We have a large team of clinical nurse specialists and key workers who support patients of all ages throughout their pathway.
| Nurse Consultant |
I am a Macmillan Nurse Consultant for Cancer and Supportive Care. As the Lead Cancer Nurse at RNOH and the Sarcoma Clinical Lead I am responsible for the quality and development of cancer services. I am the nurse representative on the Sarcoma Advisory Group.
I am a highly experienced cancer nurse and I support patients and families throughout their care. I manage nurse led clinics for patients referred with a suspected sarcoma and a follow up clinic supporting patients after cancer treatment. I have studied at Diploma, Degree and Master’s level.
Days of work: 09.00-17.00 on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Contact details:
0203 947 0458 julie.
Sarcoma nursing team secretary: Mitika Nandha 0208 909 5878 m.
| Advanced Nurse Practitioners |
My primary role is to clinically assess and initiate investigations for people who have been referred by their GP with a suspected sarcoma. I perform a telephone clinic for those whose results exclude a sarcoma and can be discharged back to the GP. I also provide follow-up for people who have completed treatment for soft tissue sarcoma and require surveillance.
I have completed a BSc Oncology Nursing, and a Post Graduate Certificate in Strategic Leadership and Expert Practice.
Contact Details:
0203 947 0458 joannecoleman
Sarcoma nursing team secretary: Mitika Nandha 0208 909 5878 m.
I have worked within the speciality of sarcoma for over 20 years, and my current role is primarily to see patients on surveillance, having completed treatment for sarcoma.
Prior to this I was part of the clinical nurse specialist team for a number of years, and have a previous background of facilitating some of our research projects into the treatment of sarcoma.
I work part time, Mondays and Fridays.
Contact details:
c/o 020 3447 7235
| Adult Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS's) |
I’m part of the Sarcoma Clinical Nurse Specialist team. My role is to provide support and information to patients and their families throughout their sarcoma journey.
I have been working with oncology patients since 2014 and this has allowed me to improve my knowledge and experience in this area. I have also developed an interest in palliative care and symptom control.
Contact details:
020 3447 2527
I am one of the nurses in the Adult Sarcoma Clinical Nurse Specialist team. My role involves meeting patients at diagnosis and guiding them through their cancer journey, including treatment and follow-up. I provide ongoing support to patients and their family.
I am an experienced cancer nurse with previous roles working on oncology wards and as a chemotherapy nurse.
I work as part of the Sarcoma Clinical Nurse Specialist team, providing support and information to patients and their families; ranging from information about their diagnosis through to treatment and follow up. I have extensive experience in cancer care, having always worked within this speciality.
Contact details:
020 3447 2527
I work within the London Sarcoma Service as one of the Adult Sarcoma Clinical Nurse Specialists.
I am an experienced cancer nurse with rich knowledge and skills acquired over the years having worked in various roles in oncology and haematology. Prior to taking up this role, I worked for many years at the Haematology/Oncology Day Care as a chemotherapy nurse and as a Clinical Practice Facilitator on the oncology wards. I have also benefitted from several professional training courses at the Clatterbridge Cancer Centre and the Royal Marsden School to keep my knowledge and skills up to date.
As a key worker and advocate for patients, I act as the liaison between the patient and the wider MDT. This involves supporting patients and their families throughout their cancer journey from the day of diagnosis and throughout the treatment pathway. I have a special interest in palliative care as well as creating good connection with patients and their families at the very onset of the nurse-patient relationship.
Contact details:
020 3447 2527
I work as part of the Sarcoma Clinical Nurse Specialist Team at RNOH. My role is to provide continued support and information to patients and families throughout the cancer treatment pathway and follow up. I have worked in Cancer Care since qualifying as a Nurse in 2016 and obtained a Graduate Diploma in Cancer Practice from The Royal Marsden.
Contact details:
0203 947 0458 lucy.
Sarcoma nursing team secretary: Mitika Nandha 0208 909 5878 m.
My role is to provide information and support to people who are diagnosed with cancer. I make contact with people pre-diagnosis, and give continued support throughout the treatment pathway and follow-up.
Previous to the Clinical Nurse Specialist role, I worked for many years as a senior nurse on an orthopaedic ward, specialising in the surgical treatment of sarcomas.
Contact details:
0203 947 0458 louise.
Sarcoma nursing team secretary: Mitika Nandha 0208 909 5878 m.
My role is to provide information and support to people who are diagnosed with cancer. I make contact with people pre-diagnosis, and give continued support throughout the treatment pathway and follow-up.
I have spent the past 5 years studying aspects surrounding palliative care, and have combined these courses to complete my degree.
Previous to the Clinical Nurse Specialist role, I worked for many years as a senior nurse on an orthopaedic ward, specialising in the surgical treatment of sarcomas.
Contact details:
0203 947 0458 nicolawillis
Sarcoma nursing team secretary: Mitika Nandha 0208 909 5878 m.
I work as part of the Sarcoma Clinical Nurse Specialist Team at RNOH. My role is to provide continued support and information to patients and families throughout the cancer pathway and follow up.
Previous to the clinical specialist role, I obtained an Adult Nursing degree in 2017 and I have worked as a nurse on orthopaedic wards and outpatients that specialise in the surgical treatment of Sarcomas.
Contact details: 0208 909 5880/0208 909 5878
| Paediatric, Teenage and Young Adult Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS's) |
I work with patients aged 13- 19 years old with sarcoma, in an inpatient, in clinic and within an ambulatory care setting. I work as a key worker with teenagers and their families and support them from diagnosis and through their cancer journey.
I have an interest in psychological support for teenager and their families and am setting up a mindfulness group for teenagers and young adults who are off treatment. I am involved with the bereavement support network for parents and families.
Contact details:
07852 221150 caroline.
| Specialist Radiographer |
I work within the radiotherapy department at University College London Hospital, following sarcoma patients throughout their radiotherapy pathway and providing information and support during this time.
Previous to this role, I worked for six years as Senior Therapeutic Radiographer within the department and gained a vast amount of experience in treating sarcoma patients.
My research interests centre on patient experience and evaluating patient pathways and I recently completed an MSc in Oncology Practice.