'Role model' health workers win care awards

Andreena Anderson (holding award) was one of three healthcare support workers from RUH to receive a national award

Three healthcare support workers have been honoured with national awards in recognition of the outstanding care they provide.

Gregory Jessop, Leah Moyle and Andreena Anderson, who all work at the Royal United Hospitals (RUH) Bath NHS Foundation Trust, were given the NHS England awards for their "exceptional contribution to nursing and midwifery practice".

They were presented with the awards by RUH Chief Nursing Officer, Toni Lynch on 8 August.

"It is a true reflection of their dedication and compassion. I have heard inspiring accounts about the impact they have made on the people we care for, and on their colleagues too. They are a true asset," she said.

Gregory Jessop, who works with cancer patients, was given the award for "going above and beyond" to support his colleagues

All three workers were celebrated during the ceremony for being "role models" for their profession, demonstrating "commitment and compassion, and acting as ambassadors for best practice".

Mr Jessop works as a healthcare support worker on William Budd ward, caring for cancer patients.

After receiving the Working Together for Patients Award, his team said: "Greg's motivation is never for praise but purely for getting the best outcomes for patients and staff."

Leah Moyle, who works in palliative care, received the Compassion Award

Ms Moyle works in the palliative care team providing support to patients who are at or near the end of their life.

She received the Compassion Award for "consistently providing outstanding care to patients" and developing colleagues so that they can "provide the best possible care too".

Ms Anderson has worked in the RUH’s paediatric department caring for young children for over 15 years.

After receiving the Everyone Counts Award for championing equality, diversity, and inclusion, her team said she showed particular care for patients with mental illness.