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IWL – Sign up now!! If you are interested in finding out more about Improving Working Lives (IWL) and taking part in the group please contact IWL via Groupwise - iwl@ rcht.cornwall.nhs.uk IWL organise and run lots of initiatives for RCHT staff – lottery, photography competition, thank you awards, reading group, sports classes, cyclescheme and much more…. We meet every month and always welcome new members!
IWL Staff Lottery Would you like to join the Improving Working Lives Staff Lottery? The top prize is £3,800 with four runners up prizes of £950. To have a chance at winning, join the IWL Staff Lottery by emailing iwl@ rcht.cornwall.nhs.uk for an application form. Every month the IWL staff lottery draw takes place in the Payroll Department when the winning numbers are randomly generated. Following the draw the winners are contacted by telephone by the payroll team. Sign up now, it could be you!!
IWL Thank You The IWL group received a good number of nominations for the IWL Thank Yous over the last quarter and selected the winners below. Thank You Gift - July 2012 - Midwives Bethan Gilbert and Rosemary Strong. The pair were nominated by colleague Sally Dimmick. “Last year was a truly awful year for me personally and Beth and Rosemary helped me through by being extremely flexible with their working hours to ease my burden. I consider myself very lucky to work with such excellent people.”
Her team work and leadership is always consistent, inspirational and delivered with kindness.” October’s IWL gift went to Wheal Prosper Senior Staff Nurse Laura Spargo. November’s Thank you went to Health Care Assistant Joanna Pope (West Cornwall Hospital) who was nominated by colleague Catherine McDonnell.
Sarah Eddy, who works in the Emergency Gynaecology Unit (EGU) was chosen for September’s gift. Sarah was nominated by Lin Francis, Midwife EGU. “Sarah simply is the most unselfish, dedicated practitioner I have ever had the pleasure of working with. Her work and expertise in early pregnancy loss and breaking bad news is always gentle, caring and sensitive. She goes above and beyond the call of duty offering reassurance to those women who have experienced miscarriage and require reassurance early in a new pregnancy.
“Joanna is a valued member of Medical Ward 1. She has given her own time to organise things for the Memory Cafe and helps run the cafe for the patients with other staff members. She is a dedicated member of the team and has a real rapport with the patients. She is notorious for her bubbly personality and good sense of humour and receiving a little bit of recognition would go a long way.” Do you have a colleague you would like to thank for all their hard work? If so, IWL want to hear from you! Email iwl@rcht.cornwall.nhs.uk and tell us why we should send the nominated individual a bunch of flowers or gift voucher (value of £15). The IWL group will review the nominations at their monthly meetings and decide who the lucky person will be!
Cycle To Work Scheme Thinking Of Buying A New Bike…. Any RCHT member of staff who receives a regular salary (minimum 12 month contract) can take part in the cycle to work scheme. Savings depend upon salary and tax bracket. Pay over 12 months. To find out further details and whether you are able to take part contact IWL via email iwl@rcht.cornwall.nhs.uk or x 2297
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