Trust nurse shortlisted for Local Hero award
A specialist community cardiac nurse with the Trust has gone 'above and beyond' after being nominated for a national award.
Ursula Slater has been shortlisted for a Local Hero award after she was nominated by a patient.
Ursula is part of the Cardiac Services Team. She works for the West Team in Threemilestone.
Most of her patients are based in the Penzance and Hayle areas. One patient was so impressed with Ursula that they nominated her for the award.
The Local Hero Awards honour those who make a positive impact in their everyday roles.
Ursula has been nominated in the NHS Hero for NHS professionals who have gone above and beyond award.
She will attend the Local Hero Awards evening at Birmingham NEC on Saturday 17 October.
Ruth Glanville is an administrator for cardiac services. She says:
"We are all very excited about this in the Community Cardiac Team."
Ursula revealed the news came as a complete surprise. Ursula says:
"This was so unexpected. I feel truly grateful for the kindness of my patient in nominating me for this award. It's something I will always remember. I feel very honoured."