There were a record number of nominations in the celebrating success staff awards this year.  Shortlisted candidatesattended the award ceremony in Cheltenham in late November. The standards were exceptionally high, with every nomination impressing the judges.

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The winners were as follows:

Quality and Efficiency

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lynne McEwan

Lynne was nominated for her dedication to improving the quality of care for patients with dementia. As our lead on the large scale safeguarding agenda she consistently proves her commitment to improving patient experience and to enabling other staff to deliver this enhanced care.

 

Clinical Care

Julie Bruce-Watt

Julie won the award for her exceptional work as the Dementia Champion on Ryeworth Ward. She has been instrumental in implementing the 'This is Me' document which enables staff looking after a patient to see the person before the dementia and to personalise their care accordingly. 

 

Improving Working Lives

 
Joanna Hill

Joanna was nominated by her department for being a truly hard working and committed manager, so much so that they went as far as stating that she is the 'perfect manager' whose openness and good will has enabled the phlebotomy department to go from strength to strength.

 

Improving Safety

 Diabetes Multi-Disciplinary Team

The Team recieved the award in recognition of the success of a system they introduced to improve the safety of patients with diabetes. The team launched the 'Think Glucose' event within the Trust, designed to improve patient safety and specifically to reduce episodes of hypoglycaemia.

 

The Katherine Felix Award

Debbie Durrant

Debbie won the award which recognises innovation and excellence in nursing and healthcare practice for her nurse-led ascites drainage.

 

Skills for Life Award

Mark Riley

Mark was shortlisted due to the enthusiasm and commitment shown to his apprenticeship. He was awarded BEST Ltd Apprentice of the year 2011 for the impact he made on cohorts and course tutors in terms of application and dedication.

 

Heroes

This year we felt that some nominated candidates deserved recognition for their work.  We felt that everyone could learn something from the way they approach their working lives.  They're the Trust's Heroes:

Michael Oldham and Simon Berry

The two porters were identified as Trust Heroes after using their initiative to help a seriously ill and confused patient.

Jude Pearson

As domestic at the Cheltenham Birth Centre, Jude's hard work and efforts is hugely appreciated by all the team who say her high standards of cleanliness are well above and beyond the call of duty.