Recognition of Excellence Scheme

The HIP established a framework of criteria against which excellence will be demonstrated, in our three core areas of Clinical/Operational Outcomes, Research/Innovation and Education/Staff Development. Each core area has been split into three domains and scoring will be made against the level of achievement in each domain.

Evidence should align with the trust’s values – Compassionate, Aspirational, Resourceful and Excellent and demonstrate how the department delivers care in line with the Trust’s strategic priorities and the clinical service strategy.

• Recognition as an NHS department that excels in clinical outcomes, research and education.
• Fantastic celebratory exercise that brings the department together, for a single purpose and vision.
• Certificate of Excellence presented formally by the Executive Board.
• Title plaque for department

• Use of the title designation on all correspondence
• Uplifted access to HIP initiatives
• An award of £5,000 will be given to support further initiatives to strengthen hospital/university collaboration
• Award of half-funding for a three year PhD studentship (which can be match-funded).
• The award will be reviewed every 3 years

Congratulations to the 10 departments who have been successful in gaining status.

As part of their success, we commissioned videos to showcase what it means to the departments to gain University status, click on the links below to watch them.