26/07/2022
A stellar response to NHS Tayside STAR Awards
It has been a record year for NHS Tayside’s Staff Appreciation and Recognition (STAR) Awards, with an out-of-this-world 1020 nominations made by the public and staff.
Chair of NHS Tayside, Lorna Birse-Stewart said, “I would like to thank everyone who took the time to nominate someone. It’s wonderful to have received such a high number of nominations for staff across all of our job families.
“After such a challenging time, I know everyone who has been nominated will really appreciate being recognised for their hard work and commitment.
“I would also like to thank our sponsors who are supporting the awards.”
A multi-disciplinary panel will shortlist the entries to six finalists in each category. A judging panel will then choose a gold, silver and bronze winner for each category which will be announced at the STAR Awards ceremony at the Apex City Quay Hotel in October.
The awards are as follows:
• Clinical Staff Award (Sponsored by Royal College of Nursing) - 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 (Sponsored by Unison Tayside Healthcare Branch) - 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 Clinical 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 (Sponsored by Unite the union) - 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 (Sponsored by Unison Tayside Healthcare Branch)
An individual aged 30 years or younger on 31 December 2022 who has demonstrated outstanding achievement as part of their working life.
• Unsung Hero Award (Sponsored by Unison Tayside Healthcare Branch)
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.
• Innovation and Improvement Award (Sponsored by University of Dundee School of Medicine)
An individual, a group or a team developing innovative ways to improve health and social care in Scotland.
• Inspiring Educator/Trainer Award (Sponsored by Dundee and Angus College)
Someone who mentors, supervises or trains other people on the job.
The STAR Awards are delivered in partnership with Tayside Health Fund - Fundraising, Apex Hotels, DJ Bob Doig, Global Events 247 & Johnston Media, Balloons Made For You and Heart 2 Heart Events Dundee.