Celebrating outstanding achievements and long service

Our annual NNUH Staff Awards were celebrated at Norwich City Football Club on Thursday 21 November.

More than 300 staff and volunteers who work across our hospitals attended to recognise the individuals and teams who have consistently gone the extra mile to support patients, families and colleagues.

We also celebrated those who have given 25 years and 40 years’ service to our hospitals.

“Hundreds of nominations for Staff Awards poured in this year from patients and colleagues who were inspired by their hard work and commitment,” said Tom Spink, Chair. “It was a privilege to be part of the event and humbling to hear the many stories about your amazing work.”

“I want to sincerely thank everyone who was nominated for their hard work and all the winners for their outstanding achievements – this is what makes our hospitals so special,” said Prof Lesley Dwyer, Chief Executive.

“It has truly been an amazing representation of all colleagues’ work at our hospitals. It’s wonderful that our Staff Awards give us the opportunity to recognise staff and volunteers who go above and beyond to help patients and colleagues, along with those who have given long service.”

The event was supported by the N&N Hospitals Charity who sponsored the Trainee of the Year Award and Team of the Year Awards.

Patient Choice Award: Gill Gray, Consultant on Mulbarton Ward.

A patient with a rare cancer nominated Gill for her exemplary care, treatment and kindness. The patient always felt that Gill cared for her holistically and remembered the important things going on in their home life as well as their care and treatment.

The winner of the Patient Choice Team Award is our Endometriosis team. The patient nomination for this team describes their outstanding teamwork, support, and exemplary care during treatment for endometriosis. Their unwavering dedication, compassion, and guidance have made a profound difference in their patients’ lives.

Volunteer of the Year Award: Gerald Bradley

Gerald is one of many volunteers who provides transport for the patients on the Virtual Ward. Gerald really does go the extra mile to meet the needs of our patients and the ward. He is always friendly, kind and professional and takes his time to chat to our patients. When the volunteer co-ordinator is on leave Gerald steps up to keep the service running. Gerald always checks with the nursing staff to see if there is anything else he can do to help in addition. Gerald is an absolute star and helps hugely with the smooth running of the Virtual Ward.

Volunteer Team of the Year Award: Emergency Department Volunteer team

Our volunteers play a crucial role in accompanying patients throughout their journey within ED, ensuring they feel supported and reassured every step of the way. No two days are ever the same and they adapt to this with ease. The ED volunteers are dedicated to making each patient’s experience is as smooth and comfortable as possible. The volunteers are compassionate to our patients and nothing is too much trouble for them. They are valued and appreciated very much by the department for all their help and assistance they give to patients and the staff.

Lifetime Achievement Award

This award is reserved for colleagues who have made an outstanding contribution to the Trust during a long NHS career.

This was presented to Anna Farrar, Specialist Palliative Care Nurse, Norna Gazmin, Nurse on the Weybourne Day Unit, Bahman Kasmai, Principal Clinical Scientist in Radiology and Nick Levell, Consultant Dermatologist.