The full list of winners as Blackpool celebrates shining stars of our NHS

Winners of the Clinical Team of the Year, sponsored by Medstrom, the Infection Incident Response Team.

From the doctors and nurses going above and beyond to deliver unrivaled patient care to the volunteers who keep the NHS moving, the shortlist was full of inspirational stories.

PICTURES: Check out the gallery of photos from the awards night

And the audience were vocal in their support, raising the roof to celebrate their colleagues’ success at the Celebrating Success awards.

The team from Clifton Hospital on stage to collect the Chairman's Award at the Cebrating Success awards at Blackpool's Empress Ballroom

Presented by Radio Wave’s Andy Mitchell and former breakfast presenter Stacey Houldsworth, the awards were backed by a series of sponsors to ensure the glitzy black tie affair cost the NHS nothing.

The top prize – the Chairman’s Award – went to the staff at Clifton Hospital, along with £1,000 to be reinvested into patient care.

Chosen by Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust chairman Pearse Butler, staff were praised for putting patients first and creating a “happy environment” at the hospital.

Chief executive Kevin McGee said: “This is my first year at the trust and I was overwhelmed by the quality and quantity of applications received.

“It was humbling to read reports of the care and expertise our staff give to patients both in the hospitals and in the community.

“We are grateful to our generous sponsors who support this event allowing us to pay tribute to such innovative and caring staff.”

THE WINNERS

Weightmans’ Patients’ Award – Aoife HealyJudges described her as an exceptional health worker who treated people without judgement or criticism.

Clinical Team of the Year – Infection Incident Response TeamThe team was praised for its exceptional response to last year’s Monkeypox outbreak.

Non-Clinical Team of the Year – Children’s Looked After TeamAwarded for the way the team ensures the best interests of vulnerable children are achieved.

Unsung Hero – head of clinical psychology Dr Jean BriggsShe was commended for her compassion, care and support of patients at the end of their lives.

Innovation and Service Improvement Award – Home FirstThe project was praised for saving bed days for the hospital and improving patient welfare.

Employee of the Year – Jackie BruntonShe was hailed as an inspiration to all staff and someone who enhanced the lives of patients living with cancer.

Volunteer of the Year – Alma KitsbergJudges said she had shown amazing empathy and compassion when dealing with patients.

Blue Skies Award – Martin GillanThe health care assistant was recognised for his dedication to the Blue Skies Hospitals Fund charity.

Chairman’s Award – Clifton HospitalPearse Butler recognised the number of nominations staff at the hospital had received and said they put patients at the heart of everything they do.