Sue retires after over 40 years in the NHS
Sue Hind, Osteoporosis Lead Nurse Specialist, retires today after working in the NHS for 41 years.
Her colleagues have put together a short write up to highlight some of her fantastic achievements thoughout her career:
"This article is to celebrate the dedication and achievements of one of the most inspiring, enthusiastic, reliable and patient-centred members of staff that this Trust is honoured to have had.
Sue started working at Derby Hospitals in 1979 as a student nurse, graduated as a staff nurse in 1983 and then Sister in 1986 working on a variety of medical wards. Her career in Osteoporosis, in which she now leaves behind a legacy, started as a Research Nurse post and appointed to a clinical post in 1999. After secondments to managerial roles, missing the direct patient interaction, she returned to her clinical post in Osteoporosis. She has played a key role in service developments including transforming the nurse-led service, instrumental with setting up the Fracture Liaison Service in 2002, and maintaining liaison work with related departments including gynaecology and oncology. She led developments in parenteral therapies, is involved with educating patients and staff and with guideline developments. Sue has always embraced change.
Her attributes go beyond these clinical achievements. At the heart of this highly organised, positive, and dynamic nurse specialist, is a warm and caring person who goes the extra mile. It does not matter whether it is simply spending extra time with patients to ensure all their queries are adequately addressed, or being a strong shoulder for colleagues at times of need, or even baking 
delicious cupcakes for a team meeting! She has a clear recollection of events, from patient clinical details through to colleagues’ children’s birthdays! Sue is truly professional, hardworking, and a dedicated key team-player.
A true Unsung Hero. ‘I have worked with Sue now for 14 years as department secretary. She sees the hidden potential in people, not obvious to themselves, and that kind of sums up what Sue is about. I have always had so much respect for Sue- professional, fair and firm when needed and an absolute leader with a passion in her field. She has guided me, and I have grown along with the Osteoporosis department, always being included and a valued member of the team. There are not enough words to express how much this lady means to me both at work and outside – she is one in a million, loved, respected and will be missed immensely.’
Sharon
‘Sue has led the Osteoporosis Service for many years having started out as a small team and has grown it into what it is today. She has kept her word to continue to lead the service to a certain level before deciding to retire. The patients will really miss her as she relates so well with each individual and I am sure they will never forget her. Her motivation and attention to detail is second 
to none and as a team we are so very grateful for all she has done and what we have learnt, not only clinically but life lessons. Sue has been a mother figure to many of us and this certainly is not the end of our fabulous team, we still need guiding on ‘how to make shopping work for us’!
We promise to continue your legacy and to make you proud of the service you have built.’
Sarah, Peggy, Gemma and Emma
‘Although her focus was Osteoporosis, Sue has always been a truly valued member of the Rheumatology Team. She has real passion for what she does and has care for her patients that comes from the heart. Her wise judgement and problem-solving skills were integral to many developments over the years and she will be missed.’
The Rheumatology Team
‘Sue has been involved with the Osteoporosis service since its inception and has advocated successfully in Osteoporosis service developments over many years. Sue has coordinated colleagues from across the Medicine Division and beyond in doing so. Sue has been the heart and soul of the service and in retirement will be greatly missed by patients and colleagues in equal measure. We wish Sue all the best in her well-earned retirement.’
The Division of Medicine
The best example of how much Sue values patient and colleague well-being, is her main priority when planning the timing of her final retirement. It has been essential to her to steady the ship for the Osteoporosis Service; mentoring its next nursing lead, training up new team members, keeping abreast of and welcoming new advances in the field, securing its work-base, and even leading by example into the unforeseen world of remote consultation to keep 130% of the service going during 2020.
Sue, you are an extraordinary person which this Trust has been privileged to have at its core. One of the finest professionals, and equally importantly, one of the finest people we know. From past friends and colleagues through to current ones, we wish you much love and happiness in years to come. May you enjoy a thoroughly well-deserved retirement!
