Health and Social Care professionals from across Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, Shropshire, Worcestershire and the West Midlands have been recognised for their outstanding contribution in mentoring students from the ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥.
The University recently held its annual Excellent in Practice Learning Awards (formerly called Mentor Awards), celebrating those who support the University’s students whilst they are training in the workplace.
In all, 19 awards were presented to nurses, midwives, social workers, paramedics, occupational therapists, radiographers, doctors and expert mentors from a diverse array of professions within the sector that have supported the development of the next generation of practitioners by providing high quality student work placements.
Professor Sally Moyle, Pro Vice Chancellor Health and Science, said: “Mentors in practice are the key to successful practice learning for many students. The support provided by our mentors is crucial in helping ensure that our students develop not only the expertise, but also the experience to excel as high-quality practitioners in their own right.
“Everyone we have honoured with these awards has their own job to think about, their own unique set of challenges and responsibilities, and yet they have taken the time and care not only to provide placements and mentoring opportunities for the next generation, but to provide truly excellent placements backed up with compassion and support. We are very grateful for their efforts.”
The Awards were presented by Sarah Speck, Chair of the University’s Board of Governors and Director of Worcestershire Place Development with NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Winners
Outstanding Practice Educator of Diagnostic Radiography Students
Elizabeth Newitt, Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Outstanding Mentor of Foundation Degree Assistant Practitioner Students/Apprentices
Mandy Shellam, Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Outstanding Clinical Supervisor of Medical Students
Dr Brett Roberts, Upton Surgery
Outstanding Practice Supervisor/Assessor of Midwifery Students
Jennie Warren, Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust and
Vicky Davies, Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Outstanding Practice Supervisor/Assessor of Nursing Students/Apprentices (Adult)
Harriet Fisher, Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Outstanding Practice Supervisor/Assessor of Nursing Students (Child)
Jacob Murphy, Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Outstanding Practice Supervisor/Assessor of Nursing Students/Apprentices
(Mental Health)
Rachel Robinson, Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Outstanding Practice Supervisor/Assessor of Nursing Associate Students/Apprentices
Emma Colegate, Wye Valley NHS Trust
Outstanding Practice Educator of Occupational Therapy Students
Catherine Sutherland, The Rehabilitation Partnership
Outstanding Mentor of Paramedic Students
Benjamin Welch, West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Outstanding Clinical Supervisor of Physician Associate Students
Ryan Wade, Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Outstanding Practice Educator of Physiotherapy Students
Nicole Edginton, The McLelland Centre
Outstanding PS/PA/PE/CS of Post Qualifying Practice Students/Apprentices
Dr Steven Haynes, Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Outstanding Practice Educator of Social Work Students/Apprentices
Ilka Yates, The Children's Family Trust
College of Health and Science Award for Excellence in Practice Learning – Individual
Vijo Boban, Wye Valley NHS Trust
College of Health and Science Award for Excellence in Practice Learning – Practice Learning Environment
Ward B4, Russells Hall Hospital
Outstanding Practice Learning Environment – School of Health and Wellbeing
Community Therapy, Newfield House, University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust
Outstanding Practice Learning Environment – Three Counties Medical School
The Undergraduate Medical Education Team, Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Outstanding Practice Learning Environment – School of Nursing and Midwifery
Accident and Emergency Department, Worcestershire Royal Hospital