Clinical Lead Radiographer Amy Warlow becomes first VIP Award winner
Amy Warlow, Clinical Lead Radiographer at UHP, is the first recipient of the Trust’s VIP Awards.
The VIP Awards are an ongoing recognition scheme, created for staff and patients to celebrate and recognise the hard work of our colleagues and what they have done well.
The nominations were made live towards the end of September, and the first set of nominations were received by the judging panel at the end of October, with Amy received a staggering 9 nominations submitted for her.
One of these submissions, stated: “Amy is a true example of someone that goes above and beyond every day. She uses the trust values in her practice and encourages us as a larger team to do the same. This has resulted in a better working environment for us all and ensures that we are able to work better together in the challenges we face daily.”
The VIP Award judging panel has also commended her work through her nominations, with one commenting: “Her wealth of knowledge must be an asset to her colleagues and patients. Treating people as individuals and with respect is so important.”
Ann James, Chief Executive at UHP came down to the Radiotherapy Department to present the award to Amy and said: “What your colleagues have said about you is that she always role model the values of the Trust, and that you always make the very best of the situation, and that she never fails to support your colleagues.”
“It is a great honour to be able to say ‘thank you’, on behalf of all your colleagues, and the Trust, and you are a very special VIP, and we are very grateful that you are part of our team. People like you make the world of difference to so many people.”
Amy was joined by her whole department as she was presented with the VIP Awards and thanked her colleagues for recognising her hard work in providing support for the Radiotherapy team, particularly during some really challenging times over the last year.
She continues to say: “The team is made up of fantastic individuals including Radiographers, Physicists, Planners, Engineers, consultants, administrative staff, and support workers. Who all work tirelessly to support every patient who passes through our doors, without the whole team we couldn’t do what we do.”
“I am extremely grateful to each member of the team who took the time to nominate me for a VIP award and it really does mean so much to have been awarded it. Thank you to everyone.”
Christopher Bowen, Radiotherapy Services Manager at UHP about the VIP Awards and Amy’s win, and he said: “There is not a worthier VIP than Amy, the recognition is truly a testament to her dedication to the patients, to her colleagues and to the Trust. It really is a pleasure to work with Amy”.
The VIP Awards is a great opportunity to nominate more junior or hidden staff who may otherwise go unnoticed in clinical and non-clinical roles, to highlight and recognise their actions within the Trust.
Do you know a member of the University Hospital Plymouth’s #1BigTeam who has done well in their work? Would you like the chance to praise them and show your appreciation?
If you want to celebrate a member of the #1BigTeam by nominating them for a VIP Award by making a nomination, or want to find out more, you can visit the VIP Award website.
The next VIP Award winner will be announced in early Spring. In the meantime, you can watch Amy receive her VIP Award on the video below:
