Outstanding nursing and midwifery staff celebrated
Nursing and midwifery staff who have gone above and beyond for their patients and colleagues over the last year have been recognised at Guy’s and St Thomas’.
Now in its 11th year, the Trust’s annual Nursing and Midwifery Awards received more than 700 nominations across 26 categories.
Chief Nurse Professor Avey Bhatia hosted the awards ceremony, with speakers and presenters including Kate Brintworth, Chief Midwifery Officer for NHS England, Karen Bonner, Regional Chief Nurse, and Felicia Kwaku, Chair of the Mary Seacole Trust.
Paige Mitchell, a sister from the chemotherapy day unit in the Cancer Centre at Guy’s, was presented with the Patients’ Choice Award.
Paige, who was inspired to become an even better nurse after caring for her nan, said: “There truly are not enough words for the people I work alongside every day. The compassion, humour, strength and love within that team is something really special. We walk beside people through some of the darkest moments of their lives, yet somehow our patients are still the ones thanking us. It is the greatest privilege I will ever have.”
Matron of the Year went to Sara Collingridge who works in the surgery team at Harefield Hospital. Fair, consistent, and deeply professional, Sara works tirelessly to ensure the highest standards of care, always placing patients at the heart of every decision.
Alice Bradley was named Evelina London Midwife of the Year. She was recognised for playing a pivotal role in shaping a new Transitional Care Unit that prioritises keeping mothers and babies together and reducing unnecessary separation from neonatal care.
Community Nurse of the Year went to Rehema Hussain for her unwavering dedication to safeguarding, working tirelessly to ensure that children are protected, heard, and advocated for, always keeping their best interests at the centre of practice.
Professor Avey Bhatia, Chief Nurse for Guy’s and St Thomas’, said: “Each nomination tells a story of care, leadership, innovation, teamwork, and commitment that truly reflects the very best of nursing and midwifery across our Trust.
“Our profession has a rich history at Guy’s and St Thomas’ and we’re incredibly proud of our colleagues for the care, expertise and compassion they bring to patients and teams every day.”