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Lead therapy radiographer Robert Scott discusses the new Lanarkshire Beatson

Lead therapy radiographer Robert Scott discusses the new Lanarkshire Beatson

The Lanarkshire Beatson will be the smartest looking radiotherapy department in the country. That is according to Robert Scott, lead therapy radiographer, who will have day-to-day responsibility for operational issues at the satellite centre. Robert, pictured, said: “I left my managerial post in Maidstone one year ago to come to Glasgow so I could work […]

After a remarkable 41 years service Josie Davidson retires

After a remarkable 41 years service Josie Davidson retires

Friends, family and colleagues gathered to bid a farewell to Josie Davidson who retired from her post as advanced specialist midwife risk manager after a remarkable 41 years service. Josie, who was based within maternity services at Wishaw General Hospital, joined the NHS in 1974 when she underwent her nursing training at Stonehouse Hospital. On […]

Colleagues gathered to bid farewell to Janette Tiernan after 38 years service

Colleagues gathered to bid farewell to Janette Tiernan after 38 years service

Friends, family and colleagues gathered to bid farewell to secretary Janette Tiernan who retired in May after 38 years service. Janette, who was attached to the diabetic service at Monklands Hospital, joined NHS Lanarkshire in 1977 when she was appointed as part-time secretary with the medical unit.  After taking some time out to have her […]

June shares elderly care know-how

June shares elderly care know-how

A senior nurse is spreading the word about our good work in dementia care throughout the globe. June Delaney, senior nurse for older people at Monklands Hospital, has over 25 years’ experience working in care of the elderly. So much so that she is also an associate lecturer at Stirling University. This role has seen […]

A much loved wife, mum & colleague

A much loved wife, mum & colleague

A loving husband honoured the memory of his wife on the first anniversary of her untimely death. Jackie Houlden, whose wife of 28 years, Lorraine, was a nurse at Hairmyres Hospital, has set up an annual award to recognise a student nurse who has excelled in care and compassion. Jackie said: “At Lorraine’s funeral it […]