We are The Christie magazine -Edition 5

Welcome

A word from the executive editor

Welcome to the fifth edition of We are The Christie. 2025 was a year defined by progress and real teamwork across our Trust.

We’re pleased to share some examples of this in these pages, including our radiotherapy clinical trials team being named ‘UK Radiography

This issue also looks ahead at some exciting innovations coming to the Trust. As part of our Future Christie transformation programme, we’re preparing to introduce ambient voice technology (AVT), a digital note-taker or ‘scribe’ that will help improve the patient experience and support clinical teams. More is planned throughout 2026, and we'll keep you updated across all of our channels. Our successes are only possible because of all colleagues across the Trust, and I’m grateful to everyone who has contributed to the care we provide.

Team of the Year’ by the Society of Radiographers, and a feature on Ian Rutherford, winner of our patient-nominated ‘Act with Kindness’ award. These sit

within a wider year of clinical milestones, expanding services, and continued advances in research and education.

As always, we highlight the people who make The Christie special –

Thank you for reading.

our patients and our colleagues.

Dr Neil Bayman Executive Medical Director

Contents

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You Made A Difference Awards

Introduction News in brief Feature story Apprenticeships Staff stories Patient stories

Around the Trust

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The Christie at Macclesfield

Radiotherapy award

Puzzle section Charity corner

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We’d love to hear your thoughts about this new magazine. Please send any feedback or ideas to the-christie.internalcomms@nhs.net You can also get in touch by post at: WATC Editor, The Christie, 2-4 Candleford Road, Withington, Manchester, M20 3JH 2