Surgery Champion
Surgery Champion
Each of our six clinical divisional champion awards recognise individuals and teams that consistently demonstrate exceptional commitment to patient-centred care, through empathy, communication and respect. They collaborate with colleagues, innovate for improvement and put their patients at the heart of all they do. Here’s what their colleagues wrote about them in the nominations.
Jerik Verula, Research Nurse
Jerik has made a real difference to how research is done and perceived in the Surgery/Intensive Care Unit (ICU), helping Research and Development to roll out a variety of studies, differing in complexity and length, but all that aim to improve patient treatment.
His enthusiasm and leadership have greatly impacted how the team performs and has given non-research staff the opportunity to actively engage. His proactive and friendly manner has facilitated a great working relationship with other clinical staff members building a good rapport between the research team and ICU staff.
Jerik is kind-hearted and easy to approach, as well as being always helpful and looking out for his team. He has drawn many people into research, and motivated others to work outside of their comfort zones. He’s knowledgeable, helpful, a great source of information and very easy to work with, and, he always has a smile on his face!
Mandeep Bajwa, Maxillofacial Consultant
A brilliant first year consultant who has taken on some challenging cases with brilliant results. He is the consultant that you would ask to treat all of your loved ones.
He has shown that he is very capable with dealing with large, complex surgeries and can resolve unexpected complications quickly and effectively to provide the best outcome for the patient. He actions referral to treatment swiftly, with care for the patient. He provides clear, concise communication and regular caring surgical follow up and good results. He is someone who gets the job done!
He cares so much, is surgically brilliant, and is approachable, friendly, helpful and a fantastic colleague to work with. Goes over and beyond for his patients and others. A fabulous teacher for juniors.
Surgical Short Stay Unit
The Surgical Short Stay Unit (SSSU) is an extremely busy ward, which deals with a large volume of elective surgical patients on a daily basis. Not only do the staff deliver exceptional patient care day to day but they’re also positive, communicate well with each other and demonstrate amazing team work.
Every day they demonstrate impressive clinical skill, knowledge, compassion and empathy. They are the unsung heroes of ensuring patient flow in the hospital; freeing up beds to patients who need them the most whilst ensuring a safe discharge for every patient.
Their team spirit and positivity is awe-inspiring, always welcoming any new innovations and eager to learn. They are simply amazing as a team of dedicated nurses, healthcare assistants and student nurses.