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Issue 18 February/March 10 North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust The magazine for North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust Rights, pledges and responsibilities set out in NHS Constitution page 12 Adventure in Ecuador Speech and language therapist James Faraday was lucky enough to take a trip to Ecuador. Anthem caught up with James to hear about his adventure. James spent three months with dysphagia (swallowing The old in Ecuador in South America, problems). The department working voluntarily as a speech is pioneering treatments and and language therapist in a hospital techniques which have become in Quito, the capital city. commonplace in the UK, for James explained: “I worked in the example videofluoroscopy (a hospital Vozandes. It has excellent video x-ray of a patient’s swallow) facilities and a very skilled and fiberoptic endoscopic workforce. It was established evaluation of swallowing (a in the 1950s by American technique for assessing the missionaries, but now employs swallow by passing a small primarily Ecuadorians. I was made camera through the nose to look to feel very welcome by the staff. at the throat). “I joined a speech therapy James got the chance to spend department which has been time with outpatients and on developed over the past five the wards. He gave some basic years by Michelle von Debschitz, dysphagia training to junior a speech and language therapist doctors, and helped to develop from the United States. The resources and teaching materials. department is notable for having The language in Ecuador is the only speech and language Spanish, but thankfully James had service in Ecuador for patients studied this at night-school for a The new A modern look for the Croft restaurant Staff and visitors at the University deserve a huge amount of credit for Hospital of Hartlepool can now tuck the success. into some tasty food after a revamp “It is great to hear hospital staff and of the hospital’s restaurant. visitors compliment the chic new The Croft restaurant has been surroundings and acknowledging made over with a redesign and the positive changes that have refurbishment to complement been made. the recently opened Wilbers “We are very excited and really cafe, providing a more attractive looking forward to the completion and up-to-date facility for everyone of the refurbishment of the Tees to enjoy. restaurant at the University Hospital Catering strategist Billy Cunningham of North Tees. said: “We’ve updated the menus to “The new and innovative menus include more healthy eating that we will offer on both sites options, bistro-style fresh cooked provide healthy, increased vegetarian to order meals as well as traditional options, fresh fruit and vegetables favourites such as roasts, jacket as well as matching the best of potatoes and fresh sandwiches. what is available on the high street. “We know that the restaurant is well “The restaurant represents a used and appreciated, however, but significant investment in facilities it’s been in need of updating. provided for staff and visitors facilities “We are extremely proud of the and shows the trust’s commitment service we provide and the staff to providing high quality services.” 002|003 Speech and language Adventure therapist James Faraday in Ecuador Speech and language therapist James Faraday was lucky enough to take a trip to Ecuador. Anthem caught up with James to hear about his adventure. couple of years, so was just about able to get by! James continued: “Ecuador is a beautiful country with very diverse landscapes, including the Andes mountains, and lush rainforest. Quito is in the foothills of the Andes, and is more than 9,000 ft above sea-level – the highest capital city in the world. At this altitude even walking up a flight of stairs can leave you out of breath! “My time in Ecuador was an experience I will never forget. I learned so much from the people I met, and I returned to work in Hartlepool and Easington with fresh enthusiasm and ideas. I would like to say a big thank you to my colleagues in the speech therapy department here for helping to make this adventure possible.” February/March 10 Associate practitioners make the grade Newly qualified associate practitioners at North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust gathered at a special ceremony to recognise their achievement. The associate practitioner grade is a career progression from healthcare assistant and, although it is a professional qualification in its own right, it’s also a stepping stone to becoming a staff nurse. Director of nursing and patient safety Sue Smith said: “I would like to congratulate all of the successful students on this fantastic achievement. It takes a lot of hard work and dedication from the students as well as the Director of nursing congratulates the successful students Higher education programme leader Eyv Hardwick unveils the artwork, watched by principal embryologist Dave Gibbon Artwork officially handed over A fantastic collection of artwork months of work it’s excellent has been officially handed to see the finished designs in over and is on display in the place for everyone to enjoy. state of the art reproduction All of the students did a unit at the University Hospital fantastic job.” of Hartlepool. Higher education programme Earlier in 2009 the department leader for applied arts Eyv Director of nursing and patient safety Sue Smith and clinical educator Larry Nicholson invited foundation degree Hardwick said: “The students applied art students from presents student of the year Lisa McGuckin worked incredibly hard to Cleveland College of Art and produce their artwork, taking Design to submit designs into account the theme of local that could be exhibited in a corridor within the new ultra landmarks to enhance the calm environment of the unit. Children treated modern department to benefit the patients. “It was a great project and gave Principal embryologist Dave our students the experience of Gibbon said: “I would like to working to a live design brief to panto fun thank all of the students who which will stand them in good came up with some innovative stead when they head out into Children at the University games and activities with and exciting art work. After the commercial world.” Hospital of North Tees were the children, we promote Issue 18 delighted to be visited by a positive experience to Februar y/March 10 North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust the cast of Starlight. guide the children through The magazine for Nor th Tees and Har tlepool NHS Foundation Trust National children’s charity their stay. Got a story Starlight brought cheer “When Starlight panto time to the ward with a comes around, everyone for Anthem? special pantomime. gets excited. We’re really If you’ve got something to Hospital play specialist grateful to the cast of share with other Anthem Sandra Jackson said: Starlight for brightening readers please email “We are here to provide up our day and bringing [email protected] or the support that the a little bit of magic to phone 01642 624339. Rights, pledges and children need. By playing the ward.” Fun on the children’s ward responsibilities set out in NHS Constitution p a g e 1 2 004|005 Associate practitioners A double double celebration make the grade It was a much more than a double celebration for the parents of the first quadruplets made up of two sets of identical twin girls. Delighted mum Lisa Kelly from “Eight-year-old Cameron Billingham made UK medical is delighted to have four history when she beat the sisters too.” odds of 10 million to one by Staff nurse Joanna Malbon, giving birth to two sets of part of the team caring for the identical twin girls. quads, has been a nurse since The four beautiful babies, 2003. She said: “I’ve never Heidi, Annabelle, Hannah and Jessica were cared for at seen anything like this in my the University Hospital of career, and it’s unlikely I will North Tees. again. It’s extraordinary. The quads, born after their “They have been lovely to work mother had IVF treatment, found with though, it’s been quite out they were going to have special to watch the four of Director of nursing congratulates the successful students the unique set of quads seven them grow and get strong. excellent support that the ward Stockton’s charity ball. weeks into the pregnancy. They “It’s been a pleasure to work managers have given.” Clinical educator Larry Nicholson were delivered by Caesarean with such a lovely family.” section in Newcastle, before There was a special award for added: “Some of these individuals Life has changed dramatically being transferred to the Lisa McGuckin, who had joined are continuing in their education to for the family since the birth, neonatal unit at the University the trust as a ward hostess, then complete the foundation degree and is unlikely ever to be the trained as a healthcare assistant, Hospital of North Tees. and eventually plan to train to same again. before completing the associate become registered nurses. They Lisa, 35, said: “I thought there Lisa added: “We couldn’t have practitioner qualification. have all worked extremely hard could be a chance of having twins, but never thought we’d asked for better care – the staff “I would like to and we wish them every success for the future.” get four in one go! have been fantastic.” congratulate all of the The successful students were successful students Lynne Alston, Valerie Boland, on this fantastic Nicola Carter, Margaret Colquhoun, Kelly Egan, Sarah Fletcher, Garry achievement.” Frampton, Cynthia Gibbon, Claire Lisa was awarded student of the Holland, Sarah Kidson, Wendy year for her achievements and Lindsay, Lisa McGuckin, Kay the determination she has given McMorris, Julie Nicholson, Debbie to progress in her career and O’Brien, Stuart Peacock, Elaine was further rewarded with Pickett, Tammy Saunders, Carolyn an invitation to the Mayor of Usher and Barbara Walton.