A NURSE who works at the John Radcliffe is one of just four faces chosen for a major campaign by Marks and Spencer, to thank their customers for supporting NHS charities.

Ray Atienza-Hawkes works on the Ambulatory Assessment Unit at the Oxford hospital, looking after mostly older patients with complex conditions.

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He was put forward by the Oxford Hospitals Charity team, who have worked closely with him over many years on projects to improve the hospital for patients and staff.

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Ray Atienza-Hawkes outside the JR. Picture: Dan Lowe

He said: “I am not used to being in the lime light, so the experience was a little surreal but good fun. I am truly grateful to the incredible support we have had and know firsthand what a difference it has made to both NHS staff here and the patients we look after – so it was good to have the chance to say thank you publicly.

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“We’ve had some truly difficult times in recent months, so it was nice to be recognised in this way, though I am sure the team I work with are going to pull my leg a bit.”

He added: “I haven’t told my mum yet, that my photograph will be in stores across the UK. She lives in the Philippines, but knows Marks and Spencer well, so it’s going to be a real surprise for her, she will be thrilled I think.”