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UHDB is proud to join a range of organisations and NHS colleagues across the country in observing this year's National Careers Week (NCW), taking place from 4-9 March 2024.

NCW is a celebration of careers guidance and inspirational employment journeys across the UK, empowering individuals to explore diverse career pathways - and for us here at UHDB, this is an opportunity to affirm our commitment to nurturing talent from far and wide to cultivate a workforce that embodies excellence, compassion and openness.

A UHDB Physiotherapist has been recognised after helping to make a significant contribution to research into treating and rehabilitating patients with complex and often rare conditions affecting their joints, bones and muscles - known as musculoskeletal conditions.

Marcus Bateman, Consultant Physiotherapist based at Florence Nightingale Community Hospital and the Derby Shoulder Unit at Royal Derby Hospital, has been successfully shortlisted for the Rising Star Award at the upcoming CRN (Clinical Research Network) East Midlands Research Awards 2024, which recognises outstanding contributions to clinical research.

A UHDB Physiotherapist who set up a research trial to improve patient experience for those who have injured the tendons in their hand has been shortlisted for a prestigious award, for her ongoing work to support patients. 

Across our hospitals, 22 babies, or 'leaplings' as they're fondly known, have been born today (as of 7pm on 29 February); with four of those arriving at Queen's Hospital Burton and a further 17 at Royal Derby Hospital

More than 3,500 patients have benefitted from a number of research trials and studies thanks to the commitment of a team of clinicians based in the Emergency Departments at our Royal Derby Hospital and Queen's Hospital Burton.

A collaborative project between the Urology Continence team and the Procurement team to standardise the use of incontinence products across UHDB, aims to improve patient experience by providing maximum comfort and reducing physical issues such as moisture lesions and skin damage, while also saving the Trust significant costs of £31,000 a year.

Will Monaghan, Executive Chief Digital Information Officer at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust (UHDB), has today (Wednesday 21 February) announced that he is taking up a new position as Group Chief Digital Information Officer at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) and University Hospitals Northamptonshire (UHN) Group.

Over the coming weeks, some junior doctors across the NHS including those at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton, are planning to take part in strike action.

Some junior doctors will be taking part in industrial action from 7am on Saturday 24 February to 23:59pm on Wednesday 28 February.

An ISS porter at our Royal Derby Hospital site, whose quick-thinking and fast actions helped save a patient's life, has been shortlisted as a finalist for the Porter of the Year Award at this year’s National MyPorter Awards, held in association with NHS England.

Dom Attenborough, who was recently presented with a Patient Hero Making a Difference Award for his kindness and compassion when helping a patient and their family, was performing routine checks at the main entrance of Royal Derby Hospital when he was approached by a Security Officer for help with a distressed individual who entered the hospital with life-threatening wounds.

National Apprenticeships Week takes place this year from Monday 5 - Sunday 11 February 2024, and as this awareness week unfolds, UHDB is proud to celebrate the invaluable contributions of apprentices to our organisation and the healthcare sector at large.

Throughout this week, our Learning & Education team colleagues within People Services have been tirelessly promoting apprenticeships to young people in schools and colleges across our local communities. By highlighting the diverse opportunities available within the NHS, we aim to inspire and nurture the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Two teams at Royal Derby Hospital and Florence Nightingale Community Hospital 'turned a dreadful situation into an amazing end' when they reunited a husband and wife for their final days.

The President of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS England) has praised University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust (UHDB) colleagues for a 'thoroughly interesting and enjoyable visit' last month in which he spoke to our leading surgeons and teams, learnt about the strategic investments in our 'impressive portfolio' of state-of-the-art surgical technology and facilities, and discussed the NHS landscape for the surgical profession.

The Royal College of Physicians published their 2023 National Hip Fracture Database report on 2022, which positions Queen's Hospital Burton with the third highest 30-day survival rates for patients admitted for hip fractures. Following this achievement, the team at QHB were recognised with a Making a Difference CEO Award.

A long-serving member of UHDB's catering team who took on her 'dream role' supporting patients' nutrition to aid their recovery has been recognised at a regional awards ceremony.

Colleagues at a ward established at Florence Nightingale Community Hospital (FNCH) to provide care for those awaiting discharge recently came together to celebrate one year supporting our patients and colleagues.

Ward 5, a 23-bedded ward at the Derby-based community hospital, was set up to support effective patient flow and overall capacity at UHDB and the wider health and social care system within the Midlands - providing care to medically fit patients who no longer require acute hospital care but are yet to be discharged.

In doing so, this frees up valuable bed space at acute hospital sites, helping to maintain the flow of patients across the system - particularly during times of high pressure on NHS services, such as the winter months.

A member of Royal Derby Hospital's Renal Unit who has created an extensive activities programme to help patients feel more at ease and to improve their experience while undergoing dialysis has been recognised for the difference she has made to patients and colleagues alike.

Rheumatology patients at UHDB are set to benefit from national best practice after colleagues successfully applied to be a part of a national 'Aspiring to Excellence' programme to improve treatment and awareness of axial spondyloarthritis (axial SpA).

The team at Sir Robert Peel Community Hospital's Andrew Ward has been praised for implementing learning following a patient fall to help drastically reduce the frequency of incidents and improving patient safety.

We would like to invite you to directly influence our strategy for the next five years, as we develop Our Way to Exceptional Care Together. 

The team behind the use of a state-of-the-art new robotic surgery which is improving the experience and outcomes for patients undergoing knee and hip replacements at UHDB, while also reducing costs for the NHS, has had their pioneering work recognised by Chief Executive Stephen Posey.

This week (22 January - 28 January) is Cervical Cancer Prevention Week, which aims to raise awareness and increase the number of women getting screened for the preventable disease.  

Cervical screening is a free NHS test that helps to prevent cervical cancer, however in some areas, one in three eligible people across England do not attend when invited to go for screening.

Colleagues, patients, and members of our communities can benefit from free bicycle maintenance at Royal Derby Hospital on Wednesday 7 February.

A brand-new rapid response therapy service, which aims to reduce the length of stay in hospital and improve patient experience for people living with Parkinson's disease, is now in place at UHDB.

A multi-disciplinary team went 'above and beyond' to support a patient admitted to hospital with complex health issues and are being recognised for their hard work with the 'Team UHDB' Making a Difference Award.

A pioneering study involving clinicians at UHDB which aims to develop an effective screening programme to identify head and neck cancers caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) has featured on national television. 

A porter at UHDB has been presented with a special Derbyshire Constabulary award to commend him after his quick-thinking actions helped to save the lives of members of the public in Derby.

Keith Watson, who typically works in the A&E department at Royal Derby Hospital, was walking his two dogs on the way to care for a relative when he spotted some distressed individuals and acted quickly to ensure their safety.

Dr Kathy McLean OBE has today (9 January) been announced as the new Chair of NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. The Integrated Care Board (ICB) is responsible for meeting local health needs, managing the local NHS budget, ensuring services are in place to deliver against ambitions and overseeing the delivery of improved outcomes for the population.  

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust (UHDB) recently welcomed Professor Sir Stephen Powis, National Medical Director for NHS England, to meet colleagues from across the Trust and visit departments at Royal Derby Hospital.

A University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust (UHDB) Specialist Physiotherapist has been awarded an MBE for Services to Physiotherapy as part of His Majesty The King's New Year's Honours in recognition of their tireless commitment and contributions to enhancing the lives of patients living with Parkinson's disease