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Hospital worker praised for actions during ‘extremely dif昀椀cult and emotional’ case
An NHS worker has been named a hospital’s 昀椀nal star of the month for 2023
Jessica Hatton, Theatre Scrub Practitioner at Shropshire’s specialist
orthopaedic hospital, has been named as December’s winner of
the RJAH Stars Award – after being described as compassionate and
demonstrating professionalism and composure.
Jessica Hatton, Theatre Scrub Practitioner at the Robert Jones and
Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital (RJAH), was the December’s winner
of the trust’s ‘Stars Award’ – after being described as compassionate
and demonstrating professionalism and composure.
The nomination came from Dr James Pattison, Consultant
Anaesthetist, after an especially dif昀椀cult emergency case in the
Theatres Department.
The RJAH Stars Award is an opportunity to reward unsung heroes
from across the Oswestry-based hospital who are nominated by their
colleagues.
Dr Pattison said: “During an emergency case that was extremely
dif昀椀cult and emotional for all involved, Jessica was the sole scrub
nurse for four surgeons in a case where the surgical plan evolved
signi昀椀cantly during the operation due to the patient’s condition.
“In my 20 plus years of anaesthesia, her professionalism and
composure stood out as some of the best I have ever seen despite the
circumstances. She was 昀氀exible, proactive, and her communication
with the team exemplary. After the patient was stabilised for
transfer, she expressed such compassion for the patient and family.
I am super grateful for this award, and it is nice to be recognised by
Dr Pattison for my work.”
“If I could nominate the entire surgical team I would and I could name
several episodes of exceptional clinical practice and composure. They
all have my heartfelt gratitude for their efforts.”
Stacey said: “The professionalism and patient care shown by Jessica
and the team is a great testament to them.
Jessica said: “It was a massive team effort, for a very dif昀椀cult case.
She was presented with her award by Stacey Keegan, Chief Executive
of the trust, consisting of a keepsake certi昀椀cate, box of chocolates
and voucher, donated by the League of Friends.
“We are extremely thankful for their hard work and dedication.”
Source: Shropshire Star Dominic Robertson
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