6 Welcome to our North Mid colleagues To celebrate the merger, we went out and about meeting staff at North Mid who took time from their busy shifts to share their hopes for the future. For some it was also an opportunity to meet and chat with Peter Landstrom, group chief executive of the RFL, Gillian Smith, chief medical officer, and Emma Kearney, the group’s chief communications officer. Gill Adjei, an infection prevention practitioner and specialist midwife, has worked at North Mid for 30 years and said she was invested in the merger. She said: “Change is good. I think exciting times are coming.” Isaac Owusu-Agyei, has worked at North Mid for five years, currently in security. He said: “It’s been five good years and I’m hoping it continues that way. I’m feeling positive!” Gill Adjei Isaac Owusu-Agyei Staff from the radiotherapy team Members of the midwifery team Anna Roszyk Working at the maternity unit’s main reception was Rohan Arachichigh, receptionist and triage. He said: “I hope my future is here and I look forward to being part of Royal Free London.” The radiotherapy team took a minute away from fire safety training to mark the unique occasion. Sharif Shaykhoun, head of radiotherapy, said: “Of course there’s always uncertainty about the unknown but the team are keen to understand what this will mean for patients and staff.” At the delivery suite the midwifery team were in high spirits. Sophie Edwards, labour ward co-ordinator, said: “I worked at the Royal Free Hospital for two and a half years and lots of the team have also worked at the Royal Free or Barnet Hospital. We know everyone well.” Anna Roszyk, domestic supervisor, said: “The merger is a new experience for me but I think it’s going to be good. You should never think you know everything, every day we learn something and I think that sharing best practice will be useful for all of us.”
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