We hope to carry out the SAS & LED Recognition Awards on a yearly basis, in order to take the time to show our appreciation and showcase the hard work being carried out by our SAS & LE Doctors within the east of England. Nominations can be made by any NHS staff member, towards a SAS or LE Doctors working within the east of England region.
In the 2024 Recognition Awards, we received a total of 43 nominations across two categories, all highlighting the incredible hard work which is being carried out within the region.
Please see below for further information on our 2024 winners and runners-up.
Hannah has designed the “NeEd to Know” project, which has run in the Emergency Department at QEH since March 2022. NeEd to Know was designed with the purpose of sharing cases with all learners in ED via an MS Teams page to encourage learning, reflection and professional development, in a safe and secure digital environment. Each case is closely linked to the RCEM curriculum, and several links, resources and clinical guidelines are shared to encourage further learning. Since the project started, 45 cases have been shared, spanning 70 clinical topics and sharing over 50 different online resources. The project is used by doctors, advanced care practitioners, consultants and members of the nursing team. Dr Hannah Greenacre presented the 'NeED to Know' project at the RCEM EMTA Conference in February 2024, where she won first place and obtained interest from RCEM and clinicians at other trusts.
Shaun was nominated for being an enthusiastic, resourceful, active and dependable colleague who has played a leading role in developing and maintaining various teaching and mentoring programs for Locally Employed Doctors at Bedford Hospital. Shaun has updated and delivered a revitalised clinical skills programme for LEDs for core procedural skills and advanced procedural skills; for which he has organised and facilitated several courses every year for the last few years. Shaun has also played a very important role in developing and supporting the Mentorship Programme for Medicine LEDs at Bedford Hospital. He has mentored and supported a number of LEDs in preparing for IMT applications in various areas including Audit and Teaching. Shaun is a regular contributor to Bedford Hospital LED Induction Program helping new LEDs to get familiar with e-portfolio use. As well as this, Shaun has recruited and mentored a variety of LEDs into the Regional Clinical Supervisor programme for Cambridge University students with his role of a senior regional clinical supervisor.
Ewe was nominated by multiple colleagues for being an outstanding teacher who is passionate about education, and passes this enthusiasm onto the doctors he supervises. Dr Teh has many educational roles, including East and North Hertfordshire Simulation Lead, Year 4 peri-operative lead for Cambridge University Medical students and this year was appointed as the UCL site co-lead for undergraduate students. Ewe has been praised by his colleagues for actively organising numerous educational activities, and is known for his exceptional teaching skills, providing structured, engaging sessions that cater to learners of all levels. He has also been praised for his mentorship, guiding other educators and supporting trainees with quality feedback and developmental opportunities. Dr Teh is described as a highly dedicated individual who goes above and beyond to ensure that all students, trainees and healthcare professionals are cared for.
Hesham was nominated for being a highly skilled and dedicated medical professional who has made a significant impact on the development of junior doctors. Hesham is known for his excellent clinical judgment and leadership, providing hands-on training and one-on-one mentorship, helping new doctors build confidence in their clinical skills and patient management. Dr. Metwally fosters a supportive and inclusive learning environment, encouraging open communication, critical thinking, and professional growth. His proactive approach to feedback and continuous improvement has enhanced the educational experience for many junior doctors, ensuring they meet their development goals. Hesham's colleagues describe him as an exceptional doctor and educator, whose expertise and passion make him truly deserving of recognition.
Rohin has developed the Clinical Shadowing & Integration Program (CLIP) as a pilot project in medicine, which focuses on enhancing integration of new international doctors by providing extensive support at the pre-arrival, arrival, and post-arrival stages of a new doctor's first month in the NHS. CLIP encompasses medical staffing, medical education, Rota Co-ordination, LED forum and Mentoring to ensure a holistic and structured onboarding process of new Medicine LEDs (unfamiliar with NHS) at Bedford Hospital. Rohin’s colleagues have described him as an enthusiastic, passionate, committed and innovative colleague who has been instrumental in coming up with the idea of CLIP and developing it to see the light of day.
Mike was nominated for his ideas on improving medical education, and most importantly, ensuring that these ideas come into fruition. Mike has introduced a number of training initiatives for undergraduates, including: a 'bleep simulator' session for final years, simulation training on problems encountered by foundation trainees, practical skill assessment sessions, year 3 and 5 mock OCSE's, and virtual reality sessions for year 5 students. Mike has also been involved in setting up a multi-source mentorship scheme at Broomfield Hospital, which aims to offer sustained, personalised mentorship opportunities to medical students on clinical placements. Mikes greatest innovation has been 'Tuesday Tea'; informal sessions for medical students with clinical teaching fellows tackling topics outside of the core curriculum, such as good samaritan acts, whistle-blowing, and being a working parent in the NHS. Students from 2 medical schools attend, helping to break down barriers between the student bodies. This was presented at the AoME 2023 conference.
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