My Part in Midland Met – Dionne Mullings
April 16, 2024
The successful opening of Midland Metropolitan University Hospital relies on many people, teams and stakeholders. Once open, it will have a far-reaching impact – not only on those we care for but also on colleagues and our community in terms of regeneration, jobs, housing, charitable endeavours and so much more.
Getting us to Midland Met is a team effort. We all have a part to play in making it #morethanahospital!
How long have you been at SWB and what is your current role?
I have had a fantastic career since joining SWB in March 2012. I started as a community midwife, completed a 12-month preceptorship, and gained experience across all areas of maternity. I’ve been a clinical educator and community manager and later transitioned to a service manager role within community medicine (PCCT).
I’m now a clinical change manager with the Midland Met Project Group. My job involves working closely with clinical teams to standardise hospital procedures and to ensure a smooth transition to our new acute hospital.
What part does your role contribute to the Midland Met project?
My role is to standardise the operational aspects of the wards, improve patient care and their stay, and promote the wellbeing of the clinical teams. I also support the socialisation of the Midland Met move to our communities and colleagues, and I’m actively involved with the work around our staff induction.
We will roll out a new Rhythm of the Day and Ward and Board Rounds. These initiatives are pivotal to the patient experience, and ultimately, we aim to facilitate a smooth transition to Midland Met and provide high-quality patient care.
In what ways will our new hospital help to shape your role for the better?
With my role supporting and implementing organisational change, there will be great opportunities to build on the innovation and new technologies that will be part of the day-to-day running of the hospital.
New technology, spacious, contemporary work areas and the development and transformation of patient pathways will enable teams to give outstanding and quality care from referral through to discharge and beyond.
The biggest benefit that Midland Met will bring in your opinion is…
Innovation and the standardisation of services for both patients, colleagues and stakeholders.
Have you been on a site tour?
I have seen the impressive facilities at Midland Met, and I’m blown away by what I saw. The building is easily accessible from the car park, and departments are close to each other, allowing teams to deliver their services seamlessly.
Throughout the new hospital, designated areas for colleagues to relax and take a break are available. The Winter Garden promotes wellbeing as it’s a non-clinical floor for people to step away from work and enjoy a drink or a walk around the hospital outside in the fresh air. It’s a fantastic building and I can’t wait for colleagues to start working there and enjoying the benefits of working in a new, purpose-built hospital.