Nominations for this year’s staff iCARE Awards are now open, ready for the Autumn event to recognise our colleagues’ achievements throughout the last 12 months.
The Yeovil Hospital iCARE Awards have been held every year since 2013 – recognising and rewarding the very best of our amazing staff’s compassion, innovation and care over the previous 12 months.
We have all been working through the most challenging period the NHS has ever seen, from the pandemic to increased demand on our services and our efforts to reduce our waiting lists for our patients, there is more reason than ever to celebrate those exceptional individuals and departments who are making a real difference for patients, patients’ family and friends, and their colleagues.
The awards are an opportunity for us to shine a spotlight on those who dedicate themselves to saving and changing the lives of people in Somerset, every day – with more than 185,000 people relying upon our care and treatment every year, we have so many incredible stories and staff to celebrate.
This Autumn, the awards will be held as a virtual event online. All nominees will receive a letter from the trust and those who make the shortlist will receive a special food and drink hamper to enjoy while they watch the ceremony. There will be a trophy and certificate for all the winners and those who come highly commended.
This year’s categories are:
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- The Patients’ Choice Award (nominations from members of the public)
- The Leadership Award
- Lifetime Achievement (minimum 10 years’ service)
- Rising Star
- Team of the year
- Volunteer Award
- iCARE For You Award
- iCARE Excellence Award
To submit a nomination please click on the icons below, ensuring you select the right button depending on whether you are a member of the public (click The Patients’ Choice Award) or a staff member (click Nominate a colleague).
Awards’ criteria
Patient Choice Award (voting available to public exclusively)
An individual or team that has made an exceptional difference to the care and experience of a patient/patients. This awards recognises outstanding care, compassion and commitment to the experience of those we look after.
The Leadership Award
An individual (or team) that has demonstrated exceptional leadership, and enabled a team or the Trust as a whole to deliver excellent and safe care/services. The winner will have led by example, creating a positive and safe working environment in which staff feel valued and supported to achieve their best.
Lifetime Achievement (minimum 10 years’ service)
An inspirational individual whose commitment to patients and/or colleagues at Yeovil Hospital over many years (a minimum of 10 years’ service) has delivered sustained benefits for experience or outcomes. The winner will be an ambassador for the organisation and have an excellent reputation across the Trust. Their work will leave a legacy which will benefit patients and/or staff in the future.
Rising Star
An individual who has gone beyond expectations to make a difference in their area of work and make a positive impact on patient care or their service. They will have demonstrated talent and an outstanding commitment to personal development and career progression.
Team of the Year
A team that has gone beyond expectations to deliver an exemplary service over a sustained period. Members of the winning team will work seamlessly together, supporting one another to deal with challenges, and will enhance the work of other teams. They will set themselves ambitious goals and strive to continually improve the experience/outcomes for patients or service users.
Volunteers Award
A volunteer (or team of volunteers) who has shown exceptional commitment to the experience of others. The winner/s will be an essential part of the YDH team and have made a significant impact on patients, the public and the service they support. Their work will help to make Yeovil Hospital a welcoming and accessible place to receive care, visit or work.
The iCARE For You Award
This award will recognise an individual who has done exceptional things to support colleagues or boost morale in their department. Going above and beyond in looking after those they work with, this individual will have the wellbeing of others at the forefront of all they do - a bright star shining through all the challenges we face.
iCARE Excellence Award
An individual who sets an example for others by embodying the iCARE principles - communication, attitude, respect and environment - in their work and behaviour. The winner of this award will have made an exceptional contribution to the hospital in a way that makes sustained improvement to YDH, and the experience of patients or their colleagues.
