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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Success for UHDB and CRH at procurement national awards

A joint team made up colleagues working in partnership across the NHS have claimed a national award for their outstanding work in the procurement and delivery of the UK’s public services. Colle...

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'Exceptional' mentor Tania wins prestigious Cavell Star Award

Healthcare assistant (HCA) and valued mentor Tania Spencer has been presented with the prestigious Cavell Star Award, in recognition of her compassionate patient care and "empathic" support for collea...

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UHDB colleague awarded prestigious international achievement for pioneering contributions to Diabetes research

Congratulations to Dr Frances 'Fran' Game, Diabetologist and Clinical Director for Research and Development at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton, for being internationally recognised with the 2...

Aklak Choudhury
UHDB's Dr Aklak Choudhury appointed Clinical Director for Improvement for the Royal College of Physicians (RCP)

Congratulations to UHDB colleague Dr Aklak Choudhury, who has been appointed Clinical Director for Improvement for the Royal College of Physicians (RCP)....

Clinical service achievements

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NHS England Chief Nursing and Chief Midwifery Information Officers' visit showcases success of UHDB's digital transformation

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB) recently welcomed NHS England's Chief Nursing Information Officer (CNIO) Helen Balsdon, Chief Midwifery Information Officer Jules Gudgeon and NHS Englan...

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UHDB hospitals set for infrastructure upgrades after multi-million pound funding award

NHS facilities in Derbyshire and Staffordshire are set to benefit from nearly £8 million worth of infrastructure upgrades that will improve hospital environments for patients and staff. ...

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Thousands of patients to benefit from state-of-the-art Community Diagnostic Centre now open at Florence Nightingale Community Hospital

A brand-new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) which aims to deliver quicker access to diagnostic testing and results for patients in the Derbyshire community is now open....

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New solar panel funding awarded to UHDB, saving a million kilowatt hours of energy a year

Today (21 March) the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero announced a package of £100 million from Great British Energy for the NHSto install solar power and battery storage solutions to ...

Staff accolades

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Newly qualified nurse hailed as 'guardian angel' thanked by family after her compassion supported end-of-life patient to die with 'dignity'

Only months into her first role as a Registered Nurse at UHDB, Agata Chirek has been praised by a family for her care, compassion and support throughout their father's final days. ...

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UHDB colleagues recognised for teaching life-saving CPR skills to diverse communities across Derbyshire

Two UHDB colleagues have been praised for their work which aims to teach and raise awareness of critical life-saving skills across Derbyshire's diverse communities - directly addressing health inequal...

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Trust colleagues celebrate 2,265 years of combined career dedication at Long Service Award ceremonies

NHS staff who have dedicated their careers to helping patients have been celebrated for their long service and commitment to caring for others.   Staff across the Trust received awards for 25, 3...

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Specialist nurse Gill recognised by 'forever grateful' family for going above and beyond for patient on end-of-life care

A specialist nurse at Royal Derby Hospital who treated a patient before they sadly passed away, received recognition by their family for providing the compassionate care that allowed them to "pass awa...