Staff stories

"As a CNS, I get to take on more responsibility while also building relationships with patients and their families/support networks."

Sarah Turner, clinical nurse specialist in the non-melanoma team

A photo of Aamir Hussain from The Christie IT team sitting in front of a computer screen.

“Ramadhan is very important to me... so the fact that my colleagues want to experience that with me means a lot.”

Aamir Hussain, IT asset and software license manager

A photo of Sumaira Javed, switchboard operator at The Christie, sitting in front of 2 computer screens and wearing a phone headset.

“I love my job. The people I work with are brilliant and I enjoy talking to people on the phones and helping them. Every call is different, and no 2 days are the same, which I like.”

Sumaira Javed, switchboard supervisor

A photo of Fintan Quinn, an aseptic services department apprentice.

“I really like the people I work with at The Christie, our team is great, and they’ve been really supportive of me doing the apprenticeship.”

Fintan Quinn, science manufacturing technician apprentice, aseptics department

“The size of the hospital and the number of services we offer has changed over the years, but the family atmosphere hasn’t. I really love working here and wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.”

Angela Keane, domestic supervisor

A photo of Mani Hall-Arthur, a research contracts administrator at The Christie.

“I became an EDI champion because making sure that everyone is able to be themselves and fulfil their potential is really important to me. I want to share my experiences as a black, neurodiverse woman and help and support wherever I can.”

Mani Hall-Arthur, research contracts administrator

A photo of Christie patient Velesha Ahmad being fitted for a wig in the wig room at The Christie.

“Most of my clients tend to be women, and it is nice to be able to help them at a vulnerable time. I love it when they come back and see me afterwards looking happier with their new hairstyle.”

Emily O'Hagan, wig fitter

“When a person is being treated for cancer, it is important that we don’t just look after their medical needs, but we look at what other support they may need to help them through a difficult time."

Lizzie McCulloch, Living with cancer manager

A photo of Linda Thomas, transport co-ordinator at The Christie, wearing a headset and looking at her You Made A Difference award.

“It’s a very busy job and I feel a lot of responsibility to make sure our patients get home after an appointment... I feel like a really make a difference and people really appreciate what we do.”

Linda Roberts, transport co-ordinator