2009 Healthcare ICT champion of the year

Winner

Andy Inniss - Control Training Supervisor in the A&E Emergency Control Room based in Exeter

Andy has applied innovative techniques in IT to engage with a workforce that works 168 hours a week. The control centre is a fast changing environment that needs accessible training delivered in a way that engages the staff. Andy has developed web-based learning which delivers training and good governance for the organisation. His work has been recognised by other trusts that have already used one of his training packages to deliver Flu Pandemic Training (over half of English Ambulance Services have picked up on his work).

Nominees

Julie Brown, Practice Manager, Woodland Road Surgery, Northfield, Birmingham

Over the past two years Julie has improved the practice taking it from average to the highest achieving practice in the country. This has been made possible because of her hard work and determination to succeed. She has superb organisational skills and knowledge of clinical computer systems and has used these to full effect within the surgery to make vast improvements possible.

Phil Brown, Software Development Director, FrontDesk

Phil's passion and dedication towards making a difference in primary care through software solutions is outstanding. The products always exceed the users' expectations. Functionality is developed with the end users' opinions in mind and with suggestions for improvements acted on swiftly. In an environment that is continuously evolving his software quickly adapts, which is something primary care needs and should recognise.

Mike Casey, Director of IT, Mid Essex Hospital Services NHS Trust

Mike's positive attitude, his focus on IT benefiting clinicians and his team building skills have created the holy grail of an IT team truly aligned with the business' objectives - caring for patients. Numerous project successes over the year and a legendary annual staff barbeque make this award a must for Mike.

Howard Davis, The Audit Commission's Payment by Results Benchmarking Manager

In the mind-boggling world of NHS finance and technical data, Howard Davis has put personal and professional pride into the development and establishment of a benchmarking system that manages vital information and has become essential for health service commissioners and providers locally, while also driving value for money and efficiency.

Steve Fairclough, Head of Health Informatics for University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Since 2004 Steve has championed the NPfIT Lorenzo solution on behalf of the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay. Working against numerous uncertainties and challenges, Steve has maintained the confidence of the trust and regional health boards. Steve demonstrated overwhelming commitment and focus to deliver the trust's vision for improved healthcare.

Dr Paul Nathan, Hollybrook Medical Centre, Derby City PCT

Dr Nathan sits on the Connecting for Health GP Pan User Group and has this year established the SystmOne National User Group, engaging colleagues across the country and being instrumental in organising the first conference. He is committed to developing ways of using a common clinical system to improve patient care.