Meet the mums and daughters working together at our Children’s Hospital
Two mother-daughter duos who work together at our Children’s Hospital are celebrating the nursing profession this International Nurses Day (Tuesday 12 May).
Shauna and Beth have both followed in the footsteps of their mums, Julie and Vicci, to work in the NHS.
Julie Booth, Associate Director of Nursing for Infection Prevention and Control, has worked in healthcare for 40 years and inspired her two daughters to become nurses.
Her daughter Shauna is an intensive care nurse at our Trust.
“I decided to become a nurse because I grew up watching my mum in the profession and she has always been a huge inspiration to me,” said Shauna.
“Seeing the care, compassion and dedication she showed made me want to follow in her footsteps. I’ve always loved the idea of helping others and giving back and I never really saw myself doing anything else.
“She is a role model I truly look up to and her career has shaped my own path.”
Julie shared: “It makes me feel incredibly proud to have two daughters who are both nurses and see the care and compassion that they have.”
Looking back on her nursing career, she said: “It’s a real privilege to care for people and their families at moments that truly matter.
“I’ve always loved the variety that nursing brings and each role I’ve held over the years has helped me grow, making me more compassionate, understanding, and empathetic.”
Shauna added: “What I love most about being a nurse is the opportunity to make a difference, even in the smallest ways.
“Supporting patients and families during some of the most difficult times in their lives is both challenging and incredibly meaningful. Even the smallest positive impact can make such a big difference and it’s a privilege to care for people when they need it most.”
Another dynamic mother-daughter duo is Vicci Hornsby, Paediatric Critical Care Educator, and her daughter, Beth Peter.
Vicci has worked at our Children’s Hospital for nearly 30 years and inspired Beth to work as a Carer at the hospital.
“I cannot tell you how proud I am of Beth and the journey she is taking in healthcare,” Vicci said.
“She had never shown an interest in nursing as a child, yet after working in a hospice for 12 months, she could see her own potential and wanted to do what I do - looking after children.”
Beth shared that she hopes to train to become a nurse in the future.
“While I am not a nurse yet, I hope to work towards it by completing my Trainee Nursing Associate,” she said.
“I love my role as I get to spend a lot of time one-to-one with children, aiding in their development and being involved in care throughout their time at home.”