Nominations now open for the People’s Choice Award – part of the Great western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Staff Excellence Awards 2012

For the third year running the Trust will be hosting the annual Staff Excellence Awards to recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements, hard work and dedication shown by our staff every day of the year.

This year a new category has been introduced, the People’s Choice Award. This award is designed to recognise the real difference staff make to patients and service users. Whether you’ve received great care from staff at GWH or in the community, this is your chance to make sure it doesn’t go unnoticed.

How will the winners be chosen?

Ashortlist of the best nominations in each category will be chosen by a panel of judges which will include Nerissa Vaughan, Chief Executive and a range of senior clinical and non-clinical staff.All shortlisted nominees will be invited to the 2012 Excellence Awards Ceremony which will include music and a three course dinner. This special event will take place at the Steam Museumin Swindon on Friday 22ndJune2012 where the winners will be announced.

How do I make a nomination?

To make a nomination please complete the form below. Nominations close at 5pm on Friday 16th March, so make sure you get yours in before the deadline!

If you have any difficulty completing the form or require more information about the awards please email or contact 01793 604431.

Excellence Awards 2012
Nomination Form
People’s Choice Award / This awardrecognises the difference staff make to the lives of patients and service users. We are seeking nominations direct from patients and using letters and other patient feedback received during the year to shortlist three teams or individuals.
Name of the individual or team
Ward / Department / Team
Please note if nominating a team please list team members, up to a maximum of 4. (these people will be invited to attend the event if shortlisted)
Employee 1
Employee 2
Employee 3
Employee 4
Your full name
Your home address
Your contact number
Your e-mail address (if known)
Date of application
Please provide a short summary ofthe individual or team you wish to nominate, the reason for your nomination and how they meet the category criteria (200 words max.)This will be used in promotional material should the nomination be shortlisted.
Completed applications should be returned to: or paper applications to: Communications Team, Great Western Hospital, Marlborough Road, Swindon, SN3 6BB. Closing date for applications: 5pm Friday 16th March 2012

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