An evening of celebration was held at Keele Hall on Thursday 23 November as the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at Keele came together with local partners from health and social care organisations across the North West Midlands. The incredible partnerships and strong relationships that Keele has with its health and social care partners were showcased through a series of awards, recognising and celebrating excellence in collaboration and partnership.

Comparing the evening was Professor Pauline Walsh, Pro Vice Chancellor and Executive Dean for the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, who described the evening as the perfect way to mark the end of the year, which has seen the NHS turn 75. Joining her were staff from across our local NHS Trust partners, local business and the third sector, public members and staff from across the Faculty.

The evening culminated in an awards ceremony, with nine awards being given out to very worthy winners.

Exemplary placement provider award

Recognising individuals involved with providing and supporting clinical placements for Keele University Faculty of Medicine and Health Science students.

Presented by: Julie Green, Head of School, Nursing and Midwifery
Winner: Robert Dennis – Midlands Partnership University Foundation NHS Trust
Runner up: Mark Hawley - University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust

Nominees:

• Stephanie Lockhart - Mid Cheshire NHS Trust
• Katie Brown and Hannah Swinnerton - Keele University Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Clinic
• Robert Dennis -  Keele University / Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
• Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Nursing Clinical Placement Team
• Jackie Watts – North Staffordshire Combined NHS Trust
• Mark Hawley - University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust

Exemplary Educator Award

Recognising any individual who has utilised positive partnership working to develop and deliver education and learning within clinical practice.

Presented by: Heidi Fuller, Dean of Education
Winner: Medical Education Team – North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust
Runner up: Nicky Witton - Keele University School of Nursing and Midwifery

Nominees:

• Medical Education Team North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust
• Ruth Chambers and menopause book co-authors - Raparu Consult CIC / Keele University
• Nicky Witton - Keele University School of Nursing and Midwifery
• Clive Gibson - Keele University
• Ravinder Hayer - Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
• Chloe Popplewell - Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
• Stephen Casewell - North Staffordshire Combined NHS Trust, Harplands Hospital        
• Helen Combes - Keele University

Peter Cartlidge – University Hospital North Midlands NHS Trust

Exemplary Partnerships in Research and Healthcare Award

Recognising any individual who has promoted positive partnership working and collaboration between academia and clinical partners to achieve high quality research and/or impact.

Presented by: Krysia Dziedzic, Dean of Research
Winner: Ruth Lambley-Burke - Midlands Partnership University Foundation NHS Trust
Runner up: Alison Cooke - University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust

Nominees:

• Kay Stevenson - Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust / Keele University Impact Accelerator Unit
• Ruth Lambley-Burke - Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
• Pete Gallacher – Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital
• Rosalind Leslie - Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust / Birmingham and Black Country Integrated Care System
• Martin Thomas - Keele University School of Medicine
• Julie Ashworth - Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust / Keele University School of Medicine
• Noeleen Hellis – University Hospital North Midlands NHS Trust
• Alison Cooke - University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust

Development of Partnerships with the Private, Voluntary, Business and Third Sector Organisations Award

Recognising any individual who has strived to create and nurture partnerships with the private, voluntary, business and third sectors or vice versa with Keele University Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, with the aim of improving and developing health and social care, education or research activities.

Presented by: Ann Pittard, Director of Engagement and Partnerships
Winner: Sophia Fedorowicz – Expert Citizens CIC
Runner Up: Nicola Evans, Keele University Impact Accelerator Unit

Nominees:

• Peter Ogrodnik - Keele University
• Jonathan Hill - Keele University Medical School
• Jon Packham - Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust / Keele University Medical School
• Emma Healey - Keele University Medical School
• Sophia Fedorowicz - Expert Citizens Community Interest Company
• Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Allied Health Professionals Clinical Placement team              
• Louise Cogher - Keele University
• Nicola Evans – Keele University Impact Accelerator Unit
  

Outstanding Achievement in Partnership with Patients and the Public Award

Recognising any individual who has developed and sustained partnerships between Keele University Faculty of Medicine and Health Science and/or its partners, and patients and the public.  

Presented by: Jane Southam, Public Contributor
Winner: Helen Duffy – Midlands Partnership University Foundation NHS Trust
Runner Up: Clare Jinks - Keele University School of Medicine

Nominees:

• Krysia Dziedzic - Keele University
• Andy Meakin - Expert Citizens Community Interest Company
• Laura Campbell - Keele University Impact Accelerator Unit
• Clare Jinks - Keele University School of Medicine
• Helen Duffy - Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
• Stuart Scattergood - Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Keele Alumni Achievement Award

This award recognises any former Keele University student who studied a programme within the Faculty of Medicine and Health Science who has supported partnerships within a healthcare context.

Presented by: Sue Baknak, Head of Faculty Operations
Winner: Lincoln Gombedza - North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust
Runner Up: University Hospitals Sussex / The Aspiring Medic's Support (TAMS) CIC

Nominees:

• Lincoln Gombedza - North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust
• Jacob Oguntimehin - University Hospitals Sussex / The Aspiring Medic's Support (TAMS) CIC
• Ashley Hawarden - Keele University
• Owen Davis - Tygerberg Hospital

Early Career Achievement

This award recognises any Keele University employee in the first five years of their career within the Faculty of Medicine and Health Science.

Presented by: Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost, Mark Ormerod
Winner: Abbie Milner – Keele University, collected on her behalf by Saeed Farooq
Runners up: Laurna Bullock and Joanna Simkins, Keele University School of Medicine

Nominees:

• Laurna Bullock - Keele University School of Medicine
• Abbie Milner - Keele University Research and Engagement
• Joanna Simkins - Keele University School of Medicine

Student Achievement Award

This award recognises any student currently enrolled at undergraduate or postgraduate level who has demonstrated commitment to partnership working between Keele University Faculty of Medicine and Health Science and the NHS during their studies.

Presented by: Pro Vice Chancellor Kristyan Spelman Miller
Winner: Balamrit Sokhal – Keele University School of Medicine, collected on his behalf by Kim Sargeant
Runner up: Ashley Hawarden - Postgraduate Student, Keele University School of Medicine

Nominees:

• Balamrit Sokhal - Medical Student, Keele University
• Leigh Clare - Physiotherapy Student, Keele University
• Ashley Hawarden - Postgraduate Student, Keele University
• Panos Sarigiovannis - Postgraduate Student, Keele University

Outstanding Achievement Award for Service Transformation

This award recognises any individual who has demonstrated tangible change within clinical practice

Presented by: Anne O’Brian, Head of School for Allied Health Professions
Winner: Kay Stevenson – Midlands Partnership University Foundation NHS Trust and Keele Impact Accelerator Unit
Runner up: Rosalind Leslie - Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust / Birmingham and Black Country Integrated Care System

Nominees:

• Kay Stevenson - Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust / Keele University Impact Accelerator Unit
• Kirsty Thomson - Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
• Andrew Campbell – Midlands Partnerships University NHS Foundation Trust
• Rosalind Leslie - Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust / Birmingham and Black Country Integrated Care System