Clinical nurse specialist for stoma care
Emma began her career on the colorectal and upper gastrointestinal surgical wards at Ipswich Hospital after completing a nursing diploma at the University of Essex in 1994. She moved to Colchester six years later and completed a degree in surgical nursing at Anglia Ruskin University 2003.
Emma took up her role as clinical nurse specialist in 2009 and underwent additional specialist training in stoma care in 2010. She plays an active role in the Essex regional stoma group, and regularly attends meetings and study days to keep up-to-date with the latest practice.
Emma is a member of the Association of Stoma Care Nurses (ASCN) and the Royal College of Nursing.