“Ann-Marie is both an inspirational and thoughtful clinical leader who is dedicated to continuous improvement for our patients, our staff, and beyond,” said Dr Constable.
As well as working “tirelessly” to bring patients into decision-making processes, she had also “utilised her diverse background to drive inclusion”, stated the trust’s chief executive.
UHNM was named 2024 Nursing Times Employer of the Year for Nurses and Midwives under her leadership, with lessons learnt shared with chief nurses across the region.
She had driven Care Quality Commission (CQC) improvements with medical care and maternity services rated as good from requires improvement, added Dr Constable.
And County Hospital, formerly Mid Staffordshire, had moved from an overall requires improvement rating to good, something that had not been achieved for over a decade, he said.
“She leads with all the right values, to the highest of standards, and fully demonstrates what is powerful, positive and achievable through exceptional nursing leadership.”