Chinwag Spring 2019

Corporate news

Paterson redevelopment project starting to take shape

This is what the future of cancer research in the North West could look like as plans to rebuild the Paterson building begin to take shape. Following the devastating fire in April 2017, the Trust has been working closely with its partners that make up the Manchester Cancer Research Centre – CRUK and The University of Manchester – on ambitious proposals to replace the building with a state-of-the-art facility integrating researchers and clinicians in one building, driving greater understanding

of the diversity and complexity of cancer. With significantly more space than the previous Paterson building, the multi-million pound project aims to develop a centre that will – together with the nearby Oglesby (MCRC) building – become one of the world’s top five centres for basic, translational and clinical cancer research by 2025.

The computer-generated image gives an early indication of what the building might look like. A public consultation on plans recently closed and a full planning application is due to be submitted to Manchester City Council later this year. For more information, please visit www.patersonredevelopment project.co.uk

Annual staff recognition awards 2019

Fluid monitoring The acute kidney injury team has introduced a new fluid balance chart which is currently being rolled out to help us improve the monitoring of patients’ fluid intake and output. The chart has been piloted on four of the inpatient medical wards over the last few months and audits have shown an improvement. We would like to thank all the staff that have supported this project throughout the pilot phase. We hope to continue to make improvements in this area and are happy to be contacted if any areas require further training or advice in terms of acute kidney injury or fluid balance monitoring.

The annual staff recognition awards will be held on Thursday 7th June in the Education Centre. The awards will recognise and celebrate the inspiring and innovative work our staff do across the Trust every day to improve patient experience. You have until 11pm on Friday 26th April 2019 to make your nomination by visiting: www. surveymonkey.co.uk/r/7NX987W Staff who have successfully completed 20, 30 and 40 years service as at 31st March 2018, will also receive formal recognition at the awards. We are currently in the process of checking eligibility and will notify staff who are due to receive an award. Staff who have not received notification by 26th April and believe they are eligible can query their long service by contacting engagementteam@christie.nhs.uk

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