Three healthcare support workers at Royal United Hospitals (RUH) Bath NHS Foundation Trust have been honoured with national awards in recognition of the care they provide.
Healthcare support workers Gregory Jessop, Leah Moyle and Andreena Anderson were celebrated for their commitment and compassion, for acting as ambassadors for best practice within the field and for being role models for their profession.
The Chief Nursing Officer and Chief Midwifery Officer Awards aim to highlight the contributions made by nurses, midwives, healthcare support workers and maternity support workers across England.
The awards celebrate the contributions of individuals to nursing and midwifery practice.
Sally Matravers, regional deputy director of nursing and quality, and Toni Lynch, RUH's chief nursing officer, presented the awards on Thursday, August 8.
Ms Lynch said: "Healthcare support workers are at the heart of the RUH, making a real difference every day to the lives of the people they care for and the colleagues they support.
"I am immensely proud that Leah, Gregory and Andreena have been recognised with these national awards.
"It is a true reflection of their dedication and compassion.
"I have heard inspiring accounts from their teams about the impact they have on the people we care for, and on their colleagues too. They are a true asset to the RUH."
Mr Jessop works on the William Budd ward, an area dedicated to the care of cancer patients.
He received the Working Together for Patients Award for "consistently going above and beyond" to support his colleagues in delivering the "highest possible patient care".
His team said: "Greg exemplifies commitment, compassion, and integrity.
"His motivation is never for praise but purely for getting the best outcomes for patients and staff.
“He is always looking for opportunities to improve patient care and has introduced a number of key initiatives which have improved the way the team shares information, benefiting both staff and patients.
"He has also taken a leading role in mentoring newer members of the team and is a hugely supportive colleague.”
Ms Moyle serves as part of the Palliative Care team, working with patients who are at or near the end of their life.
She was awarded the Compassion Award for "consistently providing outstanding care" to both patients and colleagues.
Her team said: "Leah embodies compassion and patient-centred care, supporting patients and their families through a very difficult time and ensuring that their individual needs and wishes are met.
“Alongside her clinical role, Leah spends a lot of time with the staff on all the wards helping develop and upskill members of the team so that they too can provide the best possible care.”
Ms Anderson, who has spent more than 15 years caring for young children in RUH’s Paediatric department, received the Everyone Counts Award.
She received the award "for championing equality, diversity, and inclusion in everything she does".
Her team said she "demonstrates empathy, compassion, and strong advocacy for patients and families, even in challenging situations, making her an invaluable asset to the team".
They added: “She is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment and ensuring that all patients receive equal access to the care and support they need, regardless of their circumstances.
"This is particularly evident through her work with patients who have mental illness, where Adreena has acted as an advocate, ensuring their individual needs and wishes are understood and met.
“She also acts as a buddy for new colleagues to help them feel welcome and confident as they join the team.”
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