Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is celebrating the national recognition of CT2 surgeon Jeevitha Channappa, who was shortlisted for the prestigious Silver Scissors Award - one of the UK's highest honours in surgical education.

Run by the Association of Surgeons in Training (ASiT), the Silver Scissors Award recognises early-year surgical trainees who make an outstanding contribution to teaching, mentorship and supporting the development of future surgeons.

The national selection process recognises individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership, professionalism, accessibility, commitment to trainee development, and the ability to create positive and inclusive learning environments and nominees are put forward by their fellow trainees.

Jeevitha was one of only five trainees shortlisted nationally, reflecting the significant impact she has had in supporting colleagues alongside her clinical responsibilities.

Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has appointed Jane Dickson as its new Deputy Chair, following the completion of governance processes at the trust.

Jane joined the trust in September 2024 as a Non-Executive Director, and is a registered nurse. She is an experienced board-level leader, having held senior roles in a number of NHS acute providers. She has extensive experience across operational, strategic and transformational leadership in diverse and complex healthcare settings.

Jane has led services at local, regional and national level, with a strong understanding of governance across public sector organisations.

She takes over the role from John Machin who has held the position of Deputy Chair in recent years, in addition to a period as Acting Chair from December 2024 to February 2026.