Spire Manchester Hospital and Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust get shortlisted as a finalist for the HSJ Partnership Awards 2021

Spire Manchester Hospital and Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to announce that their thoracic service has been shortlisted for ‘Best Acute Sector Partnership with the NHS’ at the HSJ Partnership Awards 2021, recognising their outstanding dedication to improving healthcare and effective collaboration with the NHS.

Following the most testing period for the healthcare sector in recent history, this year’s awards reinstate the essential role of private and third sector organisations in strengthening the healthcare system. 

The judging panel comprised a diverse range of highly regarded figures across the NHS and wider healthcare sector. To be shortlisted as a finalist for these awards, despite tough competition from a pool of brilliant applications, is a mark of real achievement for Spire Manchester Hospital and Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. The thoracic service has been selected based on their diligence, ambition, and the positive impact that the project has had on both practitioners and patients within the health care industry. 

Fran Teale, Ward Manager at Spire Manchester Hospital comments, “We are delighted to have been shortlisted for ‘Best Acute Sector Partnership with the NHS’ recognising the collaborative efforts and dedication of our teams to successfully implement the thoracic service. We are committed to delivering improved outcomes for patients, and to be chosen among the other incredible nominees is a wonderful achievement. This nomination has been a tremendous boost to both to our team and our NHS partner at Wythenshawe Hospital."

HSJ editor Alastair McLellan comments “We would like to congratulate Spire Manchester Hospital and Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust on being nominated in the category of ‘Best Acute Sector Partnership with the NHS’ ahead of HSJ Partnership Awards 2021. We are looking forward to welcoming them to the ceremony in June, to join us in recognising the very best collaborations and innovations in the healthcare sector. This year’s finalists are of an outstanding calibre and all of them are exceptionally dedicated to enhancing healthcare across the UK.”

The winners will be selected following a rigorous, judging stage ahead of the HSJ Partnership Awards 2021 awards ceremony. The awards evening is expected to be attended by leaders and professionals from both the NHS and private sector as well as figures from non-clinical backgrounds to celebrate innovation and collaboration in healthcare.

View the full list of HSJ Partnership awards 2021

About HSJ Partnership Awards

The HSJ Partnership Awards recognise the most effective collaborations with the NHS highlight the benefits which working with the private and third sectors can bring to patients and NHS organisations.

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