NEAL
Portering Team Leader
“They say it takes a village to raise a child, well it takes an army of dedicated healthcare workers to look after a patient. I lead a team of 70 porters who make sure that our patients are in the right place at the right time.”
MARGARET
Emergency Zone Receptionist
“We need to be calm, compassionate and resilient, making each patient feel as important as the next.”
FIONA
Imaging Services Manager
“Imaging can be the difference between life and death. We’re proud to support over 400,000 scans every year.”
MORGAN
Acute Medicine Consultant
“We’re there for patients in those crucial first 72 hours of treatment.”
TARA
Deputy Divisional Director of Nursing, ASCR division
“Nurses are often present on the happiest and saddest days of people’s lives. It’s our job to be a constant presence and advocate for every single patient.”
JIM
Operating Department Practitioner
“We meet people on their best and worst days, and you truly see how brilliant, brave and even funny our patients are.”
MAY
Domestic Services Operative
“Keeping the hospital clean is hard work. But we have a wonderful team, and we meet so many incredible people every single day.”
MEGAN
Biomedical Scientist, Pathology
“We’re the bridge between science and medicine and underpin every aspect of patient care, from diagnostic testing to cutting-edge genetic technologies.”
JENNA
Critical Care Pharmacist
“We make sure that patients are safely prescribed and supplied the right drug at the right time. It requires a huge amount of care and specialist knowledge.”
EFTHYMIA
Head Chef
“I believe food brings great comfort to those in need. We make 3,000 meals to give patients a balanced diet during their care.”
MERCY
Healthcare Assistant
“What I truly love about my job is getting to know each patient and watching them improve.”
RON
Patient Befriender Volunteer
“I cherish the time I spend with patients, offering them companionship, conversation, and comfort.”
SANDRA
Clinical Equipment Services
“From ventilators and ultrasounds to blood pressure machines and beds, the team makes sure medical devices are safe and fit for patients.”
HARRY
Physiotherapist
“Helping patients and their families understand their condition and start their rehabilitation together is so rewarding.”
HANNAH
Clinical Transformation Specialist
“I’m the link between our clinical and IT teams to make sure the technology we use works as well as possible for our staff, and ultimately for our patients.”
DAVID
Post Services Operative
“From patients’ appointment letters and correspondence between teams to delivering cards to patients, we go the extra mile to help the hospital run as smoothly as possible.”
By donating this Christmas, you’ll be helping our huge team of passionate people at Southmead Hospital do even more for patients and families.
… or send a cheque payable to Southmead Hospital Charity to:
Freepost Plus RTRS–CCRX–KTES
Southmead Hospital Charity
Southmead Hospital
Southmead Road
Bristol BS10 5NB
Whatever you give, we are very grateful. Every donation will be used where it’s needed most across the hospital and will make the biggest difference to patients, families and staff in the biggest moments.
Thank you so much.
