Bath's healthcare heroes celebrated with hospital Awards Ceremony

In a testament to the uplifting culture at the Hospital – of which ¾ staff recommended as a great place to work in a 2024 survey – many 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.”

• Kaisa from Pharmacy, who “is a supportive member of the team and has a passion for her role and ensures excellent work within Pharmacy.”

• Daniel from Porters, who “is empathetic towards every patient he meets and is a great support within the team.”

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 Dorothy House, a local hospice care provider.

Simon Milner, Hospital Director, comments: “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.”

He adds: “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.”