“I started my career with the NHS in 2008, joining the Trust initially as an MSK Clinic Coordinator based in the physio department at Scarborough Hospital.

"I was attracted to join the NHS for job security and the opportunity of part time hours as I had two young children.  The NHS also gave me the opportunity to help people, something I didn’t feel my previous role as a sales executive for a local company gave the chance to do.

"From the moment I arrived I couldn’t help but be taken in by the team ethic and support that was and has been given to me throughout my time here.  From team members, to managers and other colleagues around the Trust, I’ve always been lucky enough to work with great people.

"As my role is a patient facing one, I’ve also had plenty of opportunities to meet and work with patients, family members and carers and work with them face-to-face, to help in any way that I can.  One such way is the 'Look Good, Feel Better' sessions the cancer support team have recently launched in Scarborough.

"The sessions are for ladies undergoing cancer treatments and are proving to be a huge success for Scarborough Hospital with massively positive feedback from patients.  To see patients come into the room at the beginning of a Look Good, Feel Better session nervous and shy and then at the end of the two hour session to see them all smiling and chatting to each other is just heart-warming.

"This is what I believe working for the NHS should be all about, as trying to provide high quality patient care is what I strive for every day.”