NHS Derbyshire County have been voted among the top ten health organisations in the country to work for by their staff — just as it was announced the organisation was to be disbanded.
The organisation, which oversees healthcare across Derbyshire and has a £1.2 billion spend, competed with 270 other organisations in the national Healthcare 100 poll, which asked employees across primary care, mental health and ambulance sectors to r
ate their employer.
And enthusiastic staff rated the organisation so highly, it came in in ninth place while its sister organisation, Derbyshire Community Health Services, came in seventh.
Amanda Rawlings, director of human resources at NHS Derbyshire County, said: "I am immensely proud of all our staff and to say we're one of the top healthcare organisations in the country to work for is very rewarding particularly in light of all the improvements we've made to recognise their unique talents.
"It's very disappointing that a high-performing organisation such as ours is not going to exist in the future because we are all so proud of what we've achieved."
More than 60 per cent of staff would recommend NHS Derbyshire County as a place to work for.
Tracy Allen, managing director of Derbyshire Community Health Services, said: "We actively encourage staff to share their ideas and improve services, so it's great to see their commitment and the dedication of our managers, who inspire and motivate them, recognised in this poll.
"The fact that our staff feel so positively towards their organisation demonstrates how committed they are."
An NHS shake-up announced in the government's recent white paper will see primary care trusts phased out by 2013, however Derbyshire Community Health Services will not be affected by these plans.
