A DEDICATED nurse hailed ‘knowledgeable, caring and hard-working’ has won a prestigious award.

Elizabeth Jose beat stiff competition from across the North West and Midlands to win the Registered Nurse of the Year award at Kingsley Healthcare’s Regional Care Awards.

Staff and residents at Sharston House nursing home, in Manor Park South are celebrating her achievement.

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The event, part of the UK top 20 large care home group’s 25th anniversary celebrations, was hosted by television and radio presenter David Whiteley.

Elizabeth was described by colleagues as ‘knowledgeable, caring and hard-working’.

Their nomination read: “She is always very polite and understanding and has a great rapport with and devotion to her residents.”

Sharston House manager Bindhu Varughese was runner up for the Care Home Manager of the Year award while administrator Joanne Johnson was runner up in the Care Home Business Support Champion category.

Daya Thayan, Kingsley Healthcare chief executive officer and founder, said: “This day means so much to us.

“We are a family business and you are part of this family.

Daya Thayan, chief executive officer and founder of Kingsley HealthcareDaya Thayan, chief executive officer and founder of Kingsley Healthcare (Image: Supplied)

“Every time we visit, we witness the outstanding work you do as a team, always with a smile.

“We can have the fanciest buildings but they alone don't make a great care home, it is your dedication that truly matters.”

Mr Thayan started the company with his wife Sumi in 1999.

“We aimed to be a great family business that makes a difference in the lives of our residents, families, and staff,” he said.

“We are an integral part of the communities where we operate and take pride in being an employer of choice.

“For our homes to be centres of excellence, we need the best people and that's exactly who you are.”

Co-chief operating officer Sumi Thayan commended staff for their ‘unwavering dedication and hard work’ which she described as the essence of Kingsley Healthcare.

She said: “Congratulations to everyone who has been nominated.

“You are all winners.

“Let's also extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone working diligently in our homes on shifts, our strength lies in our unity as a team.”

Pauline Parker-Moore, Kingsley’s North West regional operations director, announced the company’s plans to expand, building extensions at two care homes, Redwalls near Northwich and Four Oaks in Partington.

She said: “Kingsley continues to provide care homes that are developed to a very high standard.

“We believe all our residents should be cared for in an environment that is luxurious as well as providing excellent standards of care.”