Our Dermatology Team
Dr Susan Kelly – Clinical Director & Consultant Dermatologist
I qualified from the University of Glasgow and trained in Dermatology in Oxford, London and Edinburgh. I was awarded MD from the University of Glasgow for research into blistering skin disorders. I joined SaTH as Consultant Dermatologist in 1993. I am Skin Cancer lead for Shropshire and I have a particular interest in Medical Dermatology.
I see both adults and children with a range of skin disorders, from babies with eczema to elderly patients with skin cancer.
The skin is the largest organ in the body and skin conditions can be long lasting and life changing. Skin cancer is the commonest cancer in UK. My aim is to provide high quality skin care and give patients the education and tools needed to take control of their skin problems and lead fulfilling lives.
Dr Simone Oliwiencki – Consultant Dermatologist
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Dr Dimple Jain – Consultant Dermatologist
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Marta Jackowiak
My name is Marta Jackowiak. I come from Poland originally, but Shropshire has been my home since 2006. I work as a GP for half of the week and feel very privileged to have joined Dr Kelly and her team in December 2016. Part of my work involves skin surgery. I have also trained in Paediatrics in the past and very much enjoy seeing our younger patients. I feel that my GP background helps me provide holistic care to my patients.
Dr Nigel Russell (Radbrook Green Surgery, Shrewsbury) and Dr James Muir (Churchmere Medical Group, Whitchurch) all have many years’ experience of performing skin surgery in general practice and have been working for the dermatology team for around 15 years.
They perform surgeries one day a week each within the department.
Dr James Muir
CNS (Clinical Nurse Specialists)/ Macmillan Nurse Team
Contact information:
Sister Joanna Hoyle / Sister Esther Bode-Smith
01743 261267
Sister Jo Hoyle – Dermatology CNS
I qualified as a Staff Nurse from Staffordshire University in 2008 and joined the trust as part of the Dermatology Team 9 years ago. As a Dermatology CNS I look after patients with inflammatory skin disorders such as eczema and psoriasis, providing advice on a variety of treatments.
I also see patients with suspected skin cancer where I assess lesions, give advice with regard to sun protection and general skin care. I am also part of the local Skin Cancer Multi-disciplinary Team. As a skin cancer CNS I provide support for patients diagnosed with skin cancer and am there as a point of contact throughout their journey. I am passionate about all things skin and committed to providing holistic, patient centred care.
Sister Esther Bode-Smith
I am Sister Esther Bode-Smith and I am a Macmillan Support CNS in skin cancers. I have been in dermatology for 5 years where I began as a general dermatology nurse. I see patients who have been diagnosed with a skin cancer. I support patients through their cancer process which includes the diagnosis, planning, discussing their case at our skin multi-disciplinary meetings and offering them emotional support and social support. I work with Sister Pia Thompson Macmillan CNS in skin cancer and Sister Joanna Hoyle dermatology and skin cancer CNS. We are your contact for any skin cancer related problem. We communicate regularly with Birmingham Queen Elizabeth Hospital for those patients whose cancer require more specialised advice or treatment. I also have a wide range of experience in non-cancer skin conditions and am involved in assisting with surgery.
Helen Childs – Dermatology Nurse
Hello, my name is Helen and I look after children with eczema. Eczema is an incurable skin condition which can lead to the skin becoming inflamed, dry and very itchy. Eczema (also known as dermatitis) is very common and has increased significantly in the last 40 years. It now affects 15-20% of UK children according to the National Eczema Society. Although there is currently no cure for eczema the majority of children grow out of it as they get older. My job predominantly is to educate people about the causes and triggers of eczema flares and how to treat them, and also about the use of regular moisturisers to reduce the likelihood of a flare. Having a child with poorly controlled eczema can be extremely draining in all aspects of family life and so my job is incredibly rewarding when, together with the family, we are able to achieve better control. Throughout my clinic appointments I use a variety of assessments to score the severity of eczema and we can then work towards a treatment regime to improve symptoms. Please be aware that it may be necessary for the child to remove outer clothes down to the under-garments for a skin inspection during the clinic appointment. I originally trained at Worcester in 1998-2001. My nursing career has covered acute medicine and community nursing and now dermatology. I am thoroughly enjoying my role within the dermatology team. I assist with minor ops and also run paediatric eczema clinics. I support Sister Hoyle with Psoriasis patients whom are on complex therapies. Every day is a school day in Nursing.
Joanna Clark – RGN
I have enjoyed my role as a Band 5 Staff Nurse in the Dermatology Department since April 2017. I assist at minor surgical procedures used to diagnose or treat skin disorders (Minor Ops), here in Clinic 3. Along with Sister Julie Smith, I am trained to deliver ultraviolet light therapies (PUVA and narrow-band UVB) for specific skin disorders. PUVA and NB-UVB are available at PRH, and NB-UVB at RSH. I also occasionally see people having on-going treatment at follow-up clinic appointments, and respond to enquiries and requests made via our telephone help-line.
I trained initially as a Nurse in London in 1985, had an alternative career in Biomedical Research between 1991-2011, but returned to Nursing, here in Shropshire, in 2012. Most of my nursing experience has been in General Acute Medicine, including on Haematology/Oncology and Respiratory Wards.
Julie Smith – Dermatology Nurse
My name is Julie Smith I am trained as a registered nurse at diploma level and have worked in Glasgow and Staffordshire before coming to Princess Royal Hospital in 1989. I was on the surgical unit until 2002 when I joined the Dermatology Department to work in the Phototherapy department in Princess Royal Hospital and more recent years at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital as well. I completed a course in Phototherapy plus had in house training.
The Dermatology Clinic Staff are supported by 4 secretaries and 1 administration assistant. Between them they have over 20 years’ experience working in the NHS. They are usually the first port of call for all dermatology patients and can help with general enquiries and also help patients with contacting the clinicians within the team.
It is trust policy that they are unable to give you results over the phone; a clinical staff member can help with this. All queries are dealt with in strict confidence.
Caroline White – Lead Secretary in Dermatology
Jacqueline Allen – Dermatology Secretary
Clare Brown – Dermatology Secretary
Charlotte Mellor – Dermatology Secretary
Sarah Higgins – Administration Assistant in Dermatology
Carole Hughes – Clerical Officer
Carole joined the dermatology team in December 2017, in her role as clerical officer Carole will be the first person to greet you in clinic 3, making sure you are booked in and ready to see the Doctor or Specialist Nurse.