Jay Hunt

Jay Hunt, a staff nurse in the Emergency Department at the John Radcliffe Hospital, received a DAISY Award in recognition of the exceptional professionalism and compassion they demonstrated during very challenging circumstances in the resus unit, both towards the family involved and their colleagues.

Jay was nominated by a fellow staff member who was deeply touched by Jay’s compassion, professionalism, and communication with colleagues, even during difficult moments.

The nominator said: "Jay had a particularly challenging shift in resus and, during the shift, a patient was admitted with breathing difficulties. Jay looked after this patient when they began to complain of abdominal pain. Jay escalated the concern, and the patient was found to have developed further serious complications.

"Jay, who has only been qualified for two years, handled the family, the multidisciplinary team, and the patient with exceptional professionalism, compassion, and empathy. Jay acted as an advocate for the patient when they were being moved to another ward, despite their further deterioration, and went with them during the transfer.

"Jay also kept checking in with me after I took over the patient's care. Sadly, the patient died within 10 minutes of the transfer. Jay reached out to the family and even to me to check in on us all.

"Jay took this case to heart and needed to take five minutes alone before going on to care for other patients with exactly the same professionalism, compassion, and empathy shown to the previous patient.

"Jay is a credit to the department and continues to advocate for patients while remaining professional at all times. Jay's devotion to the role shines through in their manner and communication with peers, seniors and, more importantly, patients. Jay is an example for us all to set our standards by, and the NHS is a much better place with Jay as a member of staff."

Congratulations Jay, and thank you for all you do.