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Celebrating the vital role of Estates and Facilities teams on #HealthEFMDay

Estates & facilities day

We are proud to join organisations across the UK in celebrating Healthcare Estates and Facilities Day (#HealthEFMDay), recognising the essential contribution of colleagues who help keep our services safe and running smoothly every day. 

Working across a wide range of roles, and often behind the scenes, Estates and Facilities teams play a vital part in patient care – from maintaining buildings and equipment, to ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness, managing waste, providing catering services and creating safe, welcoming environments. 

Across CTM, their skills and dedication help protect patient safety, enhance experience and support frontline services to deliver high-quality care. 

Staff spotlights 

As part of this year’s #HealthEFMDay, we are shining a spotlight on some of the 1,372 members of staff (10% of our entire workforce!) who make a difference every day.  

Staff stories shared across our social media channels highlight the dedication, professionalism and pride that exists throughout Estates and Facilities services.  

Additionally, if you’re visiting one of our sites today take a moment to leave a message in our thank you and suggestions box. 

Facilities Star of the Month recent winners  

Star of the month winners As part of Estates and Facilities Day, we’re also celebrating our Facilities Star of the Month award – recognising colleagues who go above and beyond to support patient care, safety and experience across our sites. 

Recent winners include: 

  • Samantha Tantum (Housekeeping) – for keeping clinical areas running smoothly following major works 

  • Liria Teodoro Cabanatan (Housekeeping) – for her rapid response to an incident in a ward kitchen 

  • Katie Lewis (Facilities Support Manager) – for going above and beyond during a major service change 

  • Lee Davies (Porter Services) – for his dedication and support to teams across sites 

  • Lindsey Morris (Housekeeping) – for consistently going above and beyond in her role 

  • Darren Moses (Porter Security Officer) – for compassionately supporting a patient in distress 

  • Mark Emmanuel (Porter Services) – for his calm response to a potential ward fire 

  • Jenna Kellar and Elizabeth Rees (Catering) – for their quick thinking during an incident in a ward-based kitchen 

  • Colin Bodenham (Porter Services) – for mentoring and supporting Project SEARCH apprentices 

These colleagues represent just a snapshot of the incredible work taking place across our Estates and Facilities teams every day. 

Nominate a staff member or team for a Seren Annual Award 

There’s still time to nominate a colleague or team for a Seren Annual Award. 

Nominations close tomorrow (18 June at 9am). Make sure yours is submitted in time via our nomination form. 

Interested in a role within Estates and Facilities at CTM? 

View our latest vacancies.  

Here at CTM, we are committed to creating inclusive career opportunities within Estates and Facilities services. There are a range of accessible pathways into these roles, including apprenticeships and supported internship programmes such as Project SEARCH, helping people from all backgrounds to build rewarding careers in the NHS. 

We are incredibly proud of our estates and facilities workforce and grateful for the vital contribution they make across our hospitals and community services.