West Herts NHS workers shortlisted for national awards

The trust, which covers Watford General Hospital, hailed the "bumper crop" of finalists which include four teams and two individuals in a variety of categories in the Nursing Times Workforce Awards and the HSJ awards.

Among them is doctor Shamira Ghouse, who has been shortlisted for  'Clinician of the Year' in the BAME Health and Care Awards 2024 on September 26.

Dr Shamira Ghouse truly shone through a sea of outstanding entries - according to the judging panel. (Image: West Herts Hospitals NHS Trust)

Two members of the team have also been shortlisted in the 'Preceptor of the Year' category. Junior Nurse Simeon Cruz and Preceptor Ela Ab Mumin have both been recognised for "inspiring" and "excellent" work within their roles.

Preceptor, El Ab Mumin, (centre) smiling with her colleagues. (Image: West Herts Hospitals NHS Trust)

Junior Nurse, Simeon Cruz, inspired his team providing high quality care. (Image: West Herts Hospitals NHS Trust) West Herts chief nurse Kelly McGovern said: “Well done to all our finalists for their hard work and commitment to the trust, our colleagues and patients. We wish you the very best of luck.”

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The entire team is a finalist in the 'Staff Wellbeing Award' category at the 2024 HSJ Awards.

The corporate nursing team are shortlisted for several awards this year. (Image: West Herts Hospitals NHS Trust)

While in the Nursing Times Awards, the team has been shortlisted for ‘Preceptorship Programme of the Year’ and 'Best Staff Wellbeing' categories, alongside six other nominations.

The Nursing Times Awards ceremony will take place on Wednesday, October 23, and winners of the HSJ awards will be crowned on Thursday, November 21.