The Oncology team consists of a multi-disciplinary team of professionals. 

Consultant Surgeons

We have a team of Consultant Surgeons here at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital. They are all specialists in the surgical management of bone and soft tissue tumours.      

Nurse Consultant

The Nurse Consultant is a highly specialised nurse with vast experience in nursing patients who have bone and soft tissue tumours.

Nursing Staff

A team of qualified Nurses, some of which are specialised in orthopaedics and oncology, are there to help with any of your nursing needs. They will also help to maintain your mobility in between physiotherapy sessions. On the children’s ward the qualified Nurses are all R.S.C.N (children’s nurses).

Macmillan Keyworker

The Macmillan Nurse is a specialist nurse who is experienced in caring for  patients with cancer, particularly bone and soft tissue tumours. They are able to provide information and advice and the opportunity to talk about  diagnosis and treatment. Their role as a key worker helps to co-ordinate the journey throughout treatment and provides contacts for continuing support at home. The nurse is also able to provide more specialised support for individual patients who may have developed further problems or challenges related to their disease or treatment.

Physiotherapists

The Physiotherapists are responsible for your rehabilitation after surgery. This may include teaching exercises and showing you how to walk after surgery. They will also make sure that you are safe to be discharged from hospital.

Occupational Therapists (OT’s)

The OT’s are concerned with your independence after surgery and before you are discharged home. You will be able to try out everyday tasks on the ward and if you need basic equipment to assist you using the toilet or bath, getting from bed to chair, dressing independently or performing tasks in the kitchen. They will organise for the provision of this equipment. If home adaptations (e.g. stair rails are needed), a referral will be made to your local area for measuring and fitting of these.

Contact information

Oncology Nurse Consultant - Anita Killingworth - 0121 685 4031

Teenage Cancer Trust Clinical Nurse Specialist for patients aged 16-24 - Jane Forsythe - 0121 685 4368

Macmillan Navigators - Amy Poppitt and Lucy Bishton - 0121 685 4031

Radiology Secretary - Julie Wells - 0121 685 4000 ext. 55851