining her Bachelor's degree, she completed the three-year NHS Scientist Training Programme specialising in GI Physiology in Manchester. Alongside this, she gained a Master's degree in Clinical Science at Newcastle University where she published her research.

At the Trust, Rebecca supports patients with pelvic floor disorders and creates tailored care plans to help improve their bowel symptoms and quality of life. As part of this, Rebecca provides long-term help and support to patients who have had a sacral nerve stimulator device inserted. She can also help patients get set up so that they can perform transanal irrigation at home to manage their symptoms.

Rebecca also performs and analyses anorectal manometry and endoanal ultrasound studies to help with the assessment of patients with pelvic floor disorders.

Special interests

• Diagnosing anorectal dysfunction
• Transanal irrigation
• Sacral Nerve Stimulation
• Conservative management of faecal incontinence and obstructed defaecation
• Clinical Research

Kelly joined the Trust in September 2018 and provides a consistently high level of confidential administrative support to the GI Physiology and Pelvic Floor Service.

Kelly's personality, attitude and work ethic embody the Trust's core values of compassion, learning, respect, dignity, excellence and improvement.

Rachael has worked within the Pelvic Floor department as an administrator since 2014, with a year away to develop her professional physiotherapy skills.

She is committed to ensuring that patients have a positive experience when attending clinic, keeping them fully informed at all times. She has developed the service and is instrumental in making sure the office is well-run.