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Monthly archives: June 2022

Heartbeat: Occupational health launches new musculoskeletal service pilot scheme

 

Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions account for 30 per cent of GP consultations in England. Low back and neck pain are common issues, with chronic joint pain or osteoarthritis affecting more than 8.75 million people in the UK.

With this in mind, a new pilot scheme has been launched to support colleagues with or who are at risk of musculoskeletal problems. It will supplement our existing provision for colleagues available via our physiotherapy team.

Introducing the new pilot, Dr Masood Aga, Clinical Director for Occupational Medicine and Lead for Health and Wellbeing, told Heartbeat: “The pilot aims to have a multi-disciplinary team approach with a strong focus on prevention, early intervention and rehabilitation. The plan is to have physiotherapy, specialist input and occupational health support as a one stop-shop. It will also help avoid delays for colleagues with MSK problems that we are currently experiencing due to pressures on primary care.”

NHS Charities helped to secure funding. Dr Aga explained: “Johnny Shah, Head of Your Trust Charity and his team have been instrumental in securing the funding for this project. I must express my gratitude for their support, and Mr Manoj Sikand, Clinical Director Trauma and Orthopaedics, and Mr Siten Roy, Group Director Surgical Services, for their support in setting up these specialist clinics.”

Dr Aga added: “It is important to note the comprehensive physio support offered by our Trust physiotherapy team and that this will continue during this pilot.

“Colleagues can choose to use either service – importantly, occupational health and the Trust physiotherapy will continue their coordination in supporting colleagues to access the care they need. Maintaining staff wellbeing is our shared focus, and we look forward to being able to assist those who need to use this valuable service.”

Colleagues can self-refer or be referred by their managers for this pilot. Referrals can be made by contacting occupational health by emailing swbh.ohreferrals@nhs.net. Management referrals can be made via the cohort system.

Do you need to get in touch with the adult safeguarding team?

 

To contact the adult safeguarding team please use the details below:

Note: Please ensure DoLS applications are sent to the relevant local authority and copy in the adult safeguarding team.

Do you know how to contact an NIV alert nurse?

 

If you need to contact the non invasive ventilation alert nurse, you must now either bleep 1035 or call 07811 425877 between 8am – 8pm.

Urgent IT security update scheduled for 400+ Trust computers – Alerts being issued to affected machines – User action required

 

Colleagues using outdated versions of Windows will shortly be receiving a pop-up message as shown below urging them to contact IT for an urgent update to be applied to their computer. This message must not be ignored.

Colleagues who receive this message must contact the IT ServiceDesk on ext. 4050 immediately to book in their laptop or desktop to be updated. Colleagues who fail to notify the IT service desk will find their devices become disabled and locked out of all Trust services.

Managers are urged to ensure all desktop and laptop devices in departments are checked to ensure they are up to date and not displaying the green service notice.

IT ServiceDesk can be contacted on ext. 4050 or 0121 507 4050 for home workers.

Coming soon – online e-learning modules on ESR for end of life care training

 

While the results of a recent audit showed some good examples of care at SWB, it also showed there is certainly room for improvement and a need for greater consistency in end of life care across our many settings. A Trust wide quality improvement project has been focussed on equipping teams with the resources and support needed so that we can all play our part in enhancing end of life care at SWB. This includes a new training package that will be coming your way soon!

Each job role will have a bespoke selection of modules to ensure relevance to your daily clinical experience. This required learning will be a refresher for some, new for others, but helpful for all in equipping multidisciplinary teams to deliver excellent care at the end of life. Attendance will be monitored and you will be able to upload certificates to your portfolios to evidence CPD. Be sure to keep checking the communications bulletin for further updates.

For everything palliative care, please be sure to check our the teams Connect pages for a whole range of resources.

Antibiotic IV-to-oral switch survey

 

Are you a clinician managing patients on IV antibiotics? If so we would be grateful if you could take a few minutes to complete the following IV-to-oral switch (IVOS) survey here.

Note: This project is being led by UKHSA and your responses will be used to inform an evidence based IVOS tool for hospitalised adults. 

Developing aspirant leaders programme event: 17 June

 

NHS England and NHS Improvement (Midlands) is about to open applications for its developing aspirant leaders programme (DAL) – cohort 2. This innovative programme supports ethnic minority nurses and midwives aspiring towards a senior leadership role.

The event is aimed at:

  • Ethnic minority nurses and midwives (band 6-8a)
  • Potential executive sponsors
  • Line managers
  • HR and OD personnel
  •  Communications personnel

If you wish to join this digital event on Friday 17 June, 10am – 11.15am, please click here.

If you are interested in the programme please discuss with your line manager at the earliest opportunity.

For further details please see DAL webinar information sheet or email england.midlandsnursingworkforce@nhs.net.

National Bike Week

 

It’s National Bike Week, and a fantastic way for novices, seasoned riders and free spirits alike to give the health and environmental benefits of cycling a spin together. The awareness week aims to encourage everyone to grab a helmet and discover how much enjoyment and enrichment cycling can bring whilst improving your health and wellbeing.

Note: Colleagues are reminded to be courteous to other users and remove their lock from the bike pods at the end of the working day. We’ve had numerous reports of locks being left on certain bike pods for a extended period of time.

ID badge service closure at medical photography Sandwell

 

Unfortunately, there will be no ID badge service at medical photography Sandwell until further notice. Facilities at City will be able to support in the interim.

  • New ID badges: Please return the signed form along with a passport size photo (head and shoulders only) to swbh.idbadgerequests@nhs.net stating in the email it is a new badge you are applying for.

Replacement/name change ID badges: Please return and complete the signed form (if applicable) to swbh.idbadgerequests@nhs.net. When your application has been processed you will be contacted to collect your ID badge/PAC Fob.

Are you using Easimask and Huan type IIR face masks in your ward or area?

 

Trust has been asked to quarantine any Easimask and Huan Type IIR face masks (see images below) that we have on site pending a review by NHSE. Colleagues are asked to check the stock of type IIR masks in your ward or area.

If you have any of these masks in your area please email sukhpreet.doal@nhs.net or andy.brierley@nhs.net who we will arrange for the masks to be collected and replaced.

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