Prestigious Chief Nursing Officer Award presented to local Pastoral Support Worker
Stacey, a Pastoral Healthcare Support worker (HCSW) has significantly impacted patient care and staff support, earning high praise from colleagues and Line Managers.
Working alongside Kim, an MSW Pastoral Support Worker, Stacey ensures new Healthcare Support Workers (HCSWs) have a smooth transition into their roles, from administrative tasks to hands-on clinical support.
Together, they organise the "Prepare to Care Weeks" with Care Certificate training, ensuring new starters are well-prepared. Stacey’s compassion and empathy are evident as she provides individualised support, helping retain staff who might otherwise leave the Trust. Recently certified in Train the Trainer for Moving and Handling, she enhances staff training, directly benefiting patient safety.
Stacey also engages with local colleges and schools to inspire future healthcare professionals. Her commitment to the Trust’s values, integrity, and quality support makes her a fantastic role model and a valued member of the Workforce Development and Student Support Team at Barnsley Hospital.
Earlier this year, Chief Nursing Officer for England Dame Ruth May announced the launch of the awards for healthcare support workers (HCSWs) and maternity support workers (MSWs). The awards recognise the importance of our HCSWs and MSWs.
Chief Nursing Officer for England, Dame Ruth May said:
“Now more than ever, it is imperative that all parts of the nursing and midwifery workforce feel recognised and valued for the contribution they make every day. This is especially true of the support workers across our workforce, who are so integral to patient care and so central to all our teams.
“For all the rewarding experiences that our profession can give us, there’s nothing quite like being told how important your contribution is by those you work with day in, day out.”
HCSWs and MSWs are integral to our workforce and deserve recognition and celebration for the invaluable contributions they make to patient care and supporting their nursing and midwifery colleagues.
Lead Nurse for Workforce Development, Vicky Waller said:
“Stacey is a true role model for Healthcare Support Workers and we are very proud of the work she does supporting the HCSW workforce, a champion of promoting the role for the future workforce too.”
Colleagues are urged to consider nominating HCSW and MSW colleagues who consistently embody the NHS values, in all that they do. You can find out more about the awards here.