In April 2022 the Trust launched the DAISY Awards – an international recognition programme that honours and celebrates the skilful, compassionate care nurses, midwives and clinical support workers provide every day.
Between April and September 2024, 12 members of staff were recognised with a DAISY Award from 181 nominations that were received from patients, staff and members of the public.
Thank you to our hospitals’ charity for making the DAISY Awards possible.
You can find out more about our amazing winners and why they received their awards below.
Winners from April – September 2024
Mary is a nurse team leader on Ward 7A, and was nominated for being a compassionate leader, an inspiring role model, and a patient and staff advocate. Mary always ensures her team have the opportunity to develop their skills by sending them for necessary training, boosting their confidence when caring for patients.
Mary provides comprehensive lists to new members of her team, outlining what is expected from them and how they can better support patients. She also makes sure to always offer feedback and suggestions to her team on how to overcome their weaknesses and how they can improve.
Jackie is a Clinical Support Worker at Harlow Dialysis Unit and was nominated by a patient for her calm and composed manner, and for making the unit a more positive environment. Jackie displayed a bulletin in the waiting room of all the patients who have received a transplant.
Many of the patients at the dialysis unit can struggle with their morale, but Jackie’s positive and friendly attitude always brightens up the room and improves everyone’s mood.
Glennice is a nurse team leader on our Lister Macmillan Cancer Centre, and received two nominations, for her blend of compassion, professionalism, and dedication, and for always remaining calm and composed under pressure.
In the most challenging situations, she is a beacon of stability and reassurance for both patients and colleagues. Her problem-solving skills and quick thinking have saved countless lives, and her presence in our team is a source of inspiration and strength for everyone around her.
Educator for Pre-Registration and Preceptorship Lead Akeem was nominated for his commitment to nurturing the next generation of nurses and for being a remarkable role model for his students.
Akeem’s collaborative efforts with the University of Hertfordshire culminated in the successful completion of 43 educational audits for our Trust. These audits are critical in ensuring that the highest quality learning experiences are delivered to students on placement. Akeem’s meticulous approach guarantees that these standards are not only met but often exceeded.
His passion for teaching makes him a true asset to the Trust!
Shaverick who was awarded for his exceptional enthusiasm and leadership as a Lead Practice Educator.
Every day, Shaverick shows the compassion, care, and commitment that the DAISY Award celebrates, ensuring that the internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) get the highest quality education, development and pastoral care. It is with great pride and admiration that we celebrate Shaverick’s DAISY Award win, in recognition of his extraordinary contributions to the wider nursing community.
Cecille is a Clinical Nurse Specialist at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre and was nominated by a patient for all her continuous help and support, always taking the time to answer all her and her husband’s questions about her treatment.
The patient who nominated Cecille also commended her jovial, bubbly nature, which makes all the difference to her care, going as far to say that Cecille “restored (her) faith in the NHS”.
Beena is a Nurse Team Leader at our Surgical Assessment Unit (SAU) and was nominated by a member of the public following the care their mother at the unit. Beena displayed immense care and compassion when admitting the patient, providing handwarmers to ensure they were warm and comfortable.
Although the patient sadly passed away, Beena was hugely caring, attentive and sympathetic, taking care to explain what was happening to the patient’s family and making it as painless as possible for everyone.
Justina is a midwife at Lister Hospital and was nominated by a patient who gave birth at our Maternity Unit last year. After a complication, Justina sprang into action, ensuring that mum and baby were both received the necessary care and treatment to manage the situation. The patient who nominated Justina said that “without her quick reactions and incredible knowledge, the outcome could have been a lot worse”.
Penny, a midwife at the Trust, was nominated by a patient who experienced a cryptic pregnancy, not realising that they were pregnant until they went into labour.
Penny supported the patient throughout their birth, keeping them calm during this stressful and unexpected situation. Penny even managed to source some clothes and nappies for the baby, so he had something to wear until the patient’s family arrived with supplies later that day.
Raechel is a student midwife at the Trust and was nominated by a colleague after a couple’s baby required advanced neonatal life support. Raechel took care in communicating with the parents to help them understand what was happening and stayed with them throughout their stay.
The colleague who nominated Raechel was particularly impressed with how she actively listened to the family and helped fill in the gaps of some of the things they were unsure about during the whole experience.
Alison is a Fetal Medicine Specialist Midwife, and was nominated by a pregnant patient after it was discovered that her baby she was pregnant with needed upon heart surgery. Whilst this operation took place at other hospital, Alison checked in with the patient throughout their pregnancy and following the birth of their daughter, keeping her reassured every step of the way.
The person who nominated Alison was blown away by how attentive Alison was, and incredibly grateful for all her support.
Saro is a nurse team manager at our Harlow Renal Dialysis Unit and was nominated for her work around improving the experience of her patients at the site. Saro organising a garden party for the patients and staff, working tirelessly to put the event together in addition to her other various duties.
Many patients attended, and Saro went above and beyond to make the event special for everyone there!
