Post by York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Star Award: Sara Varghese, Specialist Radiographer 🌟 Sara was nominated by a recent patient at Scarborough Hospitals' Radiology Department. Feeling anxious and claustrophobic before a CT scan, the patient had spent several sleepless nights worrying about the appointment. From the moment they met, Sara's calm, kind and reassuring approach helped to ease those fears. She took the time to explain every step of the scan, checked that the patient understood even after they had removed their hearing aids, and stayed with them for as long as possible to provide comfort and reassurance. Thanks to Sara's compassion and empathy, what had felt like a frightening experience became one the patient felt able to face with confidence. They said Sara had the best bedside manner they had ever experienced and that they no longer fear having the scan in the future. Thank you, Sara, for making such a lasting difference through your kindness and outstanding patient care 💙