Exceptional Leader, Sarah, praised by colleague for support she offered during difficult time
The fantastic lengths a Royal Derby Hospital colleague went to in order to help and support a colleague have been recognised by our Interim Chief Executive, Dr Magnus Harrison, with his first ever Chief Executive Award.
Sarah Moss, Deputy General Manager in Trauma and Orthopaedics at Royal Derby Hospital, went above and beyond to support a colleague who was off sick and going through a difficult time after one of their parents passed away.
Part of Sarah’s nomination read: “I‘d really like Sarah to know how much her emails have helped whilst I’ve been off sick, especially when times felt extremely challenging, at home. It’s been great to be able to return to work with the much-needed support.
“I’ve now managed to return to work but my manager, Sarah Moss, has been extremely supportive during my absence, I just hope she realises that it’s made the last 6 months more manageable.”
Upon receiving the award, which was presented by Dr Magnus Harrison, Sarah said: “I was only doing my job – I really didn’t do anything more than that! This colleague is the real winner, they have been through so much and I’m so proud of them that they have now made it back into work after such a tough time away.”
Dr Magnus Harrison said: “Of course you deserve this, Sarah! This nomination exemplifies everything that we are at UHDB – Openness, Excellence and Compassion. Thank you for being such an exceptional leader and supporting this colleague throughout this time – its my pleasure to present you with my first ever Chief Exec Making a Difference Award.”
Colleagues have said that Sarah always goes above and beyond and is always supporting her staff in whichever way she can.
If you know a UHDB member of staff or team who should be recognised for their exceptional work, you can nominate them for a monthly Making a Difference Award by emailing uhdb.employeeawards@nhs.net