Honouring Our Outstanding Team Members
Team members working across Healthcare Management Trust’s hospitals and care homes have been celebrated for their years of loyalty, dedication, and valued contribution.
The Long Service Awards aim to recognise team members who have been with the Trust for a significant amount of time and continually put our patients at the centre of everything we do.
More than 60 members of our teams received special certificates and vouchers at events at their place of work.
Receiving Long Service Awards this year were Gill Firth, Endoscopy Manager and Sharon Lee, Admin Team Leader who have both been at St Hugh’s Hospital for 35 years.
Gill joined the organisation as an Enrolled Nurse at the beginning of 1989 before moving to the Endoscopy team in 1994 and has been involved in the department’s growth ever since.
“Originally Endoscopy was carried out in a patient room on a Saturday morning, but now I am proud to say it is a fully functioning Endoscopy Unit employing 12 staff,” she explained.
“I have been very proud to have worked at St Hugh’s Hospital over the years. I have a lovely team who share the same work ethic and are about each other and the department, which makes my job a very easy and rewarding one. I am very proud to have received this award and grateful to HMT for recognising my achievements and continued long service.”
Sharon joined soon after she had started her family. Her first role was as a part-time receptionist, working in the evenings. She said: “I wanted a role that I could fit around my family and now I could not imagine working anywhere else.
“The staff are great to work with, and I have gained another family. Over the years, I have seen the hospital evolve, and progress with new projects to help our community. I am honoured and grateful to receive this award. It is very nice to be recognised for your loyal service, it makes you feel appreciated.”
Other colleagues have been with the Trust for 20, 15, 10, five or three years.
Dr Nichola Stefanou, Chief Executive Officer, of Healthcare Management Trust, said: “People know that when they come to any of our sites, they will receive high-quality care and be treated with dignity and respect in a safe environment. This would not be possible without the dedication, passion and expertise of our wonderful teams. These awards provide a valuable opportunity to recognise and celebrate the many impactful contributions our staff make in delivering exceptional service to our local community. I am incredibly proud of each and every one of them.”