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Monthly archives: January 2025

Free Yoga classes at Sandwell

 

Join us for free Yoga sessions every Monday from 4.45pm – 5.45pm at Sandwell, Berridge Suite.

Classes are for all levels and beginners are welcome. Mats will also be provided.

What to bring:

  • Comfortable clothing
  • Water bottle
  • Open mind and positive energy

For more information and to register your interest in Yoga, please call 0121 507 4022 or email Phoebe.leadbeater@nhs.net.

Car parking at Midland Met

 

We have recently carried out some work to re-configure some of the parking spaces at Midland Met.

You will have probably noticed the priority parking spaces have been moved to level 1 from level 0 – this is to enable quick access to spaces for those who need to access the building in a rush.

We have increased the availability of car parking spaces by removing the car share spaces that were originally on level 0.

The additional parking on level 0 can be accessed by entering the car park as usual (from London Street) and taking the ramp down to level 0.

The new priority spaces are clearly marked, and you will find them by lift core D (blue) and E (lime green)

These can be used by staff who fall into the following categories:

  • Emergency on-call
  • Cath lab on-call
  • Disabled members of staff who are waiting for a Blue Badge
  • Temporary disability – to enable colleagues to park close to the entrance if they have a temporary disability
  • Community Midwives
  • Official car sharers
  • Other staff at the discretion of the Car Parking Appeals Panel; this may include, for example, an individual who may be deemed at risk

If you believe you need a priority car park pass, you should contact sandwellpermits@q-park.co.uk

Note: Your application must include your name, department, job title and clearly state the reasons why you need a priority windscreen permit so the application can be processed promptly.

To use our car-sharing spaces, please download the Kinto app and register by clicking here.

Overflow car parking

If you cannot park in level 1 or level 0, please use the overflow parking on the former Balfour Beatty site office car park which is located off Cranford Street.

You can access the hospital via the turnstiles, then walk across the level 0 car park to gain access to the nearest lift core.

We politely ask that staff avoid parking on nearby neighbouring streets where possible. 

100 days strong and counting

 

As we marked our first 100 days at Midland Met on 14 January 2025, we’re reflecting on how much we’ve achieved. In just over three months, we’ve pulled off three site moves into our new hospital and that was just the start of it all.

Thank you to everyone, wherever you’re based, for your hard work and flexibility. You have kept our services running smoothly making this a real team effort. Here’s a look at some of our ‘firsts’ in the past 100 days.

Want to see what we’ve been up to in our first 100 days? Here’s a recap – 100 days in 100 seconds. 

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This is what colleagues had to say about their first 100 days in Midland Met. 

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Student Nurse Associate Study Days

 

The Student Nurse Associate team are hosting their facilitated study dates throughout the year:

  • Monday 20 January
  • Thursday 30 January
  • Tuesday 4 February
  • Monday 10 February
  • Thursday 20 February
  • Friday 28 February
  • Friday 7 March
  • Wednesday 12 March
  • Monday 17 March
  • Wednesday 26 March

For more information please email stacey.price@nhs.net

Do you need help reducing your alcohol intake this January?

 

As part of Dry January our Alcohol Awareness Team are hosting an information stand on Level 5, adjacent to M&S, on Friday 17 January, 12pm – 2pm

If you would like to find out more information about how you can reduce your alcohol intake then please pop on by!

Star Awards 2025: More than a Hospital Award

 

 

Have you recognised an individual or team, internal or external, who has gone above and beyond their core responsibilities to make a significant, positive impact on patients, the public, and the community?

Why not nominate them for the More than a Hospital Award at the upcoming Star Awards!

Please complete the nomination form by clicking here with as much detail as possible about your nominee. The closing date for all nominations is Friday 31 January, 5pm.

If you have any questions regarding the Star Awards, please contact the communications team on 0121 507 5303 or email swbh.comms@nhs.net.

Weekly and monthly pay dates for 2025

 

Weekly pay dates: Friday remains the usual pay date, unless this needs to be amended due to extenuating circumstances or bank holidays.

The monthly pay dates up until March 2025 are listed below:

  • Friday 24 January
  • Thursday 27 February
  • Thursday 27  March

Work experience applications open now

 

Applications are now open for you to apply for work experience placements. Our placement offer is June and July, however we do offer some Allied Health Professional placements outside of this timeframe. We have clinical and non-clinical placements available. To attend a clinical placement students must be aged 16+.

Tips on applying:

  • Demand always exceeds supply, get your application in as soon as possible.  Applications are reviewed on a first come first served basis.
  • Ensure you state the department or area that you would like work experience in.
  • An application is not a guarantee of a work experience placement, you will be notified if you have been successful.  We do not accept duplicate applications.

To apply click here for the application pack. Please email completed application pack to swb-tr.SWBH-GM-WorkExperienceEnquiries@nhs.net.

100 days of Midland Met

 

Today, Tuesday, 14 January, marks the end of our first 100 days at Midland Met.

Our move to our new hospital was a huge part of 2024. Now, 100 days after the move, Chief Operating Officer, Johanne Newens, reflects on some of our achievements and some of the projects underway as we move forward.

In an exclusive video, Jo thanks colleagues across all sites for the part they played and their continued hard work and commitment. The first 100 days have covered a lot of ground, and we continue to work on projects to enhance how we do things at Midland Met, such as improving agile working and wayfinding.

We’ve seen positive stats on operational performance, transformations to our clinical pathways, and an improved staff experience. Importantly, this winter, we have an array of side rooms on wards, a big positive for infection prevention and control, providing a better patient experience, and better equipping us to cope with infections such as flu.

Watch Jo’s update to discover how we’ll continue to listen and act on your feedback as we settle into business as usual.

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BTC Pharmacy delivery collection

 

With immediate effect, all clinics at BTC are expected to collect their pharmacy stock from Pharmacy Dispensary at BTC (Ground Floor) until further notice. The aim is to avoid delayed and misplacing deliveries from pharmacy stores to the clinics at BTC.

For more information, please email prasad.nair@nhs.net

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