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Doctor thanks oncology team for "best NHS experience"

A doctor has thanked UHNM’s oncology team for one of the “best NHS experiences” in his professional life. Dr Virgil Sivoglo, clinical oncology consultant, worked at Royal Stoke as a locum between October 2020 and December 2021.

Speaking about the team, Virgil said: “I met wonderful people in Oncology and I had the chance to work with some of the most competent doctors and staff I ever worked with.

“I felt very welcomed from the beginning and immediately integrated into the team.

“I was fully supported in clinical and administrative work during my 14 months' time in Stoke and I really enjoyed every moment.

“Dr Rajanee Bhana helped me to adapt my previous experience with local policies and guidelines.  She was one of my best colleague and friends during my time in Stoke and I am very grateful for that.

“Dr Giridharan Selvaraj supported me with second opinion and supervision in lung cancer management without any delays or excuses any time I worked. Now, lung cancer management is one of my favorite sites thanks to Dr Giridharan and Dr Siva’s help.

“Dr Muthiah Sivaramalingam joined the Trust the same day as me and brought his SABR (stereotactic ablative radiotherapy) expertise with him. He provided me with very competent opinions in lung cancer management.

“Marion Cope is certainly one of the most competent nurse specialists I have ever worked with. She gave all her support and passion and was present full time with me in lung clinics at County Hospital.

“Adele Kane and all the secretaries at County Hospital were amazing in dealing with patient calls, referrals and letters and always prioritized the activities very competently. They replied to me instantly at any of my requests and certainly helped me a lot in giving patients satisfaction.

“It’s impossible to mention everyone, but I would like to thank to all oncology team: consultants, radiographers, nurses, medical physics and surgical teams: Mr. Gummersall, Mr. Luscombe, Mr. Rao, Mr. James, Mr. Marla, Mr. Narayanan, Mr. Somian, Miss. Jafferbhoy and I am sure I omitted most of them.

Thank you again to everybody for wonderful time full of professional satisfaction spent at UHNM.”

Staff in Oncology have been given the Team of the Month award in recognition of their outstanding support.

Presenting the team with their award, Lisa Thomson, Director of Communicatons, said: “This was just amazing to read about your care to a fellow colleague. It’s so heartwarming and inspiring, you are obviously an amzing team to work with.  The whole team are mentioned and the fact that Vigil say that he couldn’t name everybody shows how amazing you made his experience here.”

Dr Rajanee Bhana, consultant oncologist, said: “I think the team are fantastic and it’s a testament to everyone’s hard work, attention and caring. It has been a very difficult two years with Covid, but the oncology team both here and at County have worked tirelessly throughout. The award is for every member of the team regardless of level or grading. It’ everyone at the cancer centre, from cleaners to consultants.”

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