A Flamborough resident was amongst almost 70 members of staff from York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust who were celebrated at a long service event recently.
One of those being honoured was Franco Villani, a maintenance engineer in the Estates Department at Bridlington Hospital for the past 25 years.
Additionally, Franco serves as a Trade Union Representative and recently became a staff governor.
Speaking after the award, Franco said, “I am incredibly proud to have worked for the NHS for the past 25 years alongside passionate, caring professionals, as part of a fantastic team in Bridlington.”
The annual event was held at the Crown Spa Hotel, where deputy chief executive and finance director, Andrew Bertram, paid tribute to the dedicated and caring staff of the Trust, many of whom have devoted a large portion of their career to the National Health Service.
Andrew explained:“Our long service awards are about celebrating the service, commitment, and skills of staff who have shown their loyalty to the Trust over many years.
“Despite the difficult times the NHS has endured, it has become increasingly evident that our people are what keep this organisation together.
“This speaks volumes to their personal values, that many of them have chosen to stay and share their knowledge with newer colleagues.”
This year, 69 members of staff from Scarborough and Bridlington hospitals achieved the milestone of either 40 or 25 years of service to the National Health Service, having worked a total of 1,800 years between them.
