Nurse Hysteroscopists Committee

Lead Nurse for Gynaecology at Bradford Teaching Hospital Foundation Trust.

I practice both diagnostic and operative hysteroscopy, colposcopy , I am the Trusts CSPL and also work as a Professional Clinical Advisor for cervical screening for NHSE. I have a passion for training , education and  service improvement. I work as a Honorary Lecturer for the University of Bradford employed in 2018, where I clinically lead the PG Certification in outpatient hysteroscopy and therapeutic management course which we have developed , expanded and enhanced , where the programme can now be mobilised across the United Kingdom, pending on need for training. Here the aim is to develop expertly trained nurses and allied health professionals such as GP’s and equip them with the skills to practice hysteroscopy safely, using evidence based practice and to ensure patient experience and pain management is at the forefront of the care they provide.

I have been a sub committee member for the hysteroscopy portfolio for 6 years where I have participated in webinars, contributed to the ASM and ACN and the operative hysteroscopy and pre congress workshop. Recently elected as chair of the subcommittee for Nurse Hysteroscopy I aim to increase BSGE support and education for qualified nurse hysteroscopist and allied health professionals. Over the next few years I hope the team can help develop the nurses  pages on the BSGE website to offer a wider resource. My mission is to improve patient experience in outpatient hysteroscopy and work collaboratively with the rest of the council to support best practice and enhance service provision in minimally invasive surgery. I would also like to make an impact on the global offering of outpatient hysteroscopy and improve access to the procedure to improve the quality of life for women with abnormal uterine bleeding or suspected endometrial cancer and look forward to working in the future with clinicians and educational establishments and industry to find innovative ways to enable nurses to upskill abroad through dedicated training programmes, support and  education.

Lead Nurse Hysteroscopist

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

CNS Endometriosis Nurse; Hysteroscopist Nurse Sonographer; Advanced Laparoscopic Surgical Assistant

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

As a Consultant Minimal access surgeon at the Southern Endometriosis center I have been tasked to develop a minimal access service and more recently expand this as a robotic service. This has been a challenge and one for which I am keen to offer my experience on the journey for anyone else who wishes to develop their services.

I have been a member of the BSGE since 2015 and I have had an active role in the society website and communications. I have enjoyed doing this and the service that has driven me to stand for the council to represent your views which I have been given during my time on the editorial board of the journal.

With support from the society, I have travelled abroad, visiting centres of excellence and gained experience from other colleagues. This is one of the most valuable opportunities offered by the society and I would aim to strengthen relationship with recognised training hospitals abroad. I am part of the faculty at the University in Bologna – Masters in minimally invasive surgery. This experience will enable me to help support others wanting to gain similar exposure. If elected I would endeavour to help strengthen the research profile and advanced training opportunities, especially for trainees, through collaboration and partnership with other centres abroad.

Lead Nurse Hysteroscopist

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust