The group, each with at least 30 years' service, were honoured at the annual Long Service Awards. They all received certificates and vouchers, presented by trust chair Harry Turner and chief executive Stacey Keegan. Mr Turner said: "The Long Service Awards are truly one of the highlights of my year, as it is such an honour to be able to pay tribute to remarkable people who have given decades of service to the NHS.
"One thing I have always been clear about is that the NHS’s greatest asset is its people, and here at RJAH we are lucky to have some truly outstanding people. "Many of those we had with us today have spent their entire NHS career with RJAH, and we thank them for their dedication and commitment. "It is wonderful for me that I get to thank them on behalf of all of our patients.
" Adding to Mr Turner's sentiments, Ms Keegan said: "On behalf of the Executive Team, and also on behalf of the NHS, I would like to thank all our staff who have received their long service award for their commitment to caring for patients over the past 30 years. "Thirty years' service to the NHS is an extraordinary achievement and I’m humbled by the knowledge and experience you all bring to this Trust, day-in, day-out." "This event has happened to have fallen on the day that the country is going to the polls for the General Election.
"I can say without hesitation that this group of people get my vote – they have consistently delivered fantastic results for our patients and service users!".
