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Sports student's work experience leads to top award

28 August 2019

28.08.19 Alex Watson

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For the first time, a volunteer has been named as 51²è¹Ý NHS Foundation Trust’s Employee of the Month.

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Alex Watson, 17, from Little Lever, started as a volunteer at the Royal 51²è¹Ý Hospital last year, combining this as his work placement from 51²è¹Ý where he is studying for a Sports BTEC. He is hoping to train as a Physiotherapist when he leaves College. He spends two to three hours on two days a week supporting the Trust’s Patient Experience Team, helping to gather views for a survey known as the Friends and Families Test,Ìý including talking to patients and inputting data.

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He said: “I used to be quite shy and when I first started I wouldn’t speak to anyone.Ìý Now I’ve definitely come out of myself. I like the people I work with. It’s hard work but rewarding.â€ÌýÌý

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Alex was nominated for the award by Tracy Joynson, Patient Experience Manager, who said: “Alex’s support helps the Trust to collate patient feedback in a timely manner enabling us to make a difference to the experience of our patients.Ìý He always arrives when promised with a smile on his face and works extremely hard integrating with the rest of the team. He is a real asset to the Trust and my reason for nominating Alex is to say a huge thank you on behalf of the Patient Experience Team for all he has done for us and continues to do for us. We really appreciate it.â€ÌýÌý

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There are a number of roles for volunteers at the Trust, including being visitor guides, helping on the wards and supporting fundraising.

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Find out more Ìýor contact voluntaryservices@boltonft.nhs.uk or call 01204 390 560.