University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire

Day in, day out colleagues across our Trust go above and beyond to make a positive difference to our patients and to each other. Our Proud to Make a Difference campaign was launched to showcase and recognise the exceptional contributions of our colleagues.

You can recognise someone who you think has gone above and beyond by visiting our staff recognition schemes page. Hover over the icons below to find out why our colleagues are Proud to Make a Difference.

If you would like to recognise someone that works at UHCW for going above and beyond in their role, please click here.

Nicola Atherton

Integrated Discharge Team Leader

Occupational Therapy

We are advocates for our patients and their families. As a team, we are proud of the role we play in their recovery journey.

Robinson Egbo

Net Zero Information Analyst

Estates and Facilities

"Being part of the Net Zero delivery team is incredibly rewarding.

"We are committed to sustainability and excellence in healthcare."

Danny Verran

Portering Supervisor

ISS

"No two days are ever the same at UHCW but I take great pride in supporting colleagues and patients every day."

Sarah Abbott

Clinical Services Manager

Cath Lab

"I am proud to manage a team of inspirational staff who are constantly striving to improve patient care."

Michael Atanda

Therapy Administrator

Therapies

"The teamwork and support I receive from colleagues is amazing.

"Our shared commitment to patient care is so important."

Zainab Sulaimon

Senior Administration Officer

Therapies

"I take great pride in making sure that patients' queries and referrals are dealt with efficiently, allowing our outpatient care to be as smooth as possible."

Tinu Thomas

Registered Nurse

Ward 20a

"Working as a Nurse at UHCW is so rewarding, everyday I am given the opportunity to make a positive difference to other people's lives."

Amanda Jarvis

Lead Nurse

Theatres and Anaesthetics

"Within our team there is a shared commitment and dedication to providing the best care for our patients."

Lauren Deegan

Structural Heart Valve Clinical Nurse Specialist

Cardiac Nursing

"My role is the first of its kind at UHCW.

"I am proud to make a difference to our patients and represent the values of Team UHCW on a daily basis."

Joshua Kellas

Patient Partner

Volunteers

"By volunteering at UHCW I can make a positive difference each and every day to the lives of patients who may be struggling."

Keira Woodier

Senior Administrator

NCOT

"It is incredible to be part of the Neonatal Community Outreach Team (NCOT), facilitating an early discharge for babies that require neonatal care, reuniting them to be at home with their families sooner."

Jack Wheway

Biomedical Scientist

Virology and Molecular Pathology

"Being a Biomedical Scientist is challenging yet rewarding and I work in a fantastic team that helps the service run as efficiently as possible."

Dr Shanzay Bukhari

Consultant

Acute Medicine

"I joined UHCW as an International Medical Graduate and I am so proud to be part of a Trust that is accepting and supportive of every single colleague."

Laura Dunn

Volunteer

Coventry Hospital Radio

"I love being that friend to patients by the bedside.

"It is a privilege to see the cheer we bring to people when they are able to choose their favourite song for the radio."

Michelle King

People Support Officer

People Support Team

"I am proud to work in a team who are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of our staff."

Kamaljit Chatha

Consultant Clinical Scientist

Pathology

"My colleagues in Pathology make me proud every single day. As a team, we consistently show great dedication and commitment to improving patient care."

Sharon Brown

Administration Supervisor

Paediatrics and Neonates

"It is so rewarding to be part of a fantastic team that work closely with clinical colleagues to reduce wait times for children to be cared for."

Bitia Bulayima

Biomedical Associate Practitioner

Microbiology

"As a Biomedical Associate Practitioner in Microbiology, I am proud to play an important role in clinical diagnostics and delivering the best possible service for patients."

Leona Mccook

Learning Disability Nurse

Ward 14

"I am proud to work at UHCW as the only Learning Disability Nurse on the unit.

Without the support of my colleagues, the consistent outstanding care we give to children with learning disabilities and autism wouldn't be possible."

Simon Tidmarsh

Quality Information Officer

Quality and Patient Safety

"Within my role I am constantly learning new things.

"The key skills that I have gained throughout my journey at UHCW have shaped me into the person I am today."

Laiby Sibu

Theatre Manager

Ground Floor Theatres

"I work within a multi-disciplinary team which has a strong sense of camaraderie and promotes a range of professional development opportunities."

Beverley Wright

Healthcare Assistant

Emergency Department - Nursing

"Working in a busy department gives me plenty of opportunities to care for patients and colleagues.

"I love being able to help others as part of such a supportive team."

Amy Taylor-Monahan

Sister

NCOT

"The Neonatal Community Outreach Team (NCOT) are so compassionate and supportive.

"Our team feels like a second family and make everyday a positive one."

Lorna Shaw

Freedom to Speak Up Guardian

"As the Trust's Freedom to Speak Up Guardian, I am so passionate about colleagues having a platform to speak up against anything that negatively impacts patient care or staff wellbeing."

Santosh Kalair

Operational Manager

Pharmacy Ward Services

"I have been part of the Pharmacy team at UHCW for nearly 30 years and am proud to work with so many individuals focused on the development and progression of patient services through consistent hard-work, passion and determination."

Angela Hammond

Healthcare Assistant

Ward 11 - Cardiothoracic

I am proud to have been a part of Team UHCW as a HCA for over 24 years, working alongside supportive colleagues that inspire me, help me develop my skills and always make me smile.

Dr Helen Wilkins

Consultant

Emergency Department

"It is a privilege to be part of a Trust that is so passionate about driving the Net Zero agenda forward."

Jane Oca

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Ophthalmology

"I love being a part of Team UHCW and showcasing our dedication and expertise, whilst delivering quality care to patients."

Ryder Atagwon Idawari

Biochemistry & Immunology Quality Section Manager

Pathology

Our diverse team delivers a high quality service to our patients, working with state-of-the-art analytical equipment within the laboratory to make a difference in our care.

Aaron Marklew

Healthcare Assistant

Outpatients

"A smooth patient journey is so important. I work in a brilliant team that constantly strives to make this happen."

Lisa Harrison

Healthcare Assistant

Emergency Medicine

"I’ve been a part of Team UHCW since 2004. I love being able to support my fellow colleagues every day to provide our patients with the best possible care."

Ben Foster

Pre-Analytic Service Lead

Pathology

I am proud to help lead a team of over 150 staff, across multiple sites and specialities, all of which, no matter the pressures, come together to ensure that the UHCW standard of patient care is provided to all that utilise our service.

Elizabeth Bennett-Hayes

Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Maternity

I’m proud to work at a Trust that values the role of Advanced Practitioners in maternity and to see the positive impact that it has on our patients.

Harry Thynne

Clinical Scientist

Pathology

It’s a privilege to work with such a dedicated team. As we faced new challenges such as outbreaks of measles, Mpox, Covid-19 and flu, the results produced by our lab help patients have the best possible experience

Lucy Timmins

Sister

Children’s Emergency Department

I am proud to be a nurse at UHCW because it means I can make a difference to the health and well-being of children.

Jade Raymant

Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Pathology

"No two shifts are the same and the vast variety of patients seen here at UHCW allows for endless learning opportunities.

"Although we work behind the scenes, I am so proud that everything we do in pathology contributes towards patient care."

Dr Hannah Seabrook

Consultant Clinical Psychologist

Psychological Services

"I thrive at UHCW working as a psychologist, and I want to help our patients to thrive too."

Vikki Jones

Consultant Nurse

Gynae Oncology

"Every day here is different.

"I enjoy pushing boundaries in order to provide the best possible care for the patients we see."

Gerarda Bruce

Registered Midwife

Womens and Childrens

"Being part of a team that works in partnership to deliver the best care to families from conception to post delivery is a wholesome experience. Our shared values of teamwork, compassion, support and providing quality care fills me with so much pride."

Phill Barton-Young

Group Manager

Emergency Medicine

"We aim to provide a supportive and inclusive patient environment.

"I am so proud to be part of a team that strives for the best in everything they do."

Cate Wight

Consultant Pathologist

Pathology

"I feel fortunate to work for Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Service, hosted at UHCW, because of the innovative, inclusive and supportive workplace culture."

Shannon Finan

Compassionate Communities Support Worker

I have worked at UHCW for 9 years, I am proud to be a part of a Trust that helps their staff to grow and evolve to be the best employee they can be.

Dean Naylor

Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Care Of The Elderly

"I take great pride in providing the best possible support for patients, as well as their relatives and carers."

Fernando Parker

Deputy Group Director of Operations

Clinical Support Services

"At UHCW, we push boundaries to provide the best possible care.

"At times it can be challenging, but it's the people that make this place so special."

Dawn Baraclough

Clinic Manager

Gynaecology

"As a team, we strive to ensure that patients always have the best possible experience.

"We are always eager to go above and beyond to make this happen."

Patience Mbagwu

Quality and Governance Administrator

Pathology

"Being part of a team identifying and highlighting trends daily based on generated quality reports gives me the perfect avenue to drive quality and improvement across the Trust."

Byronne Thorne

Phlebotomy Supervisor

Phlebotomy

I love working alongside such supportive colleagues who help me to succeed every day, learning and developing new skills.

Larysa Tomlin

Assistant Practitioner

Therapies - Inpatients

"We get to put life back into the days of our patients, we get to bring smiles and we get to give them the reassurance, even on a dark day, we can be that little bit of light."

Hannah Nasol

Advanced Critical Care Practitioner

Critical Care

"The strong sense of community and dedication to excellence make working here a truly rewarding experience."

Emily Lee

Children's Nurse

High Dependency Unit

"We are a large team, but it is so rewarding to be able to provide dedicated support, reassurance and use our ever developing skills to assist poorly children and their families at such a vulnerable time in their lives."

Kirandeep Phull

Medical Revalidation and Job Planning Officer

Medical Directorate

"I have been a part of Team UHCW since 2008.

"I work in a very small team but the support offered to my colleagues and I is enormous."

Emily Rose Russell

Communications Assistant

Communications

"Working at UHCW feels like family.

"I’m so grateful to work at a Trust filled with kindness, openness and respect."

Chidi Opara

Doctor

Paediatrics

"Despite travelling thousands of miles to work at UHCW, I have never once felt out of place.

"I love the inclusiveness and warmth that the Trust offers."

Khalid Akbari

Consultant Surgeon

Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery

"Our team introduced a robot to offer minimally invasive surgery to patients that would have previously been deemed unoperable.

This is one of its kind in the region and helps us to deliver outstanding patient care."

John O’Callaghan

Consultant Access and Transplant Surgeon

Transplant Surgery

"I am privileged to perform renal transplants at UHCW, where we can make such an immediate and life-changing difference to patients’ lives.

"We have worked hard as a team to make this an option for more local patients than ever before."

Laney Holland

Homelessness Lead

Safeguarding

"I’m proud to be able to work in a Trust where your passion for change is embraced and taken seriously for the benefit of the patients."

Shinu Saju

Sister

Ward 34 - Haematology

I am proud to work at UHCW as a sister, because it gives me the opportunity to save lives, improve people's health, and provide comfort to my patients and their families during some of the most valuable moments in their lives.

Debbie Hewitt

Course Coordinator

Simulation - Clinical Skills

"Within my role I feel supported to make a difference.

"UHCW is a special place to work, it feels like one big family."

Matthew Rogers

Mortuary Manager

Mortuary

I am proud to be a part of a team that takes so much pride in ensuring that high quality care and support doesn’t stop even after a patient has passed away.

Ranveer Chaven

Senior Biomedical Scientist

Pathology

It's fulfilling to know that our work in the Trust is supporting clinical decisions, helping to improve lives and make a difference in our community.

Nicolene Kong

Staff Nurse, Ophthalmology

Clinic 9

"The ability to give back and provide compassionate care to those in our local and surrounding communities is extremely fulfilling."

Joanne Hammond

Deputy Superintendent Radiographer

Breast Imaging

"Coming into hospital can be an anxious time but I feel proud to help put patients at ease and support their experience in any way I can."

Tracy Seery

Trauma and Orthopaedic Therapy Team Leader

Therapies - Inpatients

"It is a privilege to be part of an amazing multidisciplinary team supporting patients following their operations."

Dr Aneeshya Kandiyil

Consultant Pathologist

Histopathology

"As a Consultant Pathologist specialising in Gynae and Breast Pathology, I’m proud to play an important part in making accurate cancer diagnoses for our patients."

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