We have a large team working together to look after your child, including doctors, specialist nurses, dietitians, psychological care workers, play and school staff.

Consultants

Professor Juliet Gray, consultant paediatric oncologist (department lead)
Dr Gary Nicolin, consultant paediatric oncologist
Dr Ramya Ramanujachar, consultant paediatric oncologist
Dr Jessica Bate, consultant paediatric oncologist
Dr Ren Manias, consultant paediatric oncologist
Dr Nyree Cole, consultant paediatric haematology
Dr Galina Jigoulina, locum consultant paediatric haematologist
Dr Sam Mohamed, locum consultant paediatric oncology
Dr Kate Renton, consultant in paediatric palliative care
Dr Tim Warlow, consultant in paediatric palliative care
Mr Robert Wheeler, consultant paediatric surgeon
Mr Charlie Keys, consultant paediatric surgeon
Mr Nigel Hall, consultant paediatric surgeon

Wider team

Nursing team

Laura Bengree (lead nurse)

Sharon Chamberlain (senior sister)
Rachel Thomson and Jennifer Short (day ward sisters)

Administration team

Karen Bidwell (ward secretary)
Heather Weaver (ward clerk)
Jaqui Hollyoake (ward clerk)

Play team

Claire Pickett

Ward charity co-ordinator

Click here to find out more about the Southampton Hospitals Charity.

Clinical nurse specialists

Jen Barnes-Andrews, Barbara Bartlett, Rachel Burnell, Mandy Day, Liz Laughlin, Kirsty Lawrence, Katy Achilles, and Jo Ingleton

Find out what our clinical nurse specialists can help you with.

Research nurses

Rachel Beckingham

Psychologist

Amy Savage and Lara Payne

Pharmacists

Jess Hayes, Yin Mack and Claire Fosbrook

Dietitian

Caroline Fealey and Imogen Tingay

Clinical trials co-ordinator

Ruth Lawrence

Data managers

Shannon Cawte and Selina Tilburn

Housekeepers

Joanne Cousins and Samantha Hugo

All of our staff wear name badges. If you're not sure who someone is, please check with a nurse.

Meet the team (Piam Brown)