Every month we reward someone’s efforts with a You Made A Difference award. See the latest members of staff, teams or volunteers who we've recognised for going above and beyond in their work at The Christie.
“Sandra is always approachable and eager to help both patients and colleagues alike. She is known for ‘going the extra mile’ while carrying out her tasks as a porter."
Rebecca Hartley, clinical research nurse“Beckie has been my nurse since the start of my journey... [she] was the calm in the storm: caring, compassionate, and superbly organised... She was patient, kind, and always there when I needed a question answered, or some reassurance."
Jacqueline Mellody, melanoma research nurse“Jacqui is a melanoma research nurse... she has nursed many patients on numerous clinical trials. Enrolling onto a clinical trial can be very daunting for patients, but Jacqui is always there to support them."
Oak Road Treatment Centre team“The nurses are one of a kind, kind-hearted, professional, and very approachable, and I can’t speak highly enough of them all.”
Ged McDermott, tissue viability nurse"[Ged] is well known to all the staff in the Trust as he worked in various areas for years including clinical skills, blood transfusion and The Christie Private Care. He is still working in The Christie Private Care as bank staff. He is the jack of all trades. His experience gives big credit to the tissue viability service."
Velmore Smith-Feran, ward hostess“Velmore has been working at The Christie as a ward hostess for several years and is one of the pillars of the Palatine ward… she always works in a professional manner that is always approachable and easily builds rapport with the patients.”
The gardening team“The gardening team are responsible for the grounds and gardens across the whole site… Patients take the time to contact me telling me how much of welcome distraction the gardens are to them when they are here for treatment.”
The transport team“[The transport team] go above and beyond their roles and for me are an integral part of visits to the hospital and deserve more recognition than they probably get.”
Linda Fitzpatrick, Christie at Home sister"[Linda] always goes above and beyond for her patients and for her fellow staff members and is a really valuable member of the team and fully deserving of this award."
Julie Black, senior healthcare assistant“[Julie] is brilliant in her role and will always go the extra mile to help [patients]… she is a friendly face who makes us feel welcome, always asking after our children and family and sorting any concerns we may have.”
Tracey Coleby, palliative care nurse"Tracey is very hardworking and holistic and thorough in her approach to communicating with caring for patients and their relatives... an incredibly competent, caring professional nurse."
Martha Wilson, teenage and young adult specialist nurse“TYA patients value the support Martha provides by being supportive, knowledgeable, and providing support to both the TYA patients and their families.”
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