Our Values Our values guide every action we take. They determine how we work and the promise we make to patients, their carers, the public and colleagues. WE ARE: Quality-Driven Responsible We promise: • To provide excellent quality safe, evidence-based patient care that exceeds national standards. • To push the boundaries of care delivery and efficiency by adopting best practice and building on our clinical and technical knowledge. • To individually be the best we can in our actions and interactions. • To work as one team with both our colleagues and partners to deliver the best care both in and out of hospital. We. Compassionate promise: • To be honest, open and transparent in all our commitments, actions and results. • To be personally accountable for the things we do, our services and the Trust’s reputation. • To be alert to the potential for errors and always strive to correct things that go wrong. • To acknowledge and celebrate success. • To be resourceful and open to new, innovative, evidence-based ideas. • To treat you with empathy, professionalism and a positive, friendly attitude. • To act with integrity and respect at all times. • To listen to you, understand your perspective, value differences and be approachable, sensitive and considerate. • To organise our services around the individual needs of our patients and their carers, creating the best patient experience possible.