Recognition Awards 2020

Anyone within STSFT can make a nomination.

Nominations must be made on the nominations form which can be found here and sent to debra.hepburn@stft.nhs.uk  Please ensure you complete all sections.

If you feel your nominee falls into more than one category, you must complete a separate form for each category that you wish to enter.

Please remember you must provide sufficient information regarding the nomination to enable the judging panel to reach a decision about whether they feel the nomination should be short-listed.  We don’t however require need numerous supporting documents and you should be able to provide enough information on the one and a half sides of A4 which is available on the entry form. The deadline for entries is 31 October 2020.

The judging panel will be looking for nominations which match the Trust’s core values of:

• Compassionate, dignified and high quality, safe patient care always the first priority
• Working together for the benefit of our patients and their families or carers
• Openness and honesty in everything we do
• Respect and encouragement for our staff
• Continuous improvement through research and innovation

The judging panel will consist of representatives from Corporate Affairs, Nursing and Patient Experience, communications, staff side, the Council of Governors, an operational representative.

General Criteria

The judges will be looking to make sure all entries meet both the general criteria and the criteria specific to the award category you are entering.

General criteria:

• Exceptional quality above and beyond what is expected of their role. You need to be able to demonstrate that the nominee has gone the extra mile.   
• Enthusiasm and commitment to the Trust and its goals.
• A sustained contribution over a period of time.

This award recognises an individual who has demonstrated excellent customer care by putting the patient or customer (ie another department within the Trust or organisation external to the Trust) at the centre of the service.  Our vision sets out the need for us to work to the highest standards found within other service industries so patients find that the quality of service they receive is delivered on sound, caring principles and their stay with us is as comfortable and stress free as possible.

This award will value those who have respected, listened and responded to the needs of customers – whether that is patients and their carers or other services in or outside the Trust in ensuring they have a good experience.

The entry must explain how the individual has provided a service which has consistently exceeded expectations.

This award seeks to award an individual who epitomises everything that leads to outstanding care and compassion. They are able to demonstrate the values outlined in the “6 C’s” – listed below.

1. Care
2. Compassion
3. Competence
4. Communication
5. Courage
6. Commitment

Whilst the 6 C’s is primarily a nursing tool, we believe the principles can be applied to all colleagues so the judging panel will welcome entries from all disciplines – not just nursing.

These awards will recognise teams which have consistently given the very best service to their patients, clients or customers (who may be other departments).  The teams will show true team working, with valued contribution from all colleagues at any level and any discipline, resulting in the best environment in which care or a service is delivered and for staff to work.

The entry must show:

• they have used the principles of team working to achieve good practice;
• they have provided an improved performance or service as a result of multi–disciplinary team working;
• can demonstrate significant achievements and commitment; and
• compassionate care.

This award recognises students or relatively new members of staff who have joined the NHS and the Trust (or our predecessor organisations) in the last 2 years.

During this early stage in their career, nominees should have shown early promise and exceptional achievement as well as effectively demonstrating their commitment to the Trust’s values and ethos.  

This award will look for someone who is an inspiration to colleagues here at STSFT.  They will be instrumental in motivating and encouraging others to achieve our aims.

This person will be making an outstanding contribution to the development of services, someone who ‘makes real’ our commitments to outstanding patient care through their own daily work, will have demonstrated a sustained contribution over a period of time and overcome challenges in order to achieve goals.

This award is chosen from all short-listed entries by governor representatives on the judging panel on behalf of the Council of Governors.  No separate application is needed.

This award is chosen personally by the Chief Executive. 

At the moment we are unable to confirm when an awards ceremony will take place however those short-listed will be kept up to date with regard to potential arrangements.