Double the win for Mid Yorkshires outstanding healthcare support workers

Captured above (left to right) Talib Yaseen, Chief Nursing Officer, Rachel Diamond, Director of Nursing and Quality, Lisa Dixon, Head of Nursing, Ellie Glover, Trainee Nursing Associate, Charlotte Evans, Ward Manager, Alejandro St Julien, Healthcare Assistant, Nicola Trowse, Deputy Assistant Director of Nursing, Cath Liddington, Divisional Director of Nursing and Victoria Bagshaw, NHSE Deputy Director of Nursing, Workforce and Education.

Two exceptional healthcare support workers from Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust have been nationally recognised in the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) and Chief Midwifery Officer (CMidO) Support Worker Excellence Awards.

Ellie Glover and Alejandro St Julien were honoured with the awards celebrating their outstanding contributions to healthcare. Ellie was shortlisted in the ‘Commitment to Quality-of-Care’ subcategory, while Alejandro was recognised in the ‘Working Together for Patients’ subcategory.

Ellie, Trainee Nursing Associate, is widely praised by colleagues for her warmth, empathy, and the genuine difference she makes through small yet deeply meaningful acts. Her nominee shared:

Ellie took the time to help a patient whose hair had become matted after a long hospital stay. She gently washed, conditioned, and brushed her hair, one small act that made a world of difference.

Beyond compassionate gestures, Ellie has shown unwavering commitment to helping patients stay active and mobile during extended hospital stays, reducing deconditioning and supporting their independence.

Alejandro, Healthcare Assistant, was nominated for his instrumental role in creating a new team focused on improving patient flow and facilitating earlier discharges. His ability to coordinate with various clinical teams while delivering care with dignity and kindness has had a significant impact on patients’ experience.

Talib Yaseen, Chief Nursing Officer at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust, praised both nominees saying:

I’m incredibly proud to see our healthcare support workers recognised with such prestigious nominations. Their commitment and compassion are vital to the NHS and to the care we provide every day. Ellie and Alejandro truly embody the values of our Trust, and we’re honoured to have them as part of our team at Mid Yorkshire.