Two dedicated nurses at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) have been shortlisted in the Nursing Times Workforce Summit and Awards 2024.
The summit and awards aim to shine a light on those excelling in nurse recruitment and retention, wellbeing and inclusion, plus many other areas linked to helping overcome the ongoing workforce challenge in health and social care.
Charlotte Collings, recruitment and retention nurse (pictured, top right), has been shortlisted under the Diversity and Inclusion Champion of the Year category, an important award that recognises people who have made a significant improvement and continued commitment to championing equality, diversity and inclusion.
Charlotte said: “I was so proud to see my name on the awards shortlist for Diversity and Inclusion Champion of the Year – it came as a real shock.
“My role focuses on successfully recruiting nurses into the organisation and to support them as they join the hospital, settle into their role and beyond.
“Equality, diversity and inclusion is key to ensuring our people feel valued and respected, regardless of background, age, disability, gender or sexual orientation and I actively strive to ensure equal access to opportunities and progression for all at PAHT.”
Kristle Bravo, international nurse educator and manager (pictured, bottom right), has been shortlisted under the Practice Educator of the Year category, which aims to recognise exemplary practice educators who go out of their way to provide clinical training, support and development for nurses.
Kristle said: “I am humbled beyond words and deeply honoured to be named as a finalist for Practice Educator of the Year.
“Within my role, I have the privilege of supporting internationally educated nurses as they transition into their new roles at PAHT. My focus is to provide them with a strong foundation and the fundamentals of clinical practice to ensure that they are fully equipped to deliver safe and high-quality patient care.
“Transitioning into a new healthcare system can be challenging, but through structured training, pastoral care, and continuous support, the nurses are able to integrate smoothly into the organisation and succeed in their careers.
“I am dedicated to helping our nurses feel welcomed, confident, and prepared for every aspect of their work and feel very grateful to be recognised for my contributions to this important area of nursing education. Thank you.”
Giuseppe Labriola, interim chief nurse at PAHT, said: “I’m delighted that both Charlotte and Kristle have been recognised through this prestigious awards scheme.
“This is testament to their hard work and exemplary practice, which is valued widely across the organisation, and supports the delivery of our wider nursing, midwifery and allied health professional (AHP) strategy.
“Charlotte and Kristle are shining examples of how truly living our values, patient at heart, everyday excellence and creative collaboration, can make a real difference for our people, which ultimately provides better care and experiences for our patients. Thank you for all that you do and I wish you both the best of luck for the final on 28 November.”