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Celebrating 'Paget's People'

09 October 2023

 

Outstanding achievements, dedication and quality care were celebrated at this year’s Paget’s People awards.

The awards were presented at a glittering ceremony, held at the Ocean Room, Gorleston, on Friday night (6 October).

This year saw more than 600 nominations from both patients and staff - the highest number ever received since the awards were started more than 10 years ago.

 The winners in each category were as follows:

•         Ward of the Year - Ward 9

•         Team of the Year - Clinical: Paediatric Diabetes Team

•         Team of the Year - Non-Clinical: Family Liaison Officers

•         Clinical Individual of the Year: Gillian Macgregor-Linnett

•         Non-Clinical Individual of the Year: Dale Marshall

•         Inspiration Award: Dr Aban Dasgupta

•         Researcher of the Year: Rene Gray

•         Volunteer of the Year: Lisa Hutchinson

•         Apprentice of the Year: Amy Currie

•         EDP Gold ‘Patients’ Choice’ Award: Racheal Crane

•         Partnership Working: Emily Leeks, Melissa McGeary and Anna Baker

•         Fundraiser of the Year: Roshan Lal

•         Governors’ Award: Kirsti Parslow-Williams

•         Chair and Chief Executive’s Commendations: Nikki Cattermole; Emily Wilson

More than 270 guests attended the event, including some long-serving members of staff who were marking either 30 or 40 years at the James Paget, as well as staff who received ‘Employee of the Month’ certificates over the past year.

Chief Executive Jo Segasby said: “Once again, our Paget’s People awards has highlighted all that is great about our organisation - compassionate care, dedication and going the extra mile for patients.

“Every year, the awards give us the chance to celebrate the achievements of our staff – and once again, we’ve enjoyed a ceremony which has shown what a talented and caring workforce we have at the James Paget.”

“I’d like to congratulate all our finalists; they are stars in a team which is committed to both providing excellent care for our patients while supporting their colleagues across the hospital.”

 This year’s event was supported by a number of generous donations from sponsors including Tesco at Caister, Tesco Extra Great Yarmouth, Pedal Revolution, Great Yarmouth Haven Rotary Club, Health Spaces and Mr John Sitek.

The ceremony included a meal for guests and a disco.

Our Ward Of The Year Ward 9 team. A group of men and women in evening wear are pictured in front of the stage at the Ocean Room. One of the group holds a certificate in a frame.

Our Team Of The Year Non Clinical - the Family Liaison Officer team. Again a group stand in front of the Ocean Room stage with a winners certificate.

Clinical Individual Of The Year Gillian Macgregor-Linnet stands with our Interim Chair Stephen Javes, our Chief Executive Jo Segasby and our Chief Nurse Paul Morris. Gill holds the certificate awards to her as Clinical Individual of the Year.

Non Clinical Individual Of The Year Dale Marshall stands with our Chief Executive Jo and Chair Steohen in front of the Ocean Room stage holding his certificate.

The Team Of The Year Clinical, the Paediatric Diabetes Team, stand in a group line-up in front of the Ocean Room stage with their certificate.

Our Researcher Of The Year, Rene Gray, stands with our Chief Executive, Chief Medical Officer Vivek Chitre and our Chair Stephen Javes next to the Ocean Room stage. Rene holds his certificate.

Our Volunteer Of The Year Lisa Hutchinson stands with our Chair Stephen Javes and Chief Executive Jo Segasby, holding her winners certifcate. All three wear smart evening wear and are pictured in front of the Ocean Room stage.

Our Apprentice Of The Year Amy Currie with Jo Segasby and Stephen Javes. Amy holds her certificate with the Ocean Room stage in the background.

Our Partnership Working Award awards winners - Anna, Emily and Melissa - stand in a group with our Interim Chair and Chief Executive and representatives from award sponsors Tesco Great Yarmouth.

Our Fundraiser Of The Year Roshan Lal stands with our Interim Chair and Chief Executive, our charity manager Maxine and representatives from awards sponsors Tesco at Caister

EDP Gold Patient Choice Award winner Rachael Crane stands with EDP Community Editor Anthony Carroll and our Interim Chair and Chief Executive, in front of the stage at the Ocean Room.

Nicki Cattermole - one recipient of our Chair And Chief Executive Commendations, stands with Jo Segasby, Stephen Javes and Marc from awards sponsor Pedal Revolution.

Our second Chair And Chief Executive Commendation winner Emily Wilson stands holding her certificate with Jo and Stephen.

Our Governors Award For Outstanding Service winner Kirsti Parslow-Williams stands in a group, including our Governors Harry Hicks and James Reeder, Chief Executive Jo Segasby and Interim Chair Stephen Javes and Colin Godfrey from award sponsor Great Yarmouth Have Rotary Club. She holds her certificate and stands in front of the stage.