4 March 2022
Let’s celebrate Overseas Workers Day
From L-R: Professional Development Nurses Asha Nair, Jamie Henry and Bindu Rajesh 4 March marked the standing members of second Overseas NHS staff. Workers Day. International doctors, Here at SaTH we are nurses and other proud to support this healthcare workers are initiative launched by highly valued members The Doctors’ of our workforce, Association UK, in bringing a uniqueness, recognition of the diversity, and skillset extraordinary that enriches the care contribution of our we provide. international staff, on which the NHS relies. In the last three years, SaTH has recruited a It is an opportunity for high number of us all to acknowledge overseas workers from the dedication and a wide range of commitment of our countries, including 401 international colleagues, nurses, 11 many of whom have radiographers and 10 progressed within the therapists. Trust and become long-
The Trust also offers a wide range of support to those who move from overseas, including a pastoral support programme and help with covering costs. One of those whose exceptional work at the Trust has helped more than 200 international nurses prepare for and pass their own exams is Jamie Henry, Professional Development Nurse in our International Nursing Team. Jamie used her own experience as an overseas nurse to
support and guide the international nurses at SaTH. Last year, she was crowned the winner in the ‘Rising Star’ category at the Nursing Times Awards 2021 for her work. Rhia Boyode, Director of People & Organisational Development at SaTH, said: “I am pleased to see the dedication of overseas workers being celebrated through this initiative, and we thank each one for their ongoing contributions to the Trust and the communities we serve.”
Spotlight on our overseas workers – see page 9