I am a registered nurse who began my career in 2012 in critical care, where I developed a strong clinical foundation in managing acutely unwell patients. This early experience taught me to respond effectively in high-pressure, complex situations and laid the groundwork for my subsequent transition into community-based care.

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I then spent over seven years working in community nursing, where I was responsible for both caseload management and direct clinical care. A significant part of this role involved palliative care and patient assessments. Working autonomously in the community required advanced clinical decision-making, excellent communication skills, and a high degree of professional independence.

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For the past six years, I have served as Head of Nursing Services and Registered Manager for a CQC-regulated Hospice at Home service. As the most senior clinician in the organisation, I hold dual responsibilities for both frontline patient care and operational leadership. I lead a multidisciplinary team of 22 registered nurses and healthcare assistants, ensuring the safe and effective delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care to individuals with complex palliative and end-of-life needs.

 

I am committed to maintaining best practice and keeping my clinical skills up to date through the application of current evidence-based care and robust assessment frameworks. My clinical responsibilities include comprehensive patient assessments, advanced symptom management, risk assessments, and daily coordination with the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT). I am actively involved in Continuing Healthcare (CHC) assessments and contribute to integrated care planning with NHS, hospice, and community partners, ensuring each patient receives seamless and holistic support.

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Through this extensive clinical and leadership experience, I have developed the skills, insight, and professional judgement required of an expert witness. I understand the trajectory of terminal illness, the palliative care interventions required, and the wider psychosocial impact on patients and families. My detailed knowledge of care planning, symptom management, and service provision allows me to offer clear, evidence-based opinions on the standard of care, care needs, prognosis, and service delivery in complex cases.

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I welcome the opportunity to undertake expert witness work. My clinical credibility, leadership experience, and longstanding commitment to delivering high-quality end-of-life care place me in a strong position to provide independent, robust, and professionally reasoned assessments.

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I have undertaken the Bond Solon Excellence in Report Writing course and am fully conversant with the requirements of CPR 35.