Scientist Laura’s Rising Star win
A fast-rising scientist with NHS Forth Valley is celebrating a major success.
And dedication beyond the call of duty won her plaudits from the judges.
Laura Green, a trainee biomedical scientist at Forth Valley Royal Hospital has been awarded the Rising Star Award in the Chief Scientific Officer National Awards 2024.
The coveted accolade aims to recognise individuals who are in their early career and who have shown initiative, skill and commitment.
Laura works in NHS Forth Valley’s Pathology Department, where she was initially employed as a medical laboratory assistant before progressing to an associate practitioner and then to a trainee biomedical scientist last year.
During this time, she completed two degrees, one in Material Science and then another in Biomedical Science in which she achieved first-class honours.
Laura also undertook top-up modules to enable her to become a HCPC registered biomedical scientist, all whilst working full time in the pathology department.
Colleagues have praised the dedication and skills of the award winner and highlighted how well she is performing in her new role.
This was underlined recently when she identified that a cancer specimen would not be processed in time for a multi-disciplinary team meeting.
Laura’s quick thinking saw her bring his to the attention of a senior member of staff and, along with another trained biomedical scientist, she stayed late to ensure that the specimen was ready for reporting and the patient’s results were available for the meeting.
Leigh Ritchie, pathology department manager, NHS Forth Valley is impressed with the dedication of the award winner. She said:“her dedication to pathology services, her colleagues and local patients makes her a really worthy winner.”
Another team within the Pathology Department, the Mohs Team, were also shortlisted for the Excellence in Workforce Collaborative Award.
Feraz Ahmed, deputy head for Paediatric Audiology Services in NHS Forth Valley was shortlisted for the Inspiring the Future Workforce Award and Bryan Hynd, head of medical physics for NHS Forth Valley & NHS Lanarkshire was shortlisted for the Transforming Service Delivery Award.