The Isle of Wight NHS Trust has recognised a group of individuals who have made a significant contribution to healthcare on the Island, including 2 Patient Transport Officers who saved the life of a patient by recognising the seriousness of the patient’s condition and diverting their vehicle to the Emergency Department.
Speaking after the Trust Board meeting on Wednesday 8th February 2017, Chief Executive Officer Karen Baker said:
“As a former nurse and midwife I know the extraordinary lengths our staff go to delivering caring services to Islanders. Each month we take the opportunity to recognise individuals who have gone the extra mile or set a great example for colleagues.
Article continues below this advertisement “Particular congratulations to Midwife Danielle Coombes and Cancer Nurse Emmaline Cornwell who were nominated by a patients and carers as ‘Employee of the Month’ for October and November 2016. Week in week out our staff strive to do their very best for patients and it is important that we take the time to appreciate those who are outstanding at what they do for us all.”
You can nominate a Trust employee for an award via the Trust’s website at https://www.iow.nhs.uk/getting-involved/help-us-improve/feedback-form/feedback-form.htm or visit https://www.iwantgreatcare.org/trusts/isle-of-wight-nhs-trust.
You can also vote for the Trust’s Employee of the Year at https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/EmployeeAward2017/. The closing date is Monday 19th February 2017.
Employee Role Model
- Adam Harvey – Theatre Support Worker, Surgery, Women’s and Children’s Clinical Business Unit.
Nominated by Mr Jonathan Gardiner – Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon and Supported by Mr Steven Parker, Clinical Director – Surgery, Women’s and Children’s Clinical Business Unit (CBU).
- Kirsty Robertson – Senior Staff Nurse (SSN) & Julie Henriette–Weaver – Senior Healthcare Assistant (SHCA), Pre Assessment & Admissions Unit (PAAU), Clinical Support, Cancer & Diagnostics Clinical Business Unit (CBU).
Nominated by Lesley Anne Moody, Clinical Nurse Manager and supported by Dr Oliver Cramer, Deputy Medical Director.
- Kristie Garcillanosa – Staff Nurse, ICU & Kate Nelson – Bank Staff Nurse
Nominated by Marcia Meaning, Matron/Senior Manager On Call (SMOC) and supported by Dr Oliver Cramer, Deputy Medical Director.
Going the Extra Mile
- Maria Darby – Faculty Team Leader, Children’s Outpatients, Surgery, Women’s and Children’s Clinical Business Unit.
Nominated by Ally Honey, Assistant Operations Manager and supported by Vicky Lauchlan, Head of Operations, Surgery, Women’s and Children’s Clinical Business Unit (CBU).
- Margaret Hind & Geoff Turner – Patient Transport Care Assistants, Ambulance, Urgent Care and Community Services Clinical Business Unit.
Nominated by Geoff Martin, Senior Team Leader and supported by Jenni Edgington, Head of Nursing & Quality (HoNQ), Ambulance, Urgent Care and Community Services Clinical Business Unit (CBU).
- Danny Siegal – Print Room Manager and David Renouf, Print Room Operative, Corporate Services
Nominated by Matthew Powell, Paediatric Charge Nurse and supported by Annie Hunter, Head of Nursing & Quality (HoNQ) and Head of Midwifery, Surgery, Women’s and Children’s Clinical Business Unit.
Employee of the Month – October 2016
- Danielle Coombes – Midwife, Maternity Service, Surgery, Women’s and Children’s Clinical Business Unit.
Nomination by Patient: For the excellent care and consideration given to me, and the safe swift delivery of our daughter.
Employee of the Month – November 2016
- Emmaline Cornwell – Lung Cancer/MacMillan Clinical Nurse Specialist, Clinical Support, Cancer & Diagnostics Clinical Business Unit (CBU).
Nomination by Patient: Emi has been so kind all along the way in the treatment of my dad’s cancer, staying to help us even when the department was closed in her own time. So caring, like it was her own father.
