Bradford's healthcare heroes are honoured at awards ceremony

Awards were presented to staff at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, who have demonstrated excellence in their field of work as well as those who have gone the extra mile to improve the lives of the patients they care for.

The Trust's hospitals are the Bradford Royal Infirmary, St Luke’s Hospital, Westwood Park and Westbourne Green.

The special event, which was sponsored by Sovereign Healthcare, which donated the prizes, was held at Bradford City Football Club.

Individual award winners received a glass plaque, a commemorative certificate and £300 (1st prize) and £100 (runner-up).

Team of the Year winners received £4,000 in prize money, with runners up £3,000 and the team in third place receiving £2,000. All the teams will re-invest their winnings to support further service improvements within their departments.

Mel Pickup, the Trust’s new Chief Executive,  said: “I already knew that Bradford Teaching Hospitals staff were great as so many people had told me before I joined the Trust, but in case I needed any reminder, then the Brilliant Bradford awards brought it home loud and clear.

“These awards showcased the best of who we are – ‘Team Bradford’ - and the care, commitment and compassion that our staff put into their work, day in, day out. I feel enormous pride in joining Bradford Teaching Hospitals and the awards gave me even more insight into why the Trust is home to so many talented, caring staff who are the very best of the NHS.

“It never fails to amaze me how our NHS staff set themselves such high standards as they constantly try to improve the care we deliver to our patients. This was evident from all the awards nominees – whether they worked in clinical and research roles or were part of our important support services teams.”

This year, there were 12 awards on offer, including Team of the Year and Employee of the Year.

Winners of the 2019 Team of the Year Award were Ward 4/Medical Admissions Unit (MAU) and Employee of the Year 2019 was Play Specialist, Children’s Specialist Service, Lisa Smith.

Ward 4 Manager, Mel Stack said: “This is fantastic. I am so proud of the team. This is a busy environment but every day everyone goes above and beyond to care for our patients. It’s lovely to be recognised in this way.”

Lisa added: “I couldn’t believe it when my name was called. I work with some amazing people, such dedicated nurses who all inspire and support each other. To me they are all winners too.  I don’t think it’s sunk in that I’ve won – but there will be some celebrating later.”

Closing the evening, Trust Chairman, Max Mclean told staff: “I am humbled by what I have heard and seen tonight. I am incredibly proud to be your chairman. You show every day that you embody our values – we care, we value people, we are one team. Thank you for everything you do."

Full List of Winners:

Team of the Year: Ward 4/Medical Admissions Unit (MAU)

Runners up were Ward 5/Day Surgery and in third place, eRostering, Locum Booking and Nurse Bank team

Employee of the Year: Play Specialist, Children’s Specialist Service, Lisa Smith

Runner-up: Plaster Technician, Orthopaedics Outpatients, Charlene Brown

The Finance and Performance Excellence Award is for someone who has made a significant contribution either to the financial health of the Trust, through increased productivity or cost savings, or who has supported performance improvements.

Winner: Maternity Housekeeper, Beverley Frost

Runner-up: Principal Dietitian, Rupert Allen

The Excellence in Care Award recognises the achievement of someone who’s demonstrated how they have made a significant contribution to care and compassion.

Winner: Senior Sister, Ward 14, Toseka Naqvi

Runner-up: Sister, Neonatal Unit, Bethany Andrew

The Learning Excellence Award recognises the work of someone who’s shown how they have made a significant contribution to learning excellence or professional development, through training or education.

Winner: Staff Nurse: ENT/Eye Outpatients, Penny Stoyles

Runners-up: Senior Sister: Ward 2, Claire Hall, and Senior Sister: Ward 4, Melanie Stack

The Valuing People Award recognises the achievement of someone who embodies or inspires others to feel motivated, engaged, well-led and valued; who’s made a significant and outstanding contribution towards the Trust’s aim of being an outstanding NHS employer.

Winner: Senior Healthcare Assistant, ENT/Eye Outpatients, Catherine Peacock

Runner-up: Ward Sister, Ward 15, Zanab Bi

The Excellence in Collaboration Award recognises the work of someone who’s shown how they have made a significant contribution to effective collaboration between the Trust and one or more external partners.

Winner: Manager of the Homeless team, Helen Phelan

Runner-up: Stroke Data Officer, Alex Stenhouse

Trainee of the Year: Clinical Photographer, Medical Illustrator, Nicola Moorhouse

The Chief Executive’s Unsung Hero Award: Maintenance Assistant, Paul Whitehead

The Chairman’s Unsung Hero Award: Shiraz Bismillah, in Renal Medicine

Personal Impact Award: Pharmacy Technician - Higher Level\Stores and Distribution Manager, Amanat Ali

Lifetime Achievement Award: Receptionist, Brendan Tate