Erin Brady Communications and Engagement Lead South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Cancer Alliance erin.brady@nhs.net
sybndcancer.alliance@nhs.net
Julia Jessop, Managing Director
My background is: a therapeutic radiographer
The best part about working for the Cancer Alliance is: the team
Some things I am currently working on are:
You can talk to me about: anything remotely related to cancer
My email address is: julia.jessop@nhs.net
Becci Chadburn, Associate Director
My background is: in commissioning, contracting, programme management and service improvement. I am passionate about transformational and sustainable change to improve the lives of our population.
The best part about working for the Cancer Alliance is: having the opportunity to work across the system with a wide range of stakeholders to develop and deliver strategies and work programmes that can influence and support improved outcomes for people with cancer in South Yorkshire. The best part about my job is never having two days that are the same!
The top 3 things I am currently working on are:
You can talk to me about: anything; if I don’t know the answer I’ll point you in the direction of somebody that will. In particular if you’d like to talk to me about programme and project governance, assurance reporting, budget/finance and our operational/delivery plans, then I’m happy to answer any questions.
My email address is: r.chadburn@nhs.net
Georgia Thompson, Senior Programme Lead
My background is: in cancer specialist nursing and cancer management. I am passionate about providing the best care and support for people affected by cancer.
The best part about working for the Cancer Alliance is: the variety of people we work alongside and in partnership with. The best part about my job is the incredible team who bring a fab mix of experience, skills and fun.
You can talk to me about: anything! Though I don’t profess to know much.
My email address is: georgiathompson@nhs.net
Trish Fisher, Clinical Director
My responsibilities include:
Julia Dicks, Clinical Director
My responsibilities include:
Dr Louise Merriman, Primary Care Clinical Lead
My background is: working as a GP for the last 30 years
I am passionate about: the patient experience from referral, through diagnosis and all the way through to hopefully living with and beyond cancer.
The best thing about working for the Cancer Alliance is: apart from the brilliant team of course, the feeling that we can make a difference.
I lead on all areas that interface with Primary Care, but some key areas I lead on are:
Rachel Gora, PMO Support at South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Cancer Alliance
My background is: I joined the NHS 10 years ago working primarily for the Macmillan Living With and Beyond Cancer Programme for a few years before working full time with the Cancer Alliance. Prior to this I worked for a Private Medical Insurance Company as part of their Change Team.
The best part about working for the Cancer Alliance is: the people I get to work and engage with across South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw and the best part of my job is ensuring all our main Boards are organised to a high standard.
The top 3 things I am currently work on are:
You can talk to me about:
My email address is: rachel.gora@nhs.net
Aurelija Sinkeviciute, Admin Support
Erin Brady, Communications and Engagement Lead
My background is: in communications, PR and engagement, I have worked in NHS communications for over 10 years in hospitals, commissioning and system wide communications and engagement teams.
The best part about working for the Cancer Alliance is: This is the second time I have worked in the Cancer Alliance, I can’t keep away! I really enjoy coming to work and feeling like I’m making a difference for patients and their families. Involving patients and the public in all aspects of what we do is really rewarding and helps to address health inequalities by understanding communities’ needs and developing solutions with them.
Some of things I am currently working on are:
You can talk to me about: media enquiries and working with the media, involving patients and the public in programmes of work, promoting work and projects and any other communications and engagement enquiries.
Aisling Robinson, Patient Engagement Officer
I am passionate about: ensuring the voices of cancer patients, carers, and the public are included in the work we do across South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw.
The best part about my job is: working and communicating with people affected by cancer, finding out what’s important to them, and using this to make a difference to the work we do as a Cancer Alliance
You can talk to me about: how we involve people in the work of the Alliance and engage in ways which include seldom heard groups.
Chloe Wells, Communications Officer
I am passionate about: connecting people, humanising communications, and shouting about brilliant work being done.
The best part about working for the Cancer Alliance is: the ability to contribute to positive change, and the people - we're a friendly bunch with a real passion for what we do.
Some things I am currently working on are:
You can talk to me about: any suggestions or ideas, or anything you would like to see on our website or social media, any events or initiatives happening in the community, and anything else - if I can't help I will do my best to point you in the direction of someone who can.
Linda Kaye, Workforce and OD Lead
My background is: in Workforce, leadership and Organisational Development (OD) / I am passionate about supporting our staff to be the best they can be to give patients a high quality service.
The best part about working for the Cancer Alliance is: the team are great and there is a real can do attitude. The best part about my job is watching people grow and develop as they become more skilled and confident.
You can talk to me about: all things workforce or anything you want to discuss
Matt Hird, Business Intelligence Development Lead
My background is: in Business Intelligence, analytics, and Performance Information, with nearly fifteen years of NHS experience, prominently relating to Elective Care.
The best part about working for the Cancer Alliance is: the people! Through the years of working for the Cancer Alliance, there has been the opportunity to collaborate with peers who hold a breadth of knowledge around our cancer pathways, provide support to facilitate engagement and endorsement for our BI products, and provide an insight into wider topics that directly impact the way we build our products.
You can talk to me about: all aspects of business intelligence relating to cancer pathways, including what data is available, how we optimise the use of data and walk through some of our existing approaches, to best inform our audiences of the analysis undertaken
Liam Corrigan, Senior Data Warehouse Developer
My background is: in software development, I have worked in various development roles over the last 8 years including front-end and back-end development, automation builds and data analysis software.
The best part about working for the Cancer Alliance is: the group of people working for the SYBCA, I have been a part of this team for 6 months and everyone from day one has been supportive and kind. The best part about my job is the autonomy and support given to me by my line manager Matthew Hird, and the impact the automation I have already complete has had on the BI developments for the CA.
You can talk to me about: migrating local datasets to SQL data warehouses for automation, Python (programming language) for automating repetitive tasks, my new puppy bandit and being bad at golf.
Karen Leivers, IED Programme Lead
My background is: in Project Management and Service Improvement and I am passionate about reducing health inequalities for the population of SYB and supporting people to access health services, particularly related to cancer screening and signs/symptoms relating to cancer.
The best part about working for the Cancer Alliance is: the vision and values that the Cancer Alliance holds, including being dedicated to improving the lives of people living within SYB. The best part about my job is working with a dedicated team who are passionate about making a difference.
You can talk to me about: the Inequalities & Early Diagnosis Cancer Plan for 2023/24 including emerging opportunities from an NHSE perspective, and Cancer Alliance research and innovation
Steph Edgar, CRUK GP Lead and Deputy Primary Care Lead
My responsibilities include:
Michelle Ashbridge, Project Manager
I am passionate about: improving systems and processes in order to deliver the best possible patient care.
The best part about my job is: building strong working relationships with key stakeholders and working collaboratively to deliver earlier diagnosis and improve outcomes for all South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw patients.
You can talk to me about: all aspects of the Cancer Champion Programme, the Cancer Research UK Talk Cancer Workshops and anything relating to Inequalities and the Early Diagnosis of Cancer.
Faye Senior, Project Manager
My background is: in administration/project management. I have worked in the NHS since 2007.
I am passionate about: being with friends and family and if that includes eating out that is always a bonus!
The best part about my job is: collaborating with partners across SYB and benefiting our population.
You can talk to me about: early diagnosis or any programmes of work I am involved in.
Tracey Turner, Behavioural Science Project Manager
My background is: in Public Health. I am passionate about reducing health inequalities to improve outcomes for the people we serve.
The best part about: working for the Cancer Alliance is working with amazing people who are all dedicated to making a difference and improve cancer outcomes for population of South Yorkshire. The best part about my job is collaborating with a wide range of individuals to apply behavioural science techniques to influence behaviour for the benefit of patients, communities, and populations.
You can talk to me about: the use of Behavioural Science methodology and how it can help you understand the behaviours of our communities of interest and how behavioural science techniques can influence decisions for the benefit of the individual, community, and population.
Amy Moore, Project Support Officer for the YCR Cancer Champion Programme
I am passionate about: working to support people across South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw to reduce health inequalities and raise awareness of early signs and symptoms of cancer.
The best part about: working for the Cancer Alliance is the team.
The top 3 things I am currently working on are:
You can talk to me about: Cancer Screening, Early Diagnosis, Health Inequalities, and the Cancer Champion programme.
Claire Talayhan, Project Support Officer for the YCR Cancer Champion Programme
I am passionate about: tackling Health Inequalities and getting the best outcomes for the people of South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw.
The best part about working for the Cancer Alliance is: having a job which can make a difference to the people in our communities.
You can talk to me about: Cancer Screening, Early Diagnosis, Health Inequalities and the Cancer Champion programme.
Clare Glazebrook, TLHC Programme Manager
My background is: in programme management and service improvement in health, the wider public sector and also the community and voluntary sector.
I am passionate about: making a positive difference to the lives of patients through my work on this innovative programme which aims to diagnose cancer at an earlier stage.
The best part about working for the Cancer Alliance is: the supportive team and the fact that everyone is so passionate about improving cancer services for patients. The best part about my job is working with my TLHC team and wider stakeholders to ensure a high quality service is delivered for patients.
You can talk to me about: the targeted lung health checks programme.
Alison Thorp, TLHC Project Manager
My background is: in education and the voluntary and community sector where I spent 9 years before joining the NHS in 2019. I am passionate about early diagnosis and supporting individuals and families affected by cancer.
The best part about working for the Cancer Alliance is: belonging to a team that constantly strive to achieve more/better health outcomes for patients and communities. The best part about my job is being part of a programme which is saving lives, it doesn’t get much better than that.
You can talk to me about: TLHC, LWABC (previous role), Be Cancer SAFE (previous role), Health inequalities, Patient engagement, Working within the VCS/community engagement/volunteering.
Hannah Young, TLHC Communications and Engagement Officer
My background is: in marketing, communications, and engagement in many different industries.
The best part about my job is: knowing I’m working on an incredible programme that is genuinely helping people.
You can talk to me about: anything to do with the TLHC Programme! I’m always looking for new ways to reach local communities to improve engagement – and I’m more than happy to shout about the brilliant work the TLHC team does.
Joanna Puczkowski, TLHC Admin Support
My responsibilities include:
Dr Jason Page, TLHC Clinical Director
I am passionate about: early diagnosis of all cancer, but especially lung cancer
The best part about my job is: speaking to patients who have been diagnosed with cancer early enough that they can have a significant improvement in their length and quality of life
You can talk to me about: anything to do with Lung Heath Checks (or anything about Rotherham where I’m also place medical director)
Louise Horton, Senior Project Manager
I am passionate about: supporting our services and clinical colleagues in making improvements to provide the best possible outcomes and experience for our patients
The best part about my job is: getting to work with like minded people who have real drive and want to make a difference
You can talk to me about: anything, if I cant help I will sign post you to someone more appropriate
Ellie Booth, Project Implementation Officer
My background is: in projects, I have worked in projects with the NHS for the past 5 years and have been with the Cancer Alliance since 2021.
The best part about working for the Cancer Alliance is: definitely the team, everyone is here because they genuinely care about improving the lives of people with cancer. They are so supportive both with work and personal matters and I was made to feel welcome as soon as I joined the team.
You can talk to me about: anything and if I can’t help I’ll do my best to find someone who can, my inbox is always open
Lewis Hilditch, Clinical Effectiveness and Performance Deputy & BI Lead
Elaine Baxendale, Macmillan Deputy Programme Lead PCS and the Breast Pathway Lead
My background is: a physiotherapist having worked most of my career at Rotherham. I am passionate about efficient and effective patient care.
The best part about working for the Cancer Alliance is: working with a varied range of people who are also passionate about patient care and the improvement of service for the people of South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw.
The top 3 things I am currently working on are:
You can talk to me about: anything related to Personalised Care and Support, PSFU and of course the Breast Pathway.
Sophia Peart, Macmillan Innovative Pathway Lead
My background is: in Clinical Audit and Research / Service Management/ Project Management and Pastoral Care. I am passionate about having a positive impact in peoples lives.
The best part about working for the Cancer Alliance is: that we are all focused on making a difference in the care of cancer patients. The best part about my job is working with a multi-disciplinary team who are also passionate about providing the highest quality care they can amidst diverse challenges.
You can talk to me about: a range of different things. I have a ear that listens and cares.
Clare Owen, Macmillan Cancer Advocacy Improvement Lead
My background is: in information, advice and advocacy and I’ve worked in Higher Education and in the voluntary sector in South Yorkshire. I started in my first role in the NHS in January 2022.
The best part about working for the Cancer Alliance is: the team. Everyone is genuinely passionate about their work, incredibly supportive and it’s really enjoyable working together to improve cancer care and support for our region.
You can talk to me about: anything. If I can’t help, I'll point you in the direction of someone who can
Kate Woods, Project Implementation Officer
My background is: in office management and administration
The best part about working for the Cancer Alliance is: the amazing support and companionship of the team.
Psycho social support for people affected by cancer, looking to address gaps in South Yorkshire around:
You can talk to me about: support for people affected by cancer, including patients and their friends and families, or my other role outside of the Cancer Alliance team – running a business as an artist!
Orla Reddington, Allied Health Professions (AHP) Programme Lead and Urology Pathway Lead
My background is: in physiotherapy, having worked most of my career (but not all of it) in Rotherham.
The best part about my job is: working with a diverse range of people who are passionate about improving services for the people of South Yorkshire, Bassetlaw and North Derbyshire, where no two days are the same.
You can talk to me about: any thing Allied Health Professional* related, anything Urology and of course prehabilitation and rehabilitation. I also have a keen interest in using behavioural science approaches in the work that I do, having recently graduated from the second cohort of the Behavioural Science Academy.
*to find out more about AHP’s please use this link https://www.england.nhs.uk/ahp/about/
Mel Turton, Project Manager
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