Chairman’s award for leadership:
Amanda Cole-Quarrell
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Amanda is the Matron for the Orthopaedic Trauma and Rheumatology Directorate and is a very is a popular choice for this award having been nominated by several of her clinical colleagues. All the nominators agree that “Matron Cole-Quarrel” assumes the position of above and beyond the call of duty and is selfless in the work she carries out for her patients, staff and the wider Directorate.
Amanda demonstrates effortless leadership, support and guidance and her professionalism is exceptional. She is kind thoughtful and generous to patients, staff and colleagues alike. Amanda has the ability to sort out any problem no matter how small and is always mindful of patient concerns and is one of the best advocates they have seen.
The wide Orthopaedics team want people to know that Amanda is highly respected and well liked both in and outside the Orthopaedic Directorate in their words “they feel blessed to be working with Amanda”.
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CEO award for team of the year: Endoscopy Team
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Over the last twelve months the Endoscopy team have worked exceptionally hard at providing quality patient care while at the same time reducing patient waiting times. They managed to do this during a major refurbishment programme and with the assistance of all of the staff pulling together to ensure the department was appropriately staffed and skilled.
The Endoscopy team have shown their commitment to patients and an ability to direct their skills and efforts together to accomplish an organisational goal. As a result this an ordinary team has accomplished extra-ordinary results.
What else sets this team from the norm is the degree of commitment shown towards our patients, each other and the Trust. The individual commitment shown by everyone in Endoscopy is what has made the team work.
Endoscopy has dealt with both overwhelming problems and major changes but has gone on and achieved excellent results in very difficult times. Well done to all of the team.
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Achievement in innovation and excellence: Enhanced Recovery Team
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The Enhanced Recovery Team is a multi-disciplinary team Orthopaedic team who have implemented a new pathway that has dramatically improved the quality of care for arthrosplasty patients.
Following the implementation a recent audit and patient satisfaction survey has revealed extremely high patient satisfaction with the service, enhanced recovery and significantly reduced length of hospital stays. This also has a saving for the wider health-care community.
This work is to be presented nationally and the success of the project is testament to the hard work and innovation of the team involved.
We cannot commend their work highly enough and through their endeavours it is anticipated the profile of the department and the Trust will be raised. Congratulations to all of the team.
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Award for quality and safety in patient care chosen by the public: Davina Finch
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For the last three years Davina has been the Ward Manager of Monkswell ward. Monskswell is a modern-day ‘pop up’ ward which operates at times of extreme pressure over the winter months. Davina has worked hard in developing this ward supporting staff and patients in order to support the Trust during times of extreme pressure. She ensures the ward runs smoothly and has a special way with staff and patients, which is no easy task pulling a team together at short notice to provide high quality care. Davina demonstrates positive leadership establishing good ward teamwork and a drive for improving quality care her staff very much enjoy working with her.
When Davina is with her patients she is caring and professional always making sure they are comfortable, safe and that they have everything they need. Good job Davina!
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Excellence in education -mentor category : Laura Coysh
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Laura is based in the hospital’s excellent Discovery Library. She approaches her role as librarian and educator with the utmost professionalism and is extremely reliable and conscientious. Once in a teaching environment Laura lights up and has a gift of communicating the most complex of topics with a jovial approach. Laura has the ability to break down barriers and allows students to absorb information, the students are confident that she will answer any query there and then or at anytime in the future.
Laura is approachable and available to all her students past and present she is an inspirational role model.
Laura’s is an inspirational role model and we are sure that there are numerous members of the Trust who would agree.
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Excellence in education - learner category: Belinda Hewitt
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Belinda is a Health Care Assistant based on the Planed Investigation Ward; she commenced the Access to Higher Education Level 3 course in September 2010. From the outset of the course Belinda was extremely enthusiastic and interactive in all of the study sessions and her academic results have been outstanding gaining her distinctions many of the individual units.
In April 2011 Belinda experienced some major health issues which she was worried would have an affect on her ability to complete her course and continue working. During this time Belinda was offered the chance to obtain an aggregate award which is a straight forward pass but declined saying she wished to continue working and complete the course same way as the other students- which she did!
Belinda is an inspirational leaner who succeeded in her goal producing outstanding academic work in the face of personal adversity.
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Excellence and innovation in research: Rosalyn Squire
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Roz is an Emergency Nurse Practioner and Research Nurse and in her nominators opinion the name “Ros Squire” has become a by-word in Plymouth Hospitals Trust research for amazing dedication to her research role.
Ros has been instrumental in putting Emergency Department Research on the map. She shows commitment, attention to detail and enthusiasm to get the job done and has been an example to all those involved in research.
Even when Ros was confined to home following an accident this did not stop her liaising with her colleagues to ensure her work would continue. This enthusiasm and commitment has resulted in Roz recruiting over 500 patients to a sensitive research project amazingly this only took 3 months.
Roz is a well respected member of the team who can be relied upon to support the ED team plus the teams in Intensive Care and the Stroke unit. Roz is unfailingly enthusiastic and cheerful and her colleagues are constantly amazed at the time and effort she dedicates to her job role- well done Ros!
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Business excellence: Keith Chapman
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Keith is the Directorate Manager for the Orthopaedic Trauma and Rheumatology Directorate. Working with Keith is inspirational; he confidently sells his business plans to a multi- professional audience including Consultants, Nurses and Allied Health Professionals. Keith delivers on his cost improvement plans and often comes up with novel income generation schemes which are the envy of the wider Trust.
Some examples of Keith’s work include the development of the novel Bone Bank which through partnership working will hopefully begin supplying both nationally and internationally
Keith’s schemes are an interesting talking point with his staff but he is undeterred and remains positive meeting his goals. Keith is an ambassador for the Trust and should be commended on his work.
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Contractor of the year: SML Contracts
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SML Contracts is a small building company who have worked in the Trust for the last 4-5 years undertaking a number of contracts that are fundamental to the delivery of quality patient care.
They have undertaken a variety of building schemes for the Trust including the kitchen upgrades, bathroom upgrades, the endoscopy scheme, dishwasher replacement, laboratory upgrades etc. They are reliable and consistently provide an excellent service to the Trust.
This is a fitting tribute to say thank you for the service they provide.
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Unsung hero award: Sarah Gill
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Sarah is the Ward Manager of the Dermatology Treatment Unit and has received several nominations. All the nominators agree that Sarah is a constant driver in improving services to the Dermatology Unit and goes that extra mile for both patients and staff. She has been instrumental in implementing new clinics and empowers and supports her staff - she has even been known to host team building parties in her own home.
Sister Gill is the epitome of what a nurse should be; she is kind, generous calm and caring. Nothing is too much trouble she is tireless in providing patient care often at the expense of her own time. Sarah puts patient care and safety above everything.
Her staff speak highly of the emotional support and clinical supervision she provides. She is a passionate and dedicated nurse and manager who is an inspiration to all of her staff, congratulations Sarah
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Volunteer of the year
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Valuing diversity award
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role model - living the values award
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