Robotic Assisted Surgery Programme
Sugical ACP Team
Kimberly Perickathara, Tobacco Dependency Lead Nurse
Meet Our 2026 Staff Awards Finalists
We are delighted to announce the finalists for this year's UHNM Staff Awards.
Our finalists have been recognised for going above and beyond in support of patients, colleagues and our organisation. They represent the very best of UHNM, demonstrating our values of Kind, Excellent and Together through their dedication, compassion, innovation and teamwork.
Being shortlisted is a tremendous achievement, and we would like to congratulate every finalist on this well-deserved recognition. We look forward to celebrating their achievements at this years 'A Night Full of Stars' and revealing this year's winners.
Robotic Assisted Surgery Programme
Sugical ACP Team
Kimberly Perickathara, Tobacco Dependency Lead Nurse
The EPMA team
The CDC team
Frailty Assessment Unit
Rajdip Mattu, Pharmacist
Rachel Berry, Clinical Site Matron
Oyindamola Olatunde, Staff Nurse – Cardiothoracic Critical Care Unit
Dan Tudor, AI Specialist
Maciej Blaczkowsi
Kellie Edwards, Sodexo
Emma Phillips
Jokojade Adeshina, Lead Professional Nurse Advocate and Ethnic Diversity Staff Network Co- Chair
Rachael Topping, Lead midwife for recruitment and retention
Amy Smith
Ward 128
Jane Holmes, Deputy Chief Nurse
Rebecca Ferneyhough, Professional Lead for Quality/Operations and Clinical Head of Operations - Site
Diane Poulson, Assistant Director of Resourcing
Brijesh Patel, Emergency Medicine Consultant and Chief Medical Information Officer
Dr. Shehan Liyanage, Consultant Paediatrician
Tracey Sheehan, Ward Clerk
Paula Turnock, Ward Clerk
Jill Webb, Medical Secretary
Bereavement Team
Scott Taylor, Deputy Ward Manager, Endoscopy
Rob Stedall, Deputy Head of Service Delivery and Matt Cope, Head of Commercial Management – Digital Services
Mr Rowlands, ENT Consultant & Team
Northwest Midlands Cystic Fibrosis Team
Dr Caroline Groves, Consultant Paediatrician
Mr Daya Gahir, Consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial
Trust Band 2- 3 Project Team
Maternity Tabacco Dependency Team
Sexual Safety Team