Celebrations for Sherwood Forest Hospitals Trust award winners
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Rachael Parker was awarded The Covid-19 People’s Award, while the specialist diabetes antenatal team (SDAT) was awarded The People’s Award.
They were two of 22 awards that were given out to staff who work at King’s Mill Hospital, Mansfield Community Hospital and Newark Hospital, to celebrate their achievements and dedication to delivering outstanding care and service to patients during the past year.
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Hide AdRachael was nominated by Julie Wood, who attended King’s Mill Hospital for an operation this year.
She said: “Rachael’s care was exceptional and I will never forget her kindness, thoughtfulness and how much effort and love she showed me whilst I was a patient at King’s Mill Hospital.
Rachael said: “I was shocked when I was announced as the winner.
"It has been a very difficult year for us all, but it was still quite unexpected as I just do what I do in my role.
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Hide Ad"However, it makes me feel very proud and it is amazing to hear that Julie had taken the time to nominate me and provide feedback about the care she received.
The SDAT was nominated by Amy Bradley and her husband for ‘providing exceptional care’ before and throughout Amy’s pregnancy.
Amy said: “They supported me and my family during a worrying time, and we will always be very grateful to them.”
Karen Evans, diabetes specialist midwife said: “To win the award is great recognition for the team.
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Hide Ad"Despite the difficult circumstances at the moment, we continue to remain committed to providing the best patient care for women and their families, and to receive this recognition is overwhelming – we are all very proud of each other and very humbled.”
Richard Mitchell, trust chief executive, said: “Although the awards were a little different this year, I hope all colleagues that were recognised still had a fantastic evening and feel proud.
"I know I’m certainly proud of what we’ve all achieved together this year.”
Here is the full list of winners:
Covid-19 Nursing Award (Team): Critical Care TeamCovid-19 Doctor and Consultant Award (Team): Anaesthetics TeamCovid-19 Specialist Healthcare Award (Team): MicrobiologyCovid-19 Non-clinical Award (Team): ProcurementCovid-19 Non-clinical Award (Individual): Tara Unwin-GibsonCovid-19 Clinical Award (Individual): Tom BellThe People’s Covid-19 Award: Rachael ParkerThe People’s Award: Specialist Diabetes Antenatal TeamVolunteer of the Year Award: Nadia WhitworthFundraiser of the Year Award: Justin WyattChris McFarlane Award for Training: Dr Irena GuzikSean Lyons’ Cup for Most Improved Team: EndoscopyClinical Rising Star: Holly BeacroftNon-clinical Rising Star: Ashanti ShandClinical Star of the Year: Craig Gunton-DayNon-clinical Star of the Year: Sharon Green and Mandy ClayHealthier Communities Award: Rebecca Barker and Danielle WoodsCommunity Partner Award: MorrisonsNon-clinical Services Team of the Year: Mattress Decontamination TeamClinical Services Team of the Year: RadiologyChair’s Covid-19 Award: Procurement Team
Chair’s Award: Radiology
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Hide AdThe trust, as well as congratulating the winners, also thanked Sherwood Forest Hospitals Charity, Central Nottinghamshire Hospitals plc, Medirest, Perfect Ward and Vivup, whose support made the event possible.