Aylesbury nurse recognised by Royal College of Nursing

60,000 members from across the region were invited to nominate colleagues who had made a real difference in the delivery of healthcare.

The award forms part of the region’s celebration of Black History Month in October.

Cess Wigley, Black History Month Lead Coordinator in the region, said: “We are delighted to be able to recognise the work that Molly has done and to shine a light on her achievements.

“Molly has been described as a creative, visionary and dedicated nurse. She is an active member of the Trust’s BAME Network. In June 2020, Molly attended the Trust’s Board meeting with other BAME representatives. Her eloquent expression of her own experiences opened up the conversation about race and inequality at Board level and helped support colleagues of the BAME community who felt unrepresented and unheard.”

Molly said: “It is an honour to be given this award by the RCN. I owe a huge vote of thanks to my CEO Neil MacDonald and the executive leadership for their commitment to making Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust a truly inclusive workplace; one that provides outstanding care and is a great place to work.

“With their support, I can pursue my passion of ensuring the delivery of good quality patient care by an engaged and involved multi-disciplinary team.

I am convinced that this can only be achieved when healthcare leaders are inclusive, promote and value the diversity of their teams and ensure that every voice within their team is heard. After all, our workforce is our greatest asset in the NHS.”