NHSG STAR Awards

Congratulations to Raquel Viegas, Domestic Assistant, on receiving a NHSG STAR Award! Due to urgent renovations, the Pathology Lab moved to the BTU in the Pink Zone. Raquel volunteered to move with them despite the extra work this created. Lab staff call her "a diamond" and "incredibly hardworking." Raquel's dedication has made a huge impact on the team. NHS Grampian ⭐⭐

Here is Steven Knight, Community Nurse with the Bridge of Don Team, with his well-deserved STAR Award nomination! Steven was nominated for consistently delivering outstanding care to patients and their families, showing unwavering commitment to their well-being. He goes above and beyond, supporting his team with guidance and dedication. NHS Grampian ⭐⭐

Well done to Sandra Noble, HCSW, on her recent STAR Award nomination! Sandra was recognised for her dedication in retrieving lost items for patients, which helps relieve stress and makes them feel more at ease. ⭐⭐ NHS Grampian

You may recall Chloe Jackson, Staff Nurse, recently won the Royal College of Nursing Scotland nursing Student of the Year Award? We're thrilled to share that Chloe has now received an NHS Grampian STAR Award! Chloe truly embodies the spirit of Nurse's Day, going above and beyond by organising a gathering for all Theatres teams. She baked cakes, arranged quizzes, and secured prizes from external companies through her proactive outreach. Chloe's immense team spirit and pride in her nursing profession shines through in all she does, Well done Chloe! ⭐⭐ NHS Grampian

Here is Joe Fernandes, Domestic Assistant, who recently went above and beyond to bring joy to the loved ones of patients during a very challenging time. Joe's infectious smile, cheerful demeanour, and his creative fruit cocktails were a real morale booster every day. NHS Grampian

Very well done to Dominic McGowan, IR Consultant, he went above and beyond when a colleague became very unwell at work, with his swift actions ultimately saving her life. Amazing! NHS Grampian

Congratulations to our most recent Team STAR Award Recipients Loirston Learning Disability MDT Team! They were nominated in recognition of their response to recent capacity challenges, which ensured patient needs were met and advocating when necessary, well done Team! NHS Grampian 👏⭐

Here is Lauren MacKintosh, Community Nurse, with her STAR Award nomination certificate. Lauren was nominated as she recently flourished in her role by stepping up to support the District Nurse and the entire team. NHS Grampian

The High Dependency Unit at Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital were nominated for a Team STAR Award for their exceptional dedication. Led by Leona, SCN, the team is inspirational, friendly, supportive, and caring. Their positive energy is infectious, and it's clear they enjoy their work. Each member is invaluable for their hard work and commitment, consistently providing outstanding care. They are true professionals, setting a high standard of excellence. Grampian ⭐👏

Here is Katie Annand, Administrator, with her STAR Award nomination! Katie is an invaluable member of her team, always organised and hardworking. She goes above and beyond to support the nurses and the patients. Her kindness and dedication brighten their days, making her a true asset to the team. NHS Grampian ⭐👏

Congratulations to Mo Allan on receiving a STAR Award! Mo, a Radiographer at Fraserburgh Hospital, treats everyone with dignity and respect. She collaborates closely with MIU staff and explains unusual fractures clearly. An inspiration to students, she always helps them enthusiastically! Mo's hobbies include crochet and knitting. She leaves keepsakes around the hospital and Fraserburgh Beach to brighten people's days and creates items for young patients, making their x-ray experiences special. Her enthusiasm, expertise, and kindness are deeply appreciated by all. 👏⭐ NHS Grampian

Well done to Sarah Fraser, Occupational Therapist, who was nominated for a Star award while she was working in the Medical OT team at ARI. Sarah was nominated in recognition of going above and beyond for patients, working extremely hard and being passionate about her work. She is a shining example of hard work and most importantly, dedication to provide patients with the best care possible. ⭐👏NHS Grampian

Well done Fiona Howie, Nurse Practitioner for Ageing Population, on her nomination for a STAR Award! Fiona routinely goes above and beyond in her care of patients. She frequently thinks 'outside the box' to facilitate what is best for patients. She strives to facilitate patients' wishes and supports them at home. ⭐👏 NHS Grampian

Well done to Sarah Bruce, Inpatient Diabetes Specialist Nurse, for being nominated for a STAR Award! Sarah is vital to patients who require training on the medical devices they are using and she always takes time to make sure that the patients feel at ease with any device they require. ⭐👏NHS Grampian

Well done to The Liver Patient Engagement Event Team on their nomination for a STAR Award! Claudia and Mariella have shared this link to their ace site https://grampianclinicalresearch.com/news if you want to check it out! Grampian Research Awareness NHS Grampian 👏⭐

Well done to Alison Smith, SSN OPD, on her nomination for a STAR Award! Alison is always happy to help anyone whenever help is needed, she ensures everyone is looked after! NHS Grampian 👏⭐

Well done to Stevie Mackie, Domestic Assistant ARI, on her nomination for a STAR Award! Stevie is a ray of sunshine to patients while she is doing a thorough job of keeping their rooms clean. They look forward to a bit of chat with her, she really brightens their day!👏⭐

Another fantastic recipient of a STAR Award is William Lloyd, a porter at Dr Gray’s, nominated for his handling of a challenging situation, staying calm under pressure and taking the time to deal with the situation with patience and care. Well done William! 👏⭐

Next, Congratulations to Charlotte Leslie, HCSW at Royal Cornhill, who has been presented with her STAR Award! Charlotte was recognised for her person-centred care, building therapeutic relationships with patients and supporting them through recovery. 👏⭐ NHS Grampian

Congratulations Laura Kluzniak, WCD Business Hub Manager, on receiving a STAR Award! Laura was nominated for her work supporting the We Care team & developing the Culture Collaborative initiative. L-R Laura, Jason Nicol, Gael Simpson & Zoe Morrison 👏⭐

Here is Lauren Ely, HCSW, with her team in EOPD, all celebrating her 2 recent STAR Award nominations! Lauren was nominated for always going above and beyond and supporting newer members of the team. She is hardworking, friendly and very well thought of by all in the department. Well done Lauren! NHS Grampian ⭐👏

Leanne Bruce, Nurse within the Bridge of Don Community Nursing Team, was recently nominated for a STAR Award! Her patients all speak highly of her and with great fondness as she constantly demonstrates an exceptional standard of effective communication. Leanne uses a person centred and holistic approach while carrying out her nursing care along with advocating for her patients on a regular basis. Well done Leanne! NHS Grampian ⭐⭐

Congratulation to North Foresterhill Health Centre Team who celebrated in style with a Pizza and Cake lunch party on receiving a Team STAR Award! In their nomination, they are quoted as being "the perfect example of NHS Grampian's philosophy, caring, listening and improving" Well done team! NHS Grampian 👏⭐

Congratulations to Jamie Alexander, play leader at DGH, who was awarded a STAR Award last week! He was nominated for his communication skills and interaction with the young patients he meets, which gives a better experience for each child and improves their overall willingness to receive care. Well done Jamie! NHS Grampian ⭐👏

Well done to Elizabeth Dare-Odeyemi, HCSW, whose excellent care and attention to one of her patients prompted them to write in and nominate her for a STAR Award! They wrote how they were very impressed by Elizabeth's professionalism, compassion and empathy, which made a huge difference in their recovery. ⭐👏 NHS Grampian

We have a bumper post to celebrate two nurses from the Bridge of Don Community Nursing Team, Lisa Urquhart (L) received a STAR nomination and Kerri Swinton (R) received two! The nominations highlight the exceptional work both Kerri and Lisa do on a daily basis and how much they are appreciated. NHSGrampian 👏⭐

This is Brenda Don, Senior HCSW, who was recently nominated for a STAR Award! Brenda goes above and beyond everyday to help her patients and colleagues and is an excellent role model. Brenda has a great sense of humour, a natural ability to chat with patients and is always enthusiastic and cheerful! Well done Brenda! 👏⭐ NHS Grampian

Well done to Chukwuemeka Nwosu, HCSW, who was recently nominated for a STAR Award! Chukwuemeka has put in an amazing effort to help his team during a challenging period and has also helped to raise morale with his bright and cheery nature! 👏⭐ Grampian

Thank you to Elinor for sending in a photo of her presenting Aroma Cairngorm Team with their Team STAR Award! Not only do they serve delicious food, they frequently look after people whose visit to the hospital, as a patient or visitor, can be upsetting . One such person has written in to say how she was met with such kindness from the Aroma staff, they helped her to a table, calmed her and saw she was well looked after during her visit. They ensured she left considerably calmer than she entered. Well done Team! NHS Grampian 👏⭐

Here we have Jamie Guner, Trainee Biomedical Scientist, who was nominated for a STAR Award as she has worked hard to get the Harvey's Gang programme running in the Haematology Laboratory. This programme lets children and young people with haematologic disorders visit the laboratory and become more involved in their care. Jamie is so enthusiastic about her profession and the role we provide to these patients. Well done Jamie! ⭐⭐👏 NHS Grampian