I originate from the UK and moved here to Australia to work with the team here in October 2018.
I started my career as an Enrolled Nurse back in the 1970’s and in 1993 converted to become a first level registered nurse. Completed my BSc (Hons) in 2012.
In 2003/4 I commenced working with the UK surgeons who performed Genital Reconstructive Surgery. (Vaginoplasty/Labioplasty).
I returned to the Gender Identity Clinic in 2009 to learn and work with all the patients in the clinic and my speciality was to be Endocrine and It was a group of those patients who nominated me for the NHS Hero award as well as the “Caring’ Category in the local hospital/clinic Quality awards in 2012. I was also still involved with the surgical side and was the surgical first assistant in theatre. I updated all the hospital leaflets and care pathway for the surgical patients.
I had my own clinics which involved teaching of self-injecting testosterone, endocrine reviews, phlebotomy and ladies who were struggling with dilation or general issues around surgery.
In 2018 I had the opportunity to move over to Australia to work alongside Andrew Ives and am so excited about what lies ahead. I love my role and very passionate about my patients and the work that I do.
I run clinics for pre-operative consultations, drain removal and dressing changes as well as clinics for post-surgery GRS, I have clinics set up for ad hoc issues so if patients need to be seen sooner, I am able to do this. I am based in the hospital so on and around the ward daily and I run an email service for patients to contact me
On a personal note:
I have a diploma in Psychology and also in Criminology.
Quotes from the award ceremony
“Iffy Middleton stands out as the most caring, dedicated, helpful, professional, and wonderful individuals I have had the pleasure of being treated by. She goes out of her way to do everything she can to help you, always greets you with a huge smile and genuinely cares about how you are. She is greatly loved by her patients.”
Service Manager, from the clinic said, “Iffy has earned the nickname among patients as Saint Iffy. We’re all really proud of Iffy for receiving these awards, she couldn’t be more deserving.”