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Junior Doctors celebrated with annual awards event Junior Doctors at LTHT were recognised for their contributions over 2019 and 2020 with a special Appreciation Event and awards ceremony in July.
Chief Operating Officer; and Dr Phil Wood, Chief Medical Officer, were also in attendance to present awards and congratulate the nominees.
The event was a chance to celebrate the fantastic work of Junior Doctors in Leeds through several different categories, recognising the contributions made in different fields - from quality improvement and teamwork, to teaching and inclusivity.
Chief Executive Julian Hartley said: “There are some magnificent nominations this year that are a true testament to the calibre of our Junior Doctors working in Leeds. The level of excellence, commitment and hard work on show has made me very proud of our medical trainees and their contributions to our hospitals.”
Although a live event was not possible this year due to the pandemic, a pre-
Recognition of Excellence in Team Working WINNER: Lloyd Thomas HIGHLY COMMENDED: Sam Pearson, Rakesh Acharya Basrur, Micheal Taylor.
recorded event allowed the winners to receive their awards either in person or via a video link up. Chief Executive Julian Hartley; Clare Smith,
Recognition of Excellence in Team Working during the Covid-19 pandemic WINNER: Chris Hogg HIGHLY COMMENDED: Lauren Coles, ID & GUM, J7 Team.
Recognition of Excellence in Inclusivity & Diversity
Recognition of Excellent Teaching and Training
WINNER: Ash Birtles HIGHLY COMMENDED: Kate Fenton & Maddy Crow.
WINNER: Omar Jundi HIGHLY COMMENDED: Mayada Elsheikh, Rebecca Powell.
Kate Granger Award: Compassionate Care
Recognition of Excellent Leadership
Recognition of Excellence in Quality Improvement
Recognition of Excellence in Innovation and Research
WINNERS: Chris Saunderson and Ramesh Nadarajah HIGHLY COMMENDED: Rebecca Chave-Cox, Thomas Mackrell, Hannah Elkadi, Jessica Shearer.
WINNER: Alix Fonfe and the Every Drop Counts QI Team HIGHLY COMMENDED: Katherine Godfrey.
WINNER: Bethany Williams WINNER: Alex Butcher HIGHLY COMMENDED: Jennifer HIGHLY COMMENDED: Milly Murira and the Covid-19 West, Ash Birtles. Research Team, Khyatisha Seejore.
Watch the full Junior Doctor Appreciation Event 2020 on the LTHT YouTube channel. 4
