Preceptee of the Year

Geanina Dolhan and Elena Duca-Bucur
Nuffield Health The Holly Hospital

Kim Gardiner
Darent Valley Hospital

" Kim is an exceptional preceptee and a real asset to the team here at Darent Valley Hospital. Kim develops are great rapport with people, she is diligent and the compassion in her care is unmatched. Kim has excelled in all of her midwifery skills and is developing into a confident, competent and approachable midwife who is eager to learn and develop. As the Midwifery Preceptorship Lead, I am incredibly proud and privileged to support Kim in her early career as a midwife."

Sarah Kenningley
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust - Elective Surgery Unit

Sydney Lee
Risedale at Abbey Road Nursing Home

"Sydney has been nominated for her outstanding contribution to high end nursing care within nursing homes, ensuring that residents and their families are connected without having extensive travelling times. She has promoted health and wellbeing within the company, becoming a freedom to speak up guardian and wellbeing champion. She supports all staff with their training and also new starts, especially those who have joined us from overseas – ensuring their culture is understood and embedded within the Risedale community. Her dedication, passion and commitment to her role, ongoing learning and teaching for others sets the highest examples within the nursing community."

Aniisah Bibi Rostom
East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust

" Aniisah, a Registered Nursing Associate at Lister Hospital, began her journey as a clinical support worker and now aspires to become a Registered Nurse. With a master’s degree in law, she chose to pursue nursing to make a difference. Throughout her preceptorship, Aniisah passionately engaged in initiatives that promote NHS careers, diversity, and inclusion. Recognised as the 2023 Nursing Associate of the Year, she has inspired many through her commitment to excellence, quality improvement projects, and advocacy for equitable healthcare. Aniisah's dedication and drive make her a deserving candidate for Preceptee of the Year 2024. - Aniisah's gone up for the preceptee of the year."

Jenna Stocks
Yarningdale - part of Exemplar Health Care

"In her first year as a newly qualified nurse at Yarningdale, Jenna has made a remarkable impact. Embracing significant changes, including the shift from paper-based to digital care plans, she played a crucial role in this transition by proactively solving problems and mentoring colleagues. Jenna has also been instrumental in supporting student placements, with feedback highlighting her supportive and enthusiastic approach. She continually seeks opportunities to expand her skills, recently completing advanced training and delivering a presentation on improving student placements. Jenna's exceptional care, positive attitude and dedication make her a deserving candidate for this award."

Tim Walsh
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Trust

" Tim has been nominated for this award due to his continued ability to stand out from the moment he became a preceptee. He has demonstrated natural leadership, where motivation is drawn from wanting to constantly improve the quality of his own practice and of the mental health services that he works within. Tim's caring nature ensures he delivers consistant compassionate care. He has shown capacity to develop essential nursing skills promptly, whilst being given the creativity as a preceptee to innovate and redesign the CYP's physical health services to improve patient, families & staff experience and outcomes."