Congratulations to our colleagues in the Finance department who scoped up two awards at the recent HFMA Awards.
HFMA (Healthcare Financial Management Association) Awards are designed to celebrate the excellence and success of NHS finance staff in Scotland over four categories – Rising Star, Finance Leader of the Year, Value and Innovation Award, and Finance Team of the year.
Adam Pritchard, Assistant Management Accountant, won the Rising Star Award for his outstanding contribution to finance and professional development across NHS Lothian and beyond.
Adam has led national work to support accountancy students, sharing resources across NHS Boards and helping develop student-focused content for the HFMA Scotland Conference. Within Lothian, he supports Midlothian HSCP managers and clinicians with financial reporting, budget management and financial recovery planning, while also contributing to finance training and development initiatives. Alongside this, Adam continues his own professional development as an accountancy student, achieving success in his professional examinations.
NHS Lothian’s Sustainability & Value Team won the Values & Innovation Award for their vital contribution to helping NHS Lothian achieve its financial targets. Through a range of programmes, including significant work around medical staffing, the team leads and supports managers, clinicians and service teams to review costs, identify opportunities for improvement and ensure best value across services. Their ongoing work plays an important role in supporting NHS Lothian’s wider financial sustainability.
Craig Marriott, Director of Finance, said:
“I’m immensely proud of both Adam and our Sustainability & Value Team. This is a celebration of their tireless dedication and hard work in supporting NHS Lothian’s financial sustainability, ensuring resources are used effectively and helping services deliver best value for years to come.
“Our entire Finance department should be proud of their colleagues, as well as their own contribution to supporting the wider organisation. The work they do plays a crucial part in the delivery and long-term sustainability of patient care.”
The HFMA Awards is an annual ceremony, which this year was held at the Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel on Thursday 29 October.
