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A theatre support worker at the Ro
yal Free Hospital (RFH) has been recognised for her commitment to quality of care at an annual London support workforce event.
Hosted by NHS England, the event brought together London’s NHS healthcare support workers (HSCWs) in nursing, midwifery and allied health professions for discussions and sharing of best practices, and to celebrate the stars of the profession across the city.
Nominations were submitted ahead of the event, and in the afternoon, the chief nursing officer and chief midwifery officer support worker excellence awards were handed out.
Cecilia Adekunmi was celebrated for her role in training staff from healthcare assistants into theatre support workers in the department. She has played a key role in training over 40 staff members, ensuring they have the skills to assist in surgeries, and has shared her knowledge in sterile services with colleagues.
Cecilia first began working in the trust on an agency basis in 2006, and in 2013 began working in Barnet Hospital as a sterile service technician, before moving to the RFH in 2015.
“I was so shocked when I saw that I was nominated,” Cecilia said. “Training staff is important to make sure everyone has the skills to do the job. If more people can do the job, then there is more strength in the team – I was really just doing it to help the department.
“I love my job because I get to support patients and their care – that is the best part. I work with a really great team too."
Lolita Ying, senior clinical practice educator, nominated Cecilia and said:
“Cecilia has the enthusiasm to train staff, and makes sure they are confident in making the transition to theatre support workers.
“She always accommodates the needs of the team, and goes the extra mile to make sure everyone is happy. I was delighted, but not surprised, to see that she was a winner at the conference.”
