SATH CHARITY - Key Persons
After working in an office as a buyer for over 20 years and then being made redundant I wanted my next job to be completely different, not being totally sure what job I was looking for but knew that in my next job I wanted to make a difference.
I applied for the position of Housekeeper in 2009 and I've never looked back as I've never been happier in a job!
Hello, my name is Andrea. I trained in Shropshire at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt hospital Oswestry. I started my nursing career in theatres as a scrub nurse where I worked for 14 years. After this, I worked in the private sector at the Nuffield hospital in Shrewsbury before returning to the NHS in 2020.
I started working in Dermatology in September 2020, and I have enjoyed my position as a Dermatology Staff Nurse ever since. I successfully finished a phototherapy course during that period, allowing me to run my own clinic and provide ultraviolet light therapies (PUVA and narrow-band UVB) for skin conditions including psoriasis. Additionally, I enjoy running a Paediatric Eczema Education Clinic once a week at both RSH and PRH. Every week I also participate in an isotretinoin clinic and occasionally help our doctors out with minor surgeries.
Ann, who has worked at the Trust since 1999, is the Ward Manager for ward 16.
As Manager, a typical day involves ensuring the ward is safe in everything they do. Ann says her focus is on making sure that patient care is at the forefront of everyone's mind, and that the Trust values are followed through by all staff. She is also part of working within a wider team to ensure that stroke survivors get the best possible care.
Whilst she says staff shortages can be challenging, Ann's favourite part of the job is watching patients that have been through a devastating episode in their life battle through with the support of the team and get home. She adds that she also enjoys "working with the Ward 16 team - they are amazing".
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- Specialist Orthoptist Specialising in Stroke
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- Part Time Trainee Muslim Chaplain
Hello, my name is Ashia and I have recently joined the SaTH multi-faith chaplaincy team. Before this role I've held several positions across a wide variety of industries and charities. Alongside my chaplaincy role at SaTH I am a Group Facilitator for Victim Support (domestic abuse) and I am the Chairperson for STUWA (Shropshire and Telford United Women's Association). I love helping people by setting up various projects in the community to meet the religious, spiritual, mental and physical health needs.
I am looking forward to providing religious, spiritual and pastoral care which is so important in a healthcare setting. Please say "hello" if you see me around!
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- Optometrist Specialising in Paediatrics and Adult Contact Lens
Ben Woodall is an Audiologist who pursued a career in this field due to his own experiences of hearing loss.
Ben, who has been with the Trust for six years, said: "I decided to pursue a career in Audiology for a number of reasons.
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- Administration Assistant Dermatology
Carole joined the dermatology team in December 2017, in her role as clerical officer Carole will be the first person to greet you in Clinic 3, making sure you are booked in and ready to see the Doctor or Specialist Nurse.
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- Senior Orthoptist and Lead for Visual Processing Difficulties & SEN
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- Hepatology Clinical Nurse
Jeannie Williams and Charlotte Owen are the Hepatology clinical nurse specialist team. Sister Williams has been managing people with viral hepatitis in the region for many years, and provides outreach to local drug and alcohol and homeless centres. Sister Owen provides the day case paracentesis service, Hepatology in-reach for inpatients and Hepatology clinics. Marion Burford and Fiona Rowe support the team with their secretarial and administrative workload.
Cheryl Bonney is a Biomedical Scientist based at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital who joined SaTH in September 2014.
She said: "I have always assumed growing up that I would work in the NHS in healthcare in some capacity although I knew it wouldn't be as a doctor or nurse. During my A levels I fell in love with Science so a job where I could do both was the obvious choice.
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- Department Manager
- Matron - Ophthalmology, Head and Neck
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- Nursing Staff Member
- Head & Neck Matron / Head & Neck and Day Surgery Unit ( PRH )
Secretary - Dorothy Dixon-Clark (01743 261000 extension 1240, email d.dixon-clark@nhs.net)
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- Senior Medical Staff Member
- Speciality Doctor
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- Secretary - Lynne Simister ( 01743 261000 Extension 1058
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- Consultant Princess Royal Hospital
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- Senior Medical Staff Member
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- Lead Consultant Dermatologist
Having completed my core medical training, I then completed my Dermatology Training in the North East Region. I initially worked as a Consultant at the Durham and Darlington Hospital NHS trust for about 3 years, before moving to SATH in October 2019; where I am now the Department Lead.
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- Senior Medical Staff Member
- Specialist Doctor
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- Senior Medical Staff Member
- Specialty Doctor
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- Clinical Lead for Sleep Service
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- Clinical Lead for Research
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- Senior Medical Staff Member
- Specialist Doctor
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- Clinical Lead for Research
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- Senior Medical Staff Member
- Speciality Doctor
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- Dermatology Specialty Doctor
After completing my Dermatology training in India, I worked as a Dermatologist at a reputable tertiary care hospital for four years gaining valuable expertise in diagnosing and managing a wide range of inflammatory and infectious skin conditions.
In December 2021, I began my Dermatology career in the UK at the Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Hospital Trust, joining as a Specialty Doctor. I have been actively involved in managing patients with skin cancers, inflammatory skin conditions and performing minor surgical procedures as part of their treatment.
During my training , I undertook a research project on foot eczema and evaluation of patch testing in the patients. This experience enhanced my expertise and strengthened my skills in evidence-based practises.
I have a keen interest in inflammatory skin diseases like eczema , psoriasis, and acne management.
I am committed to staying up to date with the latest research and treatment modalities within the field of Dermatology. I am passionate about teaching and learning and believe in sharing knowledge for the benefit of both patients and colleagues.
I believe in teamwork, both within the department and as a part of the Trust and am committed to deliver the highest standards of patient care.
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- Dermatology Specialty Doctor
My name is Marta Jackowiak. I come from Poland originally, but Shropshire has been my home since 2006. I joined the Dermatology team at RSH in December 2016 as a Specialty Doctor. I'm a former GP and currently all my work involves Dermatology. Part of my working week involves skin surgery. I have also trained in Paediatrics in the past and very much enjoy seeing our younger patients. I feel that my GP background helps me provide holistic care to my patients.
I joined the trust in 2014 January as a Consultant Respiratory Physician. I have qualified from Calcutta University, India with an MBBS degree in 2000. I am a member of the British Medical Association and the Royal College of Physicians, London. I have completed MRCP (UK) and MRCP (Respiratory medicine) in 2008 and 2012 respectively.
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- Senior Medical Staff Member
- Associate Specialist
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- Clinical Lead for Community Acquired Pneumonia, Lower Respiratory Tract Infection and ILD
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- Governance Lead / Assistant Medical Director / Clinical Director for Respiratory Medicine
I am a Consultant Dermatologist and joined Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust in 2019.
I manage a wide range of Dermatology skin conditions, with a special interest in Paediatric Dermatology. I am the skin cancer and clinical governance lead of the department.
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- Senior Medical Staff Member
- Speciality Doctor
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- Medical Staff Member
- ENT Specialty Doctor
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- Higher Specialist Clinical Scientist in Medical Microbiology
Dr Yasar Hussain helps to tackle superbugs in Shropshire. Yasar is a Higher Specialist Clinical Scientist in Medical Microbiology at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, who also provides high level advice and guidance on treatments and the use of antibiotics.
He said: "After graduating with a BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences degree I started my first job as a Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology at Burton Hospital. I spent one year as a trainee before I was registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC).
As the Ward Clerk, Elaine's role involves finalising bank/agency shifts, helping with admissions and discharges, answering the phone, making sure paperwork is available and supporting the Ward Manager.
Elaine, who has worked at the Trust since 2005, feels that the most challenging element of the role is during any deviation from local ward guidelines. However she very much enjoys seeing how the patients improve during their stay in Rehab, and working with an "excellent, caring team".
Elizabeth Harrison joined the Gastroenterology team in 2016 upon completion of her registrar training in the West Midlands Region. Her sub-specialty interest is nutrition. She was awarded her PhD by the University of Manchester for research conducted at Salford Royal Hospital into the nutritional problems of patients with systemic sclerosis.
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- Junior Assistant Operations Manager
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- Support Co - Ordinator & Service Co - Ordinator ( Job Share Thursdays & Fridays )
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- Upper Limb Nurse Practitioner
Gill works with and supports Mr Rhee and Mr Turner. She works as first assistant in theatres and also runs her own nurse lead clinics for her consultants.
She sees a range of patients following Upper Limb surgery whilst working autonomously, utilising her wealth of nursing experience.
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- ENT Clinical Nurse Specialist
In February 2016 I joined the Trust as a Health Care Assistant on Ward 15 - The Acute Stroke Unit. Although I loved my role as a HCA, I felt I wanted to professionally develop myself to enable me to provide more care for the patients whilst developing my existing skills.
I am currently studying in my new role as a Trainee Nurse Associate. The Trust and Ward have supported me massively through my training, allowing me to go to University once a week and giving me direct study time. All of the staff on Ward 15 have accepted my new role, including me in teaching sessions and showing me how to do new skills.
I am looking forward to developing my career and with the support of my Ward 15 family I know I can achieve anything.
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- Nursing Staff Member
- Ward Manager
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- Part Time Trainee Muslim Chaplain
Hello, my name is Suleman, and I started with the team in a part-time role in February 2023. I am an Imam in the community in Telford and I also work part-time for the prison service. I have a BA degree in Islamic Theology.
I am new to the role of a healthcare chaplain but am finding it a very rewarding and satisfying job. I enjoy working as part of a multi-faith team because it gives me the opportunity to increase my knowledge in other faiths and at the same time deliver a common goal that we all work towards. In my spare time I enjoy playing football. Please feel free to stop me and say hello if you see me around!
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- Optometrist Specialising in Medical Retina
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- Consultant
- Organisational Lead Scientist and Consultant Clinical Embryologist
Jason Kasraie is a Consultant Clinical Embryologist (Clinical Scientist) and one of two Organisational Lead Scientists at SaTH who led the team that introduced IVF treatment to Shropshire. He is based at the Shropshire and Mid Wales Fertility Centre at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.
He said: "I decided on a career in reproductive science after securing a ‘gap year' undergraduate placement. I have worked at the Trust for over 20 years and began my career here as a trainee clinical scientist in Reproductive Science (Embryology and Andrology).
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- Respiratory Nurse Specialist
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- Smoking Cessation Nurse Specialist ( Cross - Site )
I have worked as a Ward Clerk on Ward 15 (Stroke) for the last 2 years and call this my ‘Happy Work Place' everyone has been really supportive from day 1.
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- Service Co - Ordinator ( Job Share Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday )
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- Optometrist Specialising in Paediatrics and Medical Retina
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- Arrhythmia Specialist Nurse
- Specialist Nurse
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- Smoking Cessation Nurse Specialist ( Cross - Site )
As a Staff Nurse, Liz's daily role includes handing over from previous staff, supporting patients to be involved in their care, continuing care plans, attending stroke progress meetings and having discussions with patients, families and wider teams that are involved in the care of stroke patients.
Liz, who began working at the Trust in 2001, says it can be challenging watching those affected by a stroke adapt, however seeing survivors and their families come back to the ward to show the staff how they have gained confidence and embraced their new adapted life is her favourite part of the job.
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- Secretary
- Secretary - Lynne Simister ( 01743 261000 Extension 1058
Secretary - Lynne Simister (01743 261000 extension 1058, email lynnesimister@nhs.net)
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- Cancer Support Nurse Specialist ( Cross - Site )
Secretary - Mandy Clark (01952 641222 extension 4438, email mandy.clark1@nhs.net)
I qualified as a staff nurse in January 2018 and initially started my career outside of SATH. As the weeks passed I realised where I worked was not right for my progression as a newly qualified nurse, I had already gained a keen interest in becoming a stroke nurse and decided to applied for a job at SATH through the recruitment drive in hope that I could work within the stroke team based at PRH. I was lucky enough to secure a post on Ward 15 at PRH and since commencing my role on the 8th April 2018 I have received a warm welcome by all the team and so much support which is enabling me to adapt, build on my knowledge and gain confidence in order to progress forward in my career as a staff nurse.
Following the recruitment day SATH held a celebration evening in order to welcome all new recruits to the trust which was also informative of all the support and learning opportunities available to staff. The evening enabled individuals to meet and converse with other future colleagues which was nice, I met another newly qualified nurse with whom I exchanged contact details and we have since been able to talk and discuss our experiences which has created extended support.
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- Medical Device Training Officer
- Medical Engineer
Marion Tench is a Medical Device Training Officer, with 17 years of experience at SaTH and a further seven years with Greater Glasgow Heath Board.
She said: "My role is to train all staff members on how to operate and troubleshoot the medical devices they use on patients
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- Deputy Senior Dental Nurse
Sleep - secretary details to change to Michelle Lavender (01743 261000 Ext 3922, email michelle.lavender1@nhs.net)
Hello, my name is Miriam Johnson and I joined SaTH in September 2021 as the first secretary that the Chaplaincy team here has had. I work part-time and I assist the team with the secretarial and administrative aspect of the services we provide. Before moving back to Shrewsbury in July 2018, I studied and lived in Manchester for 10 years. I have two children who keep me very busy! Myself and my husband are active members of Barnabas Community Church, a local church in Shrewsbury. I like to complete jigsaw puzzles and watch medical documentaries, period dramas and cooking programmes.
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- Member of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain
Miss Kaur is a member of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland.
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- Medical Staff Member
- ENT Specialty Registrar
The unit also has 1 Core ENT Surgical Trainee, 2 GP Trainees and 3 Foundation Doctors, who rotate through the department every 4-6 months.
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- Member of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain
Mr Farquharson is a member of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland, The Pelvic Floor Society and the Faculty of Surgical Trainers of the RCS Edinburgh. He is a peer reviewer for the journal Colorectal Disease.
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- Locum ENT Specialty Doctor
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- Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Shoulder and Upper Limb Specialist
Having qualified from Royal Free University College Medical School, Jae Rhee completed surgical training on the Middlesex/UCH circuit. He subsequently joined the renowned Stoke/Oswestry Specialist Orthopaedic Training Rotation in 2008, and completed Shoulder and Upper Limb Fellowships at UCLH and Chelsea & Westminster Hospital London. He was also awarded the EFORT (European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology) Travelling Fellowship to the Karolinska Sports Institute in Stockholm. He was appointed to SaTH 2014.
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- Clinical Supervisor for Foundation Doctors
- Reviewer for the British Journal of Surgery
Mr Cheetham is a Clinical Supervisor for Foundation Doctors, Core Trainees and Specialty Trainees at SaTH. He holds a Certificate of Medical Education.
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- Senior Medical Staff Member
- Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon
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- Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Hand and Wrist Specialist
Piers Moreau qualified from Jesus College, Cambridge University and Barts Medical School London in 1991. He completed his surgical training in London. In 1997 he joined the Stoke/Oswestry Specialist Orthopaeadic Training Rotation, and subsequently completed a Hand & Wrist Fellowship at the world renown Pulvertaft Unit, Derby Royal Infirmary in 2002. Piers was appointed to SaTH and Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Hospital (RJAH) in Oswestry in 2003, with a special interest in Hand, Wrist and Elbow Surgery. He is an active member of the British Society for Surgery of the Hand and a member of the British Orthopaedic Association.
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- Consultant
- Senior Medical Staff Member
- Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon
Mr Prasad Rao is a Consultant Ophthalmologist and at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals NHS trust since 1999. He is the head of the department and the Clinical Director of Ophthalmology since 2016. He was also the head of Medical Retina service for 16 years till 2016. He qualified in medicine from Hyderabad, India in 1983 and spent a further 10 years in 2 prestigious teaching institutes at Liverpool and Aberdeen to specialise further in general Ophthalmology and Retinal diseases. He published over 30 Articles in peer reviewed national and international journals.
Mr Rao has got a wide experience and keen interest in Cataract surgery, Age related macular degeneration, Uveitis and Diabetic eye diseases. Mr Rao is the vice president of Sight Loss Shropshire (SLS) a voluntary organisation that supports visually handicapped. He was also a member of Local Negotiation Committee (LNC) and Medical Advisory Committees (MAC). Mr Rao was nominated for the best medical retinal service in the UK for four consecutive years by Macular Society between 2011 and 2014. He takes keen interest in bird watching, long distance running, hill walking and ballroom dancing!
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- Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Upper Limb Specialist
Robert Turner qualified from the University Of Wales College of Medicine in 1993. He completed his surgical training in South Wales and in Cambridge. He was a research registrar in Bath from 1999 - 2001. In 2001 he joined the Wessex Specialist Registrar Training Rotation. He subsequently completed an Upper Limb Fellowship at the world renown Hand & Upper Limb Centre in Ontario, Canada. (The largest upper limb unit in Canada). He subsequently undertook a visiting Fellowship at the Mayo Clinic, USA with Dr O'Driscoll to gain further training in complex elbow problems.
Mr Turner was appointed to SaTH in 2008. He is an active member of the British Elbow and Shoulder Society.
He has a keen interest in teaching. He teaches on the British Elbow Arthroscopy course. He is the lead tutor for Keele Medical School undergraduate medical students studying musculoskeletal medicine at the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals.
He is trained in the surgical treatment of orthopaedic problems but will often be able to successfully treat patients with non-surgical treatments including injection treatments. He has medical publications on injection treatment.
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- Medical Staff Member
- ENT Specialty Doctor
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- Medical Staff Member
- ENT Specialty Registrar
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- Senior Medical Staff Member
- Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon
Mr Yadav (MBChB (Hons), BMedSci (Hons), FRCOphth) is a consultant ophthalmologist specialising in minimally-invasive cataract surgery, oculoplastic surgery and lacrimal surgery. He is also the director of emergency eye care services for the whole of Shropshire. Mr Yadav qualified as a doctor in 2010 having received a University scholarship, multiple awards, distinctions and honours.
He completed his ophthalmology training in the Northwest including advanced oculoplastics training and high volume cataract surgery. He has also undertaken an intense training fellowship in oculoplastic, lacrimal and orbital surgery at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital.
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- Senior Medical Staff Member
- Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon
Mr. Tarek Hammam MB ChB, MA, FRCS (Ed. Opht) Mr. Hammam is a full-time Consultant Ophthalmologist. He qualified from Alexandria University Egypt in 1989, and initially trained in Egypt before moving to the UK in 1998.
After specialist registrar rotation at West of Scotland Deanery and Advanced Subspecialty training in surgical retina at Tennent Institute of Ophthalmology in Glasgow, he worked for 2 years as a consultant ophthalmologist at Southampton University Hospital. Mr. Hammam has particular expertise in vitrectomy under local anaesthesia as day cases.
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- Senior Medical Staff Member
- Consultant ENT Surgeon
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- Senior Medical Staff Member
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- Clinical Director
- Consultant
- Senior Medical Staff Member
- Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon
- Surgeon at Apollo Hospitals
Mr Palpandian Viswanathan MS, MRCOphth, MRCSEd, FRCOphth. Mr Viswanathan is a full time consultant Ophthalmologist. After Medical School, Mr.Viswanathan obtained a masters degree in Ophthalmic surgery in India. He subsequently moved to the UK and underwent further ophthalmology training in London gaining Membership and Fellowship of The Royal College of Ophthalmologists, London. Mr Viswanathan also completed a retinal Fellowship encompassing high-volume vitreo-retinal surgical experience.
Before being appointed as a Consultant Eye Surgeon at Shrewsbury & Telford NHS Trust in 2017, Mr Viswanathan was appointed as a Consultant Eye Surgeon at Apollo Hospitals, the leading private health care provider in India for 6 years, where he gained further experience treating surgical and medical retinal patients in addition to undertaking a high volume of cataract surgeries. Mr Viswanathan's areas of expertise include Cataract and cataract surgeries in the presence of retinal disorders, Vitreoretinal surgeries e.g. retinal detachment, macular holes, epiretinal membranes, Medical retina disorders like diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusions, age-related macular degeneration.
He is the Clinical Governance lead for Ophthalmology.
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- Senior Medical Staff Member
- Clinical Governance Lead
- Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon
Mr. Suresh Sagili MBBS, MS, FRCOphth Mr. Sagili is a Consultant Ophthalmologist with special interest in oculoplastics and orbital surgery. He is the Clinical Director for Ophthalmology at SATH. Mr. Sagili trained as an eye specialist in the East of England and completed his training in Cambridge.
He undertook fellowship training in oculoplastics at the Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead and worked as a locum consultant oculoplastic surgeon at Moorfields Eye Hospital in St. George's Hospital, London. He has experience in cataract surgery and in treating eyelid and orbital disorders and provides the Thyroid eye disease service at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.
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- Senior Medical Staff Member
- Consultant ENT Surgeon - Rhinology and Endoscopic Anterior Skull Base Surgery
Mr. Saunders has been published widely in academic literature and in instructional books, as well as presenting at national and international conferences. He regular contributes to surgical training, including teaching on surgical skills courses, exam and interview preparation courses.
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- Senior Medical Staff Member
- Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon
- Urgent Eye Care Lead
Mr Thomas Jenyon MBBS, BSc, PGCMEd, MRCP, FRCOphth. Mr Jenyon is a full-time Consultant Ophthalmologist. He specialises in micro-incision cataract and lens surgery, as well as corneal and external eye disease. He trained at University College London where he qualified with distinction, and within the West Midlands. He gained membership to the Royal College of Physicians and is a Fellow at the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. His work on refractive outcomes has been recognised by national and international prizes.
For his contribution to medical education in the West Midlands he has received the Recognising Excellence in Medical Education award twice.
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- Senior Medical Staff Member
- Consultant ENT Surgeon / Clinical Director for Head and Neck
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- Medical Staff Member
- ENT Specialty Registrar
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- Senior Medical Staff Member
- Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon
Ms Nayak MBBS, DO, MRCOphth, PhD in Neurophthalmology, FRCOphth. Ms Nayak is a full-time consultant ophthalmologist with special interest in Cataract , Medical Retina , Uveitis and Optic nerve diseases. She started her Ophthalmology career in Oxford . She subsequently spent her ophthalmology training days in Leeds teaching Hospitals , moving to Royal Liverpool hospitals to complete the training programme. She also worked with the Keele research group for multiple sclerosis (MS) obtaining a PhD thereafter. She has worked in research/clinical trial for 9 years and has been a coinvestigator for 15 clinical trials in Multiple sclerosis, Diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration.
Her groundbreaking research in MS has led to change in treatment protocols in MS. She has guided many PhD students during her tenure at Keele university. She also has completed a Fellowship programme in Medical Retina and Uveitis at the Royal Liverpool Hospitals. She has won the Clinical innovation award for the year 2022, in less than 15 months of joining the Shrewsbury and Telford NHS trust. She has also led the team for the 3 peak charity trek and obtained funding from the LOF (league of friends) for the wide field scanner for the ophthalmology department. She is interested in martial arts, loves biking, hill walking and globe-trotting. She loves to spend nights under the star with her astronomical telescope.
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- Member of the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain
Ms Hamilton is a member of the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland and the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland.
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- Senior Medical Staff Member
- Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon
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- Senior Medical Staff Member
- Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon
Miss Lakshika Perera BSc (Hons) MBBS (Hons) FRCOphth. Miss Perera is a full time Consultant Ophthalmologist specialising in medical retina. She graduated from King's College, London and completed her higher specialist ophthalmic training on the Northwest Rotation at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital.
Her further sub-specialist training in medical retina was undertaken at St Paul's Eye Unit in Liverpool where she was actively involved in multi-centre research studies. She is particularly interested in medical education and training and regularly teaches allied specialties as well as Ophthalmic trainees.
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- Lead Dermatology Secretary
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- Senior Orthoptist and Lead Clinic Tutor
Secretary - Rebecca Brewer (01952 641222 extension 4493 email rebecca.brewer1@nhs.net)
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- Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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- Dermatology Skin Cancer Nurse
Hello, my name is Sam and I qualified as a registered nurse at University of Chester in 2018. I began my career working on surgical wards but then started working with dialysis patients in 2020. I really enjoy continuity of care and building therapeutic relationships with my patients. My background in renal helped me understand how a skin condition can really debilitate someone's mental and physical health.
I started working in Dermatology in August 2023 and since then, my role in the department has evolved. My role is varied, and you may see me for many different appointments however, I primarily work as a Dermatology Skin Cancer Nurse alongside Esther and Jo, who're the departments McMillan Clinical Nurse Specialists. I see patients on my own and I will involve my colleagues if I feel I need a second opinion. I also work with our lead skin cancer Consultant Dr Oliwiecki and see you for results. Additionally, if you have been referred via our Teledermatology service I will likely be in contact with you if you require a minor procedure(s). In relation to this, you may also see me in person assisting one of our surgeons when you come in for a procedure. Wherever I am in the department, my role is closely related to helping the skin cancer service.
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- Optometrist Specialising in Urgent Eye Clinic
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- Optometrist Specialising in Paediatrics
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- Skin Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist ( CNS )
I am Sister Esther Bode-Smith, and I am a Macmillan Support CNS in skin cancers. I have been in dermatology since 2013 where I began as a general dermatology nurse, then in 2017 transferred into skin cancer. I see patients who have been diagnosed with a skin cancer. I support patients through their cancer process which includes the diagnosis, planning of care, discussing their case at our skin multi-disciplinary meetings, and offering them emotional support and social support. I work with Sister Joanna Hoyle skin cancer CNS. We are your contact for any skin cancer related problem. We communicate regularly with Birmingham Queen Elizabeth Hospital for those patients whose cancer require more specialised advice or treatment.
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- Dermatology Clinical Nurse Specialist and Clinic Manager
Hello, my name is Helen and I have been nursing for over 20 years. My nursing career has covered acute medicine, oncology, and community nursing and in 2017, I joined the Dermatology team. Presently, I run the nurse led paediatric eczema clinics, biologics and systemic clinics for patients suffering with conditions such as psoriasis, I also cover our acne and Isotretinoin clinics and our minor ops service too.
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- Skin Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist ( CNS )
I am Sister Esther Bode-Smith, and I am a Macmillan Support CNS in skin cancers. I have been in dermatology since 2013 where I began as a general dermatology nurse, then in 2017 transferred into skin cancer. I see patients who have been diagnosed with a skin cancer. I support patients through their cancer process which includes the diagnosis, planning of care, discussing their case at our skin multi-disciplinary meetings, and offering them emotional support and social support. I work with Sister Joanna Hoyle skin cancer CNS. We are your contact for any skin cancer related problem. We communicate regularly with Birmingham Queen Elizabeth Hospital for those patients whose cancer require more specialised advice or treatment.
I qualified as a Staff Nurse from Staffordshire University in 2008 and joined the trust as part of the Dermatology Team in 2009. As a Dermatology Nurse, I looked after patients with inflammatory skin disorders such as eczema and psoriasis, providing advice on a variety of treatments. In 2016, I became a Dermatology Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) and began seeing patients in complex Biologic Clinics.
In 2018 I became part of the Macmillan Nursing team and took on the role as Skin Cancer CNS. I see patients with suspected skin cancer where I assess lesions, give advice regarding sun protection and general skin care. I am also part of the local Skin Cancer Multi-disciplinary Team. As a skin cancer CNS, I provide support for patients diagnosed with skin cancer and am there as a point of contact throughout their journey. I am passionate about all things skin and committed to providing holistic, patient centred care.
Stuart Thompson qualified from the University of London in 1989.
He was awarded a MD higher degree from the University of Birmingham following a research fellowship examining the effects of cytokines on thyroid goitre production. He completed higher surgical training in Otolaryngology on the West Midlands training programme and was appointed to the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust as a Head and Neck and Thyroid surgeon in 2002.
He has been Clinical Director for ENT / Head and Neck and was the inaugural Clinical Director for Patient Safety within the trust.
In addition to providing a general ENT practice his main subspecialist interest is the provision of a benign Laryngology practice and he leads the multidisciplinary voice clinic in for the trust.
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- Becky Pinches - Senior Orthoptist and Lead for Low Vision and Stroke
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- Clinical Specialist, Occupational Therapy ( Hand Therapy ) - Tel. 01952 641222 Ext: 4102
Hello, my name is Tracy.
I have worked for SaTH since 1982 when I started on the old YTS scheme, then becoming auxiliary nurse before qualifying as a Registered General Nurse in August 1982. I have spent the majority of post registration career working in Gynaecology, covering many different aspects of this speciality including Ward and Unit Manager, early Pregnancy Nurse Specialist and Post-Menopausal Triage Nurse.
I started working in Dermatology in October 2020. I had many transferable skills going into a new speciality but also a steep learning curve especially in Dermatology terminology.
Trisha, a Healthcare Assistant on the ward, has worked at the Trust since 2014.
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- Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust