Endoscopy Staff
The Endoscopy Unit is managed by the Senior Sister Sarah Bellwood. She is supported by Sister Jackie Smith and Sister Carole Dickinson, and Sister Rowena Bernardo. The team further consists of 12 Registered nurses and 5 Endoscopy Healthcare Assistants. The unit is overseen and supported by the Lead Nurse Jane Evans. As Endoscopy is a specialised area we also have regular bank staff working in the unit to cover additional lists, study and annual leave.
Ward Staff
You will see staff within the unit wearing different types of uniforms. Set out below is the Trust uniform guide for identification.
Sister: - Navy blue dress / tunic / trousers.
Staff Nurse: - Blue and white striped dress / tunic with white piping and navy trousers.
Male Staff Nurse: - White tunic with striped epaulets and navy trousers.
Nursing Auxiliaries: - Green striped dress / tunic and navy trousers.
Domestics staff: - Pale green and white striped dress / tunic and trousers.
Due to the nature of the work carried out in the unit you will members of staff both medical and nursing wearing ‘theatre blues’. This consists of a pale blue tunic and trousers. All staff can be identified by their name badges.
Clerical Staff
There is an administrative team based in the unit and this is led by the Waiting List Manager. The team will work very hard to ensure that you have an appointment date and time that is suitable for you. They will try to answer any queries you may have about your appointment and ensure you have the correct information and preparatory materials necessary.
Medical Staffing
Gastroenterology Consultants
Upper GI Surgeons
Lower GI Surgeons
Respiratory Consultants
Clinical Assistants
- Dr David Maxted
- Dr Conol McCrum
- Dr Tom Morgan
Associate Specialist
Nurse Endoscopists
- Michelle Silavant
- Karen Holbook
Other members of staff who may be involved in your care are the specialist nurses, medical and surgical registrars, dieticians, nutrition nurses, GI physiology and x-ray staff.