It’s time to celebrate and recognise those who go above and beyond as part of The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) team as finalists are announced for the Trust’s annual awards.
The QEH is calling on patients, their families, and members of the local community to cast their vote for the John Voaden Volunteer of the Year which will be announced at an awards ceremony in October.
The Team QEH Awards, sponsored by PA Consulting, are a chance to shine a spotlight on the unsung heroes, the innovators, the leaders, the teams, volunteers, and everyone who lives by the Trust’s values of kindness, wellness and fairness every day.
This year was a record-breaking year with more than 700 nominations received across 14 categories.
The public are now being invited to vote for the winner in the John Voaden Volunteer of the Year category which recognises and honours an outstanding individual or team who has made a significant contribution to the experience of our patients, their families and our staff.
Last year our team of volunteers gave more than 20,000 hours to the hospital.
CEO Alice Webster said: “Huge congratulations to all of our finalists and nominees. I am extremely proud of each and every one of them who exemplify the dedication and talent we have here at this hospital.
“We have many very special volunteers here at the Trust. Please tell us who you feel should be crowned our Volunteer of the Year from our worthy finalists.”
Read about the finalists of the John Voaden Volunteer of the Year Award and cast your vote here. Voting closes at midnight on Friday 23 August.
This year’s finalists for all Team QEH Awards, sponsored by PA Consulting, are:
The John Voaden Volunteer of the Year Award
Al Ware – West Raynham Ward (Stroke) – Stroke Association Volunteer
Andrew Doughty – Macmillan Volunteer
Pearl Proctor – Macmillan Volunteer
Exceptional Quality of Care Award
Karon Strong – Head of Nursing – Medicine
Dr Mohammed Imran – General Medicine Consultant
Dr Rajah Nata – Cardiology Consultant
Clinical Team of the Year Award – Sponsored by Advanced Building Projects East Anglia Ltd
Critical Care Unit/ITU
Sandringham Pre-Assessment
The Women and Children Quality and Safety Team
Non-Clinical Team of the Year Award
Acute Medical Unit Patient Flow Co-ordinators
Education Faculty
Rudham Ward Play Team
One to Watch Award
Charley Cartman – Administration Assistant – New QEH Team
Edmund Amo Gyan – Staff Nurse – Necton Ward
Emily Oughton (Watson) – Assistant Practitioner – Occupational Therapist
Leader of the Year Award – Sponsored by exi-Group
Andrea Bhogall – Undergraduate Education Lead (HCSW and Temp Staffing) – Education Faculty
Becki Jackson – Interim Ward Manager – Rudham
Mandi English – Ward Sister – Acute Medical Unit
Outstanding Achievement in Innovation – Sponsored by NICHE Anchor Institute
Dr Dan Stolady, Sally Boswell and Lydia Byrne – Surgery
Jodie Tillet – Stroke Nurse Manager – West Raynham
Ryan Oakes – Orthopaedic Technician – Orthopaedic Clinic
The Kindness Award
Joules Lodge – Specialist Physiotherapist – Cardiac Rehabilitation
Laura Read – Procurement Category Manager – Procurement
Ross Kall (Stewart) – Communications Officer – Communications
The Wellness Award
Dalena Christian – Specialist Occupational Therapist – Rehabilitation Team
Mark Bredin – Chaplain
Victoria Hollywood – Senior Operating Department Practitioner – Theatres
The Fairness Award – Sponsored by Barnes Construction
Faye Barnes – Legal Services Support Officer – Complaints & Litigation
Ravindu Hewagamage – Digital Service Desk Analyst
Sairen Serdan – Staff Nurse – Shouldham Ward
Unsung Hero Award – Sponsored by R G Carter
Andrew Richardson – Transfer Support Assistant – Site Management Team
Carole Knight – Team Leader A&E Receptionist
Jo Farrall – Administration Officer – Cardio Respiratory
Living to Our Values Award
Beverley Cliff and Grant Radford – West Norfolk Deaf Association with Legal Services
Mark – Excel steel manufacturer
Paul (Barny) Barnard – East of England Ambulance Service
Working Together Award – Sponsored by MTX Contracts Ltd
Hospital Radio Lynn
League of Friends
West Norfolk Carers
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