MONDAY, 8 JANUARY, 2018

Photo attached: NHS Tayside Chairman Professor John Connell and Chief Executive Lesley McLay launch the STAR Awards with last year’s Outstanding Team Gold Award winner ward 3, Ninewells Hospital

Nominate your NHS Tayside STAR

Nominations are now open for the NHS Tayside Staff Appreciation and Recognition (STAR) Awards.

Now in their second year, the STAR Awards celebrate the individuals, teams and services within NHS Tayside that deliver outstanding patient care or go the extra mile in their job.

Members of the public can nominate their NHS Tayside STARs in three categories – Outstanding Individual (clinical), Outstanding Individual (non-clinical) and Outstanding Team.

There are also three more specialised categories which are only open to nominations from NHS Tayside staff. These are Quality/Service Improvement, Inspiring Educator and Innovation in Practice.

NHS Tayside Chairman Professor John Connell and Chief Executive Lesley McLay visited staff in ward 3 at Ninewells, who won Gold in last year’s Outstanding Team category, to launch the 2018 STAR Awards.

Professor Connell said, “I’m delighted to launch the STAR Awards for the second year. Our staff are committed to delivering high-quality healthcare to the people of Tayside and these awards are a great opportunity for members of the public and colleagues to show their appreciation for their hard work and dedication.

“Last year’s inaugural awards were a fantastic success with the number of nominations far exceeding our expectations. There were lots of very worthy winners and runners up and I’m sure that this year will be no different.

“We know that often it’s the little things that make the biggest difference to patients, their families and colleague, so if someone has gone that extra mile for you, why not say thank you by nominating them for a STAR Award? No matter what their job is, any member of staff can be nominated, including medical and nursing staff, therapists, community staff, support staff and those who work in the more ‘hidden’ departments who may not deal with patients on a day-to-day basis.”

The award categories open to nominations from members of the public are:

• Outstanding Individual (clinical) e.g. a doctor, nurse, healthcare assistant, consultant, surgeon, physiotherapist, occupational therapist etc

Someone who goes the extra mile for their patient or colleagues/NHS Tayside

• Outstanding Individual (non-clinical) e.g. domestic assistant, porter, receptionist, catering staff etc

Someone who goes the extra mile within their job role helping colleagues/NHS Tayside or patients and visitors

• Outstanding Team e.g. a service, ward team or a team that works in the community etc

A team who works together going the extra mile for patients or colleagues/NHS Tayside

Nominations can be made online at www.starawardstayside.scot.nhs.uk

Anyone who has difficulty accessing the website or who needs assistance to complete the nomination form can call the nomination phone line on 01382 632087 or 01382 740063. The phone line is open Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm. Nominations close on Monday, 5 February.

All finalists will be invited to the STAR Awards ceremony at the Apex Hotel in April, where the winners will be announced.

Contact:

Louise Wilson

NHS Tayside Communications

(01382) 740718