Published on: 28 September 2023
A Lead Nurse at Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has been awarded with the prestigious Queen’s Nurse award for their work within children’s services and is now a member of the Queen’s Nursing Institute.
Susie Scales, Clinical Lead School Nurse across Derby City, was recognised for demonstrating a high level of commitment to patient care and nursing practice within the community. 
The Queens Nursing Institute (QNI) is the longest standing UK professional nursing organisation and one of the oldest charities for nursing in the world. The institute formally recognises nurses, who have shown commitment to delivering and leading exceptional care within communities, with becoming part of a professional nursing network.
Susie has been selected for showing continued commitment towards learning, leadership and improving standards of care in community work.
Sue Earnshaw, Area Service Manager for 0-19 Children’s Services at Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, congratulated Susie on her achievement. Sue said: “We are pleased to hear the fantastic news about Susie. She has worked very hard to make a difference to the children in the 5-19 service she works within.”
Susie was pleased to receive the positive news. She said: “I am honoured to be awarded with a Queen’s Nurse award and I am proud to represent the NHS as a school nurse. The School Nursing team at Derbyshire Healthcare have worked exceptionally hard to support children within the Derby City area.”
“I am looking forward to being a member of the Queen’s Nursing Institute and remain committed to improving standards of care in the community for our children and young people.”
Recipients will attend a ceremony in London to receive their awards which will take place in December.
For more information on Queen's Nurses and the Queen’s Nursing Institute visit Queen’s Nurses – The Queen's Nursing Institute (qni.org.uk).
