Achievements and accolades

We are very proud of our teams' and colleagues' achievements, and we have an established track record for delivering exceptional care across our wide range of health care specialities. 

You can find out more about our recent achievements and accolades below.

Presidents of their profession

David Pilborough
Radiographer David's 'immense pride' at role of President of the Society and College of Radiographers

A UHDB radiographer has told of his "immense pride" after taking up the role of President of the Society and College of Radiographers....

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Series of UHDB consultants appointed and promoted to Professor roles at University of Nottingham

UHDB and the University of Nottingham are delighted to announce recent honorary appointments and promotions to Professor of a series of colleagues....

Alison Cropper, Consultant Biomedical Scientist
Consultant becomes first female non-medical president of cytology association

A UHDB consultant has become the first female non-medical President of the British Association for Cytopathology (BAC)....

Miss Mary O'Brien, Consultant Plastic and Hand Surgeon
Consultant becomes first female president of plastic surgeon association

A UHDB surgeon has been named as the President of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS), becoming the first female President of the Association in its 41 year history. BAAPS is...

National achievements

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National award for UHDB and CRH as digital system helps patients get faster care

Colleagues at UHDB and neighbouring Trust, Chesterfield Royal Hospital, have won a prestigious national award for jointly implementing the first phase of a new electronic patient record (EPR) system, ...

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Nurse who 'stepped up when it mattered most' for vulnerable patient is recognised with prestigious award

A staff nurse at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton has been recognised for her outstanding compassion and dedication after receiving a Cavell Star Award....

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Colleagues use of innovative CareScan tool recognised at awards ceremony

A team that has worked innovatively to reduce waste and run a more efficient service for patients receiving renal care at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton has been recognised in a prestigious ...

Emma Bamford has been awarded Hand Therapist of the Year
UHDB colleague Emma Bamford named 'Hand Therapist of the Year' at prestigious award ceremony

A UHDB Physiotherapist who set up a research trial to improve patient experience for people who have injured the tendons in their hand, has been named 'Hand Therapist of the Year' at a prestigious awa...

Clinical service achievements

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'Good' news for Derby and Burton hospitals as services rated by CQC

Patients across Derby and Burton are benefitting from high-quality care in outpatient and diagnostic imaging services, following new ratings from the Care Quality Commission (CQC)....

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Over 11,000 patients get faster care thanks to Derby and Burton NHS staff

More than 11,000  additional  patients received care sooner,  as  dedicated teams at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB)  i mprove d   patient  waitin...

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UHDB leading the way to detect and prevent thousands more bowel cancers with more sensitive screening

UHDB is one of three Midlands hospital trusts at the forefront of piloting a new sensitivity of bowel cancer screening, which aims to diagnose the disease earlier, resulting in earlier prevention and ...

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University Hospitals of Derby and Burton awarded £2million for cutting patient waiting times

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust (UHDB) has been awarded £2million by NHS England for making significant improvements in reducing waiting times for planned care. Th...

Staff accolades

Charlie Wilkinson has received a Making a Difference Award
Hip replacement cyclist thanks physio helping him on the road to recovery after bike accident

A man who needed a total hip replacement after falling off his bike has praised a UHDB colleague who supported him "during the low points" and helped him get back to his passion for outdoor activities...

Marion Walker has been given the 'Best Trainer' award
Colleague Marion recognised with 'Best Trainer' award

Congratulations to UHDB colleague Marion Walker who has been recognised with a national 'Best Trainer' Award by the British Junior Cardiologists Association. ...

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Nightingale Macmillan Unit nurse recognised by patient's family for outstanding end of life care

A registered nurse at Royal Derby Hospital has been recognised for his care of a patient based in the Nightingale Macmillan Unit, after their family described him as "a modern superhero" for his compa...

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Patient’s family makes surprise return to Royal Derby Hospital to recognise 'magnificent' Stroke consultant

A former patient and his family shared their gratitude to a "magnificent" UHDB stroke consultant as they were reunited earlier this month, praising the outstanding and compassionate care that he deliv...