Celebrating our Ward Stars!
At the International and Private Care directorate we have outstanding and professional staff members who give their best every day. To acknowledge the exemplary work they do, we launched a quarterly staff recognition award back in June 2024 focusing on the Caterpillar, Butterfly, Bumblebee, and Hedgehog wards.
The award sees winners being chosen in September, December, March, and June. This initiative celebrates the outstanding efforts and contributions of our colleagues, honouring their dedication to their roles. It also highlights the importance of teamwork, recognising the collective efforts of all staff members who work together to deliver the best results. Meet this quarter’s winners:
Caterpillar: Amina Akthar
Amina is a shining example of GOSH values. She is always welcoming to families and staff which is something that makes families comfortable and at ease upon their visits to the ward.
Whether it is finding room space on the "snakes and ladders board" on Caterpillar, sourcing contact numbers, chivvying people along, or simply inviting families to access the fruit basket, Amina does it all with a smile and is always helpful to anyone in the department.
''No task seems too small for her. She has excellent communication and organisation skills, an expert in her job role and missed when she is not around. She openly shares her knowledge and teaches other members of the team during her day. Amina is the link that makes the team work as one."
"Amina is an absolute example of the embodiment of the GOSH values: each and every day she is smiley and happy. She welcomes all of our families with lots of kindness and all the families love her. She has built great relationships with our patients and they radiate to her. Her knowledge of Caterpillar and how the clinic runs is amazing! She is such an integral part of the team".
Bumblebee: Fatima Dumlao
Fatima Dumlao is a nurse on the Bumblebee Ward and she is recognised as this quarter’s Ward Star for staying calm under pressure. Her professional attitude and cordial manner as well as her skill were also qualities which made her stand out.
''She is not only calm when it counts but also an active and very good team member. Moreover, she is capable and highly skilled in her role. We named her as our winner this quarter for being such an amazing nurse and being so dependable''.
Butterfly: Anna Robinson
Anna Robinson is a nurse on the Butterfly Ward. She is named as a star for this quarter for quickly becoming a vital part of the team. She works hard and always lends a helping hand to others. She embodies GOSH values very vividly and is a pleasure to have as part of the team.
''She is an incredibly happy face to have around! So helpful and incredibly supportive, Anna was a clear and worthy winner of our Ward Star for this quarter''.
Hedgehog: Emma Stone
Emma Stone is a nurse on the Hedgehog Ward who has settled extremely well after having joined the staff. She is a pleasure to have her as part of the team. Not only is she dependable but also welcoming, helpful, and capable.
''We love working with Emma. She is a great nurse-in-charge and she is also very knowledgeable. Emma is always supportive on shift and has been a driving force behind the self-rostering initiative''.
Congratulations to all our winners! Your dedication and hard work make a significant impact on our wards, and we are proud to have you as part of our team. Thank you for everything you do here!
Nominate a Colleague:
If you know someone on an International and Private Care ward who deserves recognition, please take a moment to nominate them. Your nominations are vital in ensuring that we celebrate and appreciate the efforts of our colleagues who go above and beyond.
