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 University of Worcester.
The University recently held its annual Health & Care Mentor Awards, celebrating those who support the University’s students whilst they are training in the workplace.
In all, 17 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.”
Robert Dudley, Head of the Three Counties School of Nursing and Midwifery at the University, added: “We are truly appreciative to all those who are prepared to give their time to help mentor the next generation. It will not be long before our students are themselves playing their part in shaping the health services of the future, and thanks to the excellent placements and high-quality mentoring they have received, they should be ready to hit the ground running.”
The Awards were presented by Dr Kathryn Cobain, Chief Nursing Officer at NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Full list of award winners
Outstanding Mentor of Diagnostic Radiography Students
Emily Bellamy and Elizabeth Newitt, Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Outstanding Mentor of Foundation Degree Students
Lukas Rokita, The Lawns
Outstanding Mentor of Medical Students
Dr Hannah Robinson, Upton Surgery
Outstanding Mentor of Midwifery Students
Kate Massey, Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Outstanding Mentor of Nursing Students/Apprentices (Adult)
Claire Beaumont, Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Outstanding Mentor of Nursing Students (Child)
Tracy-lee Sivil, Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Outstanding Mentor of Nursing Students/Apprentices (Mental Health)
Martin Barnes, Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Outstanding Mentor of Nursing Associate Students/Apprentices
Natalie Jones, Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Outstanding Mentor of Occupational Therapy Students
Claire Banks, Casa Mia Care Home
Outstanding Mentor of Paramedic Students
Paula Adkins, West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Outstanding Mentor of Physician Associate Students
Dr Joshua Lewkowicz, Beechwood Surgery
Outstanding Mentor of Physiotherapy Students
Julia Cresswell, Wye Valley NHS Trust
Outstanding Mentor of Post Qualifying Practice Students/Apprentices
Maxine Palmer, Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Outstanding Mentor of Social Work Students
Caryl Rees, Direct Payments Advanced Practitioner
Outstanding Practice Learning Environment – School of Allied Health and Community
Community Paediatric Occupational Therapy Team (South), Tamworth
Outstanding Practice Learning Environment – Three Counties Medical School
Upton Surgery
Outstanding Practice Learning Environment – Three Counties School of Nursing and Midwifery
Oak House