Chika Nwankwo led the trial and implementation of a new digital prescribing service at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

Chika, who studied for a Senior Leadership Apprenticeship at University of Staffordshire, has been nominated in the Apprentice of the Year category of University of Staffordshire Business Awards.

Work Based Education Officer Mary Adams said: “I would like to acknowledge Chika’s significant contribution to patient safety in her workplace. Chika led the initiative within her Trust to trial and implement the Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration system, a new digital prescribing service. This service aims to enhance medication management, improve patient safety and streamline clinical workflows.

“Chika has demonstrated remarkable growth in her learning journey, now focusing on strategic decision-making rather than operational tasks. She exemplifies how effectively linking knowledge to skills can lead to outstanding results.”

Chika is now the hospital’s digital lead pharmacist.