Local Trust nominated for excellence in education

The Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust was delighted to be shortlisted at the ‘Awards for Excellence’ by the British Transplantation Society and NHSBT Organ Donation and Transplantation joint congress.

The awards celebrated excellence in all areas of donation and transplantation, up and down the country from both inside and outside of NHS Blood and Transplant.

The Trust were put forward for the category of ‘Excellence in Education’ for the innovative delivering of education around end-of-life care from the Intensive Care Unit, Organ Donation Link Nurses, Advanced Critical Care Practitioners and Clinical Lead for Organ Donation.

Healthcare colleagues were recognised for the support offered during the pandemic to nurses who were new to the Intensive Care Unit or had become deskilled by routine or by being unable to be present during end-of-life care, due to restrictions. Training sessions were offered to help staff to feel confident in the care and communications they provided. The outstanding level of education has been described as having a positive impact on the mental health of staff as they feel comfortable in the care they provide.

Len Richards, Chief Executive of the Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, said:

“I’m thrilled that the Intensive Care Unit, Organ Donation Link Nurses, Advanced Critical Care Practitioners and Clinical Lead for Organ Donation were nominated for this prestigious award.

“Although the Trust did not win at the conference last week, we still consider the nomination a huge achievement as it honours the dedication shown by all to provide respectful and compassionate care, especially around such a difficult area of healthcare.

"We have some extremely dedicated members of staff that go above and beyond and are credit to the Trust, and this nomination is a shining example of those who do this.

“Thank you for your hard work.”