Local healthcare heroes have been celebrated for their work during an annual awards ceremony for staff at the Sulis Hospital near Bath.
Simon Milner, Cara Charles-Barks, Alison Ryan and Paul Doyle | Photo © Sulis Hospital / RUH Bath
The awards, held on Saturday 5th October, celebrated those who have gone above and beyond in their roles and their achievements and dedication to supporting healthcare for the local community.
The special evening acknowledged those who were working at the hospital when it first opened its doors to patients in March 2010 as well as those who received the most staff recognition awards in the last 12 months.
The ceremony also included a category for team members to nominate colleagues for Special Recognition Departmental Awards.
In a testament to the culture at the hospital, heartfelt and inspirational nominations from colleagues were made.
Over 30 of these awards were given across departments, with recipients such as:
- Helen from Cardiology, who “always puts her patients first and is always very helpful and supportive.”
- Rasa from Endoscopy, who “provides amazing support and knowledge, mentors new members of staff and is a great team player.”
- Michaela from Hospitality, who “is always smiling and caring for all the patients who walk through our doors. She has been called inspirational by many members of the team.”
A 2024 staff survey revealed that Sulis has built a strong foundation of trust and compassionate leadership within its culture.
“The strong camaraderie in the team makes it a very happy place to work,” said one member of staff, while over three-quarters would recommend Sulis as a great place to work.
The evening was attended by senior leadership from Sulis Hospital, Royal United Hospitals Bath and the Bath and North East Somerset Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board.
The event also featured a charity raffle, raising £655 for local hospice charity Dorothy House.
Simon Milner, Hospital Director, said: “People are the bedrock of hospitals like Sulis.
“It is their skill, commitment and compassion that drives the delivery of exceptional care, and which ensures patients are put first.
“Initiatives like this are important pillars of recognition for the amazing work these teams do, from clinical leads and pharmacists to hospitality staff and porters.
“I want to emphasise that our team members are all brilliant and everyone equally contributes to the success of our organisation.
“We are incredibly proud of the work our teams have done not just within Sulis, but in supporting the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Trust as well.
“As part of the RUH family, we’ve been able to help increase capacity and improve NHS patients’ access to high-quality care.”
Carol Furnell, who won the Business Development team award, said: “It’s an honour to be recognised in this way. Working at Sulis Hospital is a rewarding experience and being part of such a supportive and dedicated team makes it even better.
“Knowing that our work has a direct impact on people in our local community truly is the cherry on top. It makes me incredibly proud to be part of this organisation.”
