Publish date: 3 August 2023
Tameside and Glossop ICFT's latest heroes have been presented with Who's Your Hero awards.
The awards go to an individual or team that has gone above and beyond or done something outstanding for patients or colleagues.
Here are the latest individuals to be handed awards by Tameside and Glossop ICFT's Chief Executive, Karen James OBE.
To read more about the Who's Your Hero award or to nominate one of our members of staff, visit the Who's Your Hero webpage.
Amanda Curtis, a Plaster Technician, was nominated in recognition of the effort she makes to brighten up the Orthopaedics Outpatients Clinic, marking every occasion throughout the year such as Diwali and Christmas.
For many years Amanda, or Mandy as she’s known to her friends and colleagues, has used her own time and money to add some seasonal cheer to the clinic, bringing joy
Denise was nominated by a colleague for being a ‘massive asset’ to the department, stepping up by taking extra responsibility to cover periods of leave.
She also shows great communication, care and respect to staff and patients, and was put forward as an unsung hero of the Radiology department.
Faye Lee, Quality and Governance Admin Support Officer, was only in post for six months at the time of her nomination, but has already made such an impression that the entire Quality and Governance Team wanted to see her efforts recognised.
Since joining the team, Faye has done exceptional work to maintain and improve the Ulysses Safeguard system, helping keep it up to date and ensuring incident notifications go to the right people for action.
Faye’s team said: “The work Faye does has improved efficiency for staff managing and monitoring risks and incidents. We all think she goes above and beyond and we would love her to know that she is our hero.”
The Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Team, based in the Macmillan Unit, were presented with an extra special as their nomination came via one of their long-term patients.
Explaining why the team deserved this accolade, the patient wrote: “I've been coming to IBD clinics for almost eight years for my infusions. The nurses have always been fantastic, they help with managing my illness, they listen to my moans and they even act as my counsellor sometimes.
“Nothing is too much for them, they do their very best to get you the care you need as quickly as possible. This team, past and present, are my heroes.”
The story behind Neonatal Sister Janette Ogley’s award is truly exceptional.
Shortly after attending basic life support training, Janette was at home when she was called upon by a member of the public to help a woman in premature labour at a nearby launderette.
Janette was required to give the baby mouth-to-mouth and revive them, before handing the child over to paramedics. The baby was admitted to our Neonatal Unit and was, when well enough, discharged home.
Judy is a Health Care Assistant based in the Fracture and Orthopaedic Outpatient Clinic, whose actions at the end of last year personified patient care.
Judy went above and beyond to provide care for a patient at the League of Friends café in the Hartshead Building.
Thanks to her, the gentleman was able to be treated in the clinic to address an injury sustained prior to arriving at the Hospital.
Krystal, a Health Care Assistane based in Outpatients, was nominated for the remarkable kindness, consideration and compassion she always has for both patients and her team.
The support Krystal gave a colleague while they were going through a bereavement, along with countless examples of great patient feedback, more than make her a worthy recipient of this award.
The Nuclear Medicine and Radiology Teams were presented with the honour for their unwavering commitment to our patients, even when they were faced with a devastating emotional challenge.
On Monday 7 November, the Nuclear Medicine and related teams came into work to the news that their colleague and friend had lost her life the day before in tragic circumstances.
Despite being deeply shocked and upset, the teams made the decision to honour her by continuing to run clinics and make sure all patients continued to receive treatment.
Electrician Phil was put forward for recognition for the unwavering dedication he shows in his job and the support he provides to his team.
He consistently volunteers to cover on-call emergency shifts, even at short notice when others are unavailable, and has been described as a valued asset to the team.
Shirley, who works in Domestics, received an award for the outstanding dedication she shows to her work on Ward 41.
Staff on the ward wanted to see the help she offers them with dementia patients, the calming influence she brings to the ward and the way she is able to reassure patients’ families properly recognised.