Consultants
Alison Blaken
Consultant in Palliative Medicine
Ipswich Hospital
I work jointly with Ipswich Hospital and St Elizabeth Hospice. I provide specialist Palliative Care to all patients with life limiting conditions.
Sam King
Consultant in Palliative Medicine
Ipswich Hospital
I am the Clinical Lead for palliative care at Ipswich Hospital.
I work jointly with Ipswich Hospital and St Elizabeth Hospice. I provide specialist palliative care to all patients with life-limiting conditions.
Katherine Oakley
Consultant in Palliative Medicine
Community - Colchester, Tendring, Halstead
I have worked as a Consultant in Colchester since 2010. Before this I was a Consultant at Farleigh Hospice, Chelmsford for 5 years.
I have a Masters degree in medical ethics from Keele University. I am particularly interested in ensuring best ethical practice in palliative care.
Harriet Roebuck
Consultant in Palliative Medicine
Colchester Hospital
I have worked in Colchester since April 2016. Prior to this I was the medical lead at St Joseph’s Hospice in Hackney, East London. I have a degree in medical law and ethics.
I am the education lead for palliative care at Colchester Hospital and I am currently developing communication skills training for hospital staff managing patients and families at the end of life.
I have an interest in motor neurone disease, respiratory and kidney disease.
Julia Thompson
Consultant in Palliative Medicine
Colchester Hospital
I am the ESNEFT Lead for end of life care and Clinical Lead for Palliative care at Colchester Hospital.
I have worked for the Trust since 2011 and I see people with complex symptoms who have a life-limiting or life-threatening illness.