'Special' nurse recognised
25/10/2012
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An annual celebration of staff achievements for the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust's Musculoskeletal and Rehabilitation Division took place at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre (NOC) on Tuesday 23 October 2012.
The event saw the NOC's Tissue Viability Nurse, Ria Betteridge, receive top honour by being crowned Nurse of the Year 2012.
Ria has worked at the NOC since 2008 as the Tissue Viability Advanced Nurse Practitioner, and has been instrumental in improving care for patients in all areas of tissue viability practice.
The NOC's 'Celebrating Success' awards, now in their twelfth year, highlight the achievements of all staff in the Musculoskeletal and Rehabilitation Division. More than 60 staff member's achievements were recognised in a number of areas, including Long Service, Scholarships, Academic Achievements, Team of the Year and the Nurse of the Year.
The Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre is one of seven divisions that make up Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, following a merger with Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust in November 2011.
Ria was presented with her award by the OUH Deputy Chief Nurse, Liz Wright, and was chosen because of her dedication, expertise and the difference she has made to patient care.
Sarah Kidd-May, Divisional Nurse for the Musculoskeletal and Rehabilitation Division, explained: "I was delighted but not at all surprised to find that Ria had been nominated for the Nurse of the Year Award. Ria is an exceptional leader whose proactive approach and determination has successfully focused all staff's attention on the area of tissue viability, which has improved the care and outcomes for patients."