You made a difference staff awards December 30 December Ward C6 - Catering team Ward C6 is a 28 bedded ward dedicated to the care of the elderly. The ward cares for people with a wide variety of medical conditions who require admission to an acute hospital. The nomination was received from a departmental colleague and specifically mentioned catering assistants Jacky Bradbeer and Manoharan Raghavan. Both housekeepers were praised for always treating patients with respect and dignity and for providing a first class service to our patients. Page 1
Manoharan Raghavan said I want to thank the team, everyone here works really well and we all support each other. Ben Fleming - Healthcare Assistant Ben Fleming started working in the Trust in September last year as a Healthcare Assistant on Ward A4 in preparation to start work on the new Trauma Ward, J2, in October 2012. Ben has taken on additional responsibilities and also helps with the induction of new healthcare assistants to the Trust. The winning nomination was received from a patient who said Ben was a wonderful support through my recovery. Ben said: I want to thank the team for all their support and commitment to everything. Ben s mother, Gill Fleming, who also works at the hospital said: it is such a fabulous achievement and I am very proud of Ben. Page 2
Jane Hollis - Lupus Specialist Nurse Jane Hollis post was created in 2011 and involves supporting patients through research and education. She is involved in a nurse led clinic for joint vasculitis, rheumatology and pregnancy clinic. Jane s award winning nomination came from two staff members who said she was a great asset to the Trust. Valerie Morrison, Jane s colleague commented that she is a fantastic person to work with and always there for support. Jane said I want to thank the whole team and to the Trust for setting up my new post and I love having the contact with the patients. Page 3
The other nominations for November and December were: Marie Abbott, senior nurse, EAU 2 for making a relative's mum feel at ease while receiving Marck Abrigo, staff nurse, Ward C5 for making a patient feel comfortable through gentle kindness. Stephen Bond, staff nurse, Ward F5 for showing great consideration to his patients Aldrin Buenaventura, staff nurse, Ward C5 for putting your patients needs first. Fernando Calamonte Gallardo, specialist nurse, Emergency Department for being pleasant, professional and confident in your abilities. Karia Casino, bank health care assistant, Staff Bank for demonstrating an excellent communication style. Gill Clayton, consultant, Breast Unit for excellent patient Kayleigh Clifford, community midwife, Rosie for making a home birth a wonderful and positive experience. Carol Erum, healthcare assistant, Ward J3 for being friendly and putting a patient at ease. Page 4
Josephine Garth, biomedical scientist, Neuropathy/Histopathology for making a training placement a more enjoyable experience. Josefina Gil-Moya, quality management facilitator, Cancer Quality Assurance for constantly helping others. Yoko Grief, healthcare assistant, Ward N2 for providing exceptional Colin Hamilton, paediatric physiotherapist, Physiotherapy for having a friendly and kind approach. Hamid Jalal, consultant virologist, PHLS for being an outstanding member of hospital staff Nicola Jones, specialist nurse, Breast clinic for being kind, caring and considerate Jonathan Keenan, optometrist, Ophthalmology for actively listening to a patient and providing them with detailed responses to questions. Alison Kelly, staff nurse, Day Surgery Unit for being gentle and skilled at all aspects of your job. Rachel Kirby, head radiotherapist, Oncology for being a great support to a relative throughout a frightening treatment. Charmaine Lee, ward manager, Ward C4 for always being a great leader on the ward. Kate Maillou, specialist nurse, Gynaecology Page 5
for being supportive and kind to new staff member. Natalie Marsh, staff nurse, Ward M4 for being kind and thoughtful throughout a patients stay. Samuel Massey, healthcare assistant, Ward C8 for your excellent, caring kind approach. John Metcalfe, training facilitator, Learning and Development for being flexible and adaptive in the coaching and training sessions delivered Peter Middleton, ward clerk, Ward A3 for always being cheerful and an extra help to clinical staff. Tejal Mitchell, consultant neurologist, Neurology for being compassionate, supportive and understanding during a difficult consultation. Nicki Morrell, consultant, Clinic 2a for being approachable, compassionate and empathetic Lisa Morris-Bacon, senior sister, Emergency Department for being kind, caring and professional. Manuel Natividad, phlebotomist, Pathology Clinical Services for excellent patient Mugove Ndora, junior sister, Ward D8 for supporting a colleague with both positive and constructive feedback. Emma Northfield, administrator, Main Theatres for being extremely helpful and Page 6
knowledgeable. Caoilthian O'Doherty, spr, Stroke Unit for being a great pleasure to work with. Will Olney, day unit admin assistant, Oncology x 2 nominations for saving Trust money and always identifying new ways of working. for being friendly, polite and informative with patients. Nicola Owen, ward manager, Ward A4 for being kind, patient, understanding and dedicated to your role. Alison Painter, health care support worker, EAU 4 for offering continued support and encouragement to patients and colleagues. David Paterson, ward clerk, Ward G5 for being kind and providing excellent patient Diane Payne, ward manager, Ward N3 Exceptional team leader, and excellent nursing staff. Mathew Pererria, consultant, Emergency Department for being kind, caring and professional. Melinda Quizon, staff nurse, Ward C5 for demonstrating a supportive and understanding approach. Sue Richardson, senior sister, Lewin for making a patients stay and discharge run smoothly. Anna Risby, senior sister, Emergency Department for being kind, caring and Page 7
professional. Carole Robbins, midwife, Delivery Unit for being an amazing advocate during a time where difficult decisions needed to be made. John Rothwell occupational physiotherapist, Ward C8 for performing all of your duties to a high standard and with great professionalism. Liz Rushbrook, clinical nurse specialist, Surgical Services x 2 nominations for always striving to improve the care of your patients. Helen Scharf, speech and language therapist, Speech Therapy for being caring towards colleagues and ensuring others working around you feel supported. Sarah Seddon, health care assistant, Ward S3 for always being happy and willing to do that extra for her patients. Mohammed Saeed Sheikh, staff nurse, Ward C8 for your dedication and care to all duties performed. Sonja Slegtenhorst, paediatric dietician, Paediatrics for your excellent support, care and attention. Lisa Smith, hosuekeeper, c/o Medirest for your constant fund raising efforts on the ward. Lorna Smith, staff nurse, Ward M5 for excellent patient Page 8
Andrew Styling, specialist radiographer, Radiotherapy x 2 nominations for excellent care and for your detailed knowledge and understanding of a patient Alice Walker, staff nurse, Ward C6 x2 nominations for your dedication and compassion and for displaying a great passion in caring for older people Will Watson, medical ET2, Acute Medicine for being enthusiastic and always willing to help. Veronica Weatherhead, staff nurse, Nuclear Medicine for delivering a procedure to a nervous patient quickly and efficiently. Tim Webb, IT support, IT for providing outstanding support. Helen Whistler, house keeper, Medirest for being hard working, happy and kind to her patients. Beth Youngs, secretary, Clinic 10 x2 nominations for always showing empathy and providing advice when needed. Page 9