ASCNUK26 Speaker Profile
Andrew Bird
Head of Nursing, Optimum Medical/Vyne
Andrew became a Registered Nurse in 2002 and has since gained experience within colorectal surgery, critical care and pain management before taking on the role of Lead Stoma Care Nurse at the Queen’s Medical Centre (QMC) in Nottingham in 2015. Since then, he has worked with ostomates, nurses, industry and support groups towards improving the lives of those living with a stoma. He has been involved with Association of Stoma Care Nurses UK (ASCN) as an area representative, prior to becoming Honorary Treasurer for ASCN in 2019 and Chair from 2022-2025. In 2019, Andrew was awarded the British Journal of Nursing Stoma Care Nurse of the Year award and also joined Fittleworth, managing the Nottinghamshire Appliance Management Service before joining Hollister as a Senior Nurse Manager. In 2025, Andrew moved into his current role as Head of Nursing for Vyne.