Abdominal Imaging and Endoscopy

Stephen is currently working as a senior matron - liver, endoscopy and GI services at The Royal Free NHS Foundation NHS Trust, this role has presented him with the opportunity to lead and improve endoscopy services to enhance the patient experience. Stephen has a keen interest in developing the endoscopy team, providing opportunities to assist them in achieving their full potential within the organization.

Prior to this appointment he was lead specialist practitioner at St. Mark’s Hospital and non-medical prescribing lead for the London North West Healthcare NHS Trust. These roles afforded Stephen the opportunity to undertake ward based care for tertiary patients who had undertaken complex colorectal surgical procedures, liaising extensively with the multi-disciplinary team.

Stephen has also contributed to a stoma care nursing book and other related topics, he has also written several articles on the Enhance Recovery Programme (ERP). As a member of the team which implemented ERP into St. Mark’s Hospital, Stephen has a wealth of knowledge relating to this topic.