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Congratulations to our 2024 O.S.C.A.R.S winners!
On Thursday 23 May we were delighted to host our Partnership Outstanding Service Contribution And Recognition Scheme (O.S.C.A.R.S) Staff Awards ceremony.
The awards are a wonderful opportunity for us all to recognise the amazing work that has been taking place across our Partnership and celebrate our fantastic achievements.
Our host for the awards ceremony, held at the Connaught Rooms in Central London, was Gail Porter, the TV presenter and a keen advocate for improved mental health care and support.
The award categories were: Living our shared values, Ensuring equity of outcome for all, Providing consistently high-quality care, Creating a great place to work, Pioneering research, Quality Improvement and Technology, Team of the Year, Manager / Leader of the Year, Apprentice of the Year and Service User-nominated GEM – Go the Extra Mile Award.
A huge well done to all of our winners and finalists. We are delighted to announce this year's Partnership O.S.C.A.R.S winners are:
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Marko has led by example when it comes to quality improvement and has been ‘a beacon of inspiration whose dedication to bettering care processes has touched the lives of countless service users and staff members alike. Marko is a Physical Health Lead Nurse in Enfield. Mark Pritchard and Chipo Sambani collected the award on behalf of Marko. |
Highly commended:
- Lavanya Newington - Performance Improvement Manager
- Jessica Oglethorpe - Occupational Therapist, Specialist
- Grace Hill - CAHMS Assistant Psychologist
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Danny had one of the highest numbers of nominations and what ran like a golden thread throughout them all was his kindness and empathy towards service users and the ability to develop therapeutic relationships with some of the most challenging and complex service users. Danny began as a volunteer and expert by experience, and became a full-time member of staff last year when he applied for, and was successful in securing, a Band 4 Recovery Worker role. Danny is a Recovery Worker in our STAR-Team. |
Highly commended:
- Anna Young - Domestic abuse & sexual safety co-ordinator, Safeguarding Team
- Lazarus Ndhlovu - Associate Director of Nursing, Haringey
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Zoe was our stand-out winner with so many nominations but what was consistent in all of them was her determination to put the interests of service users at the forefront of everything she does. Zoe is a Physical Health Practitioner for the Early Intervention Service in Enfield |
Highly commended:
- King Agyapong - Co-Production & Engagement Lead , CAMHS
- Tijen Erdendog - Operational Lead, Project 10/10, Camden
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The judging panel heard several very moving accounts of how Kim has transformed the lives of service users, helping them to navigate very difficult times through competence, effective strategies and interventions. Kim is a Clinical Psychologist in the Traumatic Stress Clinic, Islington |
Highly commended:
- Brian Mohess - Senior Clinical Specialist, Mental Health Crisis Assessment Service, Highgate
- Tracy Kemble - Peer Support Worker, Springwell Centre
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Rosanne impressed with multiple examples of how she treats both her colleagues and service users with care and respect. Rosanne is the Admin Manager for Camden iCope. |
Highly commended:
- Ruth Watson - Head Occupational Therapist, Islington R&R
- Dr Hannah Campling - Psychiatry Registrar, Sunflower Ward, Haringey
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Neil is a truly deserving winner and has been praised for his ability to empower others and support junior colleagues to achieve goals and work in a collaborative manner. He is described as an exceptional colleague, clinician and leader, but humble and respectful towards everyone. Neil is the associate Clinical Director, Coral Ward. |
Highly commended:
- Abigail Windsor - Team Manager , Barnet Crisis Team
- Helen Middup - Operational Service Manager , CDAT
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Chinea initiated the formation of the anti-racism group cross Camden and Islington and takes a prominent role around supporting all the equality and diversity working groups and race reflective spaces. Please make your way up to the stage Chinea. Chinea is the Clinical Coordinator and Clinical Psychologist for Camden IAPT |
Highly commended:
- Tim Riley - Psychological therapist and engagement lead, Veterans service
- Anastasia Lewis, Peer Support Worker, Barnet Crisis Prevention House
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IB has been studying for an apprenticeship in Occupational Therapy since September 2023. Since starting her studies, she has blossomed into a clinical thinker, advocate for patients and an individual who delivers person-centred care in the heart of all her work. IB is a Technical Instructor for the Inpatient Therapy team, Enfield |
Highly commended:
- Mutale Chisanga, Physical Health Nurse, Enfield
- Catherine Nabuyondo, Nurse Education Apprentice Admin
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Janet always goes above and beyond and has been providing her experience, compassion and excellent therapeutic skills to our communities for more than 30 years. Janet is one of our CAMHS Art therapists and care co-ordinators. |
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The Enfield Integrated Learning Disability Service continuously and consistently lives the Trust values with colleagues and service-users alike, supporting each other through challenges all whilst celebrating their triumphs. |
Highly commended:
- Haringey 18-25 Transitions Team
- His Majesty’s Prison Aylesbury Pathways OPD Service
