Public Board of Directors papers 30 June 2022

AHSC Honorary Clinical Chairs The exceptional contribution of three Christie colleagues to cancer services, research and education has been recognised by the Manchester Academic Health Science Centre (MAHSC) and awarded Honorary Clinical Chairs for 2022: - Professor Omer Aziz (colorectal and peritoneal cancer surgeon) has been recognised for his leadership of practice-shaping research in peritoneal cancers and his dedication to teaching and training internationally to improve outcomes for patients with these rare tumours. - Professor Ed Smith (Clinical Oncologist) is an international opinion leader in the field of Proton Therapy having led the realisation of the first UK-based NHS proton beam therapy service since its inception in 2008 and chairs the national Proton Research Committee. - Professor Raffaele Califano (Medical Oncologist) has led on several landmark practice changing clinical trials improving outcomes for lung cancer patients with advanced disease and is an internationally recognised educator committed to developing the next generation of oncologists. The MAHSC Honorary Clinical Chairs are awarded annually by The University of Manchester’s Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health Promotions Committee. University of Liverpool Honorary Clinical Professor of Oncology Professor David Thomson has been appointed as an Honorary Clinical Professor at the University of Liverpool in recognition of his expertise in radiotherapy and proton beam therapy research, having achieved a substantial national and international reputation in his field of head and neck oncology as a consultant at The Christie. Professor Thomson’s appointment will support closer head and neck cancer research links between Manchester and Liverpool to develop a globally impactful research In May 2022 we were visited by a Food and Safety Standards Specialist from the Environmental Health Department of Manchester City Council, as part of their routine inspection schedule to assess compliance with food safety legislation. The main kitchen that supplies the Restaurant and provides patient meals was inspected in detail. An inspection of a sample of ward kitchens was also undertaken. The inspection covers: • handling of food • how food is stored programme improving outcomes for patients with head and neck cancer. 5. Environmental Health Inspection – Food Hygiene Rating scheme

• how food is prepared • cleanliness of facilities • how food safety is managed

The inspection resulted in the Trust maintaining a Food Hygiene Rating Score of Level 5. This is the highest possible score and indicates that the hygiene standards are very good and fully comply with the law.

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