On Wednesday 15 October, staff at Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (ASPH) came together at the Oatlands Park Hotel in Weybridge to celebrate their annual Staff Achievement Awards. The occasion highlighted and recognised the outstanding and exceptional contributions of colleagues who have truly gone above and beyond. Alongside these achievements, long service awards were presented to staff marking 25, 30, 35 and 40 years of dedication and commitment to the trust.
Trust Executive team, and Acting Chair, John Machin presenting the awards to our deserving staff and volunteers.
The winners for each category were:
| Best Team Member of the Year - Clinical | Emily Roberts, Clinical Practice Educator for the Emergency Department (ED) |
| Best Team Member of the Year Non-Clinical | Sarah Beadle, Paediatric Clinical Office Team Leader |
| Innovation and Improvement | Gastroenterology Dieticians team |
| Inspiring leader | Nicky Torr, Superintendent Radiographer |
| Lifetime Achievement Award | Sian Wing, Lead Cancer Nurse Sarah Moth, ED Matron |
| Passion for Excellence | Colorectal team |
| Patients First Award | Paulo Rodrigues, ED Matron |
| Personal Responsibility | Dr Josie Jones, Consultant Anaesthetist |
| Pride in Our Team | Orthopaedic Supported Discharge team |
| Unsung Hero | Patient Pathway team |
| Volunteer of the Year | Francis Fernandez, volunteer in ED |
Louise Stead, Group Chief Executive, said “This annual awards event provides a brilliant chance to shine a light on the exceptional work and commitment of our staff. It was a real privilege to celebrate their achievements and dedication.”
Acting Chair, John Machin, added: “Being part of the ASPH Staff Achievement Awards was an absolute pleasure. Recognising the dedication and accomplishments of our exceptional colleagues reminds me how lucky I am to work alongside such talented people. Congratulations to everyone who was nominated or won.”
