The Casualty are set to welcome a new addition to the BBC show in the shape of former Coronation Street star Melanie Hill.

Casualty’s nursing team is getting a big shake-up with the return of Faith Cadogan played by (Kirsty Mitchell) and the arrival of new Clinical Nurse Manager Siobhan Mackenzie, played by former Coronation Street star Melanie Hill. Her casting was first announced in October and pictures of her in character were released by the BBC.

However, co-star Kirsty has taken to her Instagram to share the first images of her on set with her castmate. Alongside the two pictures, she wrote the caption: “Can’t wait for everyone to fall in love with @melaniehillbilly #Casualty.”

Fans couldn’t contain their excitement at seeing the two women on set together and took to the comments to share their delight. @clarew431980 gushed: “Aww Fab Addition to the cast.” She later added another comment saying: “Loved Melanie In Bread & Coronation Street. I’m sure we will all love her…as long as Mel is not replacing Faith!”

@hannahwwilliams commented: “Brilliant addition to the team. I used to watch Casualty growing up and now I’m a nurse although not in A&E.” (sic) @jacjac58 said: “Been in so many great things. looking forward to seeing her Love Casualty.” (sic)

@arc24 wrote: “I used to adore her in Waterloo Road. Really looking forward to seeing her on-screen with the Casualty gang.” Meanwhile, @neilryley made reference to her famous role in the Carla Lane sitcom Bread, saying: “Brilliant another good actor our Avaline!!! X” (sic)

Kirsty Mitchell has posted pictures with new co-star Melanie Hill to Instagram (Image: Kirsty Mitchell Instagram)

The 61-year-old star, who spent seven years as Cathy Matthews on Coronation Street, will be playing the role of Clinical Nurse Manager Siobhan Mackenzie, who is described as a “no-nonsense team leader who looks set to ruffle a few feathers.”

Speaking abut the role after the casting announcement was made she said: “I am delighted to be joining the cast of Casualty and I can’t wait for fans to meet Siobhan.

“She’s a supremely competent manager, who is firm but fair and expects nothing but the best from her nursing team.

“However, get on the wrong side of her and she’ll make mincemeat out of you! I’m sure she’s going to ruffle a few feathers in the Emergency Department.”

Kirsty Mitchell and Melanie Hill co-star in Casualty (Image: Kirsty Mitchell Instagram)

The images also indicate that Kirsty will soon be back on wards playing Advanced Clinical Practitioner Faith Cadogan.

Although Kirsty has been seen on the show her character hasn’t been working in the ED as she struggles to get clean from a drug addiction.

The fact that she is in uniform implies that she has come out the other side and will be back in the thick of the drama.