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NHS, Faster Diagnosis programme lead @nhs_selca. Welshman. All views my own.

Conwy, Wales
Joined September 2019
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Thank you to everyone in south east London who joined the NHS-Galleri trial to help detect cancers early. You should have received an invite asking you to return to a mobile unit to give your next blood sample. Find out how to book your appointment👉bit.ly/3LNU75q
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Our Brother to Brother, Man to Man group - set up to improve support for Black men with #ProstateCancer - met in person last night, for the first time. Members spoke openly about the impact their diagnosis had on their mental health & offered advice to those who were struggling.
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A woman at 60 living in the poorest areas, has the same average severity of illness as a 76-year-old woman in the wealthiest. A🧵on key insights in health inequalities (by socioeconomics, gender, ethnicity and region) from analysis we published today 1/6
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Job opportunity! #NHSJobs Do you have the skills to lead a Programme Management Office (PMO) supporting areas like: Rapid Diagnostic Centres, Tumour Groups, Early Diagnosis? As we're currently looking for a Programme Delivery Manager (Band 8a): Apply: bit.ly/3wV8Q7G
We're recruiting! Our profile has grown in recent years so we're looking for a FT Communications and Engagement Manager (B7) to lead on campaigns and tell our staff and patient stories. Please share with anyone interested! #NHSJobs @NHScommsorg guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/caree…
Innovators and Tech companies including @NHS_SELCA will be talking about how AI is being used in cancer diagnosis our webinar bit.ly/3w1oNII on 17 November 9 to 10.30am. Email Karla.Richards[at]nhs.net to register.
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We're recruiting for two roles within our personalised care team that are closing soon (19 Sept): ➡️Project Support Officer (Band 6) ➡️Personalised Cancer Care Data Analyst (Band 7) selca.nhs.uk/get-involved/va…
Our Director @sean_mccloy has been speaking to BBC and ITV London about the launch of the Galleri trial in Sydenham. Tune in to tonight's bulletins to find out how the blood test works and our hope to diagnose cancers before symptoms appear.
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South east London has been selected as one of eight areas of the country to take part in the world’s largest trial of a revolutionary new blood test that can detect more than 50 types of cancer before symptoms appear. selca.nhs.uk/news/thousands-…
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This new video explains how RDC pathways support the faster diagnosis of people experiencing suspected symptoms of cancer. Hosted by @GSTTnhs for SELCA and @ourhealthiersel , our own RDC has seen more than 4,000 patients since December 2016. youtube.com/watch?v=8-UJT3Hf…
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We're looking to recruit a GP who has a special interest in cancer to join our award winning Rapid Diagnostic Clinic Team. If you're passionate about diagnosing cancer earlier & improving patient outcomes, click here to find out more jobs.nhs.uk/xi/vacancy/91664…
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📽️ Introducing our Rapid Diagnostic Centre. It takes referrals of patients with symptoms such as: ➡️unexplained weight loss ➡️fatigue ➡️unexplained pain ➡️concerning non-specific blood tests Watch below / find out more here selca.nhs.uk/professionals/l… youtube.com/watch?v=56_wclAD…
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Great video highlighting the brilliant @GSTTnhs Rapid Diagnostic Clinic. We have just celebrated our first 6 months of the @cancer_rapid @StGeorgesTrust where we have learnt so much from them 🙌 – at Lambeth, London
Fantastic video from @NHS_SELCA all about their Rapid diagnostic clinic youtu.be/56_wclADSpQ For west of south London crew we also have these at @StGeorgesTrust and @epsom_sthelier now.
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UK nurses/student nurses - A wonderful opportunity to write bravely about something that will affect us all. Sometimes sooner than you might think. Wonderful team put this together. Kim's legacy rolls on 🌻💛
Missing the late @kimberleystjohn immensely. But it feels good to be able to let you know about this essay prize in her name. Pls share this widely. #EssayCompetition #1500words #FacingTheEndWithoutFear
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Have you spotted our new #DoItForYourself campaign posters around #southeastlondon? We'd love to see your pics. In the lockdowns we became a nation of DIYers, but can too often overlook our own health. Cough of 3+ weeks? Speak to your GP.
Spotted on my evening walk. Nice work @NHS_SELCA.
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In Burnley last year, just 13% of workers ever 'worked from home'. In Richmond-upon-Thames, it was 71%. @ONS
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🗣️"This is a great opportunity for us to hear about the quality of life of people living with cancer – both the good and the bad." Our personalised care lead Sam Tordesillas speaks about the importance of the #CancerQualityOfLife survey. 👉 kingshealthpartners.org/late…
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Consultant in palliative medicine, Dr Irene Carey, joins guests in a special episode of @thegriefcast dedicated to our amazing palliative care nurse @kimberleystjohn who sadly died last year #BeMoreKim
❤️This week is a very special episode dedicated to the brilliant @kimberleystjohn who died last year.👩🏼‍⚕️She was a palliative care nurse who was changing the conversation around death, this week we celebrate her life + her work. #bemorekim 🌻🌻🌻 Listen@SpotifyUK or any pod shop 🎧
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We have a fantastic opportunity to join the award winning Rapid Diagnostic Clinic based at Guy's Hospital @GSTTnhs. We're looking for a 6 month locum consultant post starting late Spring/early summer. jobs.nhs.uk/xi/vacancy/91646… Please RT or share with anyone who'd be interested!
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Replying to @UKONSmember
@UKONSmember We'd love to hear from you if you're interested in joining the #UKONSBoard @VernaLavender @m_worm @MerryTea @kayalbell12 @UKONSNellie
Closing date 23/4/21 please consider applying, especially nurses from Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 #UKONS board elections 2021 @m_worm @VernaLavender @kayalbell12 @MerryTea @UKONSNellie @KEC83
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