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
Outstanding surgical team recognised for their life-changing work in cancer care
The Ovarian Ultraradical Theatre Team at Royal Derby Hospital (RDH) recently received well-deserved recognition for their dedication and expertise in supporting patients undergoing complex surgeries f...
Intensive Care Unit team recognised for outstanding care of colleague's family member
The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Royal Derby Hospital were recently recognised for their exceptional care of a critically ill patient, who was the husband of a colleague within their own department....
Puffin Ward commended by CEO after heartfelt letter from colleague praising their child's care
The Puffin Ward at our Royal Derby Hospital site were recognised for their exceptional care and compassion after a personal letter was shared with Executive Chief Nurse, Garry Marsh, from the young pa...
Physiotherapist's innovative work to improve service for respiratory patients recognised with Making a Difference Award
A Physiotherapist who made service improvements leading to better outcomes and patient experiences for people with respiratory problems, is the latest colleague to be recognised with the 'Excellence' ...