Do you have some exciting news? Call us on 644244 or email us at dbth.buzz@nhs.net

We Care DBTH

@DBH switch off - are you ready?

GDPR - just three days to go!

Wedding bells on Respiratory Unit

Page 12Page 4 Page 5

Your weekly DBTH update 22 May 2018

Secretary of State for Health and Social Care pays special visit to DBTH Jeremy Hunt MP discusses patient safety with staff Pages 2 and 3

DBTH Buzz 20182

Health Minister drops in to speak to nurses and doctors

“Thank you for all of your hard work” was the message from Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Jeremy Hunt, when he spoke to healthcare staff in Doncaster on Thursday.

Mr Hunt, who said he had received a warm Yorkshire welcome, made a whistle-stop tour of Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust’s (RDaSH) site at Tickhill Road, before visiting Doncaster Royal Infirmary.

The two trusts were the 100th and 101st respective NHS organisations visited by Secretary of Health and Social Care, after having embarked on a national tour speaking to healthcare staff about their work, the importance of patient safety and how he wants the NHS to be the safest and best healthcare system in the world. The Cabinet Minister was accompanied by Prof Tim Kendall, NHS England’s National Clinical Director for Mental Health and Prof Jo Martin, NHS England’s National Director of Pathology.

Speaking about his visit to RDaSH, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Jeremy Hunt said: “This was the 100th visit I’ve made to hospitals in England to talk about patient safety and I was delighted to mark that milestone at RDaSH where I received a warm Yorkshire welcome!" After speaking to staff at RDaSH, Mr Hunt departed for DRI. Of his visit here, he said: “It was impressive to see such pioneering work being done at Doncaster and Bassetlaw encompassing both hospital and community services. They’re leading the way and even winning awards for their health and social care partnerships.

"I had an open and honest question and answer session with staff and appreciated hearing their perspective on education and workforce matters.” Richard Parker, Chief Executive, added: “I want to thank Mr Hunt for visiting Doncaster Royal Infirmary, taking time to speak to members of our team. Since 2013, the Trust has seen a number of improvements in patient safety and this was a fantastic opportunity to showcase this work, which in many ways mirrors the message delivered by Jeremy. Alongside our partners, we are proud of the achievements made by our staff, who, each day, provide high quality care for people in Doncaster, Bassetlaw and beyond.”

Due to security around these types of visits, the event had to kept top secret until a few hours before the Minister arrived. Clinicians, medics and corporate staff were nominated by senior leaders and invited to the Lecture Theatre to listen to a ‘special guest’.

DBTH Buzz 20183

Jeremy Hunt's personal message in the Trust's Visitors' Book

DBTH Buzz 20184

GDPR: The final countdown We’re on countdown to the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) coming in on 25 May.

This week all patients areas should be receiving a printed privacy notice (below) which needs to be displayed in your departments. If you haven’t got a notice displayed in your area by 25 May and think you should have received one, please call Communications and Engagement on 644244.

Alternatively you can print your own here:

G D P R 25May

2018

G D P R 25May

2018

This privacy notice is part of our commitment to ensure that we process your personal information/data fairly and lawfully. It explains what rights you have to control how we use your information and describes how we collect, use, retain and disclose personal information which we hold. View our Privacy Notice online: www.dbth.nhs.uk

Why and how we collect information We may ask for or hold personal confidential information about you which will be used to support delivery of appropriate care and treatment and to support the provision of high quality care. These records may include:

• Basic details such as name, address, date of birth, and next of kin.

• Contact we have had, such as appointments and home visits.

• Details and records of treatment and care, including notes and health reports

• Results of medical imaging tests, blood tests, etc.• Information from people who care for you and

know you well, such as health professionals and relatives.

It may also include personal sensitive information such as sexuality, race, your religion or beliefs, and whether you have a disability, allergies or health conditions. It is important for us to have a complete picture, as this information assists staff involved in your care, throughout the NHS and social care, to deliver and provide improved care, appropriate treatment and care plans, and to meet your needs. Information is collected in a number of ways; including via your healthcare professional, referral details from your GP, or directly given by you:

• To help inform decisions that we make about your care.

• To ensure that your treatment is safe and effective.

• To work effectively with other organisations who may be involved in your care.

• To support the health of the general public.• To ensure our services can meet future needs.• To review care provided to ensure it is of the

highest standard possible.• To train healthcare professionals.• For research and audit.• To prepare statistics on NHS performance.• To monitor how we spend public money.

The information can be used to help:• Improve individual care.• Understand more about disease risks and causes.• Improve diagnosis.• Develop new treatments and prevent disease.• Plan services.• Improve patient safety.• Evaluate Government, NHS and Social Care policy.

Accurate and up-to-date information assists us in providing you with quality care. If you see another healthcare professional, specialist or another part of the NHS, they can readily access the information they need to provide you with the best possible care.

Where possible, when using information to inform future services and provision, non-identifiable information will be used. Information is retained in secure electronic and paper records and access is restricted to only those who need to know. It is important that information is kept safe and secure, to protect your confidentiality.

For more information on how to access the information we hold about you

please contact: dbth.casenoterelease@nhs.net

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is registered with the Information Commissioners Office (ICO). Details of our registration can be found on: https://ico.org.uk/esdwebpages/search. Enter our registration number (Z5372151) and click ‘search register’. You can contact our Data Protection Officer by emailing: dbth.dpo@nhs.net

PRIVACY NOTICE

Zack is Star of the MonthCongratulations to Zack Spowart, Healthcare Assistant (HCA) on Gresley Ward, who has been named as March’s Star of the Month!

The certificate was awarded to Zack to recognise his exceptional dedication to the Trust, especially in the face of severe weather conditions. When travelling was proving to be difficult back in March due to wintery conditions, Zack selflessly booked himself into a hotel the night before his shift, so that he could make it into work the next day and care for patients.

Zack was nominated for the prize by his line manager, Michelle Thorpe, Matron, who had nothing but praise for the committed HCA. She said, ‘’Zack is always brilliant, but this time he really went the extra mile for patients. He showed true determination and resilience. What an amazing member of staff!’’

Zack was presented with his certificate, along with a £25 gift voucher as a 'thank you' from the Trust for all of his hard work.

If you think a member of your team is deserving of a star award, click here to nominate them.

If you need to direct your patients to the full privacy notice, you can access it on our website here.

The Trust's Data Protection Officer is Roy Underwood. Patients can contact him at:

Roy Underwood Doncaster Royal InfirmaryArmthorpe RoadDoncasterDN2 5LT

Email: dbth.dpo@nhs.net

DBTH Buzz 20185

Wedding bells on Respiratory Unit

Carlene and Daniel Sarfaz tied the knot in a specially organised ceremony on the Respiratory Unit on 29 April.

The couple were joined by over 30 family members and friends on their special day. The staff on the ward also celebrated with the newlyweds.

Carlene said: "The day couldn't have been better if I'd have planned it myself. I would like to thank all of the staff involved and for making my wedding such a special and memorable occasion for me and my family."

The whole event was organised by the staff on the unit in under 24 hours, buffet and photographer included!

Nicola Severein-Kirk, Sister, said: "We are so pleased we were able to do something for Carlene and Daniel. I want to thank all of those who were involved in the organisation of this special day and to those who attended to celebrate with the newlyweds! Special thanks to Nick Exley, Medical Photographer, who came in on the Sunday at short notice to take the lovely photos that the family will be able to cherish forever."

On behalf of all of Team DBTH, we want to congratulate Carlene and Daniel!

DBTH Buzz 20186

Celebrating our nurses and midwives

Saturday 5 May and Saturday 12 May marked international celebratory days for our midwives and nurses – a time to reflect on the importance and profound role these individuals perform, caring for people the world over.

As a Registered Nurse of over 30 years experience, I want to take this opportunity to extend my thanks, as well those of my fellow directors, for your efforts, hard work and dedication.

Your expertise is hugely important, and as an integral part of the caring team, it’s no exaggeration to say that the NHS could not function without you. I began my nursing career in 1985, qualifying from the Sheffield School of Nursing. Like many young people, I had no great ‘masterplan’, however with family members and friends within the profession, I found myself drawn to the job and later found a hugely rewarding career. Like most professions, midwifery and nursing are ever-evolving roles, and so much has changed since I qualified. Today’s midwives and nurses are no longer confined to old-fashioned stereotypes, instead providing crucial experience and insight in numerous roles from education and health promotion to research and leadership. The role doesn’t stop at the bedside, but now influences legislation, changes how healthcare is delivered and helps to prevent disease and infection. Evidencing this, at this Trust, I believe we are hugely privileged to count a number of nurses in our senior leadership posts. Whether it’s members of our executive team such as Richard Parker, Chief Executive, David Purdue, Chief Operating Officer, and Marie Purdue, Director of Strategy and Transformation, senior leaders within our Training and Education Team such as Dr Sam Debbage, Deputy Director of Education, or recent appointees, such as Pat Drake, Non-Executive Director - all provide crucial insight and invaluable experience, learnt within the ward and applied throughout the organisation to great effect. This is further complemented by the expertise we can count on within our midwifery and nursing teams who care for patients daily. Whether it is the expertise and specialism of individuals like Dr Lee Cutler, Nursing Consultant, the inspirational teaching of educators like Julie Shaw, Educational Lead, or the fresh enthusiasm of those relatively new to the profession, such as Max Bartle, a staff nurse on Mallard Ward who is just beginning his career - I’m humbled to call you colleagues, and sincerely wish I could list you all individually, such is the credit you deserve. When you become a midwife or a nurse, you’re entering a tradition, typified by icons such as Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole, and defined by modern professionals who lead in wards and departments up and down the country. Your importance cannot be underplayed and I want to take this moment to thank each and every one of you.

Moira Hardy,Director of Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professionals

DBTH Buzz 20187

Montagu’s 113th birthday Mexborough Montagu Hospital was officially opened on 18 May, 133 years ago by James Montagu.

It opened initially as a small cottage hospital for local industrial workers, so that they didn’t have to travel to Doncaster when injured. It was initially funded by local people donating a halfpenny from their weekly wages, along with a long-lease, low-rent deal from landowner, Andrew Montagu.

When it opened, the hospital had 14 beds and just two staff. It moved to its Adwick Road site in 1904 when Montagu trustees acquired the land for a bargain price of £756, with the entire hospital costing around £8,000. They gradually expanded the site adding an X-ray department in 1909 and a children’s ward in 1914. Eventually an operating theatre, mortuary and other services were added in later years.

The hospital continued to grow, eventually joining with Doncaster Royal Infirmary, becoming Doncaster Royal Infirmary & Montagu Hospital NHS Trust in 1991. Supported by the kindness of local patrons, the Montagu Hospital Comforts Fund was created in 1948, while a local businessman, Fred Green, left a sum of £11.5m to the hospital in 1997. This donation led to the formation of the Fred and Ann Green Legacy fund which has helped with many developments and improvements over the years.

Today, Montagu has many services including a state-of-the-art Clinical Simulation Centre, a department for oral and maxillofacial surgery and orthodontics, a minor injuries unit and a renal dialysis unit. It also has a state-of-the-art rehab centre which opened in 2013. Happy Birthday Montagu Hospital!

Friday Lunchtime Lecture The Friday Lunchtime Lecture on 25 May will take place in the DRI Lecture Theatre and will be transmitted to the Kilton Room at Bassetlaw and the Boardroom at Montagu.

Topic: Consent Update Speakers: DAC Beachcroft Solicitors Overview: Consent continues to be a major issue in the delivery of care. The recent Montgomery case has changed the emphasis of what should be disclosed to a patient prior to an intervention. Since then, there have been a number of cases expanding on the initial judgement. The Trust solicitors (DAC Beachcroft) will guide us through this maze and highlight how these developments impact on clinical practice and the potential for litigation. A sponsored lunch will be served at 12.30pm and the lecture will start at 1pm prompt. Out of respect for the presenter and those in the lecture and especially when we have external speakers, please ensure you arrive on time as you may not be allowed to join the lecture late.

Stroke Unit nutrition board Ward 16’s nutrition board has been updated with information about the new Nutilis product. Head over to the Acute Stroke Unit (W16) and take a look.

DBTH Buzz 20188

Adult Nursing Opportunities Elaine Whitton, Principal Admissions Tutor for Sheffield University’s School of Nursing and Midwifery, will be coming to the Trust this week to discuss the possibilities of nursing education.

This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone who is considering adult nursing as a future career, as Elaine will be able to answer questions on everything from entry requirements, to how you can apply for Sheffield's Degree Programme.

If you are interested, come along and have a chat. The dates for Elaine’s sessions can be found below:

Session 1 Session 2Venue: Bassetlaw Hub Venue: DRI Education CentreDate: 21 May Date: 23 MayTime: 10am - 1pm Time: 10am - 1pm

National Insulin Safety WeekThe UK’s first Insulin Safety Week ended on 20 May, with diabetes teams across the country staging a variety of promotion events for the occasion.

As a Trust, we were no exception, with Rebecca Stevenson, Staff Nurse on Ward 32, holding an enlightening drop-in session in DRI’s renal department.

In her capacity as Diabetes Link Nurse, Rebecca hosted an information stand with quizzes, laminated cards, leaflets and videos, all filled with useful information about insulin safety.

It was a great opportunity to learn about the different types of insulin, to take a look at the Trust’s ward injection practice box and generally ask any questions. Additionally, Rebecca set up a patient information booth, which could be found in the foyer of the Renal Department for the entire week.

International Yoga Day: Raising money for DBTH A Yoga Day has been organised to raise money for the Neonatal Unit at DRI.

On Saturday 23 June the acclaimed European School of Sri Sri Yoga, based in The Black Forest in Germany, will be at New College Doncaster to relax your body, soothe your mind and nurture your spirit in an atmosphere of peace love, harmony and celebration. As a bonus, your taste buds will also be pleasantly titillated with authentic Indian vegetarian and vegan delicacies.

The event is between 4pm and 7pm and tickets are £25 each or two for £40. All of the proceeds will be donated to the DBTH Charity in support of the Neonatal Unit.

For more information about the event, visit their Facebook page. To book tickets, click here.

DBTH Buzz 20189

Staying safe online – what not to do

Cyber-crime is continuing to evolve, with the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre reporting a 10% rise every year. This should make us all more cautious about our online activities. Cyber criminals take full advantage of any failures to protect our online presence, whether it’s when we are shopping or just using social networking sites.

With that in mind, here are five things that you should avoid doing to better protect yourself online:

If you require more information on how to stay safe online please contact the IT Security Team to attend a Digital Garage event. For more information, please contact Robin Smith on 644507 or robin.smith5@nhs.net

Don’t select the 'Keep me signed in' box. The best way to protect yourself from being hacked is to regularly change passwords and use separate details for each account. It is undoubtedly difficult to remember all your passwords, which means that people tend to stay signed-in permanently. Despite this convenience, you should always avoid this option. After all, it makes it easy for others to steal your details or to snoop on your browsing activity.

1 2 Don’t ignore software updates. Many cyber-attacks are possible due to vulnerable software. Cybercriminals will often attack weaknesses that have not been patched, so the best way to combat this is to ensure that you are properly protected. You can do this by turning on automatic updates or by reviewing software as soon as you are notified.

3 Networks in shops and cafes can put your device at a high risk of attack. For this reason, it’s best to avoid free Wi-Fi whenever possible or, at the very least, make sure that it requires a password for you to join.

4 Don’t leave privacy settings wide open. Cyber criminals are increasingly turning to social media to research their victims. Once they have a better understanding of their target, they will start to send over personalised emails. These messages might include links that will infect your computer with malware. It’s therefore important to carefully review all your privacy settings, ensuring that only trusted individuals can see personal information, such as birthdays or location.

Don’t use the same password for all your accounts. Stealing passwords is one of the oldest tricks in the book. We make it all-too-easy for cybercriminals to do this by using the same password for multiple accounts, or choosing ones that have a personal connection. A strong password should be between eight to 15 characters long, a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters and should include numbers or symbols. The longer and more obscure the password, the harder it is to crack.

5

DBTH Buzz 201810

IT Security Programme- Digital GarageThe IT Security team will be running its Digital Garage events throughout May and June 2018. These sessions have been sponsored by Google UK and focus on a variety of topics including:

• How to protect your smart device from security risks• How to deal with cyber-bullying for you or your family • How to protect your online presence whilst shopping and sharing

information.

Sessions only last for about 50 minutes, providing you with the latest guidance regarding all cyber security risks - even those that you might face at home!

If you would like to attend one of these sessions, please contact Robin Smith, IT Security and Continuity Manager, at robin.smith5@nhs.net or on 644507.

Date Venue 25 May, 10am IT Meeting Room, DRI 1 June, 10am IT Meeting Room, DRI8 June, 10am IT Meeting Room, DRI23 June, 10am IT Meeting Room, DRI30 June, 10am IT Meeting Room, DRI

Calling all staff: Patient Research Ambassadors The research and development (R&D) team are looking for volunteer Patient Research Ambassadors, to promote the importance of clinical research.

These helpers, who will work directly with the R&D team, will need to be either carers or patients, so if you know anyone who might be interested, please encourage them to get involved. The role will only take up about four hours of the Ambassador’s week but is sure to be a highly rewarding opportunity.

R&D are looking for people who ideally have:• Experience/interest in clinical research• Experience of health services as a patient or a carer. Alongside this, they should also:• Be confident and outgoing• Have good communication skills and be happy to engage in conversation• Be reliable• Have the ability to use their own initiative and at the same time, work as part of a team. The Trust will offer training and support for all volunteers.

For more information about this role, or to apply, please contact Julie Bury and Rachel Codling on 01302 644073 or dbth.clinicalresearch@nhs.net. Closing date for applications is Sunday 10 June.

DBTH Buzz 201811

Thank you Team DBTH!This patient, who just so happens to be a member of Team DBTH, has nothing but praise for the Ward B6 team!

‘’I was a patient on Ward B6 from the early hours of Saturday morning, right through until dinner time and the care I received was absolutely amazing!

"As a member of Trust staff, it can be tough to be admitted to hospital, especially when I know the nurses looking after me! However, they were all fantastic and made me feel so at ease and cared for, treating me with the utmost dignity and respect. They also appreciated that I didn't want to stay over any longer than necessary and so went out of their way to get me home in a timely manner.

"Meanwhile, the healthcare assistants who were looking after me were a credit to the ward as well! They made sure I had everything I needed and were just lovely in all respects.

"Even though I'm a member of staff at the Trust, I was never treated differently from any other patient, which is something that I am incredibly grateful for. In the end, although I was only staying for a short amount of time, I can honestly say that the care I received was out of this world.’’

Digital DBTH: Clinical Portal updateThe Trust’s Clinical Portal was launched to great acclaim back in February and since then has gone on to attract 124 enthusiastic new users. These individuals have clearly been keen on the app, having already used it to collectively view around 10,000 patient records!

All-in -all, the system has been incredibly popular with clinicians. Many have stated that it makes their jobs much easier and increases their efficiency.

Curious as to what all the fuss is about? Essentially, the clinical portal is a new app that is being developed internally by the IT team. It takes several frequently used clinical systems and pulls them together into one easily accessible place. All of the information that is obtained from these systems is then displayed in a straightforward dashboard, meaning that you only have to search for a patient once to get an overview of their details.

The Project Team are committed to working with the organisation, so that the right functionality is available in the Portal. With that in mind, please get in touch to receive a demo and see if you think anything could be tweaked, added or improved. In the meantime, work will continue on the application so that it can be refined even further.

To organise a demo, simply contact Jo Hutchinson at j.hutchinson1@nhs.net or on 644258.

New phone numbers for accounts The phone numbers have now changed for both the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams. Please update your contact lists accordingly.Accounts Payable: 644496 and 644497 Accounts Receivable: 642253

DBTH Buzz 201812

New blood culture bottles From Monday 4 June the Trust will be introducing new blood culture bottles.

The currently used adult set comprising of a blue-top (aerobic) bottle and a red top (anaerobic) bottle, will be replaced by a green-top (aerobic) and an orange-top (anaerobic) set.

Why are we changing the bottle types? The re-formulated growth media within the bottles is optimised for faster growth of micro-organisms and also contains resin beads which neutralize antibiotics present in the blood sample.

Will the amount of sample required change? No, it will remain the same at 10ml per bottle.

Will the collection method change? No, please collect samples in exactly the same way as for the old bottles.

Will the paediatric culture bottles change? No, they will remain the same as they already contain this type of medium.

What do we do with the old types we still have? Please use them until stock is used up then use the new bottles.

Old Mailbox Switch-off It has been nine months since the Trust migrated over to NHSMail 2.

In that time, many of you have ammended your contact details and updated any online accounts, so that they are consistent with the new email addresses. If you have not already done this, then please do, as your old @DBH.NHS.UK mailbox will soon be deactivated.

Although the initial plan was to switch-off the old mailboxes on 1 Jan 2018, this was eventually postponed, so that staff could have more time to adjust. However, with the imminent introduction of General Data Protection Regulation and various concerns about security and spam, the switch-off is now approaching.

From 1 June 2018, you will no longer receive emails that are sent to your old @DBH.NHS.UK address. This means that any email sent to an @DBH.NHS.UK address will result in an automatic undeliverable response. Please note that this notification will NOT inform the sender of the new email or correct email address.

Therefore, it is important that you update your contact information and all internet accounts and subscriptions that have your historic email address registered to them. Otherwise, you will no longer be able to receive these emails and may struggle with things like resetting passwords. For further information, please contact the IT Service Desk on 644190.

Congratulations Shirley Congratulations to Shirley Fearn and David Heaton, who married on International Nurses Day! All the best from everyone on Ward 16!

DBTH Buzz 201813

Planning your retirement? If you’re making plans for retirement, the Trust is hosting some helpful seminars, provided by Oak Tree Financial Training, to guide you through the financial complexities of retirement - minus the jargon.

The seminar will help you to maximise your income in retirement and protect your assets for passing on to your loved ones. Attend on one of the following dates:

• 7 June, 9am to 12.30pm, Bassetlaw Boardroom• 24 September, 9am to 12.30pm, DRI Lecture Theatre • 10 December, 9am to 2pm, DRI Lecture Theatre

Contact the Education Centre on 642053 to book a place.

Vodafone Contract MigrationIf you are in possession of a Trust mobile phone that is with Vodafone, please be aware that it will soon be migrating onto a new contract.

This mainly applies to DRI staff, who will receive the following text notification a few days before the migration: “Vodafone – your number is due to migrate to a new contract on 24 May. Any interruption in service should be minimal to none, but if you still experience any connectivity issues by close of play on the day, please restart your device to make sure that any changes are picked up from the network.” As the above suggests, there is a small possibility that your phone signal will be interrupted on the day, in order to accommodate the migration. If network problems persist after 24 May, please contact Ros Burdall, Telecommunications and Accommodation Manager, at ros.burdall@nhs.net or on 644116.

24May

Intermediate Surgical Skills CourseWe are pleased to announce that DRI will be hosting another Intermediate Surgical Skills Course on Thursday 26 July.

The practical-led course, which is focused upon enhancing surgical skills and building upon the basics, is suitable for all specialities. However, there are only a limited number of spaces, so you will need to book now to avoid disappointment.

Date and time: Thursday 26 July, 9am to 6pmVenue: DRI, South Block Meeting RoomCost: £170 (includes lunch/tea and coffee)

To secure a place, please contact Gemma Johnson, ENT Medical Secretary, at gemma.johnson4@nhs.net or 642427.

DBTH Buzz 201814

�����������

A n n u a l A w a r d s

The categoriesWe have 11 categories up for nomination this year and, of course, all of our monthly Star winners will be there on the night, to find out who has been named the overall Star of the Year.

The categories are: • Leader of the Year • Unsung Hero of the Year • Rising Star Award • Teaching Hospital Award

(Education)• Teaching Hospital Award (Research) • Leading Improvement • Caring and Compassionate Star • Collaboration and Partnership • Volunteer of the Year • Team of the Year (Medical and

Clinical) • Team of the Year (Clinical support

and corporate staff)

The deadline is 26 June, so get nominating! There will be three nominations short listed for each category and the Trust Chair will also present an award to one of our winners.

Submission deadline 26 June!

How to nominateNomination forms are available here

You'll also find some examples of winning nominations from last year to help you along!

We can’t quite believe where the year has gone but it's that time again! Time to nominate your colleagues and celebrate their fantastic work and achievements for our annual awards event!

DBTH Buzz 201815

Fully funded PhD opportunities for DBTH staff Applications are now open for two Clinical Academic Nurse/Midwife/Allied Health Professional posts.

If you’re a qualified nurse/midwife or allied health professional (AHP) with an interest in research and you want to develop your career in a supportive and inspirational environment, combining work and study, this exciting new role is for you. The opportunity will give you the skills and knowledge needed to improve healthcare and patient outcomes, think differently about clinical practice and develop your career. A PhD training programme has been developed in partnership with DBTH and the University of Sheffield (UoS).

This opportunity will be competitively offered to at least one nurse and the second one opened up to all other health professionals who can combine high quality clinical practice with the training and commitment needed to study for a PhD. This will be a permanent post (minimum 30 hours per week).

The programme will allow the individual to maintain clinical practice (up to two days a week) and complete a PhD (three days a week) over four and a half years. The three days PhD time will funded at band five Agenda For Change, with your remaining clinical hours funded at your current banding, plus your University PhD registration fees will be covered.

Additional support will be provided through mentorship, supervision and through a peer group of PhD students throughout the region. The role would be ideal for anyone wishing to develop the foundations of a clinical academic career.

This is advertised as an internal post through NHS jobs.

If you require any further details please contact Julie Bury, Research Fellow on Julie.bury@nhs.net or 644069.

International Clinical Trials Day The Research Team have been celebrating International Clinical Trials Day with information stands, mock trials and games.

The team had a stand at Bassetlaw and a stand in main outpatients at DRI where they played games with the public and staff in order to raise research awareness. They hosted a ‘Play Your Cards Right’ game which had questions such as:

QUESTION: ‘900 participants were recruited to research studies during 2017/2018’ – higher or lower? ANSWER: HIGHER: 1128 participants were recruited!

QUESTION: ‘Once I decide to participate in a clinical trial, I can change my mind and withdraw at any point’ – Fact or myth? ANSWER: FACT - you can withdraw from a clinical trial at any point.

The team ran a mock trial which involved the randomisation to two different types of chocolate. The main aim was for patients to see the research process such as receiving the information, discussing the study, deciding whether to take part, signing a consent form, being randomised and then receiving the ‘treatment’ assigned which in this case, was a tasty chocolate drop . They then completed a very short questionnaire to give them a basic idea of what being in a clinical trial is like for those participating.

DBTH Buzz 201816

DBTH Buzz 201817

Parkrun for the NHSCome rain, snow or sun, the ‘Parkrun’ takes place in multiple locations in the UK, every Saturday morning at 9am.

Parkruns are a weekly series of 5k runs, open to all, and free, which are safe and easy to take part in. Multipurpose, the runs are an ideal opportunity to meet local people while also stepping out for some healthy cardio exercise. You don’t have to be Mo Farah or a regular runner to get involved: Bring the dog, your children, your buggy or infant – you could also go for coffee, cake or ice-cream afterwards, as a much-deserved reward! Locally, Doncaster’s run takes place at Sandall Park and attracts about 200 to 250 runners per week, while in Worksop, Clumber Park’s event has around 400 runners. Simon Marsh, Chief Information Officer and keen runner is on his 67th Parkrun and would encourage other members of Team DBTH to get involved. Interested? You can sign-up here. To find other locations look here. DBTH recently launched the new ‘Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals Charity’, to help us go above and beyond for our patients. Why not undertake your first Parkrun in support of this cause? For info and sponsorship packs email DBTH.Charity@nhs.net or head to www.dbth.nhs.uk/charity.

Happy retirement Dr AlwailDr Alwail, Consultant Cardiologist, based at Bassetlaw Hospital retired from the Trust in May after 17 years service.

Dr Alwail was a very familiar face around Bassetlaw and will be sorely missed. Friends and colleagues organised a retirement party for him which was a sell-out and along with speeches and a sketch from the Coronary Care Unit team, a great night was had by all.

Dr Alwail was presented with a watch, garden furniture and a voucher. We wish you a long and happy retirement Dr Alwail, on behalf of everyone at DBTH.

NSCB Safeguarding Children Survey 2018The Nottinghamshire Safeguarding Children Board (NSCB) is undertaking an online survey with those who work with children and families.

They are seeking your views about safeguarding children, the support you receive to carry out your role and how well equipped you feel to deal with the sometimes complex and challenging area of work. The survey should take no more than 15 minutes to complete and your contribution will help to better respond to your needs.

Open until 31 May, take the survey here. A summary of the survey's outcome will be published on the NSCB website and included within the NSCB Annual Report.

DBTH Buzz 201818

Your Health & Wellbeing update

Mental benefits of running Running has many benefits for your physical health but it can also help to improve your mental health and wellbeing. It can relieve stress: Stress can actually cause a number of health and mood problems. It can also diminish appetite and sleep quality. When you run, you force your body to exert excess energy and hormones. Running also helps to reduce your chances of developing tension headaches.

Running can help to treat Depression: When you are depressed, the last thing you likely want to do is to get up and go for a run. Yet you will find that after only a few minutes of running, your brain will start to secrete hormones that naturally improve your mood. In fact, there are few things in the world that can better or more rapidly treat depression than exercise such as running.

Running is incredibly beneficial to the body, mind and spirit: You will find that even short runs can leave you feeling more energized, more focused and better able to enjoy all that life has to offer.

Couch to 5k Taking up running can seem like a scary prospect, especially if you feel out of shape or unfit. NHS Couch to 5K can help you to gradually work up towards running 5K in just nine weeks.

It is a programme designed specifically for beginners, which involves three runs a week, with a day of rest in between, and a different schedule for each of the nine weeks. It starts with a mix of running and walking to gradually build up your fitness and stamina.

Visit the NHS Choices website for more information or download the app from the App Store or Google Play.

Strava Run Group The DBTH Strava Run Group is for staff who run or jog in their free time to join the group and get support from other runners and log their times and distance!

No matter how far you jog or how fast you run, all are welcome and every little counts. Just search for DBTH Strava Run Group on Google to get started.

Your Health & Wellbeing update

DBTH staff can now access the new Health and Wellbeing portal at www.vivup.co.uk to access benefits including:

• Cycle to work • Home electronics• Lease cars• Fairer finance • Gym memberships • Smoking cessation • Better sleep advice and much more.

Vivup provides a support network that gives staff the means and encouragement to take care of their physical, financial and mental health and wellbeing.

DBTH Buzz 201819 DBTH Buzz 201719 19 Follow us @DBH_NHSFT

This is Sarah Chapman from Cardiology at Montagu Hospital climbing Blencathra in the Lake District.

Please keep your photos coming in, by sending them to dbth.buzz@nhs.net (in jpeg format) and we will publish some of the best in future issues - pets always welcome.

Blencathra, The Lakes