A senior staff nurse who worked in theatres recovery at Guy’s Hospital died during the London Bridge terror attack on Saturday 3 June.
Kirsty Boden, 28, who was originally from Australia, died while running towards danger to help victims on the bridge, her family said.
Seven people were killed and dozens injured in central London when three attackers drove a van into pedestrians on London Bridge and launched a knife attack in Borough Market.
Dame Eileen Sills, chief nurse at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, said: “As the chief nurse of Guy’s and St Thomas’ I cannot put into words how sad I am that we have lost one of our own.
“Kirsty was an outstanding nurse and a hugely valued member of the staff team in theatres recovery, described by her colleagues as ‘one in a million’ who always went the extra mile for the patients in her care.
“Our thoughts at this time are with her family, her loved ones and our staff who have lost a dear friend and colleague.
“Following the Westminster Bridge terror attack on 22 March, this is the second time in less than three months when our hospitals, patients, visitors and staff have been in the middle of hugely traumatic events.
“Our priority at this difficult time is not only to provide care of the highest quality to our patients but also to look after our staff.”
Professor Jane Cummings, chief nursing officer for England, also paid tribute to Kirsty. She said: “I am deeply saddened to hear that Kirsty Boden has been named as a victim of Saturday’s terrorist atrocity. My thoughts are with Kirsty’s family and friends, as well as her colleagues at Guy’s Hospital and the rest of the Trust, through this unimaginably difficult time.
“The people responsible for this heinous act showed a callous and indiscriminate disregard for human life. In contrast, Kirsty truly epitomised the values of nursing, of public service and the compassion we associate with the NHS.
“It’s really important that the hospitals are able to prioritise caring for their patients and staff, and I would urge everyone to respect this over the coming days.”
