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cascade_summer_2012_1.5:Cascade_Winter_2011 23/10/2012 13:48 Page 18 18 Nurse Celebrates PhD Success A Urogynaecology Specialist Nurse from Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, was recently awarded her PhD at the Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry (PCMD) Graduation ceremony, held in Exeter. Sister Ann Waterfield focussed her research into the pelvic floor ‘condition’ in women in the community, and how teaching GP practice nurses to instruct women in pelvic floor exercises is both practical and effective. Ann’s research is now being implemented into primary care through PenCLAHRC’s Pelvic Floor Muscle Training implementation project and she herself is also undertaking the GP practice nurse training on behalf of PenCLAHRC. According to Bob Freeman, one of Ann’s PhD supervisors, she “deserves tremendous credit for completing a PhD whilst in a full-time clinical job, as this requires considerable effort and commitment. That should be an inspiration to us all, namely for those who 'go the extra mile', most things are achievable.” Infection Prevention and Control Staff Poster Competition 2012 To celebrate World Hand Hygiene Day on the 5th May, the IPCT launched a poster competition which encouraged its link practitioners to come up with a design that could go in the “speaking signs” encouraging staff, patients and visitors to practice good hand hygiene. The design could include drawings, poems or graphics – the choice was theirs. Awards and achievements The competition was judged by IPCT Nurse Consultant Claire Haill and Junior Sister Sally Fletcher. The 1st Prize was won by Kate Shanahan of Hexworthy ward with her creative concept of B.U.G.S. Second prize went to Judith Bywater of the Pain Clinic who poetically told of the improvements in hand care and 3rd prize went to Antony Braddon of Torrington HDU for his unique idea of remembering the “5 moments of hand hygiene” with the 5 digits on your hand. Prizes were presented by Acting Chief Nurse Kevin Marsh. Each prize winner won their workplace a book on Infection Prevention and Control and 1st Prize winner Kate won herself a complimentary skin consultation and make-over, by kind courtesy of the Body Shop. Outstanding Doctors Awards The Outstanding Foundation awards (2011-2012) for the Trusts F1 and F2 doctors took place recently at the Post Graduate Medical Centre. These awards are given to the trainees, nominated by their peers, who have performed above and beyond the call of duty and being judged on performance, abilities and portfolios. This year’s winners were presented their awards by Dr Wai Tse (Deputy Director of Medical Education). The Outstanding F1 was Laura Cottey, highly commended F1 was Katharine Holden. The Outstanding F2 was Craig Holdstock.
cascade_summer_2012_1.5:Cascade_Winter_2011 23/10/2012 13:48 Page 19 Recognising Self-Learning and Development Twenty staff have been given an award in recognition of self-learning and development activities they have undertaken this year, from achieving numeracy and literacy qualifications to PhDs. A number of these staff were presented with an award at the AGM (pictures below), in addition the following staff were also recongnised: » Sarah Epps from Maxillofacial/Nutrition and Dietetics department - BSc Dietetics (Hons) 2:1 » Emma Jasper from Children's Assessment Unit - Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Healthcare Practice (also currently self-funding dissertation module to achieve her masters degree) » Susanne Sibylle Schunemann, Speciality Doctor in Restorative Dentistry - Diploma in Postgraduate Dental Studies (DPDS) » Dean Bromwich from Clearbrook Ward - HCA Assessors Course » Samantha Sheridan from Patient Access - BA History » Daniel Kempe from Telecoms - HP AIS Qualification » Marianne Bos-Clark from the Speech and Language Department– Estille Voice Skills (Level 1 & Advanced) and 'The Teachers Voice' course » Anita Widdecombe from Chest Clinic – studies around Infection Control 19 Sister Ann Waterfield from the Urogynaecology Unit - Doctor of Philosophy Sarah Roch from Maxillofacial – Completed Year 1 of ODP training Mary Hinchcliffe from Endoscopy - Bsc Hons in Health Studies Pauline Fillery from Chest Clinic – Trust Venepuncture course Nathan Badham from Pharmacy - Literacy Level 2 and Numeracy Level 2 Rachel Garlick from the HR and OD Directorate – Level 2 certificate in Equality and Diversity Maria Thomas from Outpatients - English Literature Level 2 (evening classes) Claire Patterson from Birch Day Case Unit – BSC Degree in Health Studies Gemma Parker from Infection Prevention & Control - Postgraduate Diploma in Social Sciences Sarah Sweetlove from the Cardiothoracic Department - BA in Business Studies with Hons (2:1) in Law through the Open University Les Crawford from Derriford Health and Leisure Centre - Level 3 Personal Trainer qualification Jo Brancher, Nurse Specialist for Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults - Independent and Supplementary Prescribing
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