Excellent National NHS Staff Survey results at SWFT

South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust is celebrating after achieving their best staff survey scores to date, which are some of the best results in the whole country.

The Trust, which has received positive results year on year, has improved on this even more in their 2016 results with 26 out of the 32 categories being in the highest band.

There are a number of areas within the survey that demonstrate how proud, enthusiastic and passionate the workforce is about the organisation. In particular, exceeding the national average when asked if staff would recommend the Trust as a place to work or receive treatment, scoring 4.06 against an average of 3.71.

Once again the Trust also featured in the best rated category for staff engagement, scoring 3.99 against a national average of 3.80 and beating their 2015 result of 3.92. There were many other areas where the Trust also performed above the national average and in fact were top in the country when compared to similar trusts;

• Staff satisfaction with resourcing and support
• Percentage of staff feeling unwell due to work related stress
• Recognition and value of staff by managers and the organisation
• Organisation and management interest in and action on health and wellbeing
• Staff motivation at work
• Support from immediate managers
• Percentage of staff believing that the organisation provides equal opportunities for career progression or promotion
• Support from immediate managers

The staff survey is commissioned by the Department of Health and invites a variety of staff to answer questions anonymously about the Trust, as an employer and healthcare provider.

Glen Burley, Chief Executive said: “Our organisation is our staff. An engaged, motivated workforce is key to providing first class care and that’s why we place a lot of emphasis on listening to all our staff and welcome feedback from the staff survey every year. I am delighted with these results and extremely proud of the talented, compassionate and committed teams we employ at South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust. Their dedication helps us to deliver fantastic care in our hospitals and within the community every day.”

Hannah Cooke, Staff Nurse on 23 Hour Ward said: “This Trust is a great place to work. Yes, we are all busy, but staff at all levels and across all disciplines have the same priority; patient care. It is lovely being part of an organisation where you feel you can make a difference with new ideas welcomed and encouraged. As the survey results show, I wouldn’t hesitate recommending the Trust as a place to work or receive treatment.”

Hear what some of staff say about working at the Trust:

Notes to Editors:

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Staff engagement scores: SWFT = 3.99 National Average = 3.80 SWFT’s 2015 score: 3.92

Top ranking scores:

• Organisation and management interest in and action on health and wellbeing –

SWFT = 3.89

National average for combined acute and community trusts = 3.61

• Staff satisfaction with resourcing and support

SWFT = 3.50

National average for combined acute and community trusts = 3.28

• Percentage of staff feeling unwell due to work related stress in the last 12 months (the lower the score the better)

SWFT = 29%

National average for combined acute and community trusts = 36%

• Recognition and value of staff by managers and the organisation

SWFT = 3.64

National average for combined acute and community trusts = 3.47

• Staff motivated at work

SWFT = 4.06

National average for combined acute and community trusts = 3.94

SWFT = 3.92

National average for combined acute and community trusts = 3.74

Percentage of staff believing that the organisation provides equal opportunities for career progression or promotion

SWFT = 94%

National average for combined acute and community trusts = 87%

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