About the head and neck cancer team

The head and neck cancer team treats patients with tumours of the mouth, throat, head and neck. Our colleagues include oncologists, nurse clinicians and clinical nurse specialists. We also have a dedicated team of research nurses to oversee the care of patients on clinical trials.

We work very closely with other teams including speech and language therapy, nutrition and dietetics to ensure every patient is cared for efficiently and holistically.

Advanced clinical practitioners

Our advanced clinical practitioners are trained to deliver an advanced level of service, including prescribing chemotherapy and other medications. Depending on the reason why you’re attending a clinic with us, you may see an advanced clinical practitioner instead of a doctor.

• Kathleen Mais (Nurse clinician)
• Asha Pritchard (Trainee advanced clinical practitioner, therapeutic radiographer)
• Claire McVey (Advanced nurse practitioner)

Clinical nurse specialists 

These experienced nurses support you throughout your care and are sometimes referred to as your key worker or Macmillan nurse. You may meet them at your first clinic appointment and they are able to support patients and relatives at any point during treatment or follow-up periods.

Clinical nurse specialists are also present on ward rounds and will see you if you come to stay in hospital as an inpatient. 

• Debbie Elliott
• Trish Murray

Research nurses

• Joe Ward
• Rachael Wilding
• Tara Bolger
• Stef Pinna