SHE is the face making sure "everything is running smoothly" for her outpatients.

Margaret Hanlon is a senior health care assistant who works at the Royal South Hants Hospital and Southampton General Hospital.

She has recently been nominated by Ashleigh Spice, 21 for the Daily Echo’s Reader’s Choice Award.

The award is part of University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust Hospital Heroes awards and we are searching for our very own hospital unsung hero.

The 62 year old has been running a variety of out patient clinics for the past 20 years.

Clinics that she runs include oncology, cardiology, diabetes and many more.

Ashleigh often see's Margaret in her medical outpatients clinic on a Thursday and she said:" I have never met anyone so kind.

"She is such a warm character.

"My frequent visits to the hospital aren’t generally nice experiences but I always look forward to seeing her smiley face.

"She puts the utmost care into her patients and is always so nice to everyone- it must calm so many people having her around."

Margaret, from West End said: "I get to know my patients and form a good relationship with them.

"I think its nice for them to have a friendly face to say hello to and have a chat with.

"I try to go above and beyond with all of my patients."

When asked about how she felt when she found out about the nomination she said: "I was really chuffed and proud that someone had nominated me.

"It's lovely as it has made me feel like my work is appreciated.

"I recommend other people to nominate their hospital hero as its a lovely way of saying thank you.

"My colleagues all do their best."

You still have time to nominate your unsung hospital hero for an award.

We are looking for dedicated hospital champions who work tirelessly to improve the lives of others.

A cheerful volunteer, a nurse working long hours, or a midwife bringing a new born baby into the world, are all worthy of a nomination.

To nominate, email georgia.jackson@dailyecho.co.uk, call 023 8028 4472, or write to Georgia Jackson, Daily Echo, Test Lane, Redbridge, Southampton, SO16 9JX.