UK Awards for Allied Health Professionals & Healthcare Scientists
The judging
Stage One
Written submissions will be assessed and scored according to the following criteria. Entrants are encouraged to demonstrate:
- Measurable achievements
- Expected benefits (including cost-effectiveness/value for money)
- Sustainability and transferability
- Leadership and team-working
- Making a difference to patient/client care.
Stage Two
Project teams from each of the shortlisted entries will be invited to present to judging panel in person. The short interview normally consists of a 10-15 minutes presentation followed by questions. The panel is made up of healthcare professionals, sponsors and past programme winners.Rules for entry
- Your project may only be entered into one category
- Only two people may be named on the awards application (first and second entrants)
- At least one member of your project must be an allied health professional (AHP) or health scientist, see here for qualifying roles.
- All entries must be authorised by a counter-signing manager (CSM)
- Your entry submission should address each of the four questions on the online form. Your responses should be text only and not exceed the stated word limit. You may not attach/include images of any kind.
- Shortlisting judges will score your entry on the basis of evidence provided in each section alone (appendices will not be considered). Failure to address a question will impact your score at the shortlisting stage of the competition.
- There will be no feedback on entries that are not shortlisted
- The judges’ decision is final.
If you require any clarification on these rules of entry, don't hesitate to contact us.
Tuesday 3 August 2010
Patricia Blackburn, Commissioner for the Allied Health Professions, DHSSPSNI
It was with great sadness that Chamberlain Dunn learned that Patricia Blackburn, supporter of the Advancing Healthcare Awards and a valued judge during the 2010 competition, died on 29 July 2010. Her contribution to awards programme will be greatly missed. We extend our sincere sympathy to Patricia's family and colleagues.
