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Motion · S6M-12957 · 23 Apr 2024

Multiple Accolades for NHS Forth Valley Science and Medical Teams

Lodged by Alexander Stewart Standard Motion 32 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament welcomes the news that Laura Green, a trainee Biomedical Scientist, has received the Rising Start Award in the Chief Scientific Officer National Awards 2024, recognising her initiative, skill and commitment; understands that in working in NHS Forth Valley's Pathology Department, Laura started off as a medical laboratory assistant before progressing to becoming an associate practitioner and then a trainee biomedical scientist in 2023; acknowledges that Laura completed two degrees during this time, one in material science and another in biomedical science, which she achieved with first-class honours, and that she also undertook top-up modules to enable her to become a HCPC-registered biomedical scientist, all whilst working full-time in the pathology department; joins her colleagues in praising her dedication and skills, as well as highlighting how well she has been performing in her new role; understands that, elsewhere in the pathology department, the Mohs team, whose work involves a type of surgical technique for treating skin cancer, was shortlisted for the Excellence in Workforce Collaborative Award; considers that Feraz Ahmed, Deputy Head for Paediatric Audiology Services in NHS Forth Valley was also shortlisted for the Inspiring the Future Workforce Award, and that Bryan Hynd, Head of Medical Physics for NHS Forth Valley and NHS Lanarkshire was shortlisted for the Transforming Service Delivery Award, and commends all nominees and winners for the contribution that they make to the delivery of high-quality patient services.

Supporters (32)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.