Category: Our Staff
NHS Lothian has appointed a new Director of People and Culture
Tom Power has been appointed into the role, which is a post he will take up early next year following the retirement of Janis Butler, who leaves after 36 years working in the NHS, predominantly within NHS Lothian.
December 16, 2024
Pharmacy receives highest honour
Four senior members of the Pharmacy Team have been recognised with one of the highest honours in their profession: Fellowship of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
December 5, 2024
NHS Lothian Midwife invents pioneering theatre scrubs
A midwife has created a “game-changing” new product that has potential to revolutionise neonatal care and improve outcomes for tiny newborn babies.
Four NHS Lothian Nurses Honoured with Prestigious Queen’s Nurse Awards
Four community nurses from across Lothian have received the prestigious title of Queen’s Nurse.
December 2, 2024
NHS Lothian reaffirms its commitment to gender equality
NHS Lothian has reaffirmed its commitment to embedding a strong culture of gender equality by signing up to achieve the Equally Safe at Work Development Award
November 26, 2024
NHS Lothian staff recognised in prestigious Scottish Health Awards
NHS Lothian staff have scooped two prestigious awards after the winners were announced at the O2 Academy, Edinburgh.
November 18, 2024
The big move begins as Eye Pavilion closes for 6 months
Migration of services from Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion (PAEP) gets underway as the building closes its doors for six months to allow urgent repair work to be carried out. Services are being moved to five locations within NHS Lothian.
October 28, 2024
Black History Month – Pedetin Femi-Olekanma, Clinical Skills Facilitator
This Black History Month, we're highlighting just a few of our valued colleagues from our Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities. We recently spoke with Pedetin Femi-Olekanma, Clinical Skills Facilitator, who shared her experiences working at NHS Lothian.
October 24, 2024
Black History Month – Basil Ndikom, Specialist Biomedical Scientist
For Black History Month, we’re shining a light on a couple of our colleagues from Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities. We caught up with Basil Ndikom, Specialist Biomedical Scientist, Western General Hospital (WGH), who’s shared his experience working for NHS Lothian.
October 17, 2024
The Royal Hospital for Children and Young People Featured in Popular Children’s Series “Operation Ouch!”
The Royal Hospital for Children and Young People was recently showcased in the hit CBBC children's television series, "Operation Ouch!".
October 8, 2024
Breast Cancer Awareness month
As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, we spoke with Carrie Murdoch, Health Promotion Specialist for SE Scotland Breast Screening, to learn more about the vital role of breast screening and what to expect during a screening appointment.
October 4, 2024
NHS Lothian’s ‘Healthcare Heroes’ honoured at annual Celebrating Success Awards
Healthcare workers, support staff and volunteers who have gone the ‘extra mile’ have been recognised at NHS Lothian’s annual Celebrating Success Awards.
September 27, 2024
