Meet the team

Having worked within the cancer family history service for the last 5 years and the trust for over 27 years, I am now the lead for the cancer family history service.

My nursing career began in the late 1990s and the most rewarding aspect for me is the ability to create a meaningful connection with my patients.

Family histories can be complicated, however, as health professionals, she believes that they have often gathered information at appointments, their bedside, in their home or even preparing them for surgery, they will already be sharing their health, and their loved ones. 

It is the significance of these conversations which she believes can help with cancer surveillance, reducing risks and early detection.

Since joining the trust in 2013 as an operating department practitioner, Elizabeth has worked across critical care services.

She joined the cancer family history service in 2023. Her role involves providing a risk assessment for family members and access to appropriate early screening and possible genetic testing. 

Elizabeth also provides education and support to clinical areas regarding genetic testing, gene faults and referral into the service.

She also offers education and support to clinical areas regarding genetic testing, gene faults and referral into the service.

Jackie offers support and advice to families affected by cancer.

She works with families to build and investigate family histories and leads the admin section, offering support to the staff and addressing inquiries from health professionals and patients.

Lynn provides crucial guidance to families impacted by cancer. She collaborates to explore their family backgrounds and gather information to allow a full risk assessment to take place.

Claire provides administrative support to the team. She coordinates clinics and facilitates all the typing support for the department.

Jessica provides administration support to the team. She facilitates the referral process and supports the team with the transfer of information between trusts and daily administration needs.

Kay provides administration support to the team. She facilitates the referral process and supports with the transfer of information between trusts and daily administration needs.