NOMINATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED!
It has been, and will continue to be, a challenging year for everyone in the healthcare industry. We are incredibly proud of our colleagues for playing their part in keeping our hospitals running every single day.
Our Outstanding Service and Care Awards (OSCAs) is your chance to say thank you to teams and individuals for their exceptional care.
This year there are currently 10 categories open for your consideration, nominations will close on Tuesday 31 August so be sure to get your nomination in as soon as possible:
Who has started their NHS career or new job with a bang? We are looking for any member of staff, new to the Trust or to their role, who has made an outstanding impression on care and service. Their nomination reflects their ability to embrace learning and a willingness to push boundaries.
This award recognises individuals who have gone out of their way to develop and support others. They have been an inspiration, mentor, peer or teacher and due to them the future of patient care looks bright.
Designed with non-clinical staff in mind; this award is open for teams or individuals that have sparkled in providing a crucial core service and delivering a high standard of work.
Specifically for those delivering care, this award shines the spotlight on staff who have gone above and beyond to provide a world class patient experience.
Celebrating selfless individuals who act with openness, honesty and integrity and help those around them rocket to success. Nominees will have led their team or department to offer care or services which have truly made a difference.
Recognising teams or individuals who have a real flair for innovation and ideas that lead to improvements in patient care and safety.
This award recognises a team or individual who has gone above and beyond to celebrate diversity or promote equality and shape attitudes which ensure that UHCW is an inclusive place to both be cared for or work.
The winning team or individual will have enhanced care for service users and/or colleagues, raised the profile of equality and diversity at UHCW or developed services to help bring people together all with inclusivity close to the heart of their work.
Open to volunteers with energy and enthusiasm to burn in support of patients and staff across University Hospital Voluntary Services, the Friends of St Cross, UHCW Charity or Rugby/Coventry Hospital Radio.
Patients and their loved ones are invited to show their appreciation for shining stars who provide exceptional care and service. This award is open solely to nomination from members of the public and highlights the dedication and expertise of our wonderful staff.
This coveted award is for outstanding individuals and teams that demonstrate our values in everything they do. These firecrackers will be personally selected by our Chief Executive Officer, Professor Andy Hardy.
We want to hear about exceptional individuals and teams at UHCW who live and breathe the Trust’s values of Compassion, Openness, Improve, Respect, Partnership, Pride and Learn.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BLOOD TESTING DUE TO COVID-19
If you are experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19, e.g. fever, loss of taste or continuous new cough, please DO NOT attend for a blood test.
Earlier this year, the Government revised the guidance on Shielding for CEV patients. All those who have been identified as CEV have been advised to follow the same guidance as everyone else, whilst potentially thinking about extra precautions you could take to reduce your chance of catching COVID-19.
Taking into account this guidance, and the evidence that most patients have now resumed having their blood tests at their usual preferred location, UHCW will no longer be providing the Shielding phlebotomy service from Monday 13 December 2021. You will need to make arrangements to get your blood tests done, as you did prior to the pandemic at locations across Coventry and Warwickshire at www.uhcw.nhs.uk/bloodtests If your specialist has requested a blood test which is due to be taken prior to Monday 13th December, you can expect it to take place at a ‘Pop-up’ clinic, as before. Any blood tests required after this date will need to be a booked appointment.
You can keep up to date with the latest advice from the Government and from UHCW on the following website: www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19
Click on the map for information about phlebotomy clinics in Coventry. You can book an appointment online at the locations in red.
Please book an appointment before attending for a blood test. Click on the ‘Book Online’ button above. Booking an appointment helps patients, their carers and family members to plan their hospital visit better, helping to reduce clinic waiting times and enabling patients to be seen much more quickly.
Location: Outpatients Department, on the ground floor. Opening hours: 8am-4.45pm, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays).
Children under 16 years old will need to book online here.
Please book an appointment before attending for a blood test, click on the ‘Book Online’ button above. Patients from Rugby and the surrounding areas are able to access the Friends Blood Taking Unit at the Hospital of St Cross.
Referrals for blood tests can be from GP's, practice nurses or from hospital consultants. Patients are also able to leave other samples, such as urine, which have been collected at home, at the hospital's Pathology Reception.
Location: Near Brookfield House, just off North Road - map here. Opening hours: The blood taking clinic sessions for adults and children are listed below:
Monday -Friday 7am-4:45pm Appointment only
Wednesday Evening 5pm-7pm Suspended due to COVID
Saturday Morning 7am-10pm Suspended due to COVID
April 2020 NEW - This Clinic is now by appointment. Please book an appointment before attending for a blood test. Click on the ‘Book Online’ button above.
Address: Stoney Stanton Road, Coventry CV1 4FS Location: Access is via the main doors, the Phlebotomy team are in Area A. Opening hours: Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays). 8am–4.45pm
Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT)
Specialist Tests - There are a small number of specialist tests where blood needs to be taken on a hospital site as the sample must be transferred to the laboratory rapidly for the test to be undertaken. Click here for a list of these specialist tests and to find out more.