NHS Forth Valley Staff Awards 2015

18/09/2015 Award

The NHS Forth Valley Staff Awards highlight the hard work, care and commitment of local NHS staff, Serco staff and volunteers across the organisation. They provide an opportunity for colleagues, patients and members of the public to say thanks and show their appreciation.

Award Categories

Top Team Award
This award is for teams which deliver an excellent service and provide a supportive environment which encourages staff to work together to drive forward developments and improvements.

: Winner, Ward A11, FVRH

: 1st Runner Up, Children’s Diabetes Nurses

: 2nd Runner Up, Orthopaedic Department

Inspiration Award
This award recognises the innovative and ambitious work undertaken by NHS staff to improve the quality, safety, efficiency and effectiveness of patient care in NHS Forth Valley. This could include the introduction of new ways of working, the development of new treatments, the use of new technology, the completion of new research or innovative resource management that has achieved financial savings.

: Winner, Lynn Speed, Lead Physiotherapist, Mental Health

: 1st Runner Up, Allison Ramsay, Lead Nurse, Learning Disabilities

: 2nd Runner Up, Ross Cheape, Senior Charge Nurse, Ward 2 FVRH

Outstanding Care Award
This award gives members of staff, patients and their families the opportunity to nominate a member of staff, service or team who has delivered outstanding care and treatment.

: Winner, Ward A12, FVRH

: 1st Runner Up, Annmarie King, Paediatric Complex Care Sister

: 2nd Runner Up, Children’s Ward, FVRH

Volunteer Award
For individuals, organisations, fundraisers or charities who work tirelessly and generously give their free time, enthusiasm and energy to help improve NHS services, facilities and support for patients, visitors and their families.

: Winner, NHS Forth Valley’s Nurses Choir

: 1st Runner Up, Sheila Pheely & Team, RVS Cafe, SCH

: 2nd Runner Up, Maureen Egdell, Ward 1, CCHC

Innovation Award
This award recognises the innovative and ambitious work undertaken by NHS staff to improve the quality, safety and effectiveness of patient care in Forth Valley. This could be through the introduction of new ways of working, the development of new treatments, the use of new technology or the completion of new research.

: Winner, Liaison Psychiatry for Older People

: 1st Runner Up, Nicola Henderson & Caroline Ritchie, Dietetics

: 2nd Runner Up, Reliable Rescue Team, FVRH

Unsung Hero Award
This is the person who does a fantastic job but whose contribution and role often goes unrecognised. Although just doing their normal day-to-day job, this individual’s drive, commitment and support makes a genuine difference to others. This is the type of person who goes the extra mile and is always happy to help others.

: Winner, Rosemari Penman, Administrator, CCHC

: 1st Runner Up, Helen Lawson, Pharmacy Support Worker, FVRH

: 2nd Runner Up, Philip Hacking, Health & Social Care Chaplain

Chairman’s Award
This is for people who don’t necessarily fit into any of our main award categories but who demonstrate their values and deserve recognition for the contribution to their work.