Community nurse Jessica Higginson has been awarded a Cavell Star Award in recognition of her outstanding approach to consistently providing the highest quality patient care, with particular dedication to those receiving palliative and end of life care.
Jessica was nominated by fellow community nurse Charlotte Mountain who describes her as a fantastic nurse adding that she and colleagues feel so proud to have her as a colleague in their district nursing team.
“I nominated Jessica because I believe she deserves recognition for the hard work she puts into looking after our patients every day, making sure they have everything they need and are exceptionally well looked after” explains Charlotte.
“I have worked with her since qualifying in 2018 and since this time I have seen her flourish enormously to the point where she is now very much recognised as a senior member of the team with invaluable experience.”
Charlotte adds “Earlier this year Jessica went through the bereavement of her Nanna which was extremely hard.
“However, she continued to come into work and provide palliative and end of life care to the highest of standards for those patients in need.”
Charlotte’s nomination explained how Jessica overcame the struggles of working in Newcastle’s care homes during the height of the COVID pandemic not long after having qualified which she managed exceptionally well.
Jessica promotes the needs of the patients and acts as an advocate to always make sure they receive the best care.
Charlotte Mountain
“She always brings a smile to the office and is always there to help other team members when needed,” continues Charlotte.
“She is an asset to the team – we all enjoy working with her and embrace her positive outlook on work and life.”
Paul Lydon is the Cluster Coordinator for Newcastle’s East District’s Nursing Team. Of Jessica’s award he says “I am extremely fortunate to have a group of such amazing individuals within this Team.
“To have one of our colleagues recognised with this award is validation and makes me very proud of the good work that they do in the community.
I am especially delighted that Jessica has been nominated for this award.
Paul Lydon
“ I am very pleased that her hard work and determination to high standard treatment and care planning, particularly with regards to palliative and end of life care has been recognised by her peers.”
“It’s fantastic news that Jessica, one of our community staff nurses has been recognised for the Cavell Star Awards,” adds Cheryl Teasdale – Associate Director of Nursing and Professional Nursing Lead for Community Services.
Jessica's award highlights the depth and breadth of the care provided by our community teams – the honour of ensuring the patient’s wishes to remain at home are fulfilled with the provision of high standard end of life and palliative care.
Cheryl Teasdale
“It is evident from the nomination that Jessica demonstrated both empathy and compassion, which are part of our nursing values. Congratulations Jessica!”
The Cavell Nurse Awards
An inspiring national awards programme, Cavell Star Awards are given to nurses, midwives, nursing associates and healthcare assistants who shine bright and show exceptional care to one of three groups of people:
- their colleagues
- their patients
- their patients’ families
If you know someone who fits the bill and deserves to be recognised then visit the Cavell Nurse Awards website:
