The shining stars of South Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (SEPT) were celebrated at this year’s SEPT Star Awards ceremony.
More than 40 staff were shortlisted for the accolades, from hundreds of nominations, with 14 proud winners taking home a trophy.
The awards are designed to say thank you to staff from across the Trust and celebrate those who go above and beyond in their work every day in order to deliver the very highest levels of care to our patients.
The award categories encompassed all of the Trust’s directorates, as well as awards for Patient Safety, Using Technology to Improve Care/Efficiency, and Improved Patient Experience.
Sally Morris, SEPT Chief Executive, said: “It was a truly special evening and a privilege to celebrate the achievements of colleagues and teams who have been shortlisted for SEPT Star Awards.
“It is important that we take the time to recognise and celebrate our team of talented and dedicated staff and importantly say ‘thank you’ to each of them for everything they do for patients and their loved ones.”
The full list of winners is as follows:
Improved Partnerships
Winner – Helen Smart, Director – Bedfordshire Community Services
Highly Commended – Julie Thornton, Clinical Lead – Immunisation, Southend, Essex
Improved Patient Experience
Winners
Julia Watts, District Nurse Liaison – Harcourt House, Southend, Essex
End of Life Coordinators – West Essex
Highly Commended – Emma Daniel and Arlette Frost, Health Visitors – Biggleswade Hospital, Bedfordshire
Using Technology to Improve Care/Efficiency
Winner – Therapy for You Website / App, Essex
Highly Commended – Community Health Services, Bedfordshire
Patient Safety
Winner – Sign Up To Safety Leads, Essex & Bedfordshire
Highly Commended – Dr Hamideh Heydari, Consultant – Basildon Mental Health Unit
Clinical Leader of the Year
Three Winners
Emma Stoneman, Podiatry Lead, Bedfordshire
Victoria Tupper, Team Leader, Rapid Intervention Team, Bedfordshire
Dr David Ho, Consultant – Forensic Inpatient Service, Brockfield House, Essex
Innovation of the Year
Winner – Innovative Healthcare Development – Brockfield House, Essex
Highly Commended
Respiratory Specialist Team – West Essex
Early Intervention Service – South Essex
Chair’s Award (Non Clinical)
Winner – Aurelija Sliauteriene, Housekeeper, Archer Unit, Bedfordshire
Highly Commended
Lee Thompson, Housekeeper, Brockfield House, Essex
Sharon Dyer, Reception – The Lodge, Essex
Sue Underwood, Reception – The Lodge, Essex
Chair’s Award (Clinical)
Winner – Basildon Raid Team, Essex
Highly Commended – Dr Gladvine Mundempilly, Consultant Psychiatrist, Essex
In Tune – Customer Service Award
Individual – Michelle Hammett, Heart Failure Nurse Specialist, Bedfordshire
Team – Rawreth Court, Essex