Convexity in Ostomy Care - Stoma Night

Convatec is a global medical products and
technologies company focused on solutions
for the management of chronic conditions,
with leading market positions in advanced
wound care, ostomy care, continence &
critical care, and infusion care. Our products
provide a range of clinical and economic
benefits including infection prevention,
protection of at-risk skin, improved patient
outcomes and reduced total cost of care.

Endoscopy Education & Development Lead
Northumbria Healthcare Foundation Trust

Leigh Donnelly has been involved in endoscopy since 1995, firstly as a staff nurse and then eventually holding several nurse specialist posts, including being a clinical endoscopist for the last 18 years. More recently, Leigh has been involved in training, education and development which is now the majority of her current role. Leigh has always been passionate about training and education and with her enthusiasm for endoscopy, this has given her a very engaging career pathway. Leigh was awarded a PhD in 2024 titled ‘An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis Exploring the Lived Experience of Trainee Endoscopists’. She is currently Chair of BSG Nurses section and board member of ESGENA.

Petya qualified as a nurse in Italy and has vast experience in both medical and surgical nursing gained in Italy, Ireland and the UK, with a special interest in GI and Urinary systems.

She provides specialist nursing care for colorectal and urology patients, and most particularly those with ileal pouch, stoma and enteric fistulae, in both acute wards and in nurse-led clinics and community settings.

Petya has a special interest in improving healthcare staff education, patient care and outcomes, as well as developing and implementing innovative evidence-based care and digital services, aimed at improving patients and staff wellbeing.

She has been vastly involved in research, service development, publishing and presenting on national and international level, education. She also has several publications in British and Italian nursing journals.

Furthermore, Petya takes part in different scientific committees and clinical advisory boards for stoma and ileal pouch care.

She is a representative for the Association of Stoma Care Nurses (ASCN) in the UK, for the London Area; as well as working closely with all stoma and ileal pouch patient support groups.
She presents nationally and internationally at conferences ensuring evidence-based practice, patient safety and quality assurance are at the core of her practice.