Chief Nursing Officer award for lead radiology nurse

Angharad Hanbury (left) stands with her award, next to Sue Tranka, the Chief Nursing Officer (right). They both have a smile on their face.

22 December 2025

A radiology nurse at Hywel Dda University Health Board celebrated being honoured at this year’s Chief Nursing Officer’s Conference.

Angharad Hanbury, Lead Radiology Nurse in Hywel Dda University Health Board has been awarded a Nursing Excellence Award from Sue Tranka, the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) for Wales.

Sharon Daniel, Director of Nursing, Quality and Patient Experience, said “On behalf of the Health Board, I congratulate Angharad on this prestigious award and thank her for all she has done and continues to do in improving patient care and services within radiology.”

She was presented with this accolade at the recent conference held in Cardiff, for her work as Lead Radiology Nurse. Since she took up the post in 2023, Angharad has successfully arranged for radiology departments to be recognised as placements for student nurses, playing a pivotal role in the development of key clinical pathways and protocols. This has included the diagnostic coronary angiograms pathway and the standard operating procedure for temporary pacemakers. She has also developed a pilot for a standardised approach to nursing documentation through the introduction of the radiology nurse record.

Angharad said: “I am incredibly grateful to be recognised for the work I have done, and will continue to work on radiology service improvements, alongside my radiology colleagues.”

Sarah Procter, Deputy Head of Radiology at the Health Board said: “I am delighted that Angharad has received this award. She exemplifies the qualities of an exceptional nursing leader, and I am proud she has been recognised for all the work she has done for our patients, staff and the radiology service.”

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Note to editors:

The CNO Excellence Award is given to those within the midwifery and nursing workforce who go above and beyond their daily duties to provide excellent care, leadership and inspiration.

You can find more information on the Chief Nursing Officer’s Conference here: A new vision for nursing and midwifery care in Wales unveiled | GOV.WALES (opens in new tab)