This is the list of HCAs, Nursery Nurses and NAs, who were nominated for consistently demonstrating commitment to children, their families and their colleagues and going above and beyond.
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Clare Allen
Works at Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Clare is a fantastic addition to the paediatric outpatient team. She has a way of bringing the team together by her natural approachable manner. She is great with the patients and families as well. I have observed that for the team that work there day to day Clare has contributed greatly to team wellbeing and happiness.
I really enjoy working with you Clare – thank you for all your hard work
Gemma Ashton
Works at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust – NORTHERN
Gemma works hard. She is always ready to offer a hand with procedures but also has shown resilience with working alongside our patients with eating disorders and mental health illnesses, despite the challenges this brings, she approaches the patients with a smile and builds a rapport with them to help them on their journey.
Gemma works tirelessly to ensure that patient care is at the forefront of everyone’s minds. She regularly advocates for her patients and builds lasting therapeutic relationships with them that enable her to get the best out of them such as getting a patient with disordered eating to have some supplement orally. Gemma is always willing to help with any task that she is given and nothing is too much bother.
Gemma is a fantastic HCA. She is always helpful and there for the patient’s.
Sharon Bale
Works at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust – EASTERN
Fountain of knowledge and experience in looking after small people and always happy to share and help younger colleagues Loved by parents and babies alike
Shelley Billing
Works at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Shelley is an inspiration to her fellow HCA’s. Her knowledge and passion for her work is undoubtable. Shelley advocates for her patients and their families through her excellent standards of care. She encourages her colleagues and has a high work ethic which comes across in all she does. Woodcock ward would be lost without her.
Very kind knowledgeable caring always smiling hard working
Andy Brettell
Works at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Andy has worked a lot of shifts on wildgoose ward and is now a full time member of our team working really well alongside all his colleagues. Andy is always lightening the mood with his his sense of humour and offering to make drinks for everyone.
Andy is great with all the patients, he works with a commitment to them and gives the best care he can. Andy often cheers patients up by drawing them pictures and leaving positive upbeat words for them. Andy communicates well parents/carares and offers them support when needed too. Andy has a willingness to carry out all HCA jobs and works well as part of the team aswell as doing anything asked of him or using initiative to make sure ward and patients have what’s needed.
Kathleen Clark
Works at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Kathleen is an absolute joy to be around and work with. She makes patients and their parents feel welcome and relaxed.
Holly Cole
Works at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust – EASTERN
Holly is an absolute credit to Bramble. She always goes above and beyond, and nothing is every too much bother for her. Holly has a very kind and loving nature. She is a great support for those patients who are struggling with their mental health. Holly takes the time to understand their worries, and tries her best to support and reassure them with their next steps. Holly has built fantastic relationships with her colleagues, and is a pleasure to work with. Watching Holly build relationships with her patients, and their families. Holly remains professional at all times, and is confident in speaking up when she requires support, or if she identifies the patients require more.
Has been an amazing asset to the team and has gained so much confidence. She is always super helpful and can count on her.
Holly is a fantastic senior healthcare assistant. She joined the ward earlier this year during a challenging period with many complex patients and has had something of a baptism of fire!
Holly has a wonderful, gentle and caring nature which is evident in every aspect of her work. Her care of patients is exceptional. Her attention to detail is on point and she escalates concerns quickly and effectively. Holly’s gentle nature is well suited to paediatrics and she builds trust quickly with patients.
Holly has worked closely with a number of eating disorder patients, with some citing her as an integral part of their recovery. She works hard to build an understanding of how to support these young people with the meals, reporting this information back to the ED plan to enable care plans to be tailored to the needs of these patients. The patients love her and trust her and she works hard to take an interest in them and get to know them as individuals.
Holly’s documentation is thorough is clear and this has been highlighted by all members of the eating disorder team. Holly shows a strong intuitive understanding of the need to document and escalate concerns and does so calmly and effectively.
Claire Cooper
Works at Torbay & South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Claire is the most amazing HCA and I am always so relieved when she is on shift on SSPAU. She works so hard, never sits still and is always ready to help anyone who asks. She is dedicated to her work and has excellent communication skills, making children and their families feel at ease when they come in.
She has excellent clinical acumen and always escalates when she is concerned about a child without delay.
She is great at taking bloods and is the go to for those difficult ones.
She is the most humble of people and truly won’t realise how respected and valued she is.
Kim Davey
Works at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust – EASTERN
Kim is inspirational within her HCA role. She has great work ethic, pushing herself with to the best she can be. Kim is a great advocate for patients and their families, often running clinics within the out-patient department and taking a case load of patients on the ward, whilst also fulfilling the HCA role of ensuring a tidy work environment and topping up of stock to ensure timely care. Kim is taking on extra skills to do her in house TNA, in the new future and this hasn’t been without problems arising at every point., but she has stayed focused and determinate. This is proof of her dedication to Bramble and her progression. Kim is passionate about her job and promotes everything within the paediatric areas she works in. She really is a lovely, smiley, caring person and I know I have her support on any shift I work with her.
Kim is a team-player, and is willing to help in any way she can over a variety of departments. She is kind, caring and supportive to both staff and patients. She is able to support patients and their families through her vast knowledge and communication skills in order to help their physical and mental wellbeing. Kim is an amazing advocate for her patients and will always strives for the best care. Despite some challenging situations over the year, Kim always remains positive and a valued member of the team.
When I started as a new HCS in March of this year Kim took me under her wing and showed great support in every area of my new role. If I had any concerns or doubts kim was quick to offer me reassurance and continued support. During this time I felt Kim was a great role model showing a compassionate way of working making sure all the young people and their parents felt confident in the care we gave to their children.
Kim what can I say, you are just incredible. Willing to do absolutely anything within your professional limits. Always happy to help and just wonderful overall. Despite the challenging time bramble has had with our mental health patients you carry on advocating and being fab with them. The outstanding care and compassion you show to each and every patient is amazing, I would happily have you look after my family members. Kim always encourage others to do their best in their job, always hyping up the team on a rainy day. You are a ray of sunshine!!
Kim is the shining star of our HCAs on Bramble, she always puts in 100% to her job and never fails put a smile on everyone’s faces. Her skills are endless and she always upholds the most dignity for all her patients. Her care is consistently holistic and she has a talent for communicating even in the most difficult of situations. Kim is always striving to better herself along with her skill set and she is an amazing role model to all our staff members here on Bramble.
Kim is a fantastic senior health care assistant. She is always proactive, caring and a all rounded super star. When on shift with Kim she is always looking for ways to help others whilst prioritising her patients. Kim is always building professional relationships with her patients and is always spoken highly of. We are so lucky to have Kim as part of our team.
Kim is an amazing HCA and a valued member of the Bramble Team. Kim is always willing to help anyone out and nothing is ever to much. Kim always provides expectational care to all of the patients and goes above and beyond. You are fantastic with all of our patients but are expectational with some of our more challenging patients and are able to build professional relationships acting as an advocate for them. You are always seeking out tasks and ensuring cares are able to provided more effectively and better. You are an exceptional HCA Kim!
Amy Dignam
Works at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust – EASTERN
Amy is an incredible HCA/TNA! We are all so proud of Amy who has gone from a HCA, to progress onto a TNA. Amy is an incredible role model, and is a true leader for displaying how a HCA should work, and communicate with the nursing teams. Amy is always approachable, and is always on hand to support her team mates where possible. Amy spends a great length of time getting to know her patient and their families, and gaining an understanding on how best to support them.
Amy is very deserving of the TNA position, and I look forward to watching her grow and develop to become a nurse on Bramble. Amy is a true credit to our team!
Yvonne Doyle
Works at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Yvonne has a wealth of experience working as HCA.
Yvonne makes postive relationships with the patients and their families and has a calming approach with them. Yvonne will use her voice to advocate for patients. Yvonne is will make sure everyone feels welcome on the ward.
Yvonne will support the nursing staff and will support new staff too.
Yvonne always provides an exceptional service and encourages her team to work effectively to care for children and young people. Yvonne always works hard and keeps positive throughout. She is an amazing team member and I look forward to any shift I have working alongside her!
Yvonne is someone you can rely on. She is always there to support on shift, no matter the task!
Yvonne uses her initiative which is hugely noted especially when the ward is busy, she makes the shift so much better!
The care Yvonne provides for her patients and their families is incredible, she is a fantastic advocate.
Yvonne works really hard and always with a smile, creates a lovely working atmosphere, there is always a laugh or two when she’s around!
It’s such an honour working alongside Yvonne, keep being awesome!
My nomination goes to Yvonne Doyle. She has worked on wildgoose for many years and is always fun and bubbly, she is a joy to be around. Yvonne works so hard on ward and is a real team player. She is amazing with patients and their families and will always help wherever she can. Yvonne works a huge amount of extra shifts to help the ward out when short staffed and deserves recognition for her hard work and commitment.
Yvonne is such a fantastic health care and such a pleasure to work with. She’s very conscientious about what she does and will always go the extra mile for both staff and patients. They all love her so much.
Yvonne is mother hen and will brighten your day when she’s on. Yvonne is a credit to wild goose and an excellent team player,
Donna Drake
Works at Torbay & South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Donna is a healthcare assistant working primarily in paediatric outpatients in Torbay. She is dedicated to that role and as well as assisting with the day to day running of OP she undertakes the skin prick testing for allergy which might I say she is an absolute whizz at!! Having watched her do it I was blown away by her communication with children and their families, putting them immediately at ease during a potentially fairly unpleasant procedure. She demonstrates such competence and expertise in this skill that the child often seems to enjoy the ‘bubbles being popped’ which for those that have never seen the test being done involves pricking the skin with a needle! Most children come out smiling with a sticker. She’s incredible!
Fabulous HCA who helps run our busy outpatient department. She is cheerful, efficient and organised.
She has a beautiful manner with children and their families, and is particularly sensitive to those with additional needs who find the outpatient department visits challenging.
She manages the outpatients fluently ensuring that all the clinicians have what they need, notes are organised and weights/heights and other readings are done promptly and in the notes.
She deals with patients, families and flustered doctors with equal compassion and skill.
In addition to this Donna has worked hard to develop patient information boards in the waiting room and has attended courses to try and improve our approach to those with sensory or additional needs.
She’s such an asset to the department. Please keep up your exceptional work!
Bryony Eccles
Works at Torbay & South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Bryony is such a well liked member of the child health team at Torbay. She always comes to work with a smile on her face and is very supportive to the team at all times. She always strives to develop in her role and is currently doing her AP training and is doing so well! She is kind and empathetic to children and their families, always going the extra mile to help. She will also advocate for every child who comes in to ensure they get the best possible care and will escalate safely and appropriately when she spots a deteriorating child. I’m always so relieved to see her on shift on SSPAU, you know it’s going to be a good shift.
Austin Galt
Works at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust – NORTHERN
Austin has an excellent rapport with all patients particularly those with mental health needs.
A joy to work with. Always says something to make me grin (which makes the day a lot better when the ward is busy). Is really good with the teens getting alongside them. Thanks Austin!
Tracey Godbeer
Works at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust – EASTERN
Tracey is wonderful. Such a joy to work with and. always willing to help. She puts the young person first and has such a calming presence. She is also highly skilled and can bleed almost anyone. The department is richer for her being in it.
So lovely to work with – cheerful, helpful, friendly. Fun to be around, kind and thoughtful to the children. Thank you Tracey you are fantastic.
Tayler Goodman
Works at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Tayler is an outstanding part of the team in the neonatal unit. She continuously goes above and beyond for her colleagues and families. Her skills and knowledge within NICU are invaluable to our families – She is a credit to herself and the team. Her friendly, caring and compassionate nature shines through every shift and makes everyone’s day brighter by always having a smile on her face!
Tayler is an amazing Nursery Nurse! She is always providing exceptional care to babies and their families and going above and beyond to make sure families are well looked after. She is always providing a family centred approach and encouraging parents with a friendly and supportive manner. Tayler is a valuable member of the NICU team always helping colleagues and supporting others which shows in the quality of care towards families. Tayler is a joy to work with and brings a happy working environment to NICU and she will continue to be amazing in whatever she does!
Phoebe Goold
Works at Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Phoebe started life on our LNU as a ward clerk. She is now a Neonatal Nursery nurse and I am so proud of her. Not only does she care for our tiny people and their families but she also fills in on occasions when we are short of clerical staff. Her journey took her away from Cornwall but we are lucky to have her back in Truro where she will continue to grow as an extremely caring and valued colleague.
Natalie Green
Works at Torbay & South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Nothing is ever too much trouble, she is wonderful!
Shirley Hill
Works at Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Shirley Hill has worked as an HCA on NNU in Truro for more years than can be mentioned!
This year she completed the Neonatal Foundation Programme which up banded her to Band 4 Neonatal Nursery Nurse. Completing this course has meant that she now has applied theory to the practice she has been doing for so long. She knows the neonatal ropes so well and has helped and guided many a lost registered nurse. Well done Shirley.
Karen Jeffery
Works at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust – EASTERN
She is friendly, positive and kind attitude, I can always guarantee that she always willing to help all the nurses around the ward.
Her presence helps create a fun and comforting atmosphere to the team and all the patients and families, she is valuable on the Bramble team.
Karen is an amazing HCA who delivers the most outstanding care to her patients. Karen has joined Bramble with the background job of community health visiting, and has been able to share the knowledge and experiences with the HCA team. Karen always advocates for her patients when required, and is confident in escalating the care when required. Karen has worked hard in understanding the support and care required for the mental health patients and ensured she has had the appropriate training to support this also. Karen is always full of life, and brings so much joy to the ward.
Karen you are just wonderful! Always willing to help myself and others despite how busy and crazy a shift can get. Knowing you are on shift I feel confident that the day will be okay. Karen provides support to our team to provide outstanding care towards our children and young people that we see. Especially those who are in for mental health reasons. Karen goes above and beyond to care and support patients. She inspires me to always give the best care possible.
Karen has settled into Bramble so well and it feels like she has always been here! She is amazing with patients, particularly our young people with a mental health need, and has a lovely warm personality that has been really helpful in building trust with these patients. Karen is always smiling and looking out for other staff on the ward and works incredibly hard.
Viv Jewell
Works at Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Viv is such a lovely person. She has been struggling with her own health problems but always comes on to shift and brightens our day. She does the ECG’s for cardiac clinic, and she is really wonderful with patients and parents as well. She is a genuinely caring person and lovely to work with. She always thinks of how to help others and i really enjoy doing clinic with her. Thank you Viv for always being positive and great to work with
Teresa Jones
Works at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Teresa is one of the HCA’s in the Children’s community nursing team. Teresa is hard working and never complains about her workload. She supports the nurses by visiting patients who are on home oxygen and recording observations, weighs children, supports with taking capillary bloods and will carry out sleep studies. Teresa has also supported at Woodlands specialist school this year and adapted to this role without complaint. Teresa is keen to learn and develop new skills. The CCN Team would be lost without her.
Natasha Keeler
Works at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Natasha is the absolute best HCA I’ve ever known. She is kind, smart & so compassionate. She welcomes anyone & will do anything to help people in need.
Tash is an amazing HCA, she always has a smile on her face, and is a wonderful colleague to work with. She is such a hard worker, and prioritises her caseload well. As if her own caseload isnt enough, when she has completed the tasks asked of her, she can often be found on CAU asking if she can help there at all. This is always greatly appreciated and is genuinely a wonderful thing to do for her colleagues and patients, it is amazing service!
Tash, you are a superstar!
Jane Lomax
Works at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Jane consistently demonstrates her strong work ethic through her dedication and commitment to all of the patients/ tasks. She uses her initiative to go above and beyond and therefore creates a positive example for the entire team. Janes empathetic nature shines through in her interactions with both patients and colleagues and is often reflected in our family and friend feedback forms.
The combination of both hard work and empathy makes Jane an invaluable team member. Her positive attitude and willing to help others contributes to a more cohesive team and harmonious working environment, making her an essential asset to the team.
Everyone needs a Jane! Jane has the most wonderful nature and this shines through with the care and compassion she shows to our young people and their families. She is instrumental within her role at delivering high quality, safe and compassionate care. A large part of her role is working with our eating disorder patients. This can sometimes be incredibly challenging however Jane with fantastic communication is able to encourage and support to promote the health and wellbeing of not just the patient but their families as well.
Jane is a massive support to the nursing team, nothing is ever too much trouble and she is an absolute Joy to be on shift with.
Jane deserves the Healthcare & Nursing Assistant of the Year award for her exceptional dedication and commitment to the care of children, young people, and their families. She consistently goes above and beyond to ensure that each patient feels valued and supported, fostering a warm and compassionate environment.
In her role, Jane provides outstanding support to her team. She actively shares her knowledge and best practices, encouraging collaboration and enhancing overall team performance.
Furthermore, Jane inspires others through her advocacy for patients- especially patients who have an eating disorder. Her passion for improving their experiences and outcomes motivates her colleagues to strive for excellence in their own work.
Additionally, Jane is proactive in identifying potential challenges and addressing them before they escalate. As a true team player, she fosters a spirit of cooperation, ensuring that all team members feel empowered. Her remarkable contributions make her a deserving candidate for this award.
The best HCA on the floor! Doesn’t get the recognition she deserves because she is sometimes quiet. Fantastic with the patients and their families. Knowledgeable in all areas and always willing to help.
Jane is lovely. She builds develops great relationships with patients and families, she supports her colleagues and has an excellent relationship with all. Jane has a great work ethic and professionalism
Jane is fantastic! When you know you’ll be working with Jane you know it will be great. This is due to the fact that Jane is superb in her role and goes above and beyond her role!
No task is to small, Jane provides exceptional service to her colleagues, using her initiative to complete tasks. This really does make a huge difference! Her work ethic also encourages others to work more effectively!
I’ve had comments from colleagues as well as parents commenting how amazing Jane is, and I would have to agree!
The care she provides for patients and their families is second to none!
We’ve had some tough times on the wards in the last few months, and to be able to work with Jane knowing she is supporting her colleagues is awesome.
It really is a privilege to work alongside Jane, she brings joy to every shift and is an outstanding colleague whom I hold in high esteem! Keep being amazing!
Jane is outstanding at her job. She always advocates for the patients making sure they are comfortable and doing what she can for them. She is on top of everything making sure that things are done. Jane is so approachable and kind, willing to help you whenever she can and is very supportive. She will always go around to make sure that patients and their families are well taken care of and if there is anything that they need. She is an amazing person to work with and inspires others around her.
Jane is very deserving of this nomination for healthcare assistant of the year. She consistently demonstrates commitment to patients , families and her colleagues.
Jane is always one step ahead and makes busy shifts a lot easier. She is very proactive and always keeps herself busy helping where she can. She builds great relationships with patients and their families and Supports the team to work effectively. Nothing is ever to much trouble for Jane, she is happy to share her skills and knowledge to new HCA’s and support them in their development. We are very lucky to have Jane on the ward and she very much deserves this recognitions for all her hard work.
Vanessa (Ness) Macmanus
Works at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust – NORTHERN
Great to work with. Always has something to say to make me smile!
Jackie Martin
Works at Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Jackie, our Clinical Support Worker has won this award before. However she deserves this nomination because she is simply the best! She delivers outstanding support for the team. When we are in dire need of her, we call her name and she’s there in a flash. She is our glue holding the nurseries and their contents (staff, babies, parents, equipment etc) together. We’d be lost without her.
Jackie is a huge part of NNU. She jumps to help with so much more than her role. She sorts all our donated linen out & does breastfeeding support all alongside her job of CSW. She’s a valuable part of the team & is always available to help.
Tracy Meaker
Works at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust – EASTERN
There is no job that Tracy isn’t willing to undertake and learn. She has settled into the Bramble family as if she has always been here. Her caring nature and kind heart knows no limits. Tracy goes above and beyond for us nurses and even more so for patients. She is a great advocate for our mental health patients, with her compassion and gentle nature she manages to get to know the patients and understand them at crisis points. Tracy has been in many situations where she can gain the trust of patients and de-escalate them with such ease. Tracy could have a million jobs to do, but she makes you feel like you’re the only person in the world at that time. Tracy really makes any shift better with her humour, stories and smiles. Thank you Tracy for being a fab HCA.
Tracy has come to bramble and swept us all off our feet! Tracy has such passion and drive to ensure she goes the extra mile when supporting not only the patients but also her team mates. Tracy is FANTASTIC with supporting the young people who are struggling with their mental health. She is able to offer them support and reassurance during their time on the ward making it that little bit easier for them. Tracy came to bramble with such a wealth of knowledge and understanding, and has been able to share these experiences with her HCA colleges, who have then been able to use them in practice. Tracy remains professional at all times, and is never afraid to speak up and ask for advice when needed.
Tracy I am so glad we have you on the HCA team, you are an absolute pleasure to work with, and you’ve filled that gap in our puzzle we’ve been looking for. Thank you for being you!
Tracy is one of a kind! She is an outstanding member of the Bramble team and we are so honoured to have her. She’s outstanding at her role, going above and beyond for her patients, families and colleagues. She is able to make professional relationships easily and put anyone at ease. Nothing is ever too much to ask with Tracy, she’s always happy to help no matter what the job is. Tracy is able to assist in any situation and gets involved without even asking. She is amazing with all patients but especially some of our more challenging patients. Always professional but never fails to put a smile on everyone’s face. Tracy you’re just amazing!
She is really caring and attentive attitude towards patients specially for ED patient, takes time to talk and reassure them with her lovely manner.
She is always smiling . A great team player and lovely to have around!
Tracy, where do I start. You have not been on bramble for long but you are so loved. You are such an asset to the team. You always make my shifts better, knowing you are on. Nothing is ever too much for you, you are always willing to help where ever you can. The care and compassion you show not only to patients and families but to your colleagues is wonderful. You truly are a ray of sunshine, always smiling with that contagious smile. Keep brighting up every place you go!
Julie Mills
Works at Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Julie Mills is deserving of this nomination because she is an exceptional member of our team. Her contributions toward the care of or special care babies and their families is outstanding. Julie has worked as an HCA, an Outreach HCA and now a band 4 Neonatal Nursery nurse. Thanks to Julie, a baby had an undiagnosed disorder spotted by her due diligence. Thanks to Julie our babies and families have the most thorough discharges from their long stays on NNU. She is an inspiration to work with. She gives the best cuddles too.
Lindsay Nelson
Works at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Lindsey brings a bright energy to the ward and has a lovely mannerism when speaking to parents, patients and healthcare workers. She’s always very happy and smiling. She’s a pleasure to work with and very keen to learn. Lindsey is lovely to teach and always asks lots of questions if she doesn’t understand the reason behind a certain practice. She’s an asset to Louisa Cary ward.
Marcia Paul
Works at Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Marcia is so lovely to work with. She is extremely knowledgeable and kind. Her expertise with neonatal patients is invaluable and she is a valued member of our team. Parents and patients respond to her empathetic and expert approach and families love her looking after them.
Marcia has worked in Truro for 42 years. She is the most affectionate, caring person a family could wish to meet. This year Marcia completed her Neonatal Foundation Programme enabling her to move from HCA to Nursery Nurse. She encourages new starters in the special care areas of the NNU with confidence and reassurance. She advocates for the tiny people and their families with such professional acumen. Marcia loves her job and we love Marcia.
Louise Pickett
Works at Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Lou is an incredible asset to the neonatal team. Her knowledge, skills and dedication to her role are second to none. She is an inspiration to others for what can be achieved when you commit to a goal and is the first person I thought of when reading the judging criteria. She advocates passionately for her colleagues and patients alike and has an unfaltering commitment to her role. She is mentioned endlessly in positive feedback from families due to the exceptional service she provides.
Gill Read
Works at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust – NORTHERN
What a woman! She’s our go to for the babies and provides a consistent supportive figure with our mental health and disordered eating patients. Everyone remembers Gill and she will kill me for saying it but parents that she looked after a children are coming through now and still saying how her lovely manner made their own hospital experience so much better! She is an exceptional role model to her fellow colleagues from HCA’s to nurses and students as she’s so hard working. She never sits still and is either on top of your obs before you’ve even realised they needed doing, offering a parent a shoulder to cry on or making the ward look spotless. She advocates for her patients and is confident in ensuring that patient pathways are person centred and will challenge the wider MDT, nurses and consultants with confidence in order to provide the best care possible. She really is an inspiration to us all. We love her dearly and she is such an integral part of our team.
Emma Ross
Works at Torbay & South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Since being in Paeds ED Emma has worked tirelessly to complete all of her competencies and ensure she delivers the best care possible., she constantly goes above and beyond for her patients. Her knowledge of paediatrics is unbeatable, and she is often the first choice to teach new staff the ropes because of this. There have been many shifts where it is just the two of us running the ED, I can confidently say this would not be possible without her extensive knowledge and skill- I know I never have to worry with Emma as my HCA. She is kind, caring and considerate and is able to gain an instant rapport with patients of all ages. It’s never hard to figure out where Emma is, just listen for the giggles of children having their observations completed. I am constantly amazed by Emma’s ability to brighten everyone’s day, nothing is ever too much to ask. She truly is one of a kind and I feel beyond honoured to share my department with such a wonderful human.
Natalie Sharpe
Works at Torbay & South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Natalie is like a breath of fresh air, always smiling, always ready to help in every situation. She is loved by staff and children and their families, and shows excellent communication with all she meets. I really enjoy every shift she is working as I know she’ll keep everything shipshape and running smoothly.
Kelly Snell
Works at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust – EASTERN
Kelly is an amazing asset to Exeter NNU, she is so knowledgeable about pretty much everything. She works incredibly hard, and gives so much to her patients and their families. The amount of feedback cards with her name on saying that she has been so important in their stay on NNU.
In addition she always makes sure she is working safely and always asks for help if she needs an extra pair of hands
Nicola Snell-Brown
Works at Torbay & South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Nicola is a brilliant HCA. Hardworking, reliable and has excellent communication skills. Both with the team and colleagues but also with young people and their families. Her firm but fair approach is amazing particularly with our eating disorder patients. Where she has built up a wealth of knowledge and experience within this area. She is a great influence and lead for the other HCAs on the ward as to the positive impact they can have with this particular group. She is enthusiastic and has a lovely cheerful disposition which is a joy to work with.
Amelia Toms
Works at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Amelia is always hardworking and a team-player in aiding the assessment of all the patients on CAU, thriving to deliver timely and high standards of care. Amelia has great communication skills with staff, patients and their families, but is able to adapt her communication style to the level of understanding of child or family. Amelia is an absolute asset to the CAU team – thank you for your ongoing hard work.
Always there to help, extremely caring and trusting individual, responds well to patients needs
Jordan Tozer
Works at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
My nomination goes to Jordan he is very deserving of this nomination as he goes above and beyond for the patients and their families. He is currently studying to become a registered paediatric nurse but when not at uni or on placement he continues to work on wildgoose. Despite all these extra pressures he demonstrates commitment to the patients, their families and colleagues. His sense of humour and laughter brightens up the ward and he is highly thought of by colleagues and patients. He deserves this recognition for the difference he makes.
Jordan is a well respected member of staff , who is loved by patients , families and colleagues.. he is such a good worker that he has been encouraged by all of his colleagues to enter nursing .. Heis able to still work on Wildgoose alongside his training.. which pleases everyone.. He is incredibly kind , supportive and an absolute pleasure to work alongside. He treats everyone , no matter their age , with a sense of fun and positivity.
Jordan is such an asset to the team and I absolutely love working with him. He is currently working as a HCA as well as his nursing training. He cares so much about the patients and families and will go above and beyond and it’s a delight listening and watching him. He is so keen to learn and will often ask question. Will do extra learning and skills so that he can be the best he can be. Families and staff love him! Nothing is ever too much trouble. Every ward needs a Jordan in their lives.
Lee-Anne Trenoweth
Works at Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Lee-Anne’s Journey has taken her from HCA to Neonatal Nursery Nurse. This year she completed the Neonatal Foundation Programme. She is also a brilliant IBLS instructor to the families of the babies in her care. She is a great support to newly qualified nurses and students who work with her. She is professional and the best advocate for our tiny people. I feel reassured when Lee-Anne is on duty that the babies are receiving outstanding care.
Lee-Anne is a highly valued member of the neonatal family.
Natasha Warren
Works at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust – EASTERN
Tash is a dedicated, hardworking member of our team. She always ensures the highest level of care for her patients, and is always ready to help other colleagues.
Stacey Webb
Works at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Stacey is a wonderful person and health care assistant. She is kind, caring and hardworking. Stacey always goes above a beyond to support her work colleagues and to ensure the smooth running of the ward/shift. Patients and their families all love Stacey and appreciate her caring nature. Stacey is a true asset to the team.
Charlotte Winfield
Works at Torbay & South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
She has gone above and beyond for patients, especially the eating disorders. She always takes her own initiative and looks out for the best interest of the patient. She is a pleasure to work with and has an incredible enthusiasm towards work.
Charlotte is extremely hard working, she has as much energy and the end of the shift as she does when she first starts. She’s always happy and keen to help with any jobs that need doing. Her smile and happy personality makes everyone around her feel happy too. She is a great team member to the staff she works with, and is an incredible HCA to those she cares for. I don’t think I have ever had the pleasure of working with someone who is as lovely, kind, honest, and as hardworking as Charlotte.
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We will use the following criteria for creating the shortlist and choosing the final winner:
Healthcare/Nursing Assistant of the Year:
1. Demonstrates outstanding care and commitment to children, young people and their families.
2. Provides an exceptional service to support, enable and encourage their team to work better and more effectively with children & young people.
3. Inspires others through the fulfilment of their work, and advocacy for patients.
4. Embodies the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers
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