The award recognises the team's vital work in supporting individuals at risk of liver cancer due to advanced chronic liver disease. They provide targeted ultrasound surveillance every six months to detect early signs of cancer.
A dedicated Clinical Nurse Specialist and a pathway navigator have successfully enrolled over 2,600 patients residing within the catchment areas of three NHS organisations: Hull University Teaching Hospitals, Northern Lincolnshire and Goole, and York & Scarborough. This initiative has significantly boosted the number of patients receiving crucial ultrasound surveillance by approximately 1,000 since its inception in 2025.
Since its launch last year, the multidisciplinary team has collaborated closely with hepatology, radiology, business intelligence, management, and cancer alliance departments. Key achievements include identifying at-risk individuals, adopting NHS England's minimum standards for HCC surveillance, establishing robust patient databases, and delivering effective care pathways.
The team has also focused on providing a pragmatic and individualised approach to support patients from harder-to-reach communities in attending their surveillance scans and clinical reviews. Furthermore, they have ensured the production of necessary data for NHS England's quality indicators and performance criteria, fostering shared learning and networking opportunities for nursing and radiology staff.
These accomplishments highlight proactive interdisciplinary teamwork across different areas, particularly between nursing and radiology, demonstrating substantial progress in an area of patient care with previously unmet needs.
