We are The Christie magazine Oct 2025

Oladipo Oni Oladipo Oni is a digital trainer at The Christie. He joined the Trust in May 2024 and is part of the team helping colleagues build confidence with digital tools.

Chris Stones Chris Stones is a busy man. He's improving our radiotherapy service, and is a mental health first aider, diversity champion, and lead of our staff lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT+) network.

Oladipo’s journey into digital skills began far from Manchester, at a bootcamp in Nigeria where he was part of a community non-profit organisation that trained more than 3,000 young people in

“I always wanted to work in radiotherapy,” he says. “I visited The Christie at 16, met some of the radiographers, and that was it for me. I started as a treatment radiographer in Leeds and worked in planning there before making the move to The Christie.” Chris had just come back from adoption leave for his second child when his husband found him the service improvement role that he’s in today.

essential digital tools. “Seeing how technology could empower people to take charge of their futures inspired me, and I have not looked back since,” he said. At The Christie, Oladipo supports staff through group training and one-to-one sessions that focus on how best to use our clinical and non-clinical systems. By helping colleagues get the most out of the technology they use every day, the digital training team make sure staff can work efficiently and safely, ultimately benefiting patient care.

“For me, digital training is not just about teaching tools. It is about giving people the confidence to use them to make a difference.” Oladipo Oni

“It’s perfect. I’m involved in improving all aspects of radiotherapy, and I get to spend time with the radiographers who are delivering treatment, which is great. Everyone I work with is fantastic and supportive." One of Chris’s proudest moments has been setting up the mental health first aider programme at The Christie.

“My number one aim with everything I do is to make sure that my colleagues can flourish and provide the best care for our patients.” Chris Stones

Oladipo runs regular sessions on Microsoft 365 and other platforms, answering questions and tailoring support to specific needs. Oladipo was also one of the digital trainers who supported patients during the launch of MyChristie, helping people sign up to the portal and access their information securely. What drives him most is seeing people grow in confidence. “It is amazing to see someone go from hesitant to self-assured, applying digital skills that make their work easier and taking on new responsibilities that support their career development,” he said. “Every time I see that transformation, it reminds me why I love what I do.”

“There are 65 of us now, which is great. We provide initial support and guidance to colleagues and can signpost them to where they can get more support if they need it.” “Cancer affects everyone, so visibility within different communities is important. We took part in the Manchester Pride parade and so many people came up to us to share what The Christie means to them, it meant the world to us.”

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