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Colleagues across North London NHS Foundation Trust are gaining national recognition for their outstanding work across mental health, education, social work and innovation. Their achievements shine a spotlight on the talent and expertise across our Trust and the difference our people make every day through leadership, research, education and service improvement.

Dr Seungyoun (Carolyn) Moon 

Nominated for SAS Doctor of the Year at the RCPsych Awards

Congratulations to Dr Seungyoun (Carolyn) Moon, who has been shortlisted for Specialty and Associate Specialist (SAS) Doctor of the Year at the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych) Awards. 

This award recognises those who have demonstrated advanced clinical skills as well as excelling in service development, teaching, research and leadership. 

Carolyn has worked across different services, including acute inpatient care on Daisy Ward at St Ann's Hospital, the Haringey Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team, early intervention in psychosis services at Lucas House and forensic psychiatry at HM Prison Wormwood Scrubs.

The awards ceremony will take place on Thursday 5 November. Find out more: RCPsych Awards 2026

Shantel Thomas and Philip Archard

Recognised at the Social Worker of the Year Awards 

Shantel Thomas and Philip Archard from Tavistock Education and Training have been recognised at the Social Worker of the Year Awards, the national awards for social work in England, recognising the creativity, compassion and commitment of professionals across the sector.

Philip was awarded the Gold Practitioner-led Research Award and Shantel received the Silver Social Justice Champion Award. Shantel and Philip’s achievements are a wonderful recognition of their work and of the valuable contribution that Tavistock Education and Training staff make to social work practice, research and education.

Find out more about the awards and their contributions: Social Worker of the Year Awards 2026 - Tavistock Education and Training

Finance and contracts team

Recognised with awards at Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) London Annual Conference

Our finance and contracts team has been recognised for their achievements at the HFMA London Annual Conference.
The team received the Innovation Award and was highly commended in the Environmental category, recognising the impact of their work and their commitment to continuous improvement. The awards highlight the team's dedication to delivering innovative solutions and supporting sustainable practices across the organisation.

Chief Finance and Investment Officer Samanthi Gibbens said “Huge congratulations to the finance and contracts team for an amazing five shortlisted award categories and winning Innovation and a highly commended for Environmental. The team have delivered and improved through a challenging period of two mergers and a whole lot more”

The recognition received by our colleagues highlights the breadth of talent and expertise across NLFT. Their achievements demonstrate the important role our staff play in advancing knowledge, setting the standard for best practice and delivering high-quality care. We are proud to see their work recognised, showcasing the positive impact they have on patients and communities.