Vision and values

Our vision

To be a world-class service, meeting the needs of the public and our patients, with staff who are well trained, caring, enthusiastic and proud of the job they do.

 

Our values

 

Clinical excellence


We will demonstrate total commitment to the provision of the highest standard of patient care. Our services and activities will be ethical, kind, compassionate, considerate and appropriate to patients’ needs.

Respect and courtesy


We will value diversity and will treat everyone as they would wish to be treated, with respect and courtesy.

Integrity


We will observe high standards of behaviour and conduct, making sure we are honest, open and genuine at all times and ready to stand up for what is right.

Teamwork


We will promote teamwork by taking the views of others into account. We will take a genuine interest in those who we work with, offering support, guidance and encouragement when it is needed.

Innovation and flexibility


We will continuously look for better ways of doing things, encourage initiative, learn from mistakes, monitor how things are going and be prepared to change when we need to.

Communication


We will make ourselves available to those who need to speak to us, listening carefully to what is said to us and making sure that those we work with are kept up to date and understand what is going on.

Accept responsibility


We will be responsible for our own decisions and actions as we strive to constantly improve.

Leadership and direction


We will demonstrate energy, drive and determination especially when things get difficult, and always lead by example.