A HOSPITAL team who help treat cancer have won an award from a top university. The Therapeutic Radiotherapy team at Southend Hospital won the Commended Placement of the Year for Radiography award from the City of London University. Part of the university s practice excellence awards, it is voted for by the students who are on placements Over the last year 30 students from the university have had their hospital training at Southend. Saha Ug-Khan, one of the students, said: The staff here are very approachable and friendly. Not only has it given me the skills I need to succeed as a radiographer, but it has really improved my confidence too.