We're bidding Paediatric Consultant, Dr Pamela Ohadike, goodbye as she retires after 16 years working at CHFT.

Paediatric Consultants, Dr How-Yaw and Dr Thiyagesh, have written the following for their colleague: "Dr Ohadike graduated from the University of Ibadan in Nigeria, and afterwards completed her paediatric training in the United Kingdom, predominantly in Sheffield. She then moved to West Yorkshire in 2010 to take up her consultant post and has since firmly adopted Huddersfield as her home.

"With special interests in neonatology and safeguarding, she has made an exceptional contribution to our paediatric services. Alongside her principal clinical role, she has served as Designated Doctor for Safeguarding and Sudden Unexpected Death in Childhood (SUDIC) Lead.

"She has also supported generations of resident doctors as an Educational and Clinical Supervisor for paediatric trainees and foundation doctors, as RCPCH College Tutor and as SuppoRTT Champion.

"Among her colleagues, she is regarded quite simply as a legend - someone who always has time for everyone and is unfailingly generous with her knowledge, encouragement and support.

"Despite approaching retirement, Dr Ohadike remains an immensely active and committed clinician. She is renowned for coming to the rescue of colleagues, even when she is not on-call, whether helping with difficult venous access or providing invaluable support during a resuscitation. Her experience, calm presence and willingness to help have made an enduring impression on everyone who has worked alongside her.

"Her contribution extends well beyond the hospital. Through her church, she has been involved in numerous social projects, reflecting the same compassion, generosity and commitment to helping others that have characterised her professional life.

"Her dedication, clinical expertise, teamwork, professionalism and compassion have touched the lives of countless colleagues, trainees, children and families. She is a highly respected doctor and a deeply valued member of the paediatric team.

"Dr Ohadike will be dearly missed by colleagues across the organisation. However, the friendships she has built extend far beyond the workplace, and we are certain that many colleagues will remain closely in touch with her after her retirement.

"Congratulations, Dr Ohadike, on a thoroughly well-deserved retirement. Thank you for everything you have given to your patients, colleagues and the wider community. We wish you every happiness as you begin this new chapter, and hope it will be filled with joy, fulfilment and many wonderful adventures.

"You will always be part of the CHFT family."

Trainees have also said:

“Thank you for being such an exceptional mentor; you are one in a million.”

“You are one of the finest, most intelligent, brave and supportive consultants I have come across.”

Enjoy your retirement Dr Ohadike, you will be missed by colleagues and patients alike.