About the Shine Awards

To consider evidence of: 

• An individual who inspires, motivates and encourages colleagues to bring about change, improvement or innovation, championing equality and inclusion, and who: 

Values and behaviours (nominee displays these behaviours): 

• Communicates in an open, accurate and straightforward way 

• Finds opportunities to take positive action to improve and innovate 

• Takes time to listen and learn from others, openly shares own knowledge and experience 

• Celebrates successes achieved together – and builds positivity by encouraging others 

• Takes time to get to know people and the value they bring (regardless of race, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, caring responsibilities, religion or belief) 

• Speaks up and takes action when they see a lack of inclusion 

Three-year goals and strategic objectives (nominee are working towards these Trust goals): 

• Strategic objective three: Enhance the skills and confidence of our people to realise the benefits of innovation and technology for them and our patients. 

• Strategic objective four: Value our people through structured and supportive conversations about health, wellbeing and individual development between them and their manager. 

• Strategic objective five: Embed the Trust’s values of excellent, compassionate and respectful behaviour, leading to improved engagement and retention. 

To consider evidence of: 

A team or individual whose vital work to support delivery of high quality services, can sometimes go unnoticed, and who: 

Values and behaviours (nominee displays these behaviours): 

• Finds opportunities to take positive action to improve and innovate 

• Shows commitment to working with and supporting others as part of a team 

• Builds relationships of trust with colleagues and/or patients 

Three-year goals and strategic objectives (nominee are working towards these Trust goals): 

• High quality local services: Build local services that are high quality and integrated 

• Strategic objective five: Embed the Trusts’ values of excellent, compassionate and respectful behaviour, leading to improved engagement and retention. 

To consider evidence of: 

• A team or individual working collaboratively and across team, professional or organisational boundaries to improve services, and who: 

Values and behaviours (nominee displays these behaviours): 

• Prioritises working with others on shared goals 

• Builds relationships of trust with colleagues and/or patients 

• Takes time to listen and learn from others, openly shares own knowledge and experience 

• Does what they say they will and communicates openly about challenges with team or partners 

Three-year goals and strategic objectives (nominee are working towards these Trust goals): 

• High quality local services: Build local services that are high quality and integrated 

• Strategic objective three: Enhance the skills and confidence of our people to realise the benefits of innovation and technology for them and our patients. 

• Strategic objective five: Embed the Trust’s values of excellent, compassionate and respectful behaviour, leading to improved engagement and retention. 

To consider evidence of: 

Recognising a team or individual who exceeds expectations to support patients with access to excellent and compassionate care from our services, and who: 

Values and behaviours (nominee displays these behaviours): 

• Builds relationships of trust with colleagues and/or patients 

• Takes personal responsibility for their role in delivering compassionate care 

• Takes time to get to know people and the value they bring (regardless of race, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, caring responsibilities, religion or belief) 

Three-year goals and strategic objectives (nominee are working towards these Trust goals): 

• Equitable access: Driving equity as our priority, including in specialist services, taking advantage of digital. 

• Strategic objective one: Keep our patients safe every day by minimising avoidable harm and maintaining appropriate numbers of skilled and capable staff in all the places we provide care. 

To consider evidence of: 

• A team or individual who go above and beyond expectations to always deliver high quality customer service which improves the experience of patients, colleagues, visitors and/or carers with a focus on kindness, dignity and inclusion, and who: 

Values and behaviours (nominee displays these behaviours): 

• Finds opportunities to take positive action to improve and innovate 

• Acts with kindness, towards self and others 

• Takes personal responsibility for their role in delivering compassionate care 

• Protects the dignity of others and respects their interests and perspectives 

Three-year goals and strategic objectives (nominee are working towards these Trust goals): 

• High quality local services: Build local services that are high quality and integrated 

• Equitable access: Driving equity as our priority, including in specialist services, taking advantage of digital. 

• Strategic objective one: Keep our patients safe every day by minimising avoidable harm and maintaining appropriate numbers of skilled and capable staff in all the places we provide care. 

To consider evidence of: 

• An exceptional student, trainee, apprentice or someone in a development role (clinical or non-clinical), who demonstrates their commitment to learning and developing in their career with the NHS, and who: 

Values and behaviours (nominee displays these behaviours): 

• Regularly reviews own work and their approach to improve personal performance 

• Seeks out and acts upon feedback from colleagues, patients and visitors 

• Committed to working with and supporting others as part of a team 

• Brings a positive attitude to their working day and asks for support when they are not feeling at their best 

Three-year goals and strategic objectives (nominee are working towards these Trust goals): 

• High quality local services: Build local services that are high quality and integrated 

• Strategic objective five: Embed the Trust’s values of excellent, compassionate and respectful behaviour, leading to improved engagement and retention. 

To consider evidence of: 

• An individual whose skills and actions have helped the Trust exceed quality objectives for the continuous improvement of patient outcomes, experience, safety or staff wellbeing, and who: 

Values and behaviours (nominee displays these behaviours): 

• Makes sure they have clear objectives, that are linked to the goals of their team and the Trust, and that support excellence within their role 

• Regularly reviews own work and their approach to improve personal performance 

• Builds relationships of trust with colleagues and/or patients 

Three-year goals and strategic objectives (nominee are working towards these Trust goals): 

• High quality local services: Build local services that are high quality and integrated 

• Strategic objective one: Keep our patients safe every day by minimising avoidable harm and maintaining appropriate numbers of skilled and capable staff in all the places we provide care. 

To consider evidence of: 

• A team whose skills and actions have helped the Trust exceed quality objectives for the continuous improvement of patient outcomes, experience, safety or staff wellbeing, and who: 

Values and behaviours (nominee displays these behaviours): 

• Makes sure they have clear objectives, linked to the goals of the team and the Trust, and that support excellence  

• Are committed to working with and supporting others as part of a team 

• Involves others with decision making (patients and colleagues) – particularly if it has a direct impact on them 

• Adapts approach according to team individuals and situations faced together 

• Prioritises working with each other on shared goals 

Three-year goals and strategic objectives (nominee are working towards these Trust goals): 

• High quality local services: Build local services that are high quality and integrated 

• Strategic objective one: Keep our patients safe every day by minimising avoidable harm and maintaining appropriate numbers of skilled and capable staff in all the places we provide care.