Nursing Associate of the Year

‘This is more than just a job to him’

Ben is a Nursing Associate in Elective Orthopaedics at City Hospital and has been nominated by colleagues who recognise his special qualities.

Colleague Tracey Hutchinson said: “Ben is so hard working. He’s team motivated, supportive and always has a listening ear. He’s an incredibly valued member of the team in Harvey 1.”

Another colleague commented: “Ben is an amazing nursing associate, so caring and compassionate towards all the patients. He’s a great team player and definitely needs to top up to a registered nurse as he is very capable of that role.”

Of course it’s not just colleagues and patients that make nominations. One of Ben’s friends also nominated him for this award. She said: “Ben worked really hard to get his degree and become a nursing associate. His dedication to his working team and caring for those under his care is more than a job to him, more a vocation. Everyone who knows Ben is extremely proud of him and how far he has come in his chosen field.”

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‘Consistently caring, kind and conscientious’

Greg is a Nursing Associate in the Radiology Department at Queen’s Medical Centre and has made a serious impression with senior colleagues who’ve recognised Greg’s commitment to patients and his dedication to supporting other colleagues.

His nominator said: “Greg was part of the legacy cohort the first set of trainee nursing associates to train at NUH and he has worked incredibly hard to qualify in March this year. He is consistently caring, kind and conscientious with all his patients and goes out of his way to ensure they are kept up to date with their care and the reasons behind it at all times.

“Greg takes an active part in the Shared Governance Council in Interventional Radiology Theatres at QMC and works really hard with colleagues to improve things for both patients, going out of his way to be helpful and supportive.

“I am very proud of his achievements in the past two years.”

Vote for Gregory as Nursing Associate of the Year here.

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‘Treating patients with immense kindness and respect’

Mandy works in Trauma and Orthopaedics having recently finished her course and qualified. She’s been praised by friends and colleagues alike for her positivity towards the role she is so committed to.            

One of her nominators said: “From the very beginning Mandy as always been positive and willing to learn. She has dealt with negative attitudes regarding this new role with professionalism and with a smile.  She is always happy to talk about how exciting the role is and how it will benefit the NHS and NUH.

“Mandy has embraced the new course, new challenges and working in a completely new area and always gives 100%.She treats the patients with immense kindness and respect.  Mandy is full of great ideas on how to improve the patient experience and is a pleasure to work with.

Another friend and colleague commented: “Mandy has a passion for the new role within the nursing family, she has attended several conferences and has campaigned to ensure that NUH recognised the worth of nursing associates. Mandy is a great role model for the new trainee nursing associates and is always willing to share her knowledge and experiences.

“She has been an amazing support to myself personally and will always be grateful to her for her words of support when things got tough.”

Vote for Mandy as Nursing Associate of the Year here.

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‘Mature, intuitively kind and understanding’

This nomination is a family affair! Nicola is part of the Neo-natal Unit at City Hospital and who better than her own brother to talk about why she is so deserving of a nomination for Nursing Associate of the Year.

He said: “Nicola is a committed and caring individual who works incredibly hard in her role as a nursing associate. Her passion for the profession is clear and she is without doubt a credit to NUH for her non-stop work and dedication to both her work as a nursing associate and her studies alongside the role at Derby University.

Another close friend (she says she’s almost a relative!) describes just how much of a big heart Nicola has, supporting her through a traumatic period of her life: “Nicola is the most empathetic and genuinely caring person I know. I cannot think of anyone I would rather have caring for me or a loved one, young or old, in vulnerable times. I would know I could rely on her.

“When my mum was dying she drove miles to be with her, after a full day’s work, and could not have been more mature, intuitively kind and understanding of my mum’s needs. She’s a gem and it would be great to see her being given a thanks and encouragement for her dedication.”

Vote for Nicola as Nursing Associate of the Year here.

Please note, you can only vote once in each category - and there's only one opportunity to vote in the NAMY Awards, so pick your finalists carefully!