Staff Recognition Awards 2019
Whoops, cheers and tears of joy were the order of the night as Oxford Health’s finest gathered for celebrations at the 2019 Staff Recognition Awards.
More than 200 excited attendees from across the trust’s geographical spread gathered at the Kassam Stadium in Oxford to find out who would be victorious in 11 categories – each recognising exceptional teams and individuals.
Staff and volunteers who had been shortlisted were joined by friends, family, senior trust executives and some of the Exceptional People Award winners – who are commended for their service throughout the year – at the special ceremony on December 3.
Trust chief executive Stuart Bell CBE told the audience the fifth awards would be his last as he is to retire in 2020 after 37 years’ service in the NHS – with more than seven of them leading Oxford Health.
He said: “This event is one of the favourite things that I do in the trust, and so it’s a very special evening for me.
“Our vision for Oxford Health is outstanding care provided by outstanding people. This evening proves that this vision is not just talk, it’s realising it. The reason you are all here tonight is because of the outstanding things you are doing, day in and day out, and you are all outstanding people.
“I think tonight is one of those things that just reminds us – in the midst of all events going on in the wider world – just how special the NHS is; how special what the NHS does is and how special the people who work in it really are – and that’s you.
“We’ve had a huge number of nominations this year and for anyone to have got here at all this evening is pretty remarkable.”
Trust chair David Walker paid tribute to Stuart’s ‘calm authority’ and told the audience: “You do great things and the CQC’s latest verdict, I hope, will put wind in our sails to further travel towards that goal of outstanding.”
Each one of the trust’s 6,700-plus staff members had a chance to nominate a team or colleague for special recognition, whether that was being in the forefront of innovation, demonstrating exemplary care, compassion and understanding, or going above and beyond all expectations.
Of the 11 awards one category – Improving Patient Experience – was dedicated to patients’ and service users’ experiences of their treatment with the Trust.
Other categories recognised volunteers for their unstinting commitment, newly qualified nurses and those who help promote equality and diversity.
Winners received an engraved glass trophy, vouchers (£100 individual, £200 team) and a certificate from Mr Bell and Trust chair David Walker. Master of ceremonies was HR Director Tim Boylin.
A trio of musicians kept the tempo upbeat and charged with energy as guests mingled in readiness for the ceremony to begin.
As people chatted about who would win and how great it was to be there. Oxford Health consultant psychiatrists Phil Davison and Theo Bargiotas played a selection of cool jazz accompanied by singer and medical student Lily Goldblatt.
Pianist Phil and violinist Theo have been giving up their evenings to play at the awards for the last five years to share the joy of music. “We like playing and if others like it, better still.
A tombola and raffle in aid of the Oxford Health Charity – the charity that support patients, families, carers and staff wellbeing – raised around £250 on the night which will go to good causes.
The 2019 Staff Recognition Awards was organised by the Trust’s Health and Wellbeing Team supported by a band of volunteer helpers.
Our vision for Oxford Health is outstanding care provided by outstanding people. This evening proves that this vision is not just talk, it’s realising it.
The reason you are all here tonight is because of the outstanding things you are doing, day in and day out, and you are all outstanding people
Stuart Bell CBE
chief executive
Roll of Honour
Delivering Care Award
Charlotte Cousins
Speech & Language Therapy Technical Instructor
Witney
Witney
HIGHLY COMMENDED
- North Bucks Older Adults Community Mental Health Team
- Megan Quinton, Social Worker, Adult Mental Health Team, Witney
SAFE Award
Lorna McGuigan
Clinical Nurse Lead
Marlborough House Adolescent Unit
Marlborough House Adolescent Unit
HIGHLY COMMENDED
- Alison Hearnden, Deputy Team Manager, Oxon Central CAMHS
- Jane Kershaw, Head of Quality Governance, Nursing and Clinical Standards Littlemore Mental Health Centre, Oxford
Recognising Excellence and Innovation Award
IAPT Digital Team
Prospect House, Bucks
and Abel House, Oxford
and Abel House, Oxford
HIGHLY COMMENDED
- Carol Duncombe, Service Manager, Community Hospitals, Oxfordshire
- Specialist Paramedic Physio and Occupational Therapy Team (SSPOT), Community Therapy Service, Witney
Wellbeing Award
Healthy Minds Bucks Wellbeing Team
Prospect House & Peach Tree House
Buckinghamshire
Buckinghamshire
HIGHLY COMMENDED
- Megan Wale, Operational Lead, CAMHS Community Services Sue Nicholls Centre, Aylesbury
- Marta Kepska, Administrator, The Elms Centre, Banbury
Teamwork Award (Clinical)
Getting Help Team
Melksham Community Hospital,
Melksham, Wiltshire
HIGHLY COMMENDED
- Highfield Unit Nursing & HCA Team, Highfield Unit, Oxford
- Oxfordshire Stroke Rehabilitation Unit (ORSU), Oxfordshire
Teamwork Award (Non-Clinical)
Central Oxon CAMHS Admin
HIGHLY COMMENDED
- Healthy Minds Newsletter Team, Prospect House & Peach Tree House, Buckinghamshire
- Learning & Development Team, Unipart House, Oxford
Living the Values Award
Chris Willis
Gardener
Littlemore Health Centre, Oxford
Littlemore Health Centre, Oxford
HIGHLY COMMENDED
- Euan Mackenzie, Out of Hours GP, Urgent Care, Abingdon Community Hospital
- Emma Hawk, Deputy Ward Manager, Sandford Ward, Fulbrook Centre, Oxford
Inclusion Award
Georgina Boyling
Behavioural Healthcare Assistant
Learning Disability Service, Oxford
Learning Disability Service, Oxford
HIGHLY COMMENDED
- Wintle Ward, Warneford Hospital, Oxford
- Andrea Savidge, Community Staff Nurse, School Nursing Service, East Oxford Health Centre
Volunteer of the Year
Valerie Sullivan
Volunteer at
Bicester Community Hospital
Bicester Community Hospital
HIGHLY COMMENDED
- Rachel Woods, Chaplaincy Volunteer Abingdon Community Hospital
- Steve Cook, Volunteer, Abingdon Community Hospital
- Charles Russell, Volunteer, Abingdon Community Hospital
Preceptorship Award
Andrew Wood
Clinical Research Lead
Vaughan Thomas Ward, Warneford Hospital, Oxford
Vaughan Thomas Ward, Warneford Hospital, Oxford
HIGHLY COMMENDED
- Rebecca Walker, Community Psychiatric Nurse, Early Intervention Service, Warneford Hospital, Oxford
- Bethany Boddy, Health Visitor, East Street Children's Centre, Banbury
Improving Patient Experience Award
Jackie Sangan
Nursery Nurse
Oxfordshire Perinatal Mental Health Service
Abel House, Oxford
Oxfordshire Perinatal Mental Health Service
Abel House, Oxford
HIGHLY COMMENDED
- Carey Gurd, Clinical Team Manager & Care Coordinator, Swindon CAMHS
- Bucks Community Eating Disorder Team, The Whiteleaf Centre, Aylesbury, Bucks
Exceptional People awards 2019
Our 12 winners
Each month colleagues, patients, service users, families and carers nominate special individuals who are considered to be exceptional in what they do. Facilitated by the Communications team, a panel of judges choose a winner who get a certificate and £50 voucher.