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13 October 2016

And the winners are... Thank You Awards 2016

Last night the Trust celebrated the 2016 Thank You Awards ceremony where the winners and highly commended nominees were announced. The awards evening was kicked off with a light-hearted video to introduce the nominees - check it out below!

The aim of the Thank You Awards is to recognise individuals or teams who have gone above and beyond the call of duty and all of the nominees this year are extremely deserving.

Patient Safety Award
	Winner: Patient Safety Zone Team The team have been recognised for their work in creating the Patient Safety Zone (PSZ), which helps to improve safety by ensuring patients receive the correct information, medication and treatment Highly commended Q2 Multidisciplinary Team Jessops Clinical Education Team

Innovation and Service Improvement Award
	Winner: Minor Ops Theatre Team The Minor Ops Theatre Suite opened in 2015 with a vision of offering trauma patients same day surgery, often saving them a second or third trip to hospital. By working together on a modest budget, the team have succeeded in reducing waiting times for patients (often from days to hours) and saving money for the Trust. Highly commended Young People’s Rheumatology Therapy Team Cardiology Investigations Team

Patient Experience Award
	Winner: Rachel Teasdale-Smith Rachel Teasdale Smith is a highly dedicated Occupational Therapist based in the Stroke Unit at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital. She has been nominated for frequently going above and beyond the call of duty in order to meet the needs of the patient. Highly Commended Kareen Humphrey Central Park District Nursing Team

The Volunteer Award
	Winner: Sheffield Church Council for Community Care (SCCCC) SCCCC are a hugely committed team of mainly volunteers that co-ordinate a range of integrated services that support Sheffield Teaching Hospitals staff and patients. The team have been nominated for their commitment to providing an excellent service. Highly Commended Karen McSweeney Nicola Hall

Behind The Scenes Award
	Winner : Amanda Burns Amanda was nominated in recognition of the positive contribution she makes to the patient experience every day. She is a truly caring person who will bend over backwards to help put patients at ease and make sure they get what they need whilst in hospital. Highly Commended Healthcare Governance Team Gill Hood

The Leadership Award
	Winner: Jacky Rawlins Jacky has proved to be a hardworking, inspirational and creative leader since coming to Sheffield 17 years ago. In her time at Sheffield she has led on and been involved in many new developments, including new theatres, critical care units and the Metavision electronic patient information system. Highly Commended Ann Matto Claire Pendlebury

Patient Choice Award
	Winner: Eve Garrett Secretary in breast surgery, Eve Garret was nominated by a patient who is undergoing treatment for cancer, for making her feel at ease during her treatment. Eve was praised for her excellent listening and organisational skills, which ensure patients, have all the information they need and reduces any worries. Highly Commended Deborah Ward Amanda Brothwell Jennifer Cowlam Kath Moody Assisted Conception Unit Reception team