Local heroes recognised at NHS virtual awards

Senior Radiographer Patricia Trainor was named Leader of the Year and Jack Morrison, Volunteer of the Year.

The leader of the year award is given to an individual who demonstrates outstanding leadership qualities in the work they do to make change happen and work with others to make things better.

A spokesperson for the Golden Jubilee based at Clydebank said: “Since Patricia (Patsy) has taken up her position as Lead Radiographer for the General Department in Radiology, she has worked hard to bring all staff together and has created a positive and professional place to work.

“She has been totally inclusive and transparent in her work and brought her staff with her through change and difficult times.”

The Volunteers Award is given to an individual, group or team who has given of their time freely in order to help improve the health and wellbeing of patients, carers and service users of NHS Golden Jubilee.

The spokesperson said: “Jack is a former patient and has been a volunteer with NHS Golden Jubilee for 18 months. Jack was nominated for his friendliness and willingness to talk with patients waiting for transplant.

“Having received a heart transplant himself, Jack is uniquely positioned to put patients’ minds at ease and understand what they are dealing with.

“He provides ongoing support and friendship to sick patients under great emotional stress and he maintained contact with patients over the phone when patient visiting was suspended due to Covid-19.”