Initiative continues to THRIVE

A team from Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King’s Lynn is up for a national award.
The THRIVE team (which stands for Transforming Healthcare, Reflection, Innovation, Values, Excellence) is a leadership and development initiative designed specifically for early-career healthcare professionals entering the NHS.
It’s now been named a finalist in The Nursing Times Awards in its Preceptorship Programme of the Year category.
A QEH spokesman said: “Combining practical clinical skills, leadership development, and a strong emphasis on personal growth, THRIVE provides participants with the tools, confidence, and support they need to excel – both professionally and personally.
“The programme is underpinned by collaboration, inclusion, and reflection, ensuring staff feel connected, valued, and supported from the start of their NHS journey.”
Helen Muncey, head of education faculty at The QEH, said: “Being shortlisted for this national award is an incredible achievement and reflects the commitment and creativity of our Education Faculty team.
“THRIVE is a programme built on passion and purpose – designed to support and empower our newest colleagues in the NHS. I’m so proud of what we’ve created and extremely grateful to my team, to Nicola Plaatjies and Dr Theresa Shaw, and to everyone across the Trust and NICHE who has helped bring THRIVE to life. This recognition is a powerful reminder of how vital it is to invest in and nurture early-career staff.”