Ms Rebecca Alihemate

Since qualifying as a Registered General Nurse in 2002, Rebecca has worked at a large NHS Foundation Trust within the medical division and has a keen interest in respiratory nursing. Predominantly her work has been on the respiratory wards but also in the community as a TB nurse.  In recent years Rebecca has focused on improving care for the acutely unwell patients by implementing hands on clinical training striving to improve nursing standards and patient outcomes for all patients across the respiratory wards, acute care and complex elderly care wards.

During her 23 years as a Registered General Nurse, Rebecca has had experience in change management projects and improvements through ‘Lean’ processes and QI engagement. Rebecca led and managed the respiratory team through COVID, implementing care under quickly evolving circumstances. Rebecca developed a pleural service which has led to improved patient experience and outcomes whilst meeting / maintaining National standards.

Rebecca’s current role is that of matron within the Medical directorate. Rebecca’s main interest is that of respiratory care but has a solid nursing base of 23 years’ experience. Rebecca has extended her clinical practice and has completed her Non-medical prescribing (V300) – she is registered with the NMC as a nurse prescriber. Alongside this she has also completed her clinical observations course.

Rebecca has obtained a Master’s degree in Management and Leadership from the University of Lancaster alongside an apprenticeship and is now registered with the Chartered Managers Register. Rebecca role is to provide leadership through role modelling for nurses, AHPs and other professionals in the Acute Adult Care Division. Rebecca displays a clear visible leadership style built on compassion and accountability.

Rebecca has always had an interest in the development of staff; developing new staff and enhancing the knowledge of existing staff to maintain standards. Rebecca has close relationships with the University of Greater Manchester and has been a clinical support in the recruitment of nursing students. She has been part of the University’s NMC validation, ensuring the university and its students maintain the standards required for the delivery of quality care. Rebecca implemented a new way of teaching of nursing students through coaching and was recognised by receiving the award from North West Learning in Practice. This project was successful and was nominated at the Nursing Times awards – receiving high recognition from the panel. In recent years Rebecca has developed a rolling competency programme for the respiratory team, teaching and empowering nurses to provide a high level of clinical care. Rebecca has developed training packages which have been validated by the University of Salford.