Healthcare Support Workers' Day 2022

Healthcare Support Workers’ Day recognises and celebrates the contribution of healthcare support workers (HCSW) across the Trust.

To mark the occasion, the Corporate Nursing Team prepared a virtual awards ceremony to shine a light on our HCSWs who go the extra mile to deliver the best possible care to our patients. There were four winners for each site for the following categories: Band 2 HCA of the Year, Band 3 HCA of the Year, Assistant Practitioner of the Year, and Rising Star of the Year.

HCSWs were also treated to a day of pamper treatments which includes Indian head massage, reiki and reflexology. The Trust were also able to hold a virtual careers clinic delivered by the Apprenticeship, TNA, and Learning and Development teams. It was an opportunity for HCSWs to ask questions and explore their career pathway, learning how we as a Trust can help in their development. The day was a fantastic opportunity to recognise and reward the vital work of our Healthcare Support Workers.

Celebrating our Overseas Nurses

In November, we celebrated our Overseas Nurses to recognise the vital role they play in improving the health and wellbeing of our patients. To mark the occasion, 250 guests and nurses from many countries came together at St George’s Hall, Liverpool. It was an opportunity for people to share their experiences, celebrate the profession and highlight the strength of the workforce through diversity. Amongst those taking part in the event was nurse Tashi Lhamo, who travelled to Liverpool in 2011. Tashi, said: “I was born and raised in the South East of India but my parents are from Tibet. I am the first Tibetan to work in the Royal. I completed my nurse training in 2008 and worked for two years and then got an opportunity to further my studies. I came to the UK on a student visa in 2010 and completed my Masters Degree in 2011. “In 2015, I joined the Trust as an HCA which allowed me to get on the right track. I’m now Deputy Ward Manager!” Nurse, Rijomon Varkey, from India, highlighted: “Getting a job here is just the beginning. There is plenty of opportunities to develop.” The celebration also included performances of songs and dance from around the world and many of the nurses wore traditional attire to their country of origin.