Welcome to the 2015 SEPT Star Awards

The shining stars of South Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (SEPT) were celebrated at this year's SEPT Star Awards ceremony.

More than 40 staff were shortlisted for the accolades, from hundreds of nominations, with 14 proud winners taking home a trophy.

The awards are designed to say thank you to staff from across the Trust and celebrate those who go above and beyond in their work every day in order to deliver the very highest levels of care to our patients.

The award categories encompassed all of the Trust's directorates, as well as awards for Patient Safety, Using Technology to Improve Care/Efficiency, and Improved Patient Experience.

Sally Morris, SEPT Chief Executive, said: "It was a truly special evening and a privilege to celebrate the achievements of colleagues and teams who have been shortlisted for SEPT Star Awards.

"It is important that we take the time to recognise and celebrate our team of talented and dedicated staff and importantly say 'thank you' to each of them for everything they do for patients and their loved ones."

The full list of winners is as follows:

Improved Partnerships

Winner - Helen Smart, Director – Bedfordshire Community Services

Highly Commended - Julie Thornton, Clinical Lead – Immunisation, Southend, Essex

Improved Patient Experience

Winners

Julia Watts, District Nurse Liaison – Harcourt House, Southend, Essex

End of Life Coordinators – West Essex

Highly Commended - Emma Daniel and Arlette Frost, Health Visitors – Biggleswade Hospital, Bedfordshire

Using Technology to Improve Care/Efficiency

Winner - Therapy for You Website / App, Essex

Highly Commended - Community Health Services, Bedfordshire

Patient Safety

Winner - Sign Up To Safety Leads, Essex & Bedfordshire

Highly Commended - Dr Hamideh Heydari, Consultant – Basildon Mental Health Unit

Clinical Leader of the Year

Three Winners

Emma Stoneman, Podiatry Lead, Bedfordshire

Victoria Tupper, Team Leader, Rapid Intervention Team, Bedfordshire

Dr David Ho, Consultant - Forensic Inpatient Service, Brockfield House, Essex

Innovation of the Year

Winner - Innovative Healthcare Development – Brockfield House, Essex

Highly Commended

Respiratory Specialist Team – West Essex

Early Intervention Service – South Essex

Chair’s Award (Non Clinical)

Winner - Aurelija Sliauteriene, Housekeeper, Archer Unit, Bedfordshire

Highly Commended

Lee Thompson, Housekeeper, Brockfield House, Essex

Sharon Dyer, Reception – The Lodge, Essex

Sue Underwood, Reception – The Lodge, Essex

Chair’s Award (Clinical)

Winner - Basildon Raid Team, Essex

Highly Commended - Dr Gladvine Mundempilly, Consultant Psychiatrist, Essex

In Tune – Customer Service Award

Individual – Michelle Hammett, Heart Failure Nurse Specialist, Bedfordshire

Team – Rawreth Court, Essex