UHNM named Nursing Times Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) is delighted to announce it has been named ‘Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff', at the Nursing Times Workforce Summit and Awards.

The award recognises UHNM’s commitment to workforce planning and sustainable staffing through recognition, engagement, wellbeing, training and other initiatives across nursing and midwifery through its Quality Strategy.

Ann-Marie Riley, UHNM Chief Nurse said: “Our Quality Strategy had a strong emphasis on stabilising the workforce by attracting and retaining staff through a series of UHNM-wide initiatives focusing on training, recognition, and wellbeing. We have made fantastic improvements over the last few years to ensure we have a motivated and fulfilled workforce.

“Our nomination reflected the many initiatives we have driven and included work such as the development of the Centre for NMAHP Research and Education Excellence (CeNREE) and the work they lead, our Improving Together Programme, and our Professional Nurse Advocates.

“It is such an honour to win this prestigious award and is fantastic recognition of the hard work not only from nursing, but the support from wider teams across UHNM. I delighted that UHNM is now recognised nationally as a great place for nursing teams to come and work.” 

Winners were announced at a special ceremony at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London last night. 

UHNM was also shortlisted for three other awards:

•    Best Workplace for Learning and Development 
•    Preceptorship Programme of the Year 
•    Best Employer for Staff Recognition and Engagement