Midwife recognised for 'outstanding' contributions

A maternity support worker at an NHS trust has been recognised for her outstanding contribution to the Midwifery Education Team.

Raynah Hinson, who works at Peterborough City Hospital, was one of the first trailblazing cohorts of maternity support workers who started back in 2009.

In the years since, she has worked on the delivery suite, in the community, in triage and on the mixed antenatal and postnatal wards, supporting thousands of patients in that time.

She said she felt “honoured” after being awarded a prestigious accolade from the chief midwifery officer at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust.

Maternity support workers are at the heart of local communities and helped make a difference to the lives of patients they cared for, as well as the nursing and midwifery colleagues they supported.

This award recognised the vital role they played in a workforce, the trust said.

“I come to work to do a job that I love," Ms Hinson said.

“It has been so heartwarming to receive this award. I thought when I received the email it was a mistake until a colleague confirmed it was actually for me.

“I am honoured to be valued by my colleagues but also to be a part of such a special time in any family’s lives.”

Gill Quinn, lead midwife for education said: “Raynah’s passion for maternity care and the pride she takes in her role, is evident in everything she does.

“She was nominated by another of our staff members, Ellie Walsh, and is a huge support to her colleagues.

“Raynah always encourages and empowers others to give the best care to our patients. We are incredibly proud of her and she is highly deserving of this award.”

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