THE primary care trust responsible for the majority of healthcare provision in Harlow has been ranked as the highest placed public sector health organisation in the 2010 Sunday Times Best 100 Companies list.
A survey commissioned by the national newspaper showed staff working for NHS West Essex "care for each other", "go out of their way for one another" and "feel a strong sense of family".
Staff also "care about providing a great service" (96 per cent - the third highest result among small bodies) and are "proud" to work for the organisation (77 per cent - a top five score).
NHS West Essex chief executive Catherine O’Connell said: "We are delighted that we have done so well in this important national assessment of how people feel about their employer.
"The Sunday Times Best Companies survey helps organisations identify how they can improve even further and we will not be complacent as we continue to improve local health care for the people of west Essex.
"The survey results are a tremendous credit to our staff whose constant efforts and dedication have made NHS West Essex an organisation that people are proud to work for."
Luella Dixon, Director of Workforce with NHS West Essex, said: "Two years ago we gave staff a commitment that we would work with them to make improvements in four areas. These were staff engagement, staff development, benefits and culture.
"We ensured that these four themes were aligned to our values which include ‘having fun’ and ‘ensuring we are open and honest in our approach.’
"These have been key to making NHS West Essex one of the best NHS employers."
