Exceptional contribution to research, teaching or innovation
Acknowledging the commitment and achievement of individuals or teams who have shown success in research, innovation or teaching. This could be awarded to a team or individual.
Patient Safety Education team
GSQIA
The Patient Safety Education team are always evaluating and improving the training they provide. They created the Patient Safety Associate Programme, giving a range of colleagues an opportunity to learn more about patient safety. It is a unique and innovative programme creating opportunities for staff to gain the skills and knowledge to influence, support and improve Patient Safety in the Trust.
By training a body of Patient Safety Associates who can promote patient safety issues in multiple areas, this teams' mission is to make our Trust safer for patients and staff alike. They are a valuable resource in our Trust and are recognised for the way they are putting patient safety at the forefront of day-to-day work from the ward to the board.
Professional Education team for internationally educated nurses
The International Nurses Education team are recognised for their outstanding dedication in supporting international nurses and meeting demanding recruitment requirements. Their unwavering support for international nurses in passing their OSCE exams has been remarkable, seeing first-time pass rates soar from 8% to an impressive 68%.
Team members ensure that each individual receives a personalised and impactful learning experience, which not only bolsters nurses’ confidence in delivering safer patient outcomes but also generates an atmosphere of trust and collaboration within the team.
The nomination said, “They epitomise compassion and respect in every interaction. Whether offering a distressed colleague solace or rallying support for a team member during challenging times, their unwavering commitment to nurturing a culture of care is a constant.”
Catherine Kendall
Medical Physics / Research
Catherine's leadership of the Biophotonics Research Unit has achieved many amazing milestones in advancing in-vivo diagnostics. The latest achievement is the first in-vivo Raman spectroscopy research trial in the UK. The RaPIDE study involves inserting a miniature novel device into the biopsy channel of an endoscope to enable near-instant assessment of the tissue with the potential to differentiate between cancerous, pre-cancerous or healthy oesophageal tissue. This latest UK-first is the culmination of over 20 years of research and has been possible due to the incredible leadership, hard work and resilience that Catherine has demonstrated.
What is even more amazing is that Catherine fulfils this role on a part-time basis and has another role as the Head of Diagnostic Radiology Physics. Despite this, she manages to perform both her roles to a high level and is a great role model in terms of what can be achieved through hard work and dedication.