HEREFORDSHIRE and Worcestershire’s Health and Care NHS Trust has received national recognition for improving its staff experience and engagement, writes Elena Pereslucha.
The Trust, which delivers mental health and community service locally, has been acknowledged by NHS England for boosting staff morale and engagement while making positive progress across all seven elements of the NHS People Promise.
The recognition reflects the Trust’s continued commitment to create a positive, inclusive and supportive workplace where colleagues feel valued, listened to and empowered.
Research shows positive staff experience is closely linked to better patient outcomes, safer care and stronger organisational performance.
Sue Harris, Director of Strategy, People and Culture, said she was incredibly proud to receive the recognition from NHS England.
‘’This achievement reflects the collective efforts of colleagues across the Trust and the progress we are making together to build a culture where everyone feels they belong and can thrive.’’
She added when employees felt valued, supported and listened to, it had a direct impact on the quality of care provided to patients and communities.
The NHS staff survey is one of the largest workforce surveys, gathering more than a million anonymous responses from NHS employees every autumn.
The survey is undertaken alongside the annual NHS staff survey and they both help to monitor colleague experience throughout the year and help identify opportunities for improvement.
These surveys help track progress, identify emerging themes and ensure improvement efforts remain aligned with the experiences and needs of staff.
Sue Harris said the Trust would continue to improve experience for workers of the NHS.
Visit nhsstaffsurveys.com/results/national-results/ for more on the survey’s results.
