Salisbury Hospital celebrates its hardworking staff at awards creremony

Wednesday, 28 September 2022 01:00

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust celebrated their hardworking staff earlier this month at their Staff Awards ceremony - held in Salisbury's Cathedral Close.

The evening’s event had already started on the 8th of September when the sad news came of the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Frances Canham, one of the Trust’s chaplains, offered prayers and attendees took part in a moment of reflection.

At the ceremony, 14 awards were given to individuals and teams who work in various areas across the hospital – in clinical and non-clinical roles. Staff who were unable to attend as they were working the night shift were given a special pizza treat delivered by Slinky Fox.

Staff Awards 2022 co-hosts Stuart Henderson, Clinical Director, Medicine Division, and Holly Storey, Fit Test Coordinator

CEO Stacey Hunter said, ”Everyone at the hospital has such a crucial role in the delivery of patient care, whether that’s directly as a clinician or in other vital roles.

"Whilst it’s great to recognise team successes or significant achievements at our Staff Awards, I also think about the contributions our staff make on a daily basis and things that I have seen over the last year in my role as CEO. They’ve each delivered or supported patient care in unprecedented times, faced new challenges and found alternative ways to overcome them. All this, whilst showing a continued commitment, loyalty and dedication to delivering the best service they can.”

CEO Stacey Hunter and Trust Chair Nick Marsden

The hospital’s League of Friends and the Stars Appeal charity provided generous support that enabled the event to take place.

Salisbury Foundation Trust Staff Award winners for 2022 include:

Outstanding Partner Award - Matt Long, Armed Forces Serving & Veteran Welfare OfficerInnovation with Partners Award - Older Persons' Assessment & Liaison Team (OPAL)Patient Experience Award - Kate Mansfield, Therapy AssistantLifetime Contribution Award - Diane Graham, Rheumatology Consultant SecretaryTeam of the Year Award (Clinical) - Sarum WardTeam of the Year Award (Non-Clinical) - Central BookingService Improvement, Education and Research Award - Simulation TeamUnsung Contribution Award (Clinical) - Leonidas Vachtsevanos, Consultant, OrthopaedicsUnsung Contribution Award (Non-Clinical) -Christina Steele, Directorate Administrator/PA, Clinical Support and Family ServicesEbrima Markess (Charlie), Security Car Park OfficerOutstanding Leader Award - Dr Helen IvesonImproving Together Award – Farley Stroke TeamSOX of the Year Award - Chippy Joy, Staff Nurse

Chief Executive's Award went to:

David Mudway, Theatre Porter‘Cake with Joe and Jayne’ podcast series - Jayne Sheppard, Divisional Head of Nursing, CSFS; Dave Roberts, Head of Communications; Joe Cousins, Former Team Leader - Employment Services

And the Chairman's Award was awarded to Colette Martindale - Coaching and Mentoring Lead.

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