Please briefly describe your clinical/medical experience to date?
I have worked on Paediatric Critical Care for 17 years. In October 2025, I was promoted to Paediatric Critical Care Outreach Manager following two years as a Band 6 Junior Sister within the Outreach Team. In this role, I provide expert clinical leadership across the Hospital, supporting the early recognition and management of deteriorating children through the enhanced use of the National Paediatric Early Warning Score (NPEWS) system. I work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely escalation, deliver critical care interventions at ward level, and support decision-making that helps prevent deterioration and reduce unnecessary Paediatric Critical Care admissions.
A key aspect of my role involves responding to urgent clinical situations, including participation in the hospital’s 2222 cardiac arrest response team, management of children requiring advanced respiratory and cardiovascular support, and responding to Martha’s Rule referrals. I provide specialist advice and support to nursing, medical and allied health professionals, ensuring that escalation pathways are appropriately followed and that children receive the right care at the right time.
I am passionate about improving patient outcomes and experiences. My role includes reviewing all patients discharged from Paediatric Critical Care to ensure safe transitions to ward environments, identifying and addressing concerns from patients and families, supporting unplanned end-of-life care when required, and promoting best practice across the organisation. I am committed to maintaining high standards of clinical care, developing others, and fostering a culture of safety, collaboration and continuous improvement.
What motivated you to enter paediatric care in the first place?
I love children and have always aspired to help people from a very young age. I want to make a difference and through Paediatric Care I feel this is one of the most rewarding jobs.
How will the funding from The Evie Dove Foundation help you to advance your career and your impact/services to children?
Through expanding my advanced assessment skills and clinical knowledge, I aim to support timely intervention, reduce deterioration, and enhance patient outcomes. As a Paediatric Critical Care Outreach Manager, I am passionate about strengthening multidisciplinary collaboration, education and escalation processes to ensure that every child receives the right care at the right time in the right place.
How did you find out about The Evie Dove Foundation?
Through colleagues who the Evie Dove foundation have also been able to help.
Tell us about yourself!
I am a sociable bubbly person. I am a mum of two girls. I love spending time with my friends and family. I have 3 French bulldogs.
Anything else you would like to tell us about your experience, future aspirations and motivations?
My ambition within paediatric medicine is to continue developing as an advanced clinician and leader, improving the early recognition and management of acutely unwell children across the hospital setting.
