FRIDAY, 3 APRIL, 2015

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. PHOTO ATTACHED. TOM (CENTRE) WITH COLLEAGUES FROM ICU

Retiral of staff nurse Tom Ramsay

Tom Ramsay, a staff nurse at the intensive care unit (ICU) at Ninewells Hospital has retired after 40 years service.

He started his nursing career in 1972 as a student nurse at the Western Infirmary in Glasgow.

Tom joined NHS Tayside in 1981. He worked in many departments including the medical floor, ward 15 and infectious disease before joining the coronary care unit in 1981.

Tom then joined the ICU where he remained for more than 20 years. He excelled as the ICU’s specialist link to infection control measures.

Presenting Tom with his gifts, head of nursing for critical care, Barbara Soutar, said “Tom has made a significant contribution to patients, their families and colleagues over his many years with NHS Tayside.

“Tom has demonstrated unwavering professionalism and commitment to patient care, support to his colleagues and the many students he has mentored. Patients and their families regularly refer to Tom's kind professional care that has made a difference to their experience at what can be a very difficult time.

“He is highly respected by his many colleagues in critical care and will be greatly missed by all. It's my privilege and pleasure on behalf of NHS Tayside and critical care services, to thank Tom and to wish him a healthy and happy retirement.”

In his retirement Tom is looking forward to spending time with wife Christine and daughters Sarah and Laura, not forgetting his beloved spaniel Ollie. Tom enjoys hill walking and serves as a valued Elder within the Church where he hopes to contribute his spare time.

Contact:

Lyndsey Daun

NHS Tayside Communications

(01382) 74071