Dr Gerry Skailes
GMC/GDC Number
3283235
Registered
1988
Consultant Clinical Oncologist
Department
Qualifications
MB BS MRCP FRCR
Specialty Areas
Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy for lung
Gynae and Breast cancers
Research
I enrol patients into a number of multicentre clinical trials
Biography
Gerry attended medical school at Guy’s Hospital in London for her first house job. Then moving to the south coast to spend the next 3 years in Brighton to complete general medical training. The Christie Hospital in Manchester was where she completed oncology training completing in 1997. Gerry then took up a consultant post in Preston as the new Cancer Centre was opened and enjoyed working with the team to help build both the radiotherapy and chemotherapy services we have now within Lancashire and South Cumbria.
Gerry has held a number of leadership roles within the Trust and North West region including Clinical Lead for the Lancashire and South Cumbria Cancer Alliance and Deputy Medical Director of the Trust. Gerry continues to work as a Consultant in Oncology undertaking a weekly Acute Oncology ward round and is actively involved in a number of the ICP and ICS Committees. Gerry was appointed as the Trust’s full-time Medical Director from March 2018 and is also our Caldicott Guardian.
Languages Spoken
English
