Monthly archives: February 2020

Heartbeat: Hello my name is… Rajinder Biran

We’d like to wish Rajinder Biran a very warm welcome to our Trust. Joining us as associate director of corporate governance, she will be taking the lead on ensuring we have the correct corporate processes and procedures in place to deliver quality patient care.

We caught up with Rajinder who told Heartbeat: “I’m very excited to be joining the Trust. In my role, I will be working to ensure that we have robust corporate governance processes and procedures in place and that they are being adhered to across the organisation.”

“It’s important for us to have these procedures in place. They will demonstrate that we’re all working to offer a safe, effective and caring service that is well-led. My areas of responsibility will help us to provide back-office support to our clinical teams. This, in turn, will ensure we’re delivering front line patient care that is responsive to patients’ needs.”

Rajinder previously worked at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust. She commented: “The focus of my role was the assurance around improvements in patient care with a strong focus on CQC outcomes. I had the opportunity to work across a variety of projects such as the reconfiguration of the pathology service.”

Before joining us, Rajinder worked in both the private and public sector roles including as the director of operations for Tribal Education Children Services. When speaking to Heartbeat, Rajinder said how much she is looking forward to playing an active part in the organisation and the local community. She remarked: “I like the upbeat nature of the Trust; it appeals to me as I’m someone that likes to see the positives in life. Everyone has been so welcoming.”

She added: “I look forward to seeing the launch of the Midland Metropolitan Hospital. That will have a massive impact on the lives of people in the local area and, of course, mean lots of new opportunities. I’m keen to take part in events in and around the Trust and would welcome any invites to upcoming occasions.”

Outside of work, Rajinder enjoys spending time with her family. She has two children that are currently preparing for their GCSE and A-level exams.

Be sure to give Rajinder a big, friendly SWB welcome if you see her out and about.

West Midlands Clinical Senate – Clinical Fellows recruitment

The West Midlands Clinical Senate has commenced recruitment for Clinical Fellows. Each Clinical Fellow will:

Support the West Midlands Clinical Senate work programme alongside taking a joint lead in a specific area of work (i.e. public health, and digital service delivery)
Receive mentorship from senior colleagues within the West Midlands Clinical Senate, and Health Education England West Midlands
Work closely with the healthcare leadership agenda

Recruitment is open individuals who are:

Healthcare professionals within any multi-disciplinary role
Higher specialist trainees, ST2 or 3 GPVTS and above / Bands 7 and above
Working within the West Midlands area

Please see the below documents for further information and how to apply:

Note: Completed applications must be submitted by 2 March.

For more information please contact kiran.dhariwal@nhs.net or angela.knightjackson1@nhs.net.

Pain management study day

We are hosting a pain management study days in March aimed at clinical colleagues from 9am-1.30pm on the following dates:

Education Centre, Sandwell: Monday 2 March
Postgraduate Centre, City: Monday 23 March

The agenda for the training sessions will include:

Pharmacology presented by trust pharmacist
Acute pain and post-operative management – pain consultant
Case studies
PCA, Epidural pump and Entonox training

For booking and information please bleep the pain team on 5813 after 1pm or email swb-tr.SWBH-GM-Pain-Management@nhs.net.

Monthly pay dates for 2019/20

The monthly pay dates up until March 2020 are as followed:

27 February 2020
27 March 2020

Vascular access device policy closing to review – find it on the new intravenous therapies Connect page before Monday

The new vascular access device policy will soon be closed for review via the new intravenous therapies training hub Connect page:

https://connect2.swbh.nhs.uk/nursing-and-midwifery-clinical-education-team/intravenous-therapy/

If you have not already reviewed the Policy and emailed feedback, please do so before Monday 24 February.

Note: The new intravenous therapies training hub Connect page has been set up to allow colleagues access to the latest guidelines, information and texts regarding intravenous therapies and devices. It also gives instruction on how to book training and maintain competence in intravenous therapies including cannulation, venepuncture and intravenous fluid and medications administration.

For more information please contact peter.houghton@nhs.net.

Mandatory training day aimed at consultants, doctors and medical associates: 27 March

We are conducting a training day for consultants, doctors and medical associates on Friday 27 March, D46 Ward, 2nd Floor Sheldon Block, City Hospital. Mandatory training courses and time slots are listed below:

Moving and handling: 8.30am – 9am
Blood transfusion: 9am – 9.30am
Medicines optimisation: 9.30am – 10am
BLS practical assessments: 10am – 10:30am
Fire safety: 11am – 11:30am
Data Security Awareness (Information Governance): 12pm – 12.30pm
Infection control level 1 and 2: 1pm – 1.30pm
Safeguarding level 2 children: 1.30pm – 2pm
Safeguarding level 2 adults: 2pm – 2.30pm
Prevent Awareness: 2.30pm – 3pm

For more information please contact carolbrown5@nhs.net or karen.morsley@nhs.net.

Note: No bookings required as a register of attendees will be available.

Sandstone Yoga Flow at Sandwell Hospital

Join us for Sandstone Yoga Flow at Sandwell Hospital. Our signature yoga experience, designed to relax, restore, nourish and strengthen the body, mind and soul. A must if you are passionate about becoming the best version of yourself in all walks of life.

Suitable for all levels of ability, experience and ages.

Sessions take place in the Berridge Room adj to Courtyard Gardens at Sandwell Hospital, (formerly Courtyard Training Room) from 4.45pm.

Wednesday, 19 February 2020
Wednesday, 26 February 2020
Wednesday, 4 March 2020
Wednesday, 11 March 2020
Wednesday, 18 March 2020
Wednesday, 25 March 2020

For more information on Yoga please contact 01922 277684 or email hello@sandstoneyoga.co.uk

Please register your interest with Jatinder Sekhon on Ext 3306 opt 4.

Colleagues attending classes are advises to please ensure your pac key has access to the building.

Free Pilates with relaxation classes taking place

Taking charge of your own health and wellbeing with free Pilates classes which are planned to take place soon at Sandwell Hospital.

Suitable for all levels of ability, experience and ages, work on improving muscle tone & strength, postural alignment and balance in relaxing, calm environment.

Venue: The Berridge Room adj Courtyear Gardens, Sandwell Hospital (formerly Courtyard Training Room)

Tuesday, 18 February 2020
Tuesday, 25 February 2020
Tuesday, 3 March 2020
Tuesday, 10 March 2020
Tuesday, 17 March 2020
Tuesday, 24 March 2020

Times: 4.45pm – 5.45pm

Please register your interest with Jatinder Sekhon on Ext 3306 opt 4.

Airtube system downtime at Sandwell Hospital Pathology

The airtube system at Sandwell Hospital Pathology is currently offline due to maintenance and will not be operational until 2pm Tuesday 18 February.

Colleagues are advised to send all specimens during this period via the portering service.

Heartbeat: Trust signs long term facilities management contract for Midland Met

We have welcomed another big step in the countdown to complete the Midland Metropolitan Hospital, with the confirmation of the facilities management provider for the new building.

The organisation has secured the services of ENGIE, a leading energy and services company which aims to embrace a lower carbon and more efficient way of working.

Richard Samuda, Chairman, said: “This is a key long term relationship for us, with a shared commitment to local procurement, local employment and the living wage.”

The five-year contract secures provision for estate services in operating the new hospital in Smethwick when it opens in 2022.

Mark Harris, Divisional Managing Director, Services from ENGIE UK & Ireland added: “We are very pleased to be working alongside the Trust to bring their new flagship site online over the next two years, before becoming a strategic partner at the hospital.”

“ENGIE has long term experience in successfully providing facilities management services to a wide range of healthcare establishments across the UK, including primary care facilities and major acute hospitals. We look forward to working closely with the Trust and serving the local community.”

Chief Executive, Toby Lewis, highlighted the commitment of ENGIE to environmental sensitivity as crucial to the Trust’s contract decision.

He explained: “ENGIE is a major energy provider with a focus on sustainability. We know that our future will move towards a zero-carbon position and we want to be at the forefront of that movement. ENGIE provide facility management services in over 30 hospitals across the NHS and we look forward to working successfully together.”

Our estate maintenance and management services will also be moved across to ENGIE, during 2021. Toby added: “This is a specific decision related to the best interests of developing our professional estate function, and is neither something we are doing to save money nor something that starts a wave of other changes in our Trust. I want to acknowledge again here the brilliant work done across our estates teams and recognise the anger and frustration that the decision brings for some. Over coming months we will all work together to make sure that we keep what is best about how we run our estate now, and get the best from outside expertise, including in the energy and sustainability sector. The changes maintain all NHS staff terms and conditions, including pension rights.”

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