University News Last updated 02 May 2012
A nursing lecturer from Birmingham City University has received national recognition for his outstanding dedication to the health service.
Stefan Cash, a senior lecturer in Child Health, was awarded the prestigious Queen’s Nurse title for his commitment to patient values and improving practice – and was one of only a handful of nurses nationwide to receive the accolade last week.
Stefan’s award recognises his dedication to improving standards of care and learning and leadership in the community – specifically through the development of a pre hospital Paediatric Assessment course for ambulance staff and improving the management of chronic and acute conditions within the school setting.
On receiving the award Stefan said: “I am delighted to be awarded the Queens Nurse award. I am firmly committed to both improving and maintaining the high standards of practice and patient centred care both in the community setting and in its wider context. I believe the award allows me the opportunity to work with colleagues who share the same values as myself, and most importantly learn from their experiences.”
Stefan worked within the NHS for 13 years before joining Birmingham City University.
He joined the University in 2005 as a Senior Lecturer in clinical skills at the Faculty of Health, before moving on to his current position as Senior Lecturer in Child Health in 2008.
The Award Ceremony took place at the prestigious Commonwealth Club in London and Stefan was presented with his award by Professor Jane Salvage, who will take up the role of Chair of The Queens Nursing Institute in August this year.