Leader/Mentor of the Year
Leader/Mentor of the Year
This award shines a light on colleagues with outstanding leadership skills and who inspire and support people around them. Good leaders do not have to be managers. They are innovative and value their peers while actively mentoring and encouraging people they work with. Here’s what their colleagues wrote about them in the nominations.
Binita Lawati, Junior Sister
What makes Binita truly special is that her compassion extends to everyone. She consistently supports her colleagues with the same warmth and dedication. She’s a guiding light on the team — reliable, encouraging, and always present.
She excels in everything she does. As a nurse in charge, she leads by example and never hesitates to step in when needed. Whatever the task she ensures no one is left behind — especially during busy shifts when the workload can be overwhelming.
She’s not only a great nurse but also a person with a genuinely big heart and a very calm and reassuring presence. We truly appreciate her hard work, humility, and unwavering support. She deserves recognition for the positive impact she makes on our team and the care she provides to our patients every single day. Binita embodies what a great mentor and a leader looks like.
Dr James Scuffham, Head of Nuclear Medicine Physics
James sets an outstanding example to our team with the rare combination of both technical excellence and a nurturing and progressive leadership style. He truly cares for our patients and the colleagues we serve, demonstrating wonderful empathy with everyone he interacts with.
He thrives on teaching those around him and sharing his extensive knowledge. He always has his door open for anyone who needs him. James is efficient and effective and has successfully led the Nuclear Medicine team through the enormous task of being the first Nuclear Medicine department in the country to achieve UKAS quality accreditation.
He is well known and highly respected throughout the whole of the national Nuclear Medicine community. We value his honesty, his willingness to listen, and then to lead by example. It would be hard to find any better example of a great leader.
Jun Quiambao, Senior Business Relationship Manager
What makes Jun stand out is his unwavering dedication to supporting others, both professionally and personally, creating a safe and open environment where colleagues feel empowered to ask, learn and grow.
His approachable nature has made a lasting and meaningful impact on our team. He is always available for assistance, consistently going above and beyond to ensure others feel supported.
His genuine care for those around him fosters a strong sense of teamwork and trust, directly contributing to a more collaborative and efficient work environment. He is instrumental in helping new colleagues gain confidence and settle into their roles.
In every way, Jun exemplifies the qualities of an exceptional team leader and mentor. His dedication, kindness, and leadership have improved teamwork, strengthened staff morale, and elevated the standard of service across the board.