WEDNESDAY, 20 APRIL, 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELASE. PHOTO ATTACHED.

L-R ALISON GEDDES (PINK CARDIGAN) AND ELAINE DEVLIN (WEARING GLASSES, HOLDING GRANDSON WITH FRIENDS, FAMILY AND COLLEAGES).

Nurses retire after more than 63 years combined service

Nurses Elaine Devlin and Alison Geddes have retired from the Tayside Children’s Hospital after more than 63 years combined service.

Elaine joined NHS Tayside in 1977 after completing her nursing training in Glasgow. She worked in ward 11 before transferring to the paediatric unit in 1978. After a break to have children, Elaine returned to work in 1990 and became a charge nurse in 2006 when she transferred to the children’s outpatient department.

Elaine said, “I’ve had many happy years working here and have met a lot of good people. It will be bittersweet to leave but all good things must come to an end.”

Alison, a senior staff nurse, began her career at Aberdeen Sick Children’s Hospital in the 1970’s after completing her training in Aberdeen.

After taking a break to have her children, Alison joined Tayside Children’s Hospital in 1994 working in wards 29 and 30 before moving to the children’s day surgery when it opened in 2004.

Alison said, “I am overwhelmed! I’m going to miss everyone. I am looking forward to spending time with my family and grandchildren though.”

Presenting Elaine and Alison with their gifts, head of paediatric nursing, Jeanette Fitzgerald said, “It’s been an absolute pleasure working alongside Elaine and Alison. Their commitment and dedication to the children and their families in a caring and sensitive manner is a showcase for all.

“We wish them both a very healthy and happy retirement. They will be greatly missed by everyone.”

Contact:

Lyndsey Daun

NHS Tayside Communications

(01382) 424318