St Bart's Hospital and Royal London Hospital win awards

The projects, led by doctors at Barts Health NHS Trust, were recognised at the Royal College of Physicians’ (RCP) Excellence in Patient Care Awards, which took place in Liverpool earlier this month.

Doctor Manasi Jyothish and Doctor Rob Monfries, chief registrars at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, won the Chief Registrar Project of the Year Award for a programme aimed at enhancing the experience of resident doctors.

Dr Jyothish said: "Winning this award has been a true honour and is a testament to our collaborative efforts with the management team. We have always believed that excellent patient care goes hand in hand with a supported and fulfilled workforce."

Their project introduced mentoring for locally employed doctors, career development sessions, and initiatives to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion. Judges praised its role in fostering a more positive and supportive working environment.

The second award, the Service Improvement Award, went to Dr Barbara Onen and Professor Alastair Noyce at The Royal London Hospital.

They were recognised for developing a Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) pathway for patients with neurological harm related to nitrous oxide use.

The pathway allows patients to be assessed and managed on the same day, reducing the need for hospital admission and improving recovery times.

Professor Noyce said: "By combining specialist clinical care with a comprehensive community education programme to raise awareness and reduce risk, the partnership is improving outcomes for patients while helping to prevent future harm."

Professor Sanjiv Sharma, group chief medical officer at Barts Health, said: "These awards showcase the innovation, compassion and dedication of our clinical teams. Whether improving the experience of our doctors or developing new ways to care for patients, this work reflects our commitment to delivering outstanding care and continually improving the services we provide."