A VETERAN Broomfield Hospital nurse, who lately bid the hospital a final farewell, has recalled the most memorable moments of her 33 year career.

Amanda Seagar, who worked as training and education lead for numerous theatres at the Court Road hospital, lately moved to Braintree Community Hospital to lead as a band seven.

On leaving, Amanda said she enjoyed “working with such dedicated and friendly individuals.

She added: “My job at Braintree Community Hospital is a new challenge for me, and it is day stay surgery, which I really enjoy.

“I will be working with a small but dynamic team of theatre and ward staff to provide the very best standards of care for patients undergoing surgical procedures.

“I will have the responsibility with my colleague, Paul, to ensure sound management structures are in place to maintain this as a safe, efficient and effective service.”

She recalled highlights of her career including recruiting over 100 new staff to theatres over the last year, and devising new competency packs for all grades of theatre staff.

She began her training at Sunderland School of Nursing in 1983, working in theatres upon completion.

In 1990 she took on her first post as a sister and worked in Kent for many years before accepting a post as a Nurse Recruitment Coordinator at Broomfield Hospital in 2003.

While at the hospital, she has held positions as a sister prior to her most recent role.

 Many changes have taken place in theatres since Amanda began working as a nurse.

She continued: “I saw keyhole surgery come in in 1987 and that has gone from strength to strength now with the introduction of things like the robot. 

 “We do procedures now that we wouldn’t have thought possible, there have been amazing innovations that ensure patients are given the best opportunity to recover from illness.

“I am delighted to have witnessed this over the years.”