You made a difference’ winners

This month, 40 nominations were considered for the YMAD award.

 

The winners:

 

Alison Ous, staff nurse, C6

Alison received two nominations: one from a patient on her ward and another from the patient's husband.

 

The patient said: "Alison went beyond the call of duty when she stayed with me after her shift. She talked and calmed me down when I was feeling very depressed. She was fantastic and very caring. She stood up for me when I couldn't bring myself to tell my husband or other staff how I was feeling. Alison really deserves this award for all her hard work and for the compassion that she shows to all of her patients."

 

On receiving her award, Alison said: "This is not just for me - the whole team is really supportive and we all go out of our way to look after our patients in every way, so I'd like to accept this on behalf of C6."

 

 

 

Georgey Abraham, staff nurse, Emergency Department

In the past few months, Georgey has received a total of nine nominations from both patients and their relatives. Their comments include:

• Georgey made me feel relaxed and calm
• Georgey was kind and gave great care to my elderly mother
• He explained everything in detail and nothing was too much trouble
• Georgey was very reassuring, informative and kind to my husband
• He has very good communication skills and always smiles

 

All nominations focus of Georgey's kindness and/or his excellent communication skills – all of which are Our Way values. Dr Sue Robinson, Clinical Director of ED, said: "It's no surprise that we're here today for this award, Georgey, because you're always kind and caring. You're an inspiration to all of us."

 

On accepting his award, Georgey said: "I've got an excellent team and line manager. I came to this acute setting straight from a job in a nursing home, so it could have been difficult. But they gave me an opportunity, and we all support each other. I want to thank my family who are here today and I'm very proud of Addenbrooke's and my team."

 

 

 

 

The other nominees were:

 

Dr Mark Belham, Consultant, K2
For being compassionate and communicating well with a patient

 

Paul Boraks, Apheresis Coordinator/Specialist Nurse, E10
For being a calm and reassuring presence during difficult procedures

 

Dr Nicola Brown, Senior House Officer, Clinic 8, Maxillofacial Laboratory
For her cheery outlook and friendly banter coupled with great care and delicacy with stitch removal

 

Aldwin Del Mundo, Clinical Leader, Main Theatres/Vascular Access
For being very gentle, considerate and kind

 

Dr Helena Earl, Consultant, Oncology
For spending time with a patient to explain thoroughly their treatment and scans

 

Dr Alexander Gimson, Consultant, C9
For providing support, care and understanding to the relatives of a very sick patient

 

Jo Hall, Bone Marrow Transplant Nurse Practitioner, Oncology
For always being a friendly face to patients who is willing to listen, act and give advice

 

Sue Huckstep, Radiographer, Radiotherapy Dept
For being kind, friendly and helpful to a patient who had a long wait for transport taking him home

 

Emmanuel Huguet, Consultant, Transplant Unit
For excellent patient care and communication skills

 

Andre Jansen, Bone Marrow Transplant Nurse Practitioner, Oncology
For offering support and being sympathetic to a patient

 

Jane Knill, Junior sister, C9
For understanding a patient's need and for communicating well with them

 

Rebecca LeQuelenec, HCA, D8
For being friendly and always smiling

 

Caroline Locke, Midwife Delivery Unit, The Rosie
For being a calming influence on a patient

 

Elizabeth Malubay, HCA, M5 (three nominations)
For being kind, caring and warm towards a patient. For being polite, helpful and going out of her way to make sure a patient was comfortable when in pain. For helping a new HCA settle into her role.

 

Lucy Marsh, Staff Nurse, Day Surgery
For being very caring, friendly and for giving good advice to a patient

 

Dr Xiaomei Ouyang, Clinical Scientist, Gastro/Motility (two nominations)
For being polite, efficient and professional in every way. For being very kind and carefully explaining a procedure to a patient.

 

Sharon Pearl, Office Manager, Anaesthesia
For working hard to manage a heavy workload

 

Jo Piper, Clinical Trials Lead Nurse, Oncology
For being friendly and unfailingly cheerful

 

Stephen Pye, Training Manager, The Learning Centre
For making learning fun but educational and for being a supportive mentor

 

Scott Richardson, Therapy Radiographer, Oncology Day Unit
For maintaining the highest level of professionalism, kindness and consideration towards a patient during their treatment

 

Annie Roberts, Junior sister, C8
For being approachable even at the busiest times

 

Vanessa Skitt, Porter, Estates & Facilities
For being helpful and cheerful

 

Mark Walker, MAPS Rostering System Administrator
For always being friendly, helpful and efficient

 

James Warren, PC Support Engineer, IT Dept
For dealing with a customer in a friendly and approachable manner

 

Leona Webster-Edge, Specialist Transplant Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy
For being conscientious, friendly, understanding and always going out of her way to help patients

 

Claire Wilks, Ward Manager, D6 (two nominations)
For being thoughtful to a patient making their stay in hospital easier. For making a patient feel at ease during their stay in hospital.

 

Georgey Abraham, Staff Nurse, Accident & Emergency
For explaining everything to a patient with a smile and for finding the time to help and support each and every patient

 

 

 

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