Once a year the Trust hosts a large awards ceremony and formal dinner where awards are presented to celebrate the outstanding achievements of individuals and teams from Team UHDB who have gone above and beyond to either directly or indirectly provide exceptional care to our patients.
The Making a Difference Awards highlight the hard work, compassion and excellence of local NHS staff. They provide an opportunity for staff, patients and visitors to share feedback and say thank you to the NHS heroes who touch, save and improves lives in Derbyshire and Staffordshire.
Awards are presented each month cumulating in an annual celebration evening in September which celebrates team UHDB.
Nominate your staff hero
Have you received great care at Royal Derby Hospital, Queen’s Hospital Burton, Samuel Johnson Community Hospital, Sir Robert Peel Community Hospital or Florence Nightingale Community Hospital?
Email your nomination to uhdb.employeeawards@nhs.net, please include the nominees name, work place and short summary explaining why you think they deserve an award.
How does it work?
Every month nominations are received and reviewed by a judging panel who choose a winner for each category.
Entries are judged against a criteria which is linked to our vision and values. You can read about our vision and values here >
Winners are presented with a pin badge and certificate in their workplace surrounded by colleagues to congratulate them for their success.
Staff accolades
Annual Making a Difference Awards 2024 recognises those driving forward improvements at UHDB
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Colleagues gather to recognise positive impact Sarah has on both patients and her team
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Dedicated Stores Coordinators Keir and Andy celebrated for their dedication to Royal Derby Hospital Renal Unit
Two Stores Coordinators based at the Royal Derby Hospital's Renal Unit have been recognised for their exceptional work ethic and dedicated approach to supporting patients and colleagues alike. ...
'Exceptional’ Oncology doctor is hailed a ‘shining example of humanity’ by patient’s family for guiding them through cancer diagnosis
A 'humble' doctor who helped a patient recently diagnosed with cancer, has been recognised with a Patient Hero award for their compassion and making a significant impact to the patient and his...