Sarah’s Outstanding Achievement recognised at regional awards

Sarah McQuarry, who works as an accountant within the Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust  finance directorate, was awarded the Outstanding Achievement award at Thursday's HFMA (Healthcare Financial Management Association) South West Awards.

Sarah was nominated for her dedication and outstanding work in developing service and patient level costing, which has taken the Trust well ahead of the national curve in terms of having robust, detailed costing information to aid decision making.

Sarah said: “I am amazed to win this award. I would like to thank my team, managers and colleagues for their support and I look forward to further developing patient costing within the Trust.”

Joe Teape, Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Finance said: “I am really proud of Sarah. She works so hard and is a national leader in her field. Sarah is a credit to the Trust and we are lucky to have her.”

Our finance directorate, including staff from finance, procurement and performance information, was also shortlisted for Team of the Year.

Speaking about the team, following the announcement of their shortlisting, Joe said: “I am exceptionally proud of my team; what makes them unique amongst finance teams across the country is the way that the performance information, procurement and finance work teams truly work together as one team.

“They have demonstrated a real commitment to developing themselves as both individuals and as a wider team, truly establishing themselves as a centre of excellence with the aim of better supporting services across the Trust in making real improvements that benefit staff and patients.

“In addition, they have demonstrated real engagement, commitment and determination despite the current climate and increasing pressure on staff and resources and are a credit to the Trust.”

The awards ceremony took place on Thursday 25 September as part of the HFMA South West Branch Annual Conference, at the Marriott Hotel, Bristol.