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Staff Awards Winners 2018
Healthcare staff and volunteers from across NHS Lanarkshire were recognised for the inspirational work that they do at the third annual staff awards ceremony.
Staff were rewarded under eight separate award categories, celebrating the 70th anniversary of the NHS.
NHS Lanarkshire chief executive, Calum Campbell, said: “This year is a celebration year for the NHS, celebrating its 70th anniversary. Significant changes have occurred during this time ranging from clinical advances to the use of technology in how we provide healthcare services.
“The future offers exciting opportunities for further change and improvements to be made, but fundamentally relies on the knowledge and skills of our staff to ensure delivery.
“This highlights why, the recognition of our staff is such a vital issue and why the Staff Awards are important to celebrate and recognise the achievements of the excellent work of our staff and volunteers.”
The winner of the award for ‘outstanding individual in a clinical role’ was Wilma Woods, a clinical support worker in the community mental health team for older people based at Carluke Health Centre.
The finalists in this category were Hannah Innes, a lead diabetes specialist nurse based at the David Matthews Diabetes Centre at University Hospital Monklands, and Charline Martin , a clinical nurse specialist with the MacMillan team based at Udston.
The winner of the award for ‘outstanding individual in a non-clinical role’ was Kieran Kelly, a diet kitchen coordinator with Serco.
The finalists in this category were Liza Campbell, an ophthalmology access planning co-ordinator at University Hospital Hairmyres, and Margaret Stewart, a laundry assistant at the West of Scotland Laundry.
The winner of the award for ‘outstanding team – clinical’ was Motherwell Rehabilitation Team – Demonstration Project.
The finalists in this category were Colorectal Cancer Nursing/Bowel Cancer Screening Team and Day Surgery/Endoscopy University Hospital Wishaw.
The winner of the award for ‘outstanding team – non clinical’ was West of Scotland Laundry.
The finalists in this category were PSSD PFI Contracts Performance Team and PSSD Portering and Transport Department.
The winner of the award for ‘outstanding care’ was the Neonatal Nursing Team based at University Hospital Wishaw.
The finalists in this category were Fiona Pollock, an occupational therapist at University Hospital Wishaw.
The winner of the award for ‘outstanding volunteer’ was Alistair Keily, who supports staff in ward 4, cardiology at University Hospital Wishaw.
The finalists in this category were Emma Thompson, who volunteers with the spiritual care team, and Grace Wilkinson, a meet and greet volunteer and paediatric play volunteer based at wards 20 and 22, University Hospital Wishaw.
The winner of the award for ‘outstanding quality’ was the Lanarkshire Cancer Strategy Team.
The finalists in this category were Danielle Turner, an occupational therapist working within the community mental health team at Lanark, and Dr Arafat Mulla, a core medical trainee at University Hospital Monklands.
The ‘William Cullen’ prize was won by Dr Evelyn Ferguson. The prize was given by the Royal College of Physicians Edinburgh in tribute to excellence in teaching or service innovation in Lanarkshire.
The Royal College partnered with NHS Lanarkshire to award Dr Ferguson for her dedication to teaching and learning.
The ‘Chair Award’ was jointly won by CAMHS Intensive Treatment Team and NHS Lanarkshire eHealth team.
Neena Mahal, chair of NHS Lanarkshire, said: “Although a reasonably new team, having only been established five years ago, the CAMHS Intensive Treatment Team have been described by patients and relatives as making a difference when it was needed. Working together to support young people living in the community who have an increased risk of suicide or self-harm, the team use a range of different approaches to build engaging relationships.
“NHS Lanarkshire was the victim of two major cyber-attacks last year. Both attacks resulted in partial or complete loss of IT services for a period of time. As soon as the incidents occurred the team responded to provide technical support and guidance. They made personal sacrifices, going over and above the call of duty, with the team pulling out all stops and working around the clock to ensure essential systems were available, maintaining patient safety.”
In celebration of the NHS’ 70th anniversary, several members of staff collected certificates of appreciation to mark their significant contribution to the NHS ‘70 years and still going strong’ at work.
Neena Mahal added: “We were delighted that Paul Gray, Director General Health and Social Care joined us on this momentous occasion.”
The members of staff in attendance were: Elizabeth Smillie, Christine Johnstone, Elizabeth Nodwell, Freda Marshall, Jim Hastie and William Quate.
The awards were made possible by sponsorship from Healthy Working Lives, Salus, Lanarkshire Quality Directorate, NHS Credit Union, NHS Staff Benefits, Royal College of Nursing, GMB Scotland and Unison Lanarkshire Health Branch.
Fantastic afternoon. All the award winners and finalists are a credit to NHS Lanarkshire. Big thank you to the singers and staff at Hamilton town house who made the event such a pleasure.
Hi Peter, I am glad that you enjoyed the ceremony! I will pass your comments on to the team.