An ELFT employee from the Forensics Service has been nominated for September’s BAME Health and Care Award, for being an inspirational leader, introducing practical changes and supporting with staff development.
Cornelia Kundishora, who is the Trust’s Modern Matron for the West Ferry Ward, has been described as “courageous” for her leadership in fighting racism faced by colleagues. She used the Trust’s quality improvement methods to combat discrimination by collecting data with the assistance of service users. As a result, racist incidents on her ward were reduced by 92%.
The development of a quality improvement project coincided with Cornelia’s studies, as she was undertaking a Master’s degree while using her resources to make her ward a more caring, respectful and inclusive environment.
Commenting on her nomination, Cornelia Kundishora said: “I feel really honoured to have been shortlisted in the ‘Nurse of the Year’ category. I would like to thank my colleagues for nominating me for such a special award.
“This would not have been possible without the support and dedication of staff and service users alike, who have worked tirelessly to reduce racism faced throughout the Trust.”
The National BAME Health and Care Awards celebrate the achievements of BAME networks and staff throughout the UK’s health and social care system who are actively seeking to improve BAME career development and support for minority communities.
The ceremony will take place on Thursday, 28th September at the Royal College of Physicians, based at 11 St Andrews Place, London, NW1 4LE.
The overall shortlist for the event can be found on the National BAME Health and Social Care Awards’ website.