Stars shine at first ever UHD Awards
Our first ever UHD Awards event took place in mid-June, featuring some incredible and uplifting examples of inspirational care, compassion and leadership.
Almost 300 staff, including almost 100 staff ticket ballot winners chosen at random, plus patients and relatives who put forward staff for recognition, attended the event at The Pavilion, in central Bournemouth, to hear how our finalists were placed in each of 12 categories.
The awards scheme received an amazing 850 nominations, including 200 from the public, giving our judging panel a real challenge.
Siobhan Harrington, chief executive, said it was a fantastic opportunity to recognise incredible teams and individuals across the trust.
"It's great to be able to come together and celebrate all that is great about UHD," she told attendees.”
Sister Annie Bush was named the winner of the Chair's Award. She said: "I've got the most incredible team, and I'm so humbled to win an award. It's very special for not just me to be recognised but the rest of the Trust too - we work with some incredible people."
Caring Award
Winner: Amy Owen
“Amy is an outstanding individual who consistently demonstrates kindness, compassion and empathy towards the vulnerable families whom we care for as a team. Amy is our rock - I am not sure we would function without her.”
Highly commended
Eric Pateman
Jane Weedon
One Team Award
Winner: Infection prevention and control team
“The IPC team have been the rock and constant throughout the global pandemic, using their skills, knowledge and compassion to support patients, colleagues and the organisation keep everyone safe times of uncertainty.”
Highly commended
Pharmacy Team
Stroke Team
Listening to Understand Award
Winner: Gemma Brittan
“No matter what is going on in our large directorate, and despite her workload, Gemma will always make time to listen to any staff member, in or out of the directorate. She is a true role model who always goes out of her way to help and understand others in such a kind and compassionate way.”
Highly commended
Gemma Turnbull
Mini Thomas
Open and Honest Award
Winner: Catherine Bishop
“Catherine is a Freedom To Speak Up ambassador, as well as a staff governor, who works tirelessly to support our staff and is driven to ensure everyone has a voice. She is not afraid to speak truth to power and call it out when it is not ok, and is relentless until action comes from the concern.”
Highly commended
Kerry Taylor
Kathy Hearn
Always Improving Award
Winner: Christchurch Day Hospital
“‘Always improving’ perfectly describes the day hospital team. In 2022 they re-validated their Practise Development accreditation with Bournemouth University, using the strengths gained from working differently in the pandemic.”
Highly commended
Cheryl Richardson, Gaynor Richards and Nikkie Scrivener
Samuel Osarumwense
Inclusive Award
Winner: Funke Adewoye
“Funke is an exceptional and inspirational staff nurse and leader. Through her own personal experience and enthusiasm to make a difference to patients and staff at UHD, Funke has reached out with confidence to senior leaders to support and empower her to make a difference.”
Highly commended
Meris Millar
Judith Dube
UHD Leadership Award
Winner: Suzy Bingham
“Suzy always has just the right approach - her door is always open to listen to you, she will always make time for you in her ever-busy daily schedule. I can honestly say that Suzy makes me feel so appreciated as a team player in pharmacy. She is a fantastic leader and a credit to UHD.”
Highly commended
Zhan Hong Sun
Rob Flux
Volunteer of the Year Award
Winner: Gill Brewster
“Gill makes patient feel welcome and at ease whilst they wait for their appointment, and is always on hand with a much welcome cup of tea. Gill takes this caring side even further and is able to seek out those patients on their own or with anxiety about their appointments and will sit with them offering that reassurance when needed.”
Highly commended
Mary Temple Lance
Jackie Ree
Team of the Year Award
Winner: UHD Portering Team
“This team is caring, always taking the time to help anyone looking lost around the hospital and checking if people are ok if they look distressed. They strive to always improve the service they offer to better benefit not only the hospital but patients as well.”
Highly commended
Maxillofacial Prosthetics Team
Child Health team
Clinician of the Year Award, supported by Locum’s Nest
Winner: Elizabeth Hurdidge
“She has been instrumental in the advanced care practitioner course and made it accessible to all staff that would like to progress their careers. Her knowledge and ability know no bounds. She is the most caring nurse I have had the pleasure to work with.”
Highly commended
Emma Jenkins
Emily Seddon
Chair’s Award
Winner: Annie Bush
“The nurturing atmosphere on Annie’s ward, and the positivity of the staff there, is obvious and in no small part down to Annie. Patients speak incredibly highly of her, and say she is a big part in their recovery. Her wisdom, experience, kindness and compassion can’t help but rub off on other staff on the ward, regardless of their professional discipline.”
Patient Choice Award
Winner: Dr Jason Mainwaring and Clare Scott
“Jason and his wonderful clinical nurse specialist Clare have been my advocates both physically and emotionally, always there to fight my corner. They never gave up on me. I owe so much to their continuing support as I grow into the woman I am today, and I am forever grateful for their exceptional care.”
Highly commended
Gillian Connell
Lorraine Knott
