Heather Bennett to retire after 37 illustrious years

September 11, 2019

Heather Bennett, head of service for acute and community paediatrics will be retiring after 37 successful years.

Heather started her state registered nurse training in September 1982 which was only 5 days before her 18th Birthday. She qualified in January 1985 and started her career as a nurse on Lyndon 4. 9 months later, Heather had the opportunity to work on the paediatric ward situated in the old Hallam building, later moving to Priory Ground.

After a brief stint away from the Trust, she returned in a senior role on Lyndon Ground. Heather would then move to Lyndon 1 in 1991 where she remained for 11 years. Following this, Heather would take up a role as an acting post of head of service for paediatrics and gynaecology before becoming head of service for acute and community paediatrics which is her current role.

“I’m proud to have been a nurse for the NHS my entire career,” Heather said. “I have enjoyed every job and have worked with some brilliant people.”

Heather has a host of plans for her retirement including going on plenty of holidays with her husband as well as making more time to see her friends and family. She is also planning on moving closer to her family who live near to Ross on Wye.

Congratulations on your retirement Heather – good luck in the future!