The full shortlist of finalists for the Estates and Facilities Heroes competition, organised by healthcare meals supplier apetito, has been revealed.
Aimed at recognising and celebrating the essential work carried out by those working across the Healthcare Estates and Facilities (E&F) professions, the competition allowed hospitals to nominate the individuals and teams that they feel are the unsung heroes of their E&F departments.
Winners are set to be announced on National Healthcare Estates and Facilities day on Wednesday, June 18.
Following a high number of excellent entries from across the industry, the shortlisted finalists are:
Making a Real Difference
• David Shooter – Training Officer, William Harvey Hospital
• Paul Jackson – Porter, James Cook University Hospital
• Samantha Phillips – Chef, Leighton Hospital
• Karina Evans – Senior Housekeeper, Sheffield Health and Social Care, Michael Carlisle Centre
• Penny Hodgson – Training Officer, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital
• Colin Poynter – Porter, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital
Leading the Way
• Dave Brick – Waste Lead, Great Western Hospital
• NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde Corporate Catering Team (Patient Catering)
• Derek James – Head Chef, Yeovil District Hospital
• Michelle Westhead – R&D Supervisor, Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
Catering Champion
• Gemma Ayling – Catering Liaison Officer, Yeovil District Hospital
• Kelly Street – Senior Catering Clerk, Nottingham University Hospitals
• Katie Simmons – Patient Liaison, Wrexham Maelor Hospital
• Stephanie Doyle – Catering Manager, Yeovil District Hospital
Innovation Excellence
• Domestic Services Team, Lancashire Teaching Hospital Preston Hospital
• Thomas Lait – Deputy Head of Estates, Yeovil District Hospital
• Ryan Jones – Soft Services Operations Manager, Hereford Hospital NHS Trust
Rising Star
• Tammy Bingham – Stores Coordinator, Nottingham University Hospitals
• Lara Beaney Wrenn – Head of Facilities, William Harvey
• Martin Hall – Portering Manager, Chorley District Hospital, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
• Ian Powell – Fire Safety Advisor, University Hospitals of Liverpool Group
Team of the Year
• Catering Central Production Team – Gosport War Memorial Hospital, Hampshire & IOW Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
• Community Facilities Team – Somerset NHS Foundation Trust – Community
• HPV/UV Team Leaders – Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital
• Patient Dining Team – Queens Romford Hospital
An independent judging panel will be selecting this year’s winners, consisting of:
Philip Shelley – Senior Operational & Policy Manager, leading Soft FM operations at NHS England.
Alison McCree – Managing Director of Synchronicity Care Limited, HEFMA’s National Secretary
Amanda Roberts – Editor, HEFMA Pulse Magazine
Neil Hargreaves – General Manager of Healthcare at apetito
