Jeanette Dickson, consultant clinical oncologist at the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, has been elected as president of The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR). She will begin her role in September 2019 and will serve for a three-year period, succeeding Dr Nicola Strickland. Above: Jeanette Dickson Speaking about her appointment, Jeanette said: “I feel very privileged […]
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Surgeons from around the world attend Lister training course
Thursday, February 28th, 2019
Surgeons from around the world joined Mr George Mochloulis (pictured furthest left), consultant head and neck surgeon, for his second advanced thyroid monitoring course at the Lister. The surgeons had a day of training, including lectures and a live surgical demonstration. Trust consultant Mr George Mochloulis said: “Thyroid surgery is a common surgical procedure for […]
Trust proud to support Armed Forces Community
Monday, February 11th, 2019
The Trust’s chief executive, Nick Carver, signed the Armed Forces Covenant at an event held at the Lister last week, which shows the Trust’s continuing support to the Armed Forces Community. Nick co-signed the Covenant with Lt Col Mary Read, commanding officer of 254th Medical Regiment, and Jane McCue, honorary colonel of 254th Medical Regiment […]
Hospital Charity helps drive research at East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust
Friday, February 8th, 2019
Nurses, midwives and allied healthcare professionals at the East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust have been invited to apply for a number of fellowship opportunities that are being funded by the Hospitals’ Charity. Above from left to right: Rachael Corser, director of nursing, Anne Hunt, senior sepsis nurse and Jacqueline Attrill, learning and development lead […]
Trust selected as first European site for bladder cancer study
Friday, February 1st, 2019
Following a competitive selection process, the Trust has been chosen by KDx Diagnostics as the first European site to lead a study looking into whether KDx’s UroX Biomarker can help improve diagnosis and outcomes for patients with bladder cancer. A biomarker is a measurable indicator of the severity or presence of a disease. Trust urology […]
Admiral Nurse service celebrates first birthday
Wednesday, January 16th, 2019
The Trust’s Admiral Nurse service celebrated its first birthday on Friday (11 January 2019). Since the service was launched last year, it has supported nearly 600 patients and over 200 carers. Lister’s 9B ward team with Hannah Gardner (centre) Admiral Nurse Hannah Gardner supports families by offering advice and guidance in dementia care. If you […]
Experienced auditor joins Trust Board
Tuesday, January 15th, 2019
Hitchin resident Karen McConnell has joined the Trust as a non-executive director. With over 30 years of accountancy experience, Karen has held a variety of senior positions at the Audit Commission, the body formerly responsible for protecting the public purse. In January 2013, she was appointed as Comptroller and Auditor General for Jersey and is […]
Urology consultant performs 500th robotic surgery
Friday, January 11th, 2019
Trust urology consultant Mr Nikhil Vasdev and his team performed his 500th robotic urology surgery in December. His 500 procedures have included robotic prostatectomies, bladder removals and kidney reconstructive surgeries – most of which were treatments for cancer. The Trust’s medical director, Michael Chilvers, said: “Many congratulations to Nikhil and the team for achieving such […]
Ophthalmology gain Purple Star
Monday, December 17th, 2018
The Lister’s ophthalmology team is celebrating after being presented with the Purple Star Award. Above: The Purple Star Award was presented to Mr Michael Toma (consultant ophthalmologist and clinical director), Gavin Howcroft (expert by experience) and Louise Jenkins (strategic liaison nurse from the health liaison team) The Purple Star, awarded by the health liaison team […]
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