Pembrokeshire and Derwen NHS Trust has been named as one of the top 100 best organisations for nurses to work for in a UK-wide survey of healthcare organisations.

The Nursing Times Top 100 survey canvassed nursing employees across the Trust to determine what they think about the organisation. The survey covered a range of employment practice, including training and development, family friendliness, flexible working, equality and diversity and listening to employees.

Nurses interviewed praised the support and encouragement from colleagues and management, the quality of care and positive feedback from patients.

One said: "It is big enough to provide a range of services, but small enough for managers to know everyone by name."

Said acting chief executive Caroline Oakley: "We are extremely pleased to be ranked amongst the top 100 organisations in the UK for nurses and believe this award reflects the level of commitment we have to ensuring our nurses enjoy the very best employment conditions and practices. As a Trust, we are proud of our workforce who have been unwavering in their commitment during a very challenging time."

A large percentage of private sector, charitable organisations, care homes and armed forces services were represented alongside NHS organisations in the Top 100 awards which questioned both employers and nursing employees within each organisation. Trust representatives attended an award ceremony in London on January 15.

Said Mrs. Oakley: "Entering these awards has been a positive experience for us all, giving nurses in hectic work schedules the opportunity to consider their roles and working environment and the Trust a chance to learn lessons and make improvements based on staff feedback. Being ranked in the Top 100 is a valuable acknowledgement of the high level of professional nursing involvement across the Trust and the fact that the results are based on staff votes gives it real credibility. We hope that it will help us to attract even more good nurses in the future."