Hard working staff win praise from report author
HARD working and inspirational staff at Southport and Ormskirk hospitals have been praised in a study by health experts.
Northern England Clinical Senate was asked by the trust to look into how well services were running – and how they should change.
Report author Prof Andrew Cant said: “I would like to sincerely thank the staff that met with us during our visit.
“In each case, and without exception, the senate team found dedicated hardworking staff that are passionate about providing a high quality service for patients, often in difficult circumstances and despite a long period of organisational uncertainty.
“Many elements for a clinically sustainable future for health services across Southport and Formby, South Sefton and Ormskirk already exist within these teams.
“Despite highlighting a series of service and organisational challenges, there is much to be positive about within Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust.
“The senate team were very impressed by the cadre of young clinical leaders within the trust, each with a vision for their own service areas and how to improve care for patients. It is this body of clinicians, leading their teams in the transformation process, that can deliver an exciting new model of care should the trust leadership give them the confidence to do so.
“With such clinical leaders in place there is hope for the future and a foundation to build on.”