THURSDAY, 29 JUNE, 2023

For immediate release. Photos attached

Picture 1: Standing L-R Bob McIntosh, NHS Tayside grounds maintenance supervisor, Jenny Alexander, NHS Tayside Employee Director and Non Executive Member of Tayside NHS Board, Tracey Bowman, Tayside non executive board member and vice chair of the staff governance committee, Donna Brough, NHS Tayside lead midwife, Grant Archibald, NHS Tayside Chief Executive
Picture 1: Seated L-R Tracey Garden, NHS Tayside staff midwife, Lorna Birse-Stewart, NHS Tayside Chair and Linda Shepherd, NHS Tayside charge midwife

Picture 2: Standing L-R, Tracey Bowman, NHS Tayside non executive board member and vice chair of the staff governance committee, Darren McIntosh, NHS Tayside porter, Beata Szymczak, NHS Tayside catering assistant, Bob McIntosh, NHS Tayside grounds maintenance supervisor
Picture 2: Seated L-R, Tracey Garden, NHS Tayside, staff midwife, Jenny Alexander, NHS Tayside Employee Director and Non Executive Member of Tayside NHS Board, Donna Brough, NHS Tayside lead midwife, Grant Archibald, NHS Tayside Chief Executive, Linda Shepherd, NHS Tayside charge midwife

NHS Tayside STAR Awards 2023 open for nominations

Nominations are now open for the 2023 NHS Tayside STAR Awards which celebrate individuals, teams and services working within NHS Tayside and the health and social care partnerships that deliver outstanding patient care or go the extra mile in their job.

No matter what their job is, any member of NHS Tayside or health and social care partnership staff can be nominated, including medical and nursing staff, therapists, community staff, support staff, social care staff and those who work in the more ‘hidden’ departments who may not deal with patients on a day-to-day basis.

It is quick and easy to nominate your STAR online at www.starawardstayside.scot.nhs.uk and both staff and the public have until 5pm on Friday, 21 July to make their nominations.

NHS Tayside Chief Executive, Professor Grant Archibald said, “These awards allow members of the public to nominate a person or team who they believe has made a difference to them and their family. I know that each and every member of staff in NHS Tayside is dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of the people of Tayside and I am very proud of them all.”

Members of the public can nominate their NHS Tayside STARs in seven categories.

1. Clinical Staff Award

2. Support Staff Award

3. Top Clinical Team Award

4. Top Support Team Award

5. Global Citizenship Award

6. Young Achiever Award

7. Unsung Hero Award

There are also two more specialist categories which are open to nominations from NHS Tayside staff. These are the Innovation and Improvement Award, and the Inspiring Educator/Trainer Award.

NHS Tayside Chair Lorna Birse-Stewart added, “We received a record number of nominations last year with over 1000 nominations, which is testament to the high regard that the public have for our staff.

“There have been many very deserving finalists in previous years and I’m sure this year will be no different. The judging panel will undoubtedly have a very difficult job and I am looking forward to this year’s ceremony in September.”

Employee Director, Jenny Alexander said, “Staff can also take the opportunity to nominate a colleague to recognise outstanding performance and I know that peer recognition means a lot. The awards also recognise staff who are not always visible to patients and visitors but who are vital to the smooth running of the organisation.

“Getting nominated is a real boost to morale so I would encourage everyone to nominate their STAR.”

Full details of the categories

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

• Clinical Staff Award - a doctor, nurse, healthcare assistant, consultant, surgeon, physiotherapist, occupational therapist etc

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

• Support Staff Award - a domestic assistant, porter, receptionist, service manager, estates or catering staff etc

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

• Top Cinical Team Award - podiatrists, physiotherapists, public health, healthcare assistants, nurses, doctors, a whole ward team of all job families

A team that strives to deliver the best possible quality of health and care for people in Tayside.

• Top Support Team Award - a service delivery team, laboratory team, administration team, support services team eg domestic, porter or catering team

A team that, although not directly providing clinical services, very much supports the delivery of high quality healthcare in NHS Tayside.

• Young Achiever Award

An individual aged 30 years or younger on 31 December 2023 who has demonstrated outstanding achievement as part of their working life.

• Unsung Hero Award

An individual who, in the course of doing their job, makes a real difference for people in Tayside, but whose work often goes unrecognised.

• Global Citizenship Award

Any individual, group or team who in addition to their health or social care day job also volunteer in global health and social care work.

Anyone who needs assistance to complete the nomination form can call the nomination phone line on 01382 632094. Nominations close at 5pm on Friday, 21 July.

The glittering awards ceremony where the winners will be announced is being held in the Apex Hotel, Dundee on Friday 22 September 2023.

The STAR Awards are supported by the Tayside Health Fund, a Registered Scottish Charity supporting NHS Tayside hospitals and services. 

Contact:

NHS Tayside Communications

(01382) 424138