A training programme for West Norfolk’s hospital bosses of tomorrow is up for a national award.
The THRIVE programme at King’s Lynn’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital is a finalist in the prestigious 2025 Nursing Times Workforce Summit & Awards
THRIVE – which stands for Transforming Healthcare, Reflection, Innovation, Values, Excellence – is aimed at people who are entering the NHS teaching them a mix of medical skills and leadership development aiming to help them improve both professionally and personally.
Helen Muncey, Head of Education Faculty at The QEH, said: “Being shortlisted for this national award is an incredible achievement and reflects the commitment and creativity of our Education Faculty team.
“THRIVE is a programme built on passion and purpose – designed to support and empower our newest colleagues in the NHS. I’m so proud of what we’ve created and extremely grateful to my team, to Nicola Plaatjies and Dr Theresa Shaw, and to everyone across the Trust and NICHE who has helped bring THRIVE to life. This recognition is a powerful reminder of how vital it is to invest in and nurture early-career staff.”
Pippa Street, Chief Nurse at The QEH, added: “To be recognised by the Nursing Times is a huge honour and speaks volumes about the incredible work happening at The QEH to support our people and improve patient care.
“THRIVE exemplifies our commitment to growing and retaining a compassionate, skilled, and confident workforce – which ultimately benefits our patients, their families, and the wider community. Congratulations to Helen, Nicola, and the entire team – we’re all very proud.”
They find out if they win at the awards at the Hilton London Metropole on Wednesday 26 November 2025.
