Congratulations to Celine Robertson, Health Improvement Assistant, who is retiring after an amazing 14 years of service!
Celine joined NHS Lanarkshire’s Tobacco Control Team in 2008 and has remained with the team ever since. Celine said: “My first position was as a higher clerical officer for 6 years, based at Udston Hospital. I then progressed to Personal Secretary to Susan Lyttle and Shirley Mitchell, both of whom I enjoyed working with immensely.
“My current position is as a Health Improvement Assistant and as you can imagine, after 14 years with this service, I have worked on every topic within the Tobacco Control Team.
“The most enjoyable part of my role is supporting clients who have signed up to the service to successfully quit smoking. This aspect of my job I love, as I am a “people person” and enjoy building up a good relationship with the clients who I have supported.
“What I will miss most are my colleagues and in particular the friends that I have made during my journey with the NHS, although I have a good few lunches and catch-ups arranged for the New Year.
“As I have a house in Mil Palmeras, Murcia, I will enjoy spending a lot of my retirement in the sunshine, particularly the winter sunshine, and spending quality time with family and friends.”
Shirley Mitchell, Senior Health Improvement – Quit Your Way, NHS Lanarkshire, said: “Celine has worked for our team for many years and has been a key member of staff throughout all these times.
“Celine is probably best known for her “straight-talking”, “being super-helpful” and most of all her “loyalty”. If you want a job done Ask Celine.
“Celine is also very much about fairness and ensuring everyone is treated well in the workforce which over the years has been so valuable to me.
“I probably can’t put into words how much of a support Celine has been to me personally over the years, I think it’s fair to say Celine will be sorely missed, not just by me, but all of our colleagues. We all wish you a very happy healthy retirement and hope you enjoy making lots of new memories.”
Tracy Henderson, Health Improvement Senior – Quit Your Way, NHS Lanarkshire, added: “Celine’s caring and supportive personality has been very much appreciated by the clients that she has supported on their journey.
“Celine is a very valued member of staff whose commitment has been very obvious. Over the years Celine has kindly shared her knowledge and guidance with many staff members. We wish Celine a wonderful retirement which is very well-deserved.”
