Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Trust (MKUH) has honoured 58 dedicated colleagues whose combined 1,665 years of unbroken service to the hospital have helped shape care for patients across Milton Keynes and beyond.

The trust’s annual Long Service Awards recognised 35 colleagues with 25 years of unbroken service, a further 11 who marked 30 years of service, ten more who notched up 35 years and two colleagues who have dedicated a remarkable 40 years to caring for MKUH patients.

Speaking about her 40 year-long working life at MKUH, Quality Improvement Nurse Denise Campbell, said: "Looking back, it is the people, the opportunities and being able to contribute to improving care for children and families that have made my career here so rewarding.

“One of the main reasons I have stayed at the Trust for so many years is the opportunities I have been given to grow, both professionally and personally. Over the years, I have continued to be supported to develop and explore new opportunities, eventually moving into quality and governance."

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Trust (MKUH) has honoured 58 dedicated colleagues whose combined 1,665 years of unbroken service to the hospital have helped shape care for patients across Milton Keynes and beyond.

placeholder image — Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Trust (MKUH) has honoured 58 dedicated colleagues whose combined 1,665 years of unbroken service to the hospital have helped shape care for patients across Milton Keynes and beyond.

At a special celebration lunch prepared by the hospital’s catering team, Chief Executive, Joe Harrison, and Chair, Heidi Travis, thanked the long-serving colleagues for their consistent contributions.

Joe said: “Our long-serving colleagues have made an extraordinary contribution to TeamMKUH, to patients and to the wider community over many years, and they have kept pace with many changes during their time with the Trust.

“Their wisdom, experience and commitment to putting patients first remain vitally important as we enter the next chapter of our growth. Congratulations to everyone we celebrate today!”

MKUH says it is recognised as one of the best places to work in the NHS, with employees enjoying a large range of benefits including free breakfast, subsidised healthy meals, flexible working, a 24/7 assistance programme, lifestyle discounts, on-site EV charging, mental health support and much more. To explore current vacancies, visit MKUH jobs.