Letter to our nursing, midwifery and ODP colleagues celebrating national recognition days
May 10, 2022
Dear colleagues,
We are currently in the midst of celebrations marking the contribution of our nursing and midwifery colleagues with International Day of the Midwife on 5 May, International Nurses Day on 12 May and Operating Department Practitioners (ODP) Day on the 14 May.
These annual “days” are a fantastic opportunity for us to thank every colleague who works in these professions for their commitment to our patients, their families and their community as well as their compassion and their support for one another.
Every single one of you makes a significant impact on patient experience, and all of you contribute to our Trust’s vision and purpose, enabling us to work towards delivering our new strategic objectives:
- Patients – to be good or outstanding in everything we do
- People – to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff
- Population – to work seamlessly with our partners to improve lives.
This year in particular, it is right that we reflect on the experiences over the last two years that have been incredibly challenging. Our wonderfully diverse nurses, midwives and ODP colleagues have, as ever, been at the forefront of care, leading change, adapting to new systems and guidelines and putting our patients first.
Of course, the hallmark of good and outstanding care is effective working within multi-disciplinary teams and our Trust has a proud tradition of collaboration across different professions to provide high quality care. So, whilst we know that our “togetherness” is what helps us to stand out, it is right that we use this week to appreciate our nurse, midwife and ODP colleagues.
In order to drive our “Patients” objective, we will be soon launching our new fundamentals of care approach, where we are teaming up with international leaders in quality health care. The approach will support all areas in delivering the basic standards of care, good patient experience and achieving clinical excellence. Our nurses, midwives and ODPs will be at the forefront of delivering this exciting new programme.
It is crucial that as professionals we listen and hear from patients, families and colleagues and act on what we hear on their behalf as we are their advocates.
Thank you for all you do. You are valued. You are greatly appreciated. You are the backbone of our organisation and you will be the people who will ensure that we relentlessly pursue the highest standards of care for our patients and their families.
We would like to wish you a Happy International Day of the Midwife, Happy International Nurses Day, and Happy Operating Department Practitioner Day 2022.
With best wishes