Posted on: 14 October 2024
Congratulations to CNWL’s third cohort of Chief Nurse Fellows for completing their fellowship.
We held a celebratory event to present each three fellows Anthony Okwuokei, Gloria Achiekwelu and Margaret (Maggs) Meade with a certificate, trophy and badge.
Helen Willetts, Chief Nurse highlighted the importance of the Trust’s professional development programme which is designed to develop future nursing leaders.
Opening the event, Helen said: “Over the last three years, the fellowship has become an integral part of the Trust to demonstrate excellent nursing practice and promote the identity and value of nurses in CNWL and beyond.
It’s not an easy programme, it can be tough so I am proud of the work each of you have each done to get here. You should be incredibly proud of yourselves because everyone in this room is here to celebrate you, your hard work, efforts and achievements.”
The Fellowship Programme is a year-long experience for individual nurses and tailored to their needs, with the aim of advancing nursing excellence and leadership. It specifically focuses on developing our nurses who are black minority ethnic.
The three Fellows presented findings of their research projects.
- Anthony’s project: Exploring support for managers to prevent/mitigate staff from reaching performance management stage
- Gloria’s project: The impact of legacy nurses in the development and retention of Newly Qualified Nurses in CNWL
- Margaret’s (Maggs) project: Disparity in Local Authority Designate Officer (LADO) referrals within CNWL CAMHS services
Each of the fellows was provided with a mentor in the Directors of Nursing, a Chief Nurse Fellow buddy from previous programme cohorts as well as regular access to our Chief Nurse.
Our Divisional Directors of Nursing, Kim Cox, James Smith, William Sakala and colleagues from CNWL’s Education Team reflected on their time with the Fellows and jointly described it as a ‘wonderful experience to support each of them on their journey.’
Feedback and thoughts were also shared by Midge Seymour-Roots, from Tavistock Consulting. She said: “It’s been an immense pleasure to see how much you’ve grown over this year, and your hard work deserves to be celebrated.”
The event by proudly introducing the next cohort of Chief Nurse Fellows who will start this year (October-November 2024).
Meet our new Chief Nurse Fellows (cohort 4)
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Ropafadzo Mapimhidze, Mental Health Nurse "I wanted to join the Chief Nurse Fellowship to amplify my voice as a young Black female nurse, drive meaningful change in patient care, and inspire others from underrepresented backgrounds to pursue leadership roles in healthcare!"
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Miriam Chibamu,
Infection Prevention & Control Nurse Specialist "I am confident this programme will enhance my knowledge and confidence, enabling me to become an influential nursing leader both within and outside the Trust." |
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Dudzai Mudoti, Clinical Nurse Specialist "I holistically thrilled for this opportunity to be part of the Chief Nurse Fellowship programme. I am hoping to have the greatest experience and to advance nursing excellence and quality leadership skills." |
