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QMC ▪ Nottingham City Hospital ▪ Ropewalk House
Home of the award-winning . We employ more than 18,000 staff and are the largest employer in the city.

We're Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust - one of the biggest and busiest teaching hospitals in the country. We consist of three hospitals: Nottingham City Hospital, Ropewalk House and Queen’s Medical Centre, home of the award-winning series 24 Hours in A&E. With an international reputation for our specialist services in stroke, renal, neurosciences, cancer services and trauma, we support the health and wellbeing of millions of people locally and across the country. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation, alongside our partners at the University of Nottingham.

04/11/2026

Today we're proud to share that NUH has been recognised as the best-performing Trust in England and Wales for one-year survival outcomes in Non-Hodgkin lymphoma patients.

This outstanding achievement reflects the expertise, innovation and compassion of our Haematology, InHealth Imaging Centre and Pathology teams, who are helping patients achieve some of the best cancer outcomes in the country.

For patients like Andre Korol, it means access to world-class care close to home. Following treatment at Queen's Medical Centre, Andre is now cancer free and describes the staff who cared for him as "unbelievable people."

We were delighted to welcome ITV Central to meet Andre and film with the team behind these exceptional results.

A huge thank you to every colleague whose dedication is changing lives every day

03/11/2026

Congratulations to semi-professional motorcyclist Brandon Wright who has walked out of the National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC) and returned home, just a couple of months after crashing his bike at 110mph during a race and almost dying by the side of the track.

Brandon Wright, 22, from Lincoln, was racing in a Supersport heat at Aberdare Park in Wales on 1 August of this year when he lost control of his Yamaha R6 on a bend and hit a stationary ambulance on the side of the track at immense speed.

Brandon was flung 30ft, went into cardiac arrest and both his lungs deflated. His other injuries included a broken back, broken ribs, a broken wrist and a significant traumatic brain injury which impacts his memory, speech and some of his vision.

Incredibly, after six weeks at the NRC, staffed and run by Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Brandon was able to walk out of the doors and return to his family home in Lincoln where he is continuing his rehabilitation.

Brandon says that he is so pleased he was able to have his rehabilitation at the NRC as it has made such a difference in his recovery.

He said: “I’m so grateful I was transferred to the NRC. I would not be the person I am now if I hadn’t come here.

“The staff are amazing, they’ve helped me so much. They want the best for you as much as you want it for yourself.

“The facilities are really good and that gym is unbelievable – it’s more technologically advanced than any gym I’ve seen. You don’t feel like you’re in a hospital.”

02/11/2026

✨ People First Recognition Awards 2026: Shortlist Spotlight ✨

Our People First Recognition Awards reflect the importance and value of our people, and allow us to recognise, celebrate and reward staff across the Trust for making a real difference.
We're pleased to announce our ninth category shortlist.

This award recognises collaborations and partnership working across the Trust that have made a significant difference to the way we work. This can be between internal teams or as part of wider collaboration with external partners.

Shortlisted for our 2026 Partnerships Award are:

✨ Blood Transfusion and Haematology Apheresis Teams – for introducing collaborative initiatives that have improved resource utilisation, staff efficiency and service reliability.

✨ Elie Najjar, Associate Consultant Spinal Surgeon – for exemplifying partnership working by combining expertise, evidence and innovation to make care safer and more efficient.

✨ Eva-Maria Carman, Human Factors Specialist – for leading the development and implementation of an evidence-based professional wellbeing tool, working in partnership with staff and leaders to ensure it meets their needs.

✨ Rehab HealthTech Research Centre Team – for bringing countless people together to build a national network that accelerates the development and adoption of technologies and turning research into practical solutions that enhance patient care.

✨ Ruth Bowen, Paediatric Rheumatology Network Coordinator – for being instrumental in uniting the Leicester and Nottingham rheumatology teams, improving pathways, supporting staff and enhancing care for children and families across a network.

Congratulations to everyone shortlisted. Winners in all of our categories will be announced at our awards ceremony on 12 November.

01/11/2026

✨ People First Recognition Awards 2026: Shortlist Spotlight ✨

Our People First Recognition Awards reflect the importance and value of our people, and allow us to recognise, celebrate and reward staff across the Trust for making a real difference.
We’re pleased to announce our eighth category shortlist.

Our Lifetime Achievement Award honours the contributions of staff who have dedicated 25 years or more to NUH or the NHS and have demonstrated a commitment to providing support and care to patients and staff.

Shortlisted for our 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award are:

✨ Mr Alan Broodryk, Consultant, Trauma and Orthopaedics – for dedicating many years to the NHS and his patients. Renowned for his surgical expertise, Mr Broodryk is equally admired for his kindness, humility, compassion and genuine care for others.

✨ Emlyn Jones, ENT and Audiology Manager – for his outstanding contribution to ENT, guiding the department through significant changes and innovations, and his unwavering support for colleagues.

✨ Nicola Taylor, Interim Clinical Academic Nursing Research Lead – for dedicating 40-years to improving children’s healthcare at NUH and nationally. Through many initiatives, she continues to improve care, empower families and influence national practice.

✨ Paula Clare, Linen Services Assistant – for dedicating 40 years to the Laundry Service, sharing her invaluable knowledge and training hundreds of colleagues with patience and kindness.

✨ Teresa Carroll, Radiology Administrator - for consistently going above and beyond to support patients and the public over her 30-year career, where her kindness and dedication have always shone through.

Congratulations to everyone shortlisted. Winners in all of our categories will be announced at our awards ceremony on 12 November.

31/10/2026

✨ People First Recognition Awards 2026: Shortlist Spotlight ✨

Our People First Recognition Awards reflect the importance and value of our people, and allow us to recognise, celebrate and reward staff across the Trust for making a real difference.
We’re pleased to announce our seventh category shortlist.

Our innovation award showcases staff who strive to achieve and who implement or embrace ideas or solutions that result in new or improved services or ways of working.

Shortlisted for our 2026 Innovation Award are:

✨ Dr Akhlaque Uddin, Consultant Cardiologist – for leading the successful clearance of delayed cardiology referrals and introducing a referral assessment system which has improved efficiency, patient access and staff capacity.

✨ Dr Emma Popejoy, Clinical Assistant Professor in CYP Nursing – for combining clinical expertise, research and collaboration to translate evidence into practical improvements, empowering others to innovate and improving care for children and families.

✨ Lewis Hankin, Estates Operations Officer – for his data-led approach to enable smarter heating control, identify system inefficiencies and improve energy efficiency.

✨ Michael Dwyer, Higher Specialist Biomedical Scientist – for successfully contributing to digital transformation and service improvement across Haematology and Blood Transfusion.

✨ Dr Nadya James, Consultant Community Paediatrician – for leading the successful introduction of ambient voice technology (AVT) where her initiative, dedication and expertise have been instrumental to the project’s success.

Congratulations to everyone shortlisted. Winners in all of our categories will be announced at our awards ceremony on 12 November.

30/10/2026

Staff from NUH, students from University of Nottingham and Loughborough University, and faculty members from across the East Midlands have won a unique photography competition that has resulted in their photographs professionally printed, framed and displayed throughout the country’s first NHS National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC).

Dozens of photographs were submitted as part of a black-and-white photography competition which focussed on the theme of ‘motivation’ and the NRC’s tagline ‘Turning Adversity into Opportunity’.

Just 20 final images were selected by a judging panel and displayed at the NRC thanks to funding from the Nottingham Hospitals Charity

29/10/2026

✨ People First Recognition Awards 2026: Shortlist Spotlight ✨

Our People First Recognition Awards reflect the importance and value of our people, and allow us to recognise, celebrate and reward staff across the Trust for making a real difference.

We're pleased to announce our sixth category shortlist.

Our Chief Executive's Award celebrates individuals and teams across NUH who have made exceptional contributions and exemplify our Trust values.
Shortlisted for our 2026 Chief Executive’s Award are:

✨ Angie Springhall, Labour Suite Coordinator - for dedicating many years to supporting women, families and colleagues at QMC and being a source of inspiration for those around her.

✨ Claire Wright and Katie Brown, Play Specialists – for making a tangible difference to the recovery of a child in their care and consistently exceeding expectations which had a lasting impact on the whole family.

✨ Dave Swinscoe, Physiotherapy Assistant – for his ability to make patients feel safe, valued and supported and his kindness, reassurance and person-centred approach to patients and colleagues alike.

✨ Jo Waterfall, Family Care Specialist Nurse – Bereavement – for providing exceptional bereavement support to families, and education, guidance and emotional support to colleagues across the neonatal service.

✨ Dr Sara Ahmed, Consultant A&E – for being a passionate advocate for staff development and compassionate, inclusive and committed to improving patient outcomes.

Congratulations to everyone shortlisted. Winners in all of our categories will be announced at our awards ceremony on 12 November.

28/10/2026

People First Recognition Awards 2026: Shortlist Spotlight ✨

Our People First Recognition Awards reflect the importance and value of our people, and allow us to recognise, celebrate and reward staff across the Trust for making a real difference. We're pleased to announce our fifth category shortlist.

Our Charity Champion Award, sponsored by Nottingham Hospitals Charity, celebrates staff who volunteer each year to support the work of our hospitals charity through fundraising.

Shortlisted for our 2026 Charity Champion Award are:

✨ Alex Alder, Directorate General Manager – for organising and leading an incredible 24-hour cycling challenge in support of Nottingham Children's Hospital which brought people from across the Trust together and raised over £5,000.

✨ Professor Don Sharkey, Consultant Neonatologist – for leading and participating in many innovative fundraising activities over the years, and his dedication, resilience and ability to inspire others.

✨ EMEESY Team (Children's Renal and Urology Network) – for being enthusiastic, committed and engaged fundraising supporters who make a genuine difference to the charity and their patients through their fundraising efforts.

✨ Holly Clarke and Judith Wiles, NRC Advanced Clinical Practitioners – for going above and beyond to raise money for their department to enhance the patient experience whilst in rehabilitation.

✨ Juta Kirby and Naomi Pestell, Hayward House Day Therapy Nurses – for taking on the incredible challenge of cycling from London to Paris in aid of palliative care unit Hayward House, raising funds for the people they help support every day.

Congratulations to everyone shortlisted. Winners in all of our categories will be announced at our awards ceremony on 12 November.

28/10/2026

✨ People First Recognition Awards 2026: Shortlist Spotlight ✨

Our People First Recognition Awards reflect the importance and value of our people, and allow us to recognise, celebrate and reward staff across the Trust for making a real difference.

We're pleased to announce our fourth category shortlist.

Our Inclusion Award applauds the efforts of staff who excel in their commitment to equality and inclusion, and who champion inclusivity.

Shortlisted for our 2026 Inclusion Award are:
✨ Anna Gruener, Consultant Ophthalmologist – for her sustained commitment to fairness, equity, inclusive leadership and experience within her department.

✨ Debrah Neale and Pav Bahra, Midwifery Matron and Consultant Midwife – for their lasting contribution to transforming education and awareness and delivering a more inclusive and equitable maternity service.

✨ Marjorie Valladolid and Onyinye Enwezor BEM, International Recruitment Pastoral Practice Educator and International Recruitment Pastoral Lead – for going above and beyond to support our international colleagues and fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.

✨ Stephanie Byrne, PA and Chair of Staffability Network – for their unwavering commitment to inclusion across the Trust, creating an environment where people of all backgrounds and abilities can thrive.

✨ Debbie Hampson, Specialist Midwife for vulnerable Migrant Women - for her commitment to improving the equity of outcome for the vulnerable women in her care.

Congratulations to everyone shortlisted. Winners in all of our categories will be announced at our awards ceremony on 12 November.

26/10/2026

Today, our Specialist Nurse for Organ Donation, Skye Irvine-Berry, is featured across BBC online, radio and television, helping to tell the powerful story of Gerry and her son, Rob, and the lasting impact of organ donation.

After Rob's death, Gerry made the courageous decision to support organ donation, helping to give others a second chance at life. Throughout the process, Skye was there to guide and support the family at one of the most difficult times imaginable, reflecting the compassionate care our organ donation teams provide every day.

We were proud to welcome the BBC to Queen's Medical Centre to film with Skye and share the vital role organ donation plays in saving and transforming lives.

💙 You can watch the BBC One East Midlands Today feature at 6.30pm this evening, or catch up via the link in the comments.

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