2 March 2016
We are delighted to announce the finalists in the 2016 Celebrating Excellence Awards, and would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who nominated.
A total of 132 nominations - the highest number ever - were received highlighting worthy healthcare teams, top professionals and supporters who have been recognised for their commitment to providing excellent services in NHS Borders. The award categories reflect NHS Borders corporate objectives and values and will celebrate individuals and teams who have worked hard to uphold these.
And your finalists (in alphabetical order) are:
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Award Category |
Nominee |
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Clinical Excellence |
Debbie Adams, Speech & Language Therapist |
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Gynaecology Ward Team, Led by Faye Rodger, Anne Simpson, Linda Oliver, Janet Stewart |
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Margaret Davison, Assisted Birth Practitioner Midwife Theatres Team |
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Innovation & Improvement |
Dr Brian Magowan and Safer Team |
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Clare Gillespie, Music Therapist, Learning Disability Service |
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Karen Greer, Paediatric Dietician |
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MAU team led by Lynne Boyle |
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Person Centred Care |
Emma Martindale |
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Jake Cowan and Martin McAllister, Community LD Nurses |
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Macmillan Centre Team |
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Melburn Lodge |
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Behind the Scenes - Clinical |
Infection Control Team |
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Mary Bishop, Patient Safety Assistant |
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Nurse Bank Team |
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Behind the Scenes - Non Clinical |
Alan Grainger, Telecommunications Engineer |
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Costas Kontothanassis, Assistant General Manager P&CS and Contracts |
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Sandra Henwood, Spiritual Care Coordinator |
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The Switchboard Team |
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Improving Health |
Childsmile Team |
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Healthy Working Lives Group |
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Lifestyle Advisor Support Service (LASS) |
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Podiatry Health Care Support Workers |
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Supporter of the Year |
Eilean Hogarth, Margaret Kerr Unit Fundraiser |
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Borders Barmy Army |
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Borders Macmillan Centre Volunteers |
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Kim Shaw-Walker, Pamper Sessions Volunteer |
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Robert Bon and Sons |
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Rising Star |
Andrew Pearson, Medicine of the Elderly Specialist Trainee |
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Emma Govan, Community Care Assessor |
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Rebekka Mitchell, Student Pharmacy Technician |
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Vikki Macpherson, Telephonist |
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Leading by Example |
Dr Alan Mordue, Consultant in Public Health Medicine |
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Gillian Forbes, Borders Sexual Health Nurse Specialist |
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Morag Henderson, Endoscopy Specialist Practitioner |
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Partnership Working |
Healthier Me Project |
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Irene Clark, Partnership Chair for Primary and Community |
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Kirsten Haughey and Peter Old, Learning Disability Senior Charge Nurses |
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Primary Care Provider of the Year
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Dr Jane Savory, GP and Primary & Community Services GP Support |
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Dr Kirsty Robinson, GP |
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Newcastleton GPs |
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NHS Borders Values Award |
Learning Disability Community Nursing Team |
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Shona Finlay, Domestic |
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Tina Hulton, Patients Funds Officer |
In addition ‘The Chairman’s Award’ will also be presented at the ‘Celebrating Excellence’ event to be held at Springwood Park, Kelso on Saturday April 30th 2016.
NHS Borders Chairman, John Raine said: “The Celebrating Excellence awards ceremony is an opportunity to recognise the hard work, commitment and dedication of staff and volunteers across the organisation. I look forward to welcoming the finalists, members of staff and invited guests to Springwood at the end of April.”