Health and social care mentors who go above and beyond to support students on placement have been honoured at a university awards ceremony.
The University of Worcester’s annual Excellence in Practice Learning Awards highlight the individuals and teams who create supportive, inclusive and high-quality learning environments for students studying nursing, midwifery, medicine, allied health and social care professions.
Professor Sally Moyle, pro vice chancellor academic at the University of Worcester, said: “Our Excellence in Practice Learning Awards recognise the generosity, skill and commitment of the professionals who support our students while they are on placement.
“Their guidance not only builds students’ confidence and competence but also instils the compassion and professionalism that define outstanding health and social care.
“We are deeply grateful to all those who work in partnership with us to inspire and shape the next generation of practitioners.”
More than 20 awards were presented, with categories covering individual supervisors, teams, and outstanding placement environments.
Winners were chosen in part based on student nominations, which highlighted the personal and professional impact of their mentorship.
One student described their supervisor as “a kind of professional I aspire to be,” while another said their mentor’s guidance and encouragement “had a significantly positive impact on my placement experience and my development as a future healthcare professional.”
Full list of award winners
Outstanding Practice Educator of Diagnostic Radiography Students
Elizabeth Newitt, Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Outstanding Mentor of Foundation Degree Assistant Practitioner Students/Apprentices
Aimee Bohanna, Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Outstanding Clinical Supervisor of Medical Students
Dr Hannah Robinson, Upton Surgery
Outstanding Practice Supervisor or Practice Assessor of Midwifery Students
Samara Reid, The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Outstanding Practice Supervisor or Practice Assessor of Nursing Students/Apprentices (Adult)
Joshy George, Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Outstanding Practice Supervisor or Practice Assessor of Nursing Students (Child)
Nadine Teece, Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Outstanding Practice Supervisor or Practice Assessor of Nursing Students/Apprentices (Mental Health)
Sarah-Jayne Terry, Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Outstanding Practice Supervisor or Practice Assessor of Nursing Associate Students/Apprentices
Myleen Alcantara, Wye Valley NHS Trust
Outstanding Practice Educator of Nutrition and Dietetics Students
Fran Allsop, Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Outstanding Practice Educator of Occupational Therapy Students
Claire Banks, Casa Mia
Outstanding Mentor of Paramedic Students
Daniel Muir, West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Outstanding Clinical Supervisor of Physician Associate Students
Alys Montgomery, Wye Valley NHS Trust
Outstanding Practice Educator of Physiotherapy Students
Alex Nicholas, Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Outstanding Practice Educator of Social Work Students/Apprentices
Hannah Wilson, Saltwater Resource Centre
Outstanding Supervisory Team for Advanced Clinical Practice
Hereford Medical Group ACP Team
Head of School Award: School of Health and Wellbeing
Scott Page, West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Head of School Award: School of Nursing and Midwifery
Snowshill/Bibury Ward, Cheltenham General Hospital, Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Head of School Award: Three Counties Medical School
Dr Jade Woolley, Belmont Medical Centre
Outstanding Practice Learning Environment – School of Health and Wellbeing
Inpatient Therapy Team, Princess of Wales Community Hospital
Outstanding Practice Learning Environment – School of Nursing and Midwifery
Orchard Service – South Worcestershire
Outstanding Practice Learning Environment – Three Counties Medical School
Upton Surgery
