Healthcare professional of the year
Awarded to a clinical team member from either medical staff, nurses and midwives, healthcare scientists or allied health professionals who have demonstrated consistently high-quality clinical care, achieving the highest standards of patient safety, experience and outcomes.
Clair Reed
Therapy Services
Clair has transformed therapy services through professionalism, compassion and innovative leadership. She has introduced proactive approaches to managing patient flow and therapy provision, helping teams anticipate challenges rather than react to them.
As Divisional AHP Lead, Clair has fostered unity among colleagues, boosting morale and engagement across the division. She provides fresh insights, supports leadership initiatives and has led Trust-wide AHP projects that embed sustainable improvements. Calm and approachable, Clair brings people together while driving change, making her impact felt well beyond her immediate team.
Josephine Panayiotou
Clinical Nurse Educator – Ward 6B/Gallery 2
Since joining in 2022, Josephine has guided her wards through major transitions from elderly care to criteria-led discharge and now general medicine. She tackles complex clinical challenges with clear teaching plans, collaborative training and thoughtful mentoring.
Josephine is respected for supporting colleagues while giving constructive feedback and for her commitment to coaching and reflection. Alongside her educational role she promotes wellbeing, ensuring staff feel encouraged and motivated. Her resilience, positivity and dedication to both staff and patients make her an invaluable member of the team.
Dr Emma Husbands
Palliative Medicine
Emma is recognised for delivering high-quality, evidence-based palliative care while supporting patients and colleagues through challenging times. She combines clinical expertise with kindness, making patients and families feel valued.
Emma is approachable and collaborative, encouraging nursing colleagues to think differently and contribute ideas with confidence. She balances professionalism with compassion, providing reassurance to those working alongside her. Her leadership and commitment ensure excellent patient care while strengthening the wider team. Emma’s influence is felt not just in clinical outcomes but in the way she makes people feel supported and respected.