RNOH Staff Awards. Championing trust, honesty and respect – Winner: Jesus Siozon
An excerpt from the nomination:
“Jethro is a calm, trusted and highly respected professional who consistently champions staff development in theatres. He maintains strong relationships under pressure, models respect and integrity, and showed exceptional leadership and resilience during the EPIC rollout, always going the extra mile for colleagues.”
Photo shows Jethro with host Gavin Inskip (L) and Chief People Officer, Laura Bevan.
Very well done and congratulations to Jethro!
Look at that toastie! Edwin Lodder set off from @oceanturtlediving in Hampshire this morning on the first leg of his 2,300 km cycle to Spain 🚴♂️ for RNOH Charity and in honour of his mum. (2,300km! 🤯)
He made a special stop at RNOH in #Stanmore to see his family and friends, and meet hospital staff and the charity team. To see the people who helped his mum, @vickylodder , walk again and who supported the whole family in learning how to help her.
Now he’s giving back, raising money so others can get that same support.
Good luck and thank you, @edwin_joel_lodder – we’re with you all the way.
To see more and support Edwin, please head to his page via the RNOH Charity bio above.
Thank you, @stolen.goat and to Edwin’s crew @kerrieeade1@deanniki@kevsfreedominmotion@buddbill
Huge thanks to sponsors 👇
Robertson Restoration | Symbiotic Impact | @combatfuel@kevsfreedominmotion
#TeamRNOH #SpinalInfection #Recovery #Toastie #CharityCycle #Fundraising #NHSCharity @rnohnhs
RNOH Staff Awards - Achieving Excellence, Runner Up is: Sarah Holton
An excerpt from her nomination:
“Sarah has transformed the in‑house Private Care finance team through exceptional leadership, improving debt recovery, rebuilding key relationships, and restoring structure and efficiency. She leads with clarity, commitment, and integrity, motivating colleagues and delivering measurable financial improvements.”
Photo shows Sarah with host Gavin Inskip (L) and Associate Non-Executive Director Matt Custance
Congratulations Sarah!
RNOH Staff Awards.
Each year, we present Long Service Awards to colleagues who have worked at RNOH for 25 years.
Mark Masters, Director of Estates and Facilities.
Mark joined RNOH in 2000 as Estates Manager, before becoming Director of Estates and Facilities in 2003.
He said, ‘I have loved working for the RNOH and consider it family’. The Trust has invested in me over the years to which I am extremely grateful. I have also made many friends over the past 26 years. I have so many wonderful memories and what an amazing place to work.
Photo shows Trust Chair Doris Olulode, Mark, and RNOH CEO, Prof Paul Fish
RNOH Staff Awards. Better Every Day Award for Continuous Improvement – the Winner: Jo-Ann Elliott
An excerpt from the nomination:
“Jo drives continuous improvement in theatres, initiating safety enhancements, standardising loan kit processes, and embedding new ways of working. Her leadership in Epic adoption and BAU checks reduced cancellations, improved reliability, and strengthened patient safety and team confidence.”
Photo shows Jo-Ann with host Gavin Inskip (L) and Director of Allied Health Professions, John Doyle.
Well done, Jo-Ann!
RNOH Staff Awards. Patient Choice Award – the Winner: Donna Cooper
An excerpt from the nomination:
“Donna has cared for my son for two years, always speaking to him at his level and involving him in his care. She even invited him to see his first brace being made, building trust, reducing fear, and making his care a positive, reassuring experience for our whole family.”
Photo shows Donna with host Gavin Inskip (L) and Chief Nurse, Louise Morton
Great work, Donna!
RNOH Staff Awards.
Each year, we present Long Service Awards to colleagues who have worked at RNOH for 25 years.
Jacob John De Souza, PACS Administrator
Jake joined RNOH in 2005 as a dark room technician in the X-ray department, working with traditional 'wet fill' film processing using chemicals. His role involved manually developing large films in a light-sensitive dark room, where any mistake meant starting the process again.
In 2007, RNOH transitioned to digital imaging and Jake became a PACS administrator, embracing the move to the Picture Archiving and Communication System - PACS.
Reflecting on his time at RNOH, Jake says, “RNOH has been good to me, it’s good to work with nice colleagues and I’ve enjoyed the work in the Imaging department over the years.”
Jake could not make the awards event, so our CEO, Paul Fish, made sure he got his award.
RNOH Staff Awards. All Things Green – Runner Up: Pharmacy Team
An excerpt from the nomination:
“The team has delivered significant sustainability gains by cutting medicine waste, reducing medical gas cylinder use, promoting solid oral doses and streamlining formularies and stock. Their collaborative work with NCL partners is directly lowering the Trust’s carbon footprint.”
Photo shows members of the Pharmacy team with host Gavin Inskip (L) and Chief Financial Officer, Helen Jameson, (R)
Super stuff Pharmacy Team!
RNOH Staff Awards. Advocating Equality & Fairness for All – Runner Up - Lisa Ayers
An excerpt from the nomination:
“Lisa is a compassionate, motivating leader whose ability to listen without judgement, address issues as they arise, create a clear vision and inspire others is truly impressive. Visible, inclusive and patient‑focused, she fosters a safe, supportive culture that empowers staff.”
Very well done Lisa!
RNOH Staff Awards. Putting Patients First – the Winner: Samantha Higgins
An excerpt from the nomination:
“Samantha transformed communication for families by introducing the Patient Pager system, which received outstanding feedback. She later identified its value for adult patients with additional needs and pushed the project forward despite challenges. Her determination, compassion and commitment to improving patient experience truly stand out.”
Samantha receives her award, with host Gavin Inskip (L) and Chief Operating Officer, Tanya Joseph-Kaunda
Very well done Sam!
RNOH Staff Awards. All Things Green – the Winner: Emily Chan
An excerpt from the nomination:
“Emily is a dedicated new Green Champion who has already reduced packaging waste in orthotics by removing plastic shoe bags and working with contractors on more sustainable transport and packing. She drives realistic, user‑friendly changes that support the Trust’s journey toward net zero.”
Very well done, Emily!
RNOH Staff Awards. Volunteer of the Year– Runner Up: John Shelfer
An excerpt from the nomination:
“John reliably supports patient care by retrieving loaned wheelchairs that patients are unable to return themselves, often travelling long distances across the South East. Proactive, resourceful and always cheerful, his dedication saves vital equipment costs and makes a real difference to daily operations and patient recovery.”
Photo shows John with host Gavin Inskip (L) and RNOH CEO, Prof Paul Fish.
Many thanks, John, well done!
