Women and Children Champion
Women and Children Champion
Each of our six clinical divisional champion awards recognise individuals and teams that consistently demonstrate exceptional commitment to patient-centred care, through empathy, communication and respect. They collaborate with colleagues, innovate for improvement and put their patients at the heart of all they do. Here’s what their colleagues wrote about them in the nominations.
Chloe Bond, Patient Safety Midwife
Chloe has made a significant impact on the safety of women, babies, and families by stepping into the clinical governance role.
She has upheld high standards in maternity, led stakeholder engagement, and supported teams across the division with professionalism, positivity, and compassion. Her commitment to learning from events and driving improvements in care is clear and inspires those around her.
Even in the most difficult circumstances, such as investigations involving baby loss, Chloe has maintained her professionalism, cheerful disposition, and unwavering support for others.
She truly embodies the trust’s values, motivating colleagues to care and learn together.
Gretchen Alangre, Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner
Gretchen is an outstanding member of the Paediatric nursing team whose passion, innovation, and dedication have transformed care in the Paediatric Assessment Unit (PAU).
Across the paediatrics department, she has worked tirelessly to improve patient safety and experience, introducing initiatives such as a transfer handover tool, family online feedback systems, and electronic infusion proformas.
She has reconfigured patient spaces, streamlined admission processes, and improved patient flow, communication, and early identification of unwell children. She has done all this whilst working to become an advanced clinical practitioner.
Beyond this, Gretchen is a gifted teacher, supporting colleagues with patience and skill. Her commitment to patient-centred care shines through everything she does, making her an invaluable asset to the team and trust.
Vanessa Everington, Junior Sister
Vanessa has been described as a stand-out nurse who exemplifies excellence. She always greets everyone with a smile, even on the most challenging days and her empathy and professionalism shine through in every interaction.
In a team that cares for patients referred with possible cancer symptoms, many of whom are understandably anxious, Vanessa is always there. Whether it is a call to offer reassurance, providing guidance or offering further care, nothing comforts a patient more than speaking with a nurse like Vanessa.
Her unwavering dedication and support are a true asset to the trust’s gynaecology service, making a real difference to both patients and colleagues alike.