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You did it again! Staff celebrate being named Trust Sarah Sheffield Washbourn Star photographer, of Year Page 3 Page 7 Inspirational Katie Piper opens new Burn Unit Page 10 - 11 Corporate Strategy Spring 2012 Contents 7 Welcome I had a great sense of pride after reading this edition of Link which showcases some fabulous examples of the dedication and professionalism shown by colleagues across the Trust to ensure we continue to provide the best possible care to our patients. The annual Thank You Awards which are featured on pages 4-5 were a celebration of all those staff who go above and beyond their normal duties in order to provide patients with the best care and service. Take a minute to find out who our unsung heroes were for 2011/12. But its not just those staff who are nominated for an award that I want to pay tribute too. You 4 14 will be aware that the Trust has been under considerable strain in the last few weeks. This was due to a record increase in patients attending A&E which also resulted in a higher number of admissions to wards and increased demand on other supporting departments. The problems were exacerbated by Norovirus, flu and respiratory problems that are still prevalent in the community. I know everyone worked extra hard to help us cope with the pressures and I would like to personally thank every member of staff in all departments/wards for going the extra mile to help during this busy time. 19 20 I hope you enjoy reading about the interesting and important developments your colleagues are 4-5 Dedication shines through at 16 Professional Services showcase innovative involved in across the Trust to Thank You Awards work at events ensure we stay as a leading provider 6 Welcome to the Trust and farewell... 17 Getting to know you of healthcare not just in Sheffield but 7 Inspirational Katie Piper opens new further afield too. And don’t forget 18 First anniversary for Breast Burns unit to give your views on the Trust’s Screening Unit at the 8 Hospital at Night new corporate strategy highlighted Hallamshire Hospital on pages 10-11 which provides the 9 Trust launches new leadership 19 Jessop Wing News road map for our future development development programme 20 Breakthrough as first Sheffield patient and which many of you have helped 10-11 Summary of new Corporate Strategy shape over the last 6 months. receives pioneering 12 Run for us 21 Hallamshire Outpatients improved Andrew Cash 13 STH Flu fighters for patients 14 Sheffield Occupational Health & Wellbeing Service 22 Generous teams raise cash for charity 15 You said…we did More parking spaces at 23 Young research stars lead the way the Norther n General with accolades

Page 2 • Link - Spring 2012 You did it again! Sheffield Teaching Hospitals is named Trust of the Year for the third time.

The Trust has been named • Patients rate staff very Trust of the Year 2011 Oesophagus. My treatment highly and overall for the third time in five was always delivered with are pleased with the years by independent compassion and I felt as information they receive healthcare analysts Dr though I could have been the and feel they are treated Foster. The accolade only person that was ill in the with dignity and respect. has been given after hospital, because the staff saw monitoring our clinical to my every need. All of the Maureen Youel, aged 70, performance through the staff at the hospitals deserve from Staincross in Barnsley, is year and analysing the every bit of this accolade just one of the patients who outcomes of care. because the expertise, kindness understands why the Trust has and care I received were second been recognised once again. to none. From the receptionists, to an organisation which The data in the Good Maureen is full of appreciation to the surgeons, nurses and demonstrates excellence in Hospital Guide shows and admiration for whose cleaners, the staff at Sheffield the things which really matter that our: who treated her cancer and Hospitals are very special.” to patients including safety, • Mortality rates post says they gave her ‘the chance quality of care, waiting times, surgery are amongst the to watch her three gorgeous Sir Andrew Cash, Chief cleanliness of the hospitals and lowest in the UK. granddaughters grow up.’ Executive said: how responsive a trust is to its • The results on key patients. However, healthcare “I am delighted that everyone’s indicators of quality of care Maureen said: “I’m still here is not just about hospital care, hard work and dedication for many key procedures/ enjoying my life and it is all it is a joint effort and so this has been recognised. It is operations are better down to the care and treatment award is also testament to the particularly pleasing because than many other hospitals I received at Weston Park excellent staff who work for the title of ‘Hospital Trust of across the country. cancer hospital following the the Trust providing community the Year’ is independently diagnosis of a tumour in my health services as well as our assessed and only awarded other health and social care partners across this region.”

Tim Baker, Chief Executive, Dr Foster Intelligence, added: “The Trust of the Year award recognises excellence in the NHS. It is important to identify hospitals where the evidence points to outstanding achievement, both in outcomes and in how patients’ rate their experience of care. To be named Dr Foster Trust of the year a trust has to perform highly on two important measures of hospital quality: mortality and patient experience. We congratulate Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust on their award this year.”

You can access the Good Hospital Guide at www.drfoster. co.uk/ghg/

Page 3 • Link - Spring 2012 Annualrecognises Dedicated Thank Workforce you Awards am very proud of all our staff and their leukemia in November last year. A Domestics duo that have made a tremendous achievements, which are the Dr Chris Dalley, Consultant Haematologist, remarkable difference to Palliative basis for this organisation’s success and said: “We were delighted to receive this Care, a Senior House Officer that has for the excellent quality of care provided award on behalf of ward P3, the care the a passion for recycling and a Medical to patients.” Gases Co-ordinator that goes above team provide everyday is exceptional so it and beyond the call of duty are just was fantastic to be recognised. It means so And the winners are… a few of the stars recognised at the much that we were nominated by a patient’s Trust’s annual Thank You Awards. family as they are always at the heart of what we do.” Customer Care Award Among the winners Nurse Director, Mrs Around 400 members of staff attended Kath Richardson who collected the Lifetime the event with teams and individuals Achievement Award for her decades of nominated by their colleagues, patients and hard work in the Trust and also the P3 managers for awards ranging from Quality Haematology team who collected the Care to Behind the Scenes. Healthcare Hero award. P3 were nominated Thank you to our sponsors who made the by Annette Hichcliffe from Wybourn for event possible: Sheffield Hospitals Charitable the care given to her son Andrew Dagnall Trust, WRVS and the Sheffield Star. when he was admitted to the ward after Chief Executive, Andrew Cash said: “I being diagnosed with Acute promyelocytic Innovation and Service Peggy Brownell and Lisa Raines, Domestics Quality Care Award Improvement Award

Sarah Burnand, Helen Ecob and Dr Jenny Walsh (Metabolic Bone Team) Hospital at Night Core Project Team Stroke Nursing Team Winner Peggy Brownell and Lisa Raines, Domestics Highly Commended Judith Daley, Chaplain and Heather Austin, Speech and Language Therapist Highly Commended Sarah Burnand, Helen Ecob and Dr Jenny Walsh (Metabolic Bone Team)

Neonatal Follow Up Clinic Nursing Team Project Evie Team – Day Rehab Unit Be Green Award

Fracture Liaison Service Heart Failure Team Stephen Connell Winner Hospital at Night Core Project Team Winner Stroke Nursing Team Highly Commended Neonatal Follow Up Highly Commended Project Evie Team – Winner Peter Tanker Clinic Nursing Team Day Rehab Unit Highly Commended Dilraj Sokhi Highly Commended Fracture Liaison Service Highly Commended Heart Failure Team Highly Commended Stephen Connell

Page 4 • Link - Spring 2012 Annual Thank youPublic Awards Involvement Award Gift of Time Award Behind the scenes Award

Dr Rachel Tattersall, Consultant Rheumatologist Bert Lowe David Spowage – Medical Gases Co-ordinator

Patient Partnership

Winner Dr Rachel Tattersall, John Robinson and Isabel Weaver Deep Clean Teams Consultant Rheumatologist Highly Commended Enhancing the Winner Bert Lowe Winner David Spowage – Medical Healing Environment Team Highly Commended John Robinson Gases Co-ordinator Highly Commended Patient Partnership and Isabel Weaver Highly Commended Deep Clean Teams Highly Commended Pet As Highly Commended Anne Jennings – Therapy Dogs Practice Development Co-ordinator Health and Wellbeing Award

Healthcare Hero Award Lifetime Achievement

Health and Wellbeing Festival Planning Team

Pamela Hancock, Smoking Cessation Advisor

Winner Kath Richardson Director of Nursing Highly Commended Pamela Raswon, Winner P3 Haematology Team Staff Nurse Highly Commended Pamela Hancock, Smoking Cessation Advisor Value for Money Award Mike Richmond and Simon Till Winner Orthopaedic Hip and Knee Leadership Award Enhanced Recovery Team Winner Health and Wellbeing Festival Highly Commended Lee Craven, Winner Victoria Leckie Planning Team Medicines Management Technician Highly Commended Jane Doyle Trainee Highly Commended Mike Richmond and Highly Commended Alan Memmott, Nurse Practitioner Simon Till Point of Care Testing Co-ordinator Highly Commended Karen Reynolds

Page 5 • Link - Spring 2012 Welcome to the Trust Ruth Brown Tony Pedder, Chairman Penny Brooks General Clinical Tony Pedder has recently started Manager for Director for his four year term as Chairman of the Primary and Primary and Trust. Tony has many years experience Community Community in healthcare, holding senior Services Services leadership roles within the NHS in care group South Yorkshire. Tony was previously Penny was Ruth has the Chairman of South Yorkshire and previously worked in Bassetlaw Cluster of NHS Primary the Executive the NHS and Care Trusts and previous to that was Chair of Sheffield Director of Standards and Department Primary Care Trust since its formation in 2006. Engagement at NHS Sheffield and of Health for over 20 years, As well as his NHS experience, Tony brings extensive also the Nurse Director on the working as a senior leader management and operational experience in a variety of South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw in Sheffield Community business organisations and markets. He was previously Cluster. She is a District Nurse Services for the last four years. Chief Executive of Corus plc. Tony lives in Sheffield and by background and has extensive Ruth has led major service is married with two sons. Tony said: "I look forward to experience in community services. development and change working with colleagues in the Trust, the wider NHS She has worked at Board level in management programmes at and local universities to ensure that Sheffield Teaching Barnsley and Doncaster prior to national, regional and local Hospitals continues to provide the highest quality of coming to Sheffield and has an levels. Her most recent role has care for patients, and plays a leading role in delivery of excellent track record of delivery focused on the delivery of the excellent education, training and research in the field working with colleagues across all national policy “Transforming of healthcare.” health sectors and social care. Community Services”.

and farewell... Kath Richardson Julie Whitaker Nurse Director Nurse Director David Stone Chairman Kath Richardson has recently retired from Mr David Stone, the Trust after 39 years CBE retired at the end of December of dedicated service to 2011after serving the NHS. It was in the more than 10 early 1970’s when Kath years as Chairman first started work at of the Trust. the Northern General David Stone CBE was Chairman of as a Student Nurse, the Board since the formation of the qualifying in 1978. Working in Gynaecology, Trust in 2001 and steered the Trust to Medicine and latterly as a Ward Sister in General Foundation Trust status in 2004. Julie (left) with Hilary Chapman Chief Nurse / Surgery she then left to work as a Night Sister in He was previously Chairman of Chief Operating Officer October 1984 at Lodge Moor Hospital and the Weston Park Hospital and Central King Edwards Hospital. Sheffield University Hospitals NHS Julie Whitaker’s recent retirement marked Upon returning to the Trust in 1987, Mrs R, as Trusts and was Chair of the UK the end of her 35 year career in the NHS, 32 of she became affectionately known amongst her University Hospitals Chairs Group from which spent here in Sheffield. Before becoming a colleagues, worked as an Assistant Matron and 2005-2008. nurse Julie gained experience in some varied roles Director of Nursing in General Surgery, Vascular He said: “I wanted to tell you what a including a Tesco checkout assistant and selling and Burns and Plastic. She then became the Nurse privilege it has been for me to serve as waffles on Brighton Pier. Director in South Yorkshire Regional Services your Chairman over the past ten years. She began her nursing career training at St following the merger in 2001. Working together as a team we have James Hospital in 1976 qualifying in 1979. Julie She has been instrumental in developing a built Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS then moved to Sheffield as a newly qualified number of innovative roles including; Consultant Foundation Trust to unquestionably nurse and worked on a surgical ward at the Nurse Specialist in General Surgery, Health Care one of the top NHS names in the Northern General. Since then Julie has held a Assistants in the delivery of Renal dialysis and country. It has not been easy getting number of posts and secondments across the Advanced Matron/Nurse Practitioner roles in to the top and staying there – is Trust including; Project Manager for the Booked Cardiothoracic Services. never easy. But we have done it and Admissions Programme, General Manager for One of Kath’s most notable and successful I have every confidence that Sheffield Cardiac Services and the Lead Nurse for the Chief achievements was the planning, opening and Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Nurses office. management of the Bev Stokes Day Surgery Unit. Trust will continue to be there. More recently in 2006, Julie was appointed as So, thank you for all that you have Lead Nurse/Matron in Urology for one year before Following her retirement, Kath and her done so far and every success in the taking the post of Nurse Director in Operating husband Gerald are embarking on a long, future. A very happy and successful Services, Critical Care and Anaesthesia. exciting and exotic cruise to the Far East on board new year to you all.” the Queen Elizabeth.

Page 6 • Link - Spring 2012 Welcome to the Trust Inspirational Katie Piper opens the new Burns unit

Former model and meet all of the team television presenter here. I know how much Katie Piper, who of a team effort it is to now works to make treat burns patients and living with burns and scars easier the teamwork going on for burns survivors here is really evident. after suffering a It was an honour to brutal acid attack, be invited to open the recently opened unit here. As a patient, the new Burns Unit burns care is something at the Northern very close to my heart. I General Hospital. wish the staff here every success in the future.” In March 2008, In 2009 Katie decided Katie had sulphuric to share her story of acid thrown in her face living with burns in a near her home in North Channel 4 documentary London. As a result of Katie Piper opens the new Burns Unit, pictured with Chairman called Katie: My Beautiful the attack, she suffered David Stone Face. She established The severe burns and spent Katie Piper Foundation, seven weeks in hospital with Simon Cowell as its undergoing pioneering Patron, to help support surgery to rebuild her burns survivors and face which involved raise awareness of their multiple skin grafts. For experiences, and two years following to provide funding the attack she wore a for improved care special plastic pressure and facilities for mask for 23 hours a burns patients. day, and has now had David Stone, Chairman over 100 operations. of the Trust, said: “The Katie was therefore Burns Unit is a state- able to offer advice and of-the-art facility that share experiences with supports the leading patients on her visit to specialists we have the state-of-the-art Unit. here in Sheffield. We The facility provides a are proud of the work comprehensive service it is doing in providing for inpatients and care for patients from outpatients in Sheffield Sheffield and across and North Trent. North Trent. With 6 beds and full “It was wonderful to inpatient, outpatient and have Katie Piper here emergency services, it is to open this unit and to one of the UK’s leading hear about all the work centres of care for burns she is doing to support patients. In the last year, other burns patients and the busy unit has seen their families.” 150 inpatients, 464 For more outpatient’s and 1269 information on Katie follow-up appointments. Katie Piper with local burns survivors at the new Burns and the Foundation, Katie said: “It was a Unit opening please visit www. really fantastic day and katiepiperfoundation. it’s been wonderful to org.uk

Page 7 • Link - Spring 2012 total of 18 ANPs across provided by speciality SpR giving junior doctors more both atsites who have beenNight HospitalPatients across doctors and consultants.” support and training as well recruited from a variety of the Trust are now The new model has also as a more equal workload. specialities both within and benefiting from an changed the way doctors, Julie Drakeley, Project external to the Trust. improved service nurses, the H@N Advanced Manager said: “The The ANP is able to assess at night following new model provides the Nurse Practitioners team deteriorating patients the introduction best possible care for and Clinical Support including setting out a plan of a new way of patients and offers the Workers work together to of treatment with escalation working - Hospital most efficient method of care for patients: to a junior doctor or at Night (H@N). preserving and enhancing, consultant as appropriate. The role of the doctors’ training in the Once fully qualified they Before the H@N Advanced Nurse reduced hours available. are also able to order and project, junior doctors Practitioner (ANP) were assigned to specific Response time for interpret blood and x-rays specilaties and would attending to sick patients The coordination of tasks and prescribe a wide range largely attend patients in at night has improved and workforce is lead by of medication and fluids. All that speciality only. In the significantly. Although an ANP (nurse coordinator) ANPs are also competent new system, junior doctors the H@N model consists who has responsibility for in IVs, venepuncture, cannulation and verification work within a centralised of a multidisciplinary coordination of most clinical of expected death. H@N team and are directed team which has the activity, working closely The ANPs are keen to to patients across the competencies to cover a with the specialty registrars. wide range of interventions, share good practice with hospital by a H@N nurse The ANP is also the most it still recognises the need other clinical staff and work coordinator.The new system appropriate person in some to call in specialist expertise is underway to develop has already proven efficient circumstances to attend to in some situations. For South Yorkshire wide in preventing delays in patients needs. example anaesthetics competencies for Advanced attending to sick patients H@N currently has a and neurosurgery is still Practice which will further Trust launches with an added benefit of enhance the skills and competence of the ANPs. The nurse consultant for Emergency Services, Julie Perrin, is the current Professional and Academic Lead for the H@N ANPs.

The role of the Clinical Support Worker (CSW) The service currently has 15 CSWs and their primary role is to provide a timely phlebotomy, venepuncutue, cannulation and ECG service to the clinical areas who use the H@N system. The H@N CSWs also come from a wide variety of clinical backgrounds and they have all previously worked within the Trust in a CSW role. For more information about H@N please contact Julie Drakeley H@N Project Manager on ext. 68255 Hospital at Night team

Page 8 • Link - Spring 2012 LINK Photography Well done to Helen Shipley, Centre for HIV and Sexual Health, for her winning winterwonderland picture.

The next theme for the photography competition is Summer Holiday. Please send your entries to [email protected]

Trustnew leadership development launches programme Sheffield Teaching The Board expects that all an MSc in Health and Social Care the near future. For more Hospitals has always senior leaders will undertake Leadership if they wish. information please contact attracted some of the best the programme, split across a Sue Burgin, Leadership Sue Burgin, Leadership leaders and has a history number of different cohorts. It Development Co-ordinator, said: Development Co-Ordinator, on of quality management is hoped that within the next “We are fortunate to have some 66667, or alternatively Linda and leadership. three years, 250 leaders will have outstanding leaders in the Trust, Crofts on 66658 or Amanda benefitted from the programme. but we must always be aware Kearsley on 66652. However, it is important Following a one-day of the importance of enhancing that the Trust does not get development centre, participants our skills and keeping them up complacent with the challenging will undertake a work-based to date to match the challenges future it is facing. There is a need learning module with the we face. to further develop the leadership university. This will be spread “This development programme culture within the Trust and across four one-day workshops is an ideal opportunity for leaders give leaders and managers the and will feature a written project and managers to do just that and opportunity to continue to specific to the individual’s work I commend it to all.” develop their skills and keep challenges. Workshops will cover Invitations are welcome from them up-to-date. areas such as systems thinking, all staff at AFC 8a and above With this in mind, the Trust is organisational performance and (or equivalent) for whom launching a new Senior Leaders the contribution of leaders to leadership and development is Development Programme, in “This development patient experience. a significant part of their role. collaboration with Sheffield programme is an ideal In total the programme will Development opportunities Hallam University. This will opportunity for leaders take around three months for will also be available for staff offer support and development and managers.” each leader to complete. At not currently eligible for this to leaders and will model the completion of the programme programme, and details of this values and behaviours expected successful candidates will be will be revealed at a later date. from leaders in the ways they awarded 15 postgraduate credits, Application forms will develop their staff and deliver allowing them to continue onto be sent to all managers in services to patients.

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Page 9 • Link - Spring 2012 Making a difference Vision for the future is shaped by staff, patients and the public.

Thanks to the dedication patients and their needs. aim for the people of South hugely challenging in all public of everyone who works for We also play a major part Yorkshire and beyond. services, including the NHS and the Trust, the quality of our in the City of Sheffield and We will develop services it is critical that we share and clinical care is regarded as take seriously our role in which blend the benefits of understand the overarching being amongst the best in promoting and improving an innovative, entrepreneurial direction of the organisation. the NHS and our finances the health of the population approach with core public Our vision reflects the passion are well managed. Our through our actions and service values. One example of of an organisation dedicated to waiting times are low and leadership in communities doing this will be to drive up providing the very best for our our commitment to provide and neighbourhoods as well standards linking research and patients. Our strategy outlines a safe, welcoming, caring as through work with our innovation to improvements in the framework for realising this service is reflected in a high staff and patients. healthcare delivery. vision, in partnership with our level of patient satisfaction. The recent merger with Over recent months many health, social, voluntary and However, the environment Community Health Services has of you will have been involved business sector partners. and context in which we provide also changed the nature of our in the development of the new Thank you for taking the time services is changing very rapidly. organisation. We now provide strategy and particularly the to give us your views over the We need to ensure that we elements of health promotion, proposed new values shown past 9 months because it is you are not only resilient but also public health, community health opposite which are as a direct and your colleagues who will continue to be highly successful services, primary care, hospital consequence of the views staff bring the strategy to life over the in providing high quality clinical care. This provides us with a gave in the online survey late next five year. care to our patients, remain at unique opportunity to explore last year. the forefront of research and new ways of providing even The new corporate strategy innovation, and continue to be a better care to patients. will be considered by the Board good employer. Our new draft Corporate of Directors in April. Our previous corporate Strategy for 2012-17 has been A summary of the proposed strategy “Excellence as produced and sets out how we Vision, Mission, Aims and Standard” was in place from will respond to the opportunities objectives along with the values 2009 to 2012. Now is the time created by new national policies and behaviours is show opposite. for the NHS and also to the You can read further detail for us to review where we are Our previous corporate wider challenges presented by in a summary document and where we want to be in strategy “Excellence as the unprecedented downturn in which can be found on the the future. Standard” was in place from the economic climate. Trust website www.sth.nhs. Each and every person who 2009 to 2012. Now is the time The new direction for the uk or requested by calling works within Sheffield Teaching for us to review where we are NHS is about creating a high Communications on Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and where we want to be quality and personal service for 0114 2713453. touches lives on a daily basis in the future. and our core purpose is to patients and that is our shared The next five years will be deliver care to and serve our

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RUNIf you fancy taking part in a running race and are happy Jenny Agutter to raise a minimum of £50 in sponsorship, we will provide you with a FREE running vest officially opens and mug. Our vests are made of special material which help to state of the art new keep you drier during exercise and are perfect for wearing on the day of the race and Cystic Fibrosis ward afterwards. Email charity@shct. nhs.uk or call 2711351 to find Actress Jenny Agutter a time. Rooms are individually out more. officially opened the new decorated and include special Cystic Fibrosis ward at the storage compartments to John Barnes climbed Everest for the Charity Northern General Hospital cleverly hide any daunting Help us to help to the delight of patients, medical equipment. Bedside staff and fundraisers. computers with internet access Sheffield Hospitals Charity Adventurous Dad hikes to our patients have also been provided to raised £1 million of Sheffield Hospitals Charity helps funding towards the total enable patients to carry on improve the care and treatment cost of £2.4 million. with any studies or work and Everest to raise funds for of thousands of patients by keep in contact with family and investing over £2 million a year The ward was developed friends. Other facilities include Jessops Intensive Care Unit in equipment, buildings, research to meet the complex needs entertainment resources such and staff development. Our aim of Cystic Fibrosis patients and as TVs, DVDs, Wii fit games John Barnes, age 51 from is not to fund patient care, but comprises 12 en-suite rooms, consoles and a dedicated gym. Hillsborough recently to enhance it. Some examples which offer a unique space for Michael Blackett one of the returned from Nepal, of how we have helped patients patients undergoing treatment. Cystic Fibrosis patients who after successfully reaching and their families recently This privacy also reduces the has benefitted from the ward, Everest Base Camp. include providing risk of cross infection between said:” As a Cystic Fibrosis Cystic Fibrosis patients who The adventurous Dad • relaxing therapies such as are advised not to mix with patient you know you’ll need undertook the gruelling climb reflexology and aromatherapy for each other either socially or in to spend time in hospital at of over 2500 metres up to Base terminally ill patients hospital. The entire design is some point, this ward makes Camp (5364m) in just 12 days • an advice service for cancer patients focussed on helping patients that prospect far less daunting. to raise money for Sheffield to help ensure they receive the feel more at home and to give Having your own private space, Hospitals Charity. benefits they are entitled to and can them a sense of normality, with care on hand The total donation of £2000 manage their finances as they often need to stay in when you need it makes a will be given to the intensive • specialist beds to maximise hospital for several weeks at huge difference.” care unit at the Jessops Wing the comfort of patients to help support the specialist with kidney problems care provided for premature or undergoing haemodialysis unwell babies. • televisions to make lying stationary John wanted to do something for long periods more bearable for in recognition of the care he patients with a spinal injury and his wife Betty received in As a member of staff you may be the Unit, when their twins Jake aware of other areas that the Charity and Thomas were born there could fund that would provide real 16 years ago and sadly despite benefits to patients. Any member of the best efforts of everyone staff can apply to spend our funds, involved, Jake died. but they must have the support of two Seeing Everest had always fund advisors who are usually medical, been one of John’s life long finance or administrative staff working ambitions and his dream came within a ward or department. Two true when his wife treated fund advisors can approve charitable him to the trip for his fiftieth expenditure of up to £5,000. To birthday. On receipt of the gift find out who the fund advisors are John decided to raise money for your area and exactly how you for the Unit, which had helped can apply for funding go to www. him during a very traumatic sheffieldhospitalscharity.org.uk/NHS-Staff/ time. He also wanted to help Jenny Agutter visited Cystic Fibrosis patients

Page 12 • Link - Spring 2012 Flu fighters The Sheffield Occupational Health Many used innovative ideas to raise awareness Service (SOHS) have been awarded an of the sessions and to encourage staff to attend. ‘NHS Employers Flu Fighter Award’ for There are plans to formally evaluate this year’s their new approach to delivering the model not only from the uptake but also from the vaccination programme. vaccinators’ perspective, so that good practice and lessons learned can be used next year if a similar This season, each clinical care group took model is adopted. responsibility for their own seasonal flu vaccination programme to make the sessions more accessible to staff working in clinical areas. For the first time, qualified nurses from different areas across the Trust were trained to vaccinate their colleagues working in that area. Previously, all vaccines were administered by the SOHS which sometimes proved inconvenient for busy staff members. John Barnes climbed Everest for the Charity The Occupational Health team trained a total of 71 nurses across the Trust and provided ongoing clinical advice and support. Adventurous Dad hikes to Additional sessions were also conducted for staff that could not access a local vaccinator or had confidential issues that they did not Everest to raise funds for wish to disclose to a vaccinating staff member. The new programme resulted in over 50% of clinical staff being vaccinated, which is a Jessops Intensive Care Unit vast improvement from the 32% of clinical staff last year. Over 6000 staff were vaccinated other babies and their families in total this year, with high risk areas such as who use the Unit. Critical Care and A&E achieving much more – The arduous journey to with some over 90%. the camp wasn’t an easy Jo Marsden, Matron and Lead for the Flu undertaking. John experienced programme, said: “The nurse vaccinators rose to breathing difficulties and found the challenge and vaccinated not only their own the physical exertion a challenge clinical and non clinical staff but also visiting as parts of the trek involved staff such as porters, chaplains and dieticians. walking over glaciers, up steep hills and along rocky paths, where the potential danger of rock falls meant the group of eight had to walk ten metres apart. John also witnessed a number of small avalanches, Christmas fun run which added the risks. Although it was a difficult challenge, John enjoyed it and said: “From start to finish the experience was amazing, it was tough, but I was determined to finish. It was an emotional time for me as the true motivation behind the trek was never far from my mind. I felt an enormous sense of satisfaction and emotion when I reached the top. I’m proud of

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I m Find out more about John’s f f p a r t o s trip by reading his diary at www. Well done to all that took part in the Christmas fun run at the Northern v r in u g o t f sheffieldhospitalscharity.org.uk he o General Hospital. Over 15 members of staff ran the 1.8 mile course donning H ing eal lbe festive tinsel covered outfits and even a Christmas pudding costume! th and Wel Page 13 • Link - Spring 2012 Occupational Health & WellbeingHealth Service please ring 0114 Sheffieldresilience, and address issues Sheffieldstress, to speed up advice to 2713360 (Claremont Place) The Sheffield such as increasing physical managers and employees on Occupational Health activity, weight management, and 0114 2714737 (Northern sickness absence, to address Service will shortly be healthy eating, reducing General Hospital). Both wider health concerns and changing its name to the smoking, and improving departments are open from help employees develop Sheffield Occupational work/life balance. healthier lifestyles. 8.30 am to 4.30 pm. Health & Wellbeing To contact Occupational Steve Burgin, Occupational Service to reflect the growing importance Health Business Manager, of the Health and said: “We want to expand Wellbeing agenda the service and move it throughout the NHS. from a reactive service to a proactive and preventative The service provides a service where, as well as comprehensive occupational more general absences, we health service to the can target specific causes workforces of the other NHS of absence and give people organisations in Sheffield. It help before they get to a also provides services to other point when they need time employers in the city – both off work” public and private sector, As a first step, a pilot fast and to the health science track physiotherapy service students of both Universities. for staff is being set up in the The Occupational Health Jessop Wing. Musculoskeletal team consists of medical staff problems are a major cause led by Dr Alison Rimmer, a of sickness absence and nursing team led by Helen a frequent occurrence for Hough and clerical support health care workers, and early on both campuses. access to assessment and The team is now treatment is helpful. Further developing improvements developments will also look to the service to address Paula Jackson and Lesley Castle from the Occupational at helping staff to manage work related issues such as Health Service stress and improve emotional musculoskeletal injuries and Volunteer retires from charity after 30 years of service After 30 years of dedicated service Kate said: “I have spent many happy to patients and visitors, Kate Neal years working for the league and I will a volunteer and Chair of the Royal certainly miss the life of the hospital and Hallamshire Hospital League of the companionship that comes with it”. Friends, has retired from her role. The charity has recently joined with the Northern General Hospital League In her years as chair of the charity, of Friends to become Sheffield Teaching over £300,000 has been raised by Hospitals League of Friends. The merger selling donated goods through the will mean that the new charity can League of Friends shop which is located support initiatives from all the adult in the outpatients department in the hospitals in Sheffield which form Sheffield Hallamshire Hospital. Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Page 14 • Link - Spring 2012 Hilary Chapman awarded CBE for services to Nursing Professor Hilary major contribution to Operating Officer in Executive, congratulated Chapman Chief health policy, system December 2009. Hilary on her honour: Nurse/Chief reform and healthcare Hilary’s role as Chief “We are delighted to Operating Officer delivery. She has over 30 Nurse took her back to learn of this excellent Sheffield has been awarded years service in the NHS her roots as she began news about Hilary’s CBE. a Commander of and has worked at local, her nursing career in This is a richly deserved the Order of the regional and national Sheffield 30 years ago award that honours her British Empire (CBE) level including her role at the Northern General lifetime of commitment in the Queen’s as a member of the NHS Hospital, where she to the National Health New Year Honours Future Forum. undertook her training Service. I know Hilary List. The CBE is in Hilary joined the Trust and worked as staff would say this success recognition of her in March 2006 as Chief nurse, then sister in both entirely depends services to Nursing. Nurse before taking the cardiothoracic and on the tremendous Professor Hilary up her current role critical care areas. commitment, loyalty and Chapman has made a of Chief Nurse/Chief Andrew Cash Chief hard work of all the staff.

You said…we did More parking spaces at the Northern General

Parking your car at the Northern General Hospital is now easier thanks to the opening of 114 new spaces across the site. After listening to staff views on car parking in the Let’s Talk consultation, a total of 48 additional spaces have been created behind the Sorby Wing as highlighted in blue below.

Palliative Care

Supplies Department

The Trust have also created an area (1D) that will be protected for car sharers only and includes 16 spaces. A further 66 spaces have been opened behind the Rivermead unit,

see 1A, 1B and 1E on the map below. If you would like to give feedback about how you think improvements could be made for staff email: Rivermead [email protected] 1D

Page 15 • Link - Spring 2012 Professional Services showcase innovative work at events Professional services recently held two events to showcase the wealth of innovative activity within the directorate. The Quality Initiative events provided an opportunity for staff from Professional Services to display posters outlining their work which included research, clinical audit and service review. There were two prizes for the posters who received the most votes from those who attended. The prizes were donated by the South Yorkshire CLAHRC (Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health and Care) who kindly sponsored both events,. The feedback from the event was The winners on the Central Campus were Helen very positive and Miller, Jenny Cooper and Angela Wright from continues to support Professional Services along with their colleagues, the Quality Initiative Tom Downes and Steve Harrison from Service events as an annual Development. Their poster, ‘Day Rehabilitation Unit sharing occasion for Falls Clinic – Project Evie’, highlighted different Professional Services. ways of working following a fictional patient “Evie” through the falls clinic. If anyone would like any further information about the event, or staff from within Professional Nerissa Walker (left) with Mark Cobb (right) Services would like to The winners on the Northern Campus were put themselves forward Nerissa Walker from Professional Services for the 2012 event, along with her colleagues Liz Govan and please contact Jean Roger Ackroyd from the Bariatric Surgery Schofield, Clinical Audit service. Their poster, ‘The contribution and & Effectiveness Lead, effectiveness of pre-operative bariatric surgery Sue Pownall, Research group education sessions’, illustrated the work Lead, or Irene Mabbott, undertaken with patients before they have Practice Development Helen Miller (left) and Jenny Cooper (centre) surgery, outlining choices available, relationship Co-ordinator, via the who were present to accept their award from building and lifestyle changes. global emailing system. Mark Cobb (right) Department of Health’s Chief Pharmacist visits the Trust The Department of Health’s Chief Pharmacist, Dr Keith Ridge, was impressed by the positive changes we have made to pharmacy over the past few years at a recent visit to the Trust. Damian Child Chief Pharmacist, said: “The visit was a significant opportunity for us, not only to highlight the great things that we're doing here and some of the challenges we face, but also to hear about central plans that will inevitably impact on us in the next few years.”

Page 16 • Link - Spring 2012 Getting to know you 4. Being appointed to my current David Reynolds, Director Sheffieldever Hospitals experienced. He then Charity went role as Director of Sheffield What is your ideal on to become Chief Executive What part of your job do day off? Hospitals Charity in November you enjoy the most? of a different YMCA. 2009 when I was seeking a I have three boys so our family 2. Being a part of an new challenge. I have worked in a senior life is busy international group that came management role within the My wife has Wednesdays together when the Berlin wall If you could be anywhere voluntary sector for twenty two off each week, so a couple of came down with the aim in the world right now, years. Fifteen years was spent times per year I like to take a of supporting local people where would you be? working as the Chief Executive re-establish the governance Wednesday off while our boys New York. I once attended a Officer of the Young Men's of young peoples charities are in school to get out into World Urban Network gathering Christian Association (YMCA) in that were suppressed under Derbyshire for a walk and a bite of voluntary sector Chief Sheffield and over the last two communism. I stayed with a to eat on our own. Executives who came together in years I have been the Director of voluntary sector leader in the New York to discuss social issues Sheffield Hospitals Charity. What do you Ukraine. Her flat was tiny, effecting young people in cities I really enjoy the breadth of the admire most? but she shared what little she throughout the world. I enjoyed had with me and the local NHS and the variety of people and The thing that I admire the meeting other Chief Executives situations I encounter. It is also a most is when I see people taking young people. It was a very from other cities and loved being privilege to support people who bold decisions to follow their humbling experience. in New York. commit their time to help others. passions and making changes in 3. In my previous role, the I’m fortunate to be in a role that their lives to do what they really charity was losing money, had Which actor would play can make a difference. I want to want to do. horrendous debts and was you in a film of your life? about to go under. Within 18 ensure the Charity continues to My favourite actor is Al What do you feel is your months we turned it around make a substantial contribution Pacino so I would like to think greatest strength? and went on to pay off its to helping fund improvements to it would be him. Sadly, I think debts. It is now flourishing and the care of patients who use the I like to believe that I am calm Danny Devito is closer to my providing important support for Trust’s services. under pressure and that I am a general appearance. good listener. I also care a lot young people in Sheffield. What was the last thing about the people around me. that made you laugh out loud? What has been the highlight of your career It would be the last episode so far? of “An Idiot Abroad” with Karl Pilkington on Sky 1. It appeals to There have been many my sense of humour. highlights of my career so I have listed my top ones: What inspired you to 1. Working with a homeless work for the voluntary resident who came to live sector/NHS? in the hostel. He turned his life around and used his life I enjoy working with people experiences to support other who are passionate about what young homeless people and they do. became our Housing Worker. I am fortunate that in the NHS, Unfortunately, I had to make I have come across many people him redundant, but he who are really passionate and responded with grace and the truly care about what they are most positive attitude I have doing for patients in our area. News in Brief Respiratory Mental Health Team praised in recent audit The Respiratory Mental Health Team received excellent results in a recent audit undertaken by the Sheffield Respiratory Mental Health Team. The team run a unique service offered to patients with a respiratory condition and anxiety/depression and were winners of the Health Service Journal Award in 2009 for innovation in mental health services. Page 17 • Link - Spring 2012 First anniversary Jessop Wing News for Breast Screening Unit at the Hallamshire Hospital Sheffield community as she Screening Programme has been involved in it since it’s When the Sheffield Breast Manager, said, “The women of Screening Unit moved from creation in 1990. Students support to Sheffield are benefitting greatly Northumberland Road into She added: “Where from having a bright new a purpose built unit on C technology is concerned, the improve neonatal nutrition modern unit at the forefront of floor in March last year, it best thing that’s happened is the digital imaging technology.” marked another milestone change from film to digital.” Staff in the Jessop Wing’s Cathy understands the in the history of the service. The new unit has three Neonatal Follow up Clinic important role that Breast Hologic Dimensions digital have praised the work of Cathy Jones, Superintendent Screening has played in the systems which have removed Student Dieticians Sarah Radiographer / Breast the need for any film Boyle and Gabrielle Miller. processing or storage – and The students have worked reporting images is made easier by their accessibility. Looking back on the move, Dr Christine Ingram, Director of Breast Screening at the Trust, said: “The move marked the first phase of a plan to move all breast services into a single location, to further increase the efficiency and experience for the women it serves, and this consolidation has proved very successful. I’m very pleased with the new facilities which makes the experience for the women far more pleasant.” Student Dieticians with Dietician Shona Bretton Nurses improve Neonatal Follow Up Staff nurses Lesley France and Susan Redhead have Committed Staff receive been praised for their work to improve care at the Neonatal Follow Up Clinic. The pair have dramatically NVQ certificates improved attendance at the clinic, which performs Nine members of staff in Critical Care and Operating Services Congratulations to: check ups on babies that have been awarded certificates after successfully completing a spent time in special care variety of vocational qualifications. The certificates were presented or require specialist follow NVQ Level 2 Perioperative up. They have created a by Julie Whitaker, Nurse Director of Operating Services, Critical Care Support Care and Anaesthesia who acknowledged the hard work and more family focussed clinic commitment of staff undertaking the awards, as well as the Lesley Hill environment to help put Assessors, Clinical Educators and Leads who have supported staff. John Taylor parents and children at ease Amy Dawson Christine Vickers Samantha Knight Sophia Margaret Rachel Wathall Arrhythmia service praised at congress A new service for patients with NVQ Level 2 in Health- arrhythmia – a condition where Clinical Support the heart beats too slow or too quickly, or with an irregular Mark Galvin rhythm was praised at the V1 Internal Heart Rhythm Congress where Verifier Award Sister Jean Maloney received an award for her work in Colleen Mason supporting heart patients.

Page 18 • Link - Spring 2012 Jessop Wing News New clinic reduces Students support to re-admissions of improve neonatal nutrition babies hard to create an eye-catching an informative A new clinic has been introduced at poster display which offers advice and recipes for the Jessop Wing to ensure babies parents weaning premature babies. The poster also and parents receive the right care in offers practical tips on how adult food can be used a faster and more efficient way. for babies. The poster has been displayed in the The Rapid Access Clinic has been set Clinic’s waiting room. up to improve the current service and the efficiency of postnatal wards, to reduce the readmission rate and to support continued breast feeding. The clinic has been developed and is run by a joint neonatal and midwifery team. It now ensures that once a home visit has been conducted and if the midwife notices a problem such as weight loss, feeding problems or jaundice, a single phone call can be made to make an Mr and Mrs Hurt with Baby Abbie Rose appointment for that day. Caryl Skene, a Neonatal Nurse Following a visit at home from the Consultant who has been instrumental community midwife a couple of days in the services introduction, said “A later, a slight loss in weight was noted. multidisciplinary team now work alongside Mr Hurt said “An appointment was made each other in one place. This has reduced for us to attend the clinic later that day Student Dieticians with Dietician Shona Bretton waiting times and ensures that only one and once there we were in and out with part of the hospital needs to be visited” no waiting around” Prior to this, when a problem or the Mrs Hurt said that it was a “major need for any tests arose, the midwife Nurses improve Neonatal Follow Up positive” for Abbie Rose not to be would have to make a number of and ensure a robust readmitted to the ward. As well as freeing appointments which often meant a longer process is followed to up ward space it meant that no other visit to hospital than now is the case. check whether a child is arrangements had to be made to look Since the clinics introduction, safe if an appointment after their other child. improvements have been seen in many is missed. “We have come away with the Their work has areas. Between May and September last year, 104 babies were reviewed knowledge that Abbie Rose is doing well been identified as an and we are doing everything correctly. We area of best practice for weight loss and jaundice. Out of have been given some more information in a recent Trust wide these, only 36 babies were readmitted. and contacts to ensure we are able to safeguarding audit and Although not all 104 would have continue caring for her at home and Lesley and Susan were been readmitted it is estimated that reduce hospital visits.” also recognised at the approximately 3 babies a week avoid Advice and support is available over the Trust’s annual ‘Thank you admission because of the clinic. Awards’ ceremony in the The Hurt’s are just one of the families phone where applicable ensuring the baby Quality Care category. who have benefited from the clinic. can continue to be managed and cared Abbie Rose was born in mid December. for in the community. Arrhythmia service praised at congress The Cardiac Rhythm The service has helped to provide emotional and psychological Management Service supports education, support and advice to all impact of living with heart rhythm patients in coping with their patients who are referred to have disturbance is often extremely condition, in particular before devices implanted. underestimated. It is therefore and after operations. Jean was On receiving her award, Jean vital that not only patients, but presented with the award for said: “It is widely known that friends and families as well are ‘Outstanding contribution to medical and surgical treatments allowed to express their feelings Arrhythmia Management’ by the are advancing on a continuous and have any questions they have charity Arrhythmia Alliance. basis, however the physical, answered in a timely manner.” Sister Jean Maloney

Page 19 • Link - Spring 2012 Breakthroughas first Sheffield patient receives pioneering cancer treatment The first patient in Sheffield have been absolutely fantastic. was willing to try anything!" consultant vascular surgeon, to receive a revolutionary “My cancer started in the Bill is the first patient ever to who treated Bill, said: “It is new treatment for liver bowel, and I underwent an receive the treatment in Sheffield. very promising that we have cancer has spoken of his operation to remove the tumour. The treatment itself involved two been able to give Bill the SIRT gratitude to the team who However, soon after I was told procedures, and only one over- treatment, and we are pleased has cared for him. that I had several tumours in my night stay in hospital. that he has shown a positive liver. As you can imagine it was Bill continued: “I feel great. early response to the treatment. Bill Milton, 71, of Deepcar, a great shock – I’d never even I know that I still need to “Whilst this can be an effective received the experimental thought for one moment that I’d have regular check-ups and treatment it is important to treatment at the Northern get cancer in the first place. there’s always the chance emphasise that not all patients General Hospital recently “The doctors tried the tumours could grow are appropriate to receive it, and after being told that other chemotherapy, but no treatment again, but I have tried to be that all patients are assessed on treatments his doctors had tried works 100% of the time, so we positive throughout the whole a strictly individual basis. It is an were not working. He has now had to look for other possibilities. experience and this treatment experimental treatment at this been told that the treatment I hadn’t heard of anything like has certainly helped me have stage, not a ‘cure’, but one that has shown promising results the SIRT treatment before – I a more optimistic outlook.” is certainly showing promise for and the tumours in his liver didn’t know it was possible. But I Dr Trevor Cleveland, the future.” have shrunk. The treatment, called Selective Internal Radiation Therapy (SIRT), involves injecting millions of tiny radioactive ‘beads’ into the liver, effectively delivering a localised form of radiotherapy to the tumour cells. Although not regarded as a cure, it is considered an effective alternative to chemotherapy in shrinking tumours and improving patients’ prognosis and quality of life. Grandfather-of-five Bill said: “I can’t express enough how thankful I am to have received this treatment – the whole team of surgeons, doctors and nurses

Practice Development Databasea wider audience, they can patient activities. Whilst some a sharing database but also either go via the intranet The Practice Development of the entries are single author a central resource for staff to pages at: Database was set up in submissions, more recent access, reduce repetition and http://nww.sth.nhs.uk/NHS/ 2003 to enhance patient submissions are now joint and make contacts around the Trust. EducationAndDevelopment/ care, reduce barriers and team authored projects which facilitate the sharing of In December 2011, the Projects/ or contact Irene show the diversity of work best practice within and Practice Development Database Mabbott, Practice Development undertaken with partners in the across directorates. reached a big milestone with Co-ordinator (Evidence Based Trust and beyond. The database 200 live entries and more in the Practice) via the global email Supported by the Practice is accessible via the Trust intranet pipeline for future inclusion. system or on extension 14281 Development Team within the and also via the NHS Net system. Entries are submitted come for more help and guidance Learning and Development If anyone has a project all areas of the Trust and about the process. Department, the database has they would like to share with highlight patient and non evolved to become not only

Page 20 • Link - Spring 2012 Hallamshire Outpatients improved for patients

Patients are enjoying the newly thorough consultation process involving Although any changes to the area have refurbished Outpatients department a high number of people using the area, been designed to improve the experience on A floor which has been designed asking for their experiences, opinions and for people with dementia, the benefits to improve the experience for advice. Staff working in the area were will be felt widely by all visitors and staff people suffering from dementia. also consulted with along with using the department.” key community groups and organisations. Over the past ten years, the EHE team The rejuvenated department, which Sue Butler Head of Patient Partnership at have supported more than 200 projects was officially opened by local artist Joe the Trust, said: “By using this approach of and have brought many benefits to Scarborough, is one of the busiest areas of careful consultation with patients, visitors patients and staff, including improvements the Trust and regularly accessed by patients and staff a design scheme was developed in clinical practice. The King’s Fund’s suffering with dementia. around their needs creating a design that work has shown that making the healing The department received funding from everyone has had full involvement with environment more pleasant can have a the League of Friends, WRVS and the and can be proud of.” significant effect on how people feel and Enhancing the Healing Environment (EHE) “The outpatients entrance is a busy make a big difference for the people who scheme supported by the Kings Fund and area which can be confusing for people care for them: violent incidents among the Department of Health. with dementia who may already be patients can be reduced, while stress levels Throughout the project there was a feeling very anxious and confused. for staff decrease.

The A Floor refurbishment aims to: Reduce confusion have an individual work area away from Improve comfort the waiting area which allows them to There is now one entrance instead of the oversee the flow of patients and maintain The waiting area has been opened previous two to improve and manage the the wheelchair store. The taxi booking and up to create a much more spacious and flow of people. More concise and simple receptionist have also been given their own welcoming area. New seating has been signage has been installed and a reception designated space. trialled and selected based on comfort service now functions at the busiest times and practicality. of day. Reduce clutter Improve the experience Improve professionalism A concealed area for wheelchair storage has been provided through utilising the Stimulating artwork and feature Each individual work station has been entrance lobby from the second entrance wallpaper complements the environment separated and clearly defined. Porters now which has been closed off. and creates a welcoming atmosphere.

Page 21 • Link - Spring 2012 Young research stars

centred on how to dose and lead the way with accoladesthe area of gastronomy feeding, (NIHR) portfolio, is aiming to monitor the drug azathioprine and I’m pleased that the work I Two of the Trust’s allow clinicians to find out in the first year of treatment. presented on this occasion has specialist registrars and explore what patients and Azathioprine is used for been seen as so significant. in gastroenterology controlling inflammatory bowel carers think about feeding Dr Alenka Brooks has been have been granted tubes and the effect they have disease (IBD), but there are still awarded a travel bursary to leading awards for their on their lives. Dr Kurien is important questions that remain support her poster presentation contributions to research. enthusiastic about this work unanswered in the use of this at the United European and it is hoped that there will drug, which include when to Dr Matt Kurien, a research Gastroenterology Federation be findings that will influence increase the dose and when fellow, has won the British (UEGF) Congress in Stockholm. practice nationwide. to expect a clinical response. Association of Parenteral The bursary has been funded Dr Kurien said: “It’s Dr Brooks hopes her research and Enteral Nutrition by the Shire Innovation Fund fantastic to be recognised could have a significant impact (BAPEN) best poster prize, – set up in May 2010 to help and encouraged in this way. on clinicians’ ability to predict based on his research into support initiatives that improve As a young researcher I’m whether or not the treatment gastrostomy feeding. the outcomes of patients with passionate about contributing will work and when to consider Dr Kurien's work, which gastroenterology disorders. to knowledge and practice in a dose change or another drug. is adopted by the National Dr Brooks’ research has gastroenterology, particularly in Institute for Health Research

Dr Alenka Brooks collects her award Dr Matt Kurien (centre) at the award ceremony

“It’s a real honour to receive News in Briefto provide accurate information about local this bursary, which will The Centre for HIV have released a services as well as specific information and motivate and encourage more new website, ‘Positively Sheffield’, to advice about living with HIV.” SpRs in gastroenterology support local people living with HIV. To view the site, visit: www. to present their work at an international level. Anthony Bains, Sexual Health Promotion positivelysheffield.co.uk/home Specialist said: “The purpose of the site is Page 22 • Link - Spring 2012 Generous teams raise cash for charity Kind hearted teams across the Trust regularly hold or take part in events to raise money for charity. Here are just a few of the generous groups of staff who have devoted their time and effort to help others over the last few months…..

Charles Clifford Dental Hospital raised £1800 for Support workers Alice Kangley (Front Weston Park Hospital right) and Michaela Crossland (Front Left) The Barnsley Satellite Renal Unit raised £500.21 by and the Head and Neck and colleagues did a skydive from 15,000 having a fancy dress day and a raffle. The team Cancer Research Fund at feet to raise money for bladder and split the money between two worthy causes - the Weston Park Run in prostate cancer. They have raised almost Hallam FM’s ‘cash for kids’ Christmas toy appeal the Park. £400. How brave! and the R.S.P.C.A.

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Page 28 • Link - Spring 2012 Beechy Knoll The Home is registered with the Care Quality Commission and is cutlers spice contracted as a service provider with Shefﬁeld Social Services. Beechy Knoll is approved to 0114 241 68 68 0114 241 66 41 provide a wide range of ﬂexible services for older people, these are tailored to meet the individual needs Special blackboard menu during the week of the Service Users, and this includes:- Monday to Thursday. Try something different • Traditional long stay Residential Care • Dementia Care • Respite • Short term Care packages. not your usual menu dishes, changed Beechy Knoll operates the weekly fee at the rate approved by Sheffield regularly using in season fresh ingredients. Social services and we do not operate a “top up” fee. Choosing a home is a very difficult decision to make and we recognise that Orders can be taken from the full menu as this can be traumatic. To help ease the situation we at Beechy Knoll offer a well. Fancy curry for lunch but don’t have a gradual introduction to the home, this includes spending a day at the home, long enough lunch hour, just ring your order calling into the home for lunch, and having an overnight stay with us. The Home is situated in its own grounds with accessible outside gardens through to us let us know if you are eating in or and a private drive with ample car parking space. We are located in the taking away what time you will arrive. Richmond area of Sheffield and we have excellent transportation links and • Lunch time 12noon to 2.30pm an array of local amenities. • Sat - Thurs evening 5.30pm to midnight • 7 days a week For more information contact the Manager - Wendy Barnes on 01142395776 Email @ [email protected]

Page 29 • Link - Spring 2012 Registered Charity Number: 250748 Sheffield Churches Council for Community Care (SCCCC) is a local charity that co-ordinates a broad range of services largely provided by its staff and city-wide team of volunteers, giving older people and their families a helping hand when they need it most. SCCCC has four main schemes: • The Good Neighbour Scheme • Escort Care • Hospital Aftercare • The Accident and Emergency to Home Scheme In many cases, support from SCCCC ensures that older people are able to leave hospital earlier. To find out more about SCCCC, call 0114 275 7310 / 0114 275 9452 email: [email protected]

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Page 30 • Link - Spring 2012 Page 31 • Link - Spring 2012 This edition’s recipe comes from Andrew ‘Spud’ Johnson, Communications Assistant. Do you have a recipe that you would like to share? If so, email [email protected] to appear in the next LINK. Spud’s Kitchen Spring lamb chops with lentils and feta Ingredients Method 8 lamb chops 1. Preheat the grill to high. In a bowl, mix the garlic, 2 tablespoons olive 2x400g tins of brown or green oil and salt and pepper. Brush this onto the lamb chops. Place under the lentils, drained and rinsed grill for 6-8 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and still a little pink in 2 or 3 tomatoes diced the middle. Set aside to rest. 2 spring onions, finely chopped 2. Meanwhile, tip the lentils into a pan over a medium heat. Add the 2 garlic cloves, crushed remaining oil and cook for a few minutes, stirring, until warmed through. 200g Feta cheese 3. Remove from the heat and stir in the tomatoes and spring onions. Olive oil Crumble in the feta and gently toss together. Season with salt and Salt and pepper pepper. Divide between plates and serve with the lamb chops.

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