Dr Katie Whittaker

Nominated for The Kate Westwood Memorial Award for Senior Hero (ST5-8, SAS Doctors and Trust Registrars)

Has been working at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust – EASTERN

Katie is a wonderfully calm and conscientious doctor excellent at her job. Her approach to communication with both family and staff members is exemplary; in emergency situations she is always calm and clear when summarising or delivering instructions, defining roles and identifying the plan of care. She is a hugely reassuring presence and always works collaboratively with members of the nursing and medical team. A real pleasure to work with.

Probably the calmest senior trainee that I have ever worked with. Incredibly capable. Supportive. Superb role model for junior colleagues. Pretty much a consultant disguised as a registrar!

Katie continues to be a dedicated team member, always willing to help newer colleagues with her great teaching and wealth of knowledge.

Katie has a wonderful reassuring presence and is well respected by her colleagues on the neonatal unit. She is calm, approachable, and very supportive of her juniors. Her kind and thorough approach to patient care is admirable.

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