21 Feb Basildon Hospital’s paediatric department has won a major accolade
Basildon Hospital’s paediatric department has wona major accolade at this year’s East of England Paediatrics Awards Night.
The event which took place at the prestigious Frank Lee Centre, Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge University Hospital on February 8 was a great success.
The Paediatric Awards for Training Achievements (PAFTAs) were introduced for paediatric doctors and teams that go above and beyond the call of duty. Every year the East of England School of Paediatrics, host the PAFTAS award night to recognise significant contributions from individuals or Hospital Teams.
They seek nominations for various awards from the different members of staff in the 16 Hospital Trusts in the East of England.
Basildon paediatrics team received the maximum number of nominations from trainees and won the Best Teaching Unit for Paediatrics. Individual consultant and trainee members also received various nominations.
At the award ceremony the team were presented with the award by the Head of the School of Paediatrics for the East of England, Dr Wilf Kelsall.
