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delivery, such as ensuring compliancewith safety updates and alerts.What is your experience of usingelectronic prescribing?I have used electronic prescribingfor chemotherapy since I cameinto post. It has improved patientsafety and complies with cancerpeer review measures. Mistakes andmisunderstanding are less frequent.What are the biggest challengesof the role?Caring for patients when theyhave a recurrence can be difficult,especially when you have builtup a relationship with them andtheir relatives. Keeping cancerand chemotherapy on the agendaalongside other priorities in healthcareis also an ongoing challenge.What is your greatest success?Personally, my greatest successhas been ensuring continuity ofcare for my patients. I have receivedpositive feedback from manypatients and relatives, and this aspectof my service has been well-evaluated.How would you like the serviceto develop?I would like to ensure the Trustconsolidates and continues to developas a specialist treatment provider ofhigh-quality, patient focused care. Iwant the Trust to become known as anemployer of choice for chemotherapyand oncology expertise in nursing.‘Patients get direct accessto a medicines expert,continuity of care anda key contact forproblems and advice’Why did you go into cancer care?My interest started early on when I wasworking as a staff nurse on a generalward with some patients being treatedfor cancer. I really enjoyed caring forthem and when a job came up to carefor these patients in a specialist role, Iapplied and was lucky enough to get it.Who inspires you?There’s no one individual, but I havea husband, son, many patients andseveral friends and work colleagueswho are pretty amazing. I draw ontheir positive aspects. They are vibrant,energetic, make positive thingshappen, and are not afraid to takerisks and rise to a challenge.What’s the most unusual jobyou’ve had?Well, I was a chef before I becamea nurse. But the most unusual partof my current job was learning howto curtsey properly. This was inpreparation for being introduced toPrincess Alexandra, who opened thenew chemotherapy and radiotherapycentre at the hospital earlier this year.It’s now even easier to get hold of our large range of brandedmerchandise and promotional items on be.Macmillan. You can browseby type or use our improved search function to find everything fromclothing to stationery, signage to promotional giveaways.Order these for free at be.Macmillan.org.uk/profmerchandiseThese branded items show people that you’re part of our team,which helps inspire them to get involved with Macmillan.www.macmillan.org.uk/macvoice 13