UHB Nurse Consultant shortlisted for prestigious Nursing Times Awards
Published on 30/06/2026
Sherwin Criseno, Nurse Consultant in Endocrinology, has been shortlisted for two prestigious Nursing Times Awards and is now in the running for ‘Nurse of the Year’ and ‘Nurse Leader of the Year’.
Sherwin, who is based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, is hugely passionate about endocrine nursing and has worked to grow and raise the profile of the discipline and his team. He now leads the largest specialist endocrine nursing team in Europe, delivering complex nurse-led care across multiple endocrine pathways.
Last year, the service was highlighted by the Department of Health and Social Care’s ‘Get It Right First Time’ (GIRFT) programme as the most advanced, best-led and well-organised specialist endocrine nursing team in the UK.
In 2024, Sherwin became the first nurse to be appointed to the UK Society for Endocrinology's Board of Trustees, ensuring the nursing voice, expertise and patient perspective is embedded in the Society’s strategic decisions. He is also a Trustee of The Pituitary Foundation and the Royal Osteoporosis Society.
Internationally, as the previous Chair of the European Society of Endocrinology (ESE) Nurse Committee (2019–2024), he secured mandatory nurse representation across all ESE workstreams, including clinical guideline groups, delivering permanent change in how endocrine standards are developed. Sherwin also established the European Endocrine Nurse Award and Europe‑wide education programmes, raising professional standards, visibility and leadership aspiration.
Sherwin is committed to improving outcomes for current and future endocrinology patients and is heavily involved in research and education.
Sherwin said: “It is an incredible honour to be shortlisted in two categories at the Nursing Times Awards. The standard of competition is exceptionally high, and the calibre of the nominees reflects the very best of our profession. These awards are a fantastic platform to elevate specialist endocrine nursing and to celebrate the critical role nurses play in transforming services, advancing practice, and delivering outstanding care for patients.”
Margaret Garbett, Chief Nurse at UHB, added: “We are very lucky to have Sherwin’s leadership and expertise here at UHB, but the impact of his work and knowledge goes far beyond the West Midlands, benefitting patients globally.
“I’m so happy he has been shortlisted and will be crossing my fingers for him in October. His commitment, passion and skill should absolutely be celebrated.”
Winners will be announced at the Nursing Times awards ceremony on 29 October.
