Hospital staff ‘Shine’ as shortlisted for awards happening on the 75th birthday of the NHS
Hospital staff have been announced as finalists in their Trust’s annual awards ceremony, the Shine Awards.
Staff from Basildon, Broomfield and Southend hospitals, and their satellite sites, have been shortlisted across nine categories for their continuing achievements for patients at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, for the Shine Awards 2023.
And the awards, which showcase how dedicated staff have continually helped enhance or improve patient care, is even more special this year as they take place on July 5, the same day that the NHS celebrates its 75th birthday.
There were almost 430 nominations for this year’s awards, shining a light on the amazing work that staff do across all areas of the Trust. These were then whittled down to a shortlist of just 27 by a panel of judges, which also included patients.
One of those on the judges panel was Kirsty Webb-Wood, Director of Operations for Women’s and Children’s Services, who said: “It’s been a real privilege to be part of the judging process for the Shine Awards this year, showcasing just how many truly amazing and inspirational people we have working across the Trust to help improve the lives of patients.
“There have nominations for staff from across all areas, whether that be front line or behind the scenes, and they have all helped make a real difference. Reading their nominations just makes you feel incredibly proud to be part of Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust.”
The Shine Awards are sponsored by Maldon Building Services, and this is the third year they have been held, with the winners set to be announced on July 5 at a ceremony in the grounds of Broomfield Hospital, the same day the NHS celebrates its 75th birthday.
And the Shine Award finalists are…
New Ideas award
Recognising a team or individual who has developed new and inventive ways of working, improving processes to better services
Simon Haley, Finance Manager
Helen Sturgess, Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Melody Zondo, Junior Sister, Day Surgery
Leadership award
An individual who inspires, motivates and encourages colleagues to bring about change, improvement or innovation, championing equality and inclusion
Pankaja Kamble, Gosfield Matron
Suzanne Hoare, Interim Head of Nursing – Emergency Care
George Sioftanos, Consultant Oncologist
Partnership award
A team or individual working collaboratively and across team, professional or organisational boundaries to improve services
Joe Hicks, Education Centre Supervisor
Kevin Garrod, Local Value Lead – Anchor Programme Manager
Samantha Barton, Technology Enhanced Learning Developer
Patient Champion(s) award (team or individual)
Recognising a team or individual who exceeds expectations to support patients with access to excellent and compassionate care from our services
Janet Thomas, Associate Practitioner
Hospital@Home team
Nikki Tuffin, Roald Dahl Sickle Cell CNS Children Services
Rising Star award (individual)
An exceptional student, trainee, apprentice or someone in a development role (clinical or non-clinical), who demonstrates their commitment to learning and developing in their career with the NHS
Demi Collingridge, Internationally trained midwife OSCE lead
George Hales, Foundation Doctor
Macy Underdown, Health Care Assistant
Spotlight award (team or individual)
A team or individual whose vital work to support delivery of high quality services, can sometimes go unnoticed
Paul Hepworth, Manager - Emergency Preparedness & Resilience
Dawn Haigh, Lead for Interpreting & Translation Service
Andrew Cottle, General Porter
Making a Difference award (team or individual)
A team or individual who go above and beyond expectations to always deliver high quality customer service which improves the experience of patients, colleagues, visitors and/or carers with a focus on kindness, dignity and inclusion
Alixe Scott, Switchboard Operator
Matthew Everard, Catering Stores department
Craig Alexander, Systems Administrator Occupational Health
Outstanding Achievement award (individual)
An individual whose skills and actions have helped the Trust exceed quality objectives for the continuous improvement of patient outcomes, experience, safety or staff wellbeing
Sue Middleton, Clinical Nurse Specialist/Joint Team Leader
Jane Gilby, Admiral Nurse
Flordeliza Hills, Emergency Nurse Practitioner
Outstanding Achievement award (team)
A team whose skills and actions have helped the Trust exceed quality objectives for the continuous improvement of patient outcomes, experience, safety or staff wellbeing
Emergency Department Nursing team at Broomfield Hospital
Neonatal team at Broomfield Hospital
Acute Stroke Nurse team at Southend Hospital