Jane Smith

Jane’s nursing career spans more than four decades of dedication, compassion, and service to others. After qualifying as an Adult Nurse at Mayday Hospital between 1978 and 1981, Jane went on to achieve her Children’s Nursing qualification in 1984, beginning a remarkable career that would touch the lives of countless children, families and colleagues.

In 1990, Jane completed her Children’s Community Nursing degree at Oxford Brookes University. Community Nursing quickly became more than a career for Jane; it became her calling. For over 30 years, Jane has been a passionate advocate for children and their families, ensuring that their voices were heard and that their needs remained at the heart of everything she did.

Those who have had the privilege of working alongside Jane will know that she has been an inspiring leader, mentor, and role model, sharing her knowledge, experience, and encouragement with others. She has helped countless colleagues grow in confidence, believe in themselves and become the very best they could be.

Throughout her career, Jane has led with kindness, integrity and humility. Jane has always put people first, earning the respect and admiration of those around her through her unwavering professionalism and genuine care for others. Her influence reaches far beyond the services she has led and the teams she has managed; it lives on in the people she has inspired and the lives she has changed.

As Jane begins her well-earned retirement, we reflect not only on her extraordinary achievements, but also on the person she is. Her warmth, wisdom, humour and compassion will be greatly missed, but the legacy she leaves behind will continue to make a difference for many years to come.

With heartfelt gratitude and admiration, we celebrate Jane’s outstanding contribution to nursing and thank her for the lasting impact she has had on so many lives. We wish her every happiness in her retirement and look forward to seeing her enjoy this next chapter, knowing just how much she has meant to so many people.