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Some of Harbour Hospital's team took part in the Dorset Mud Run to raise money for Diverse Abilities. Enjoying the challenge (if not the mud) were Executive Director Steve Sharp, Healthcare Assistants Lucy Lockley and Karina Conway, Quality & Risk Manager Donna Doran, and Senior Registered Nurse Jasmine Wright. They managed to finish the gruelling course in under two hours, embracing the mud and crossing the finish line with smiles on their faces. Supporting their Diverse Abilities, the Harbour team is raising as much as it can for their chosen charity which enables children and adults with disabilities to achieve their full potential by providing a lifetime of sustainable support and educational services.
Aileen Dickinson, Clinical Lead at Lancaster Private Hospital, visited local primary school, St Mary's Catholic Primary to teach pupils about the importance of proper hand washing. Through a fun and interactive session, Aileen explained how good hand hygiene helps prevent the spread of germs and keeps everyone healthy. The visit was a great success, with children learning valuable habits to support their overall well-being. The Lancaster team uses community outreach like this not only to promote public health but also strengthen its relationship with the local community.
Mount Alvernia Hospital recently mixed it up a bit and injected a new twist on raising CPR awareness. By holding a CPR awareness Half Day Contest, creatively arranged by Practice Based Educator Maria Velasova and Wayne McGearey, Lead for ODP and Resus. The event gave staff an opportunity to come together to demonstrate exceptional CPR skills, effective use of AEDs, and impressive knowledge. A massive success, the contest was enjoyed by all especially everyone who used the Virtual Reality station which brought the emergency to life. The VR demonstrated how we're embracing innovative training methods to enhance preparedness. While the Imaging Department received an award for their outstanding performance overall, Carol White Executive Assistant, Jane English, Lead MRI Radiographer and Pavel Bubenik Theatre Porter were recognised for their robust and effective CPR efforts. The format was so well received that Mount Alvernia will now run it regularly.
Yet again, Circle Health Group is a trailblazer as it launched the UK's first degree-level qualification in hospital management. As the Government consults on a new system of regulation for healthcare managers, Circle Health Group, has partnered with Liverpool John Moores University to introduce a new, bespoke degree-level qualification for hospital managers to drive up standards in the sector. The course is a UK first and recognises for the first time the complexity of the role of hospital director, with training ranging from patient safety and clinical standards, to overseeing the hospital estate, hospitality services and commercial issues, to managing highly trained and specialised consultants, to interacting with coroners and supporting families facing unexpected bereavement. There for the launch at the University were Chief Operating Officer, Karen Prins and CHG's Director of Learning and Circle Academy, Jenny McKnight who said: “This has never been tried before in UK healthcare, but we believe this investment in leadership and development will reap dividends for our patients, with a group of hospital managers fully equipped to handle the daily challenges that hospital management throws their way.
The new Cheshire Clinic opens its doors to patients in just a couple of weeks and Consultants had a pre-Christmas sneak-peek at the amazing facilities. It was their first opportunity to see the clinic and network with colleagues who'd be seeing patients there. The Cheshire Clinic team also held their first staff event on Christmas Jumper Day.
At Kings Park, Ms Sally-Anne Phillips, has performed the first CMCJ Touch thumb replacement. This procedure replaces the arthritic joint at the base of the thumb with an artificial joint. Pictured, Sally-Anne with the whole team, who are very excited to be part of this innovative surgery.
Meet Sean Smith, the Director of Operations for Saxon Clinic and Manor Hospital. “I started as the regional HRBP for London and South East. I was on a 12-month fixed term contract and when that ended, I was really keen to stay with CHG, the values and ethos I found across the business aligned with my own values, so I was delighted when the DoP’s role became available, working across two sites keeps me on my toes but one thing is for sure, no two days are ever the same! I have a diverse working background having worked in healthcare most of my working life (apart from 7 years I served in the Royal Navy as an engineer). I have been a housekeeper, HCA, trainer, HR specialist, L&D specialist and Operations manager/director all in various healthcare settings. I felt like a good fit for CHG who recognised my skills and seemed keen for me to stay beyond my 12-month FTC, I was delighted as I was loving working for CHG. I’m about to start the leadership programme and I’m looking forward to getting back in the classroom, I hope to go on to complete an MBA. CHG are supportive in many ways, career development is available across all areas of the business and alongside that there is a strong ‘people’ ethic that puts our welfare and working conditions high on the agenda. My work is challenging but I have a top team around me and every day is a joy to be at work.“
Chelsfield Park Hospital’s Theatre Manager Caroline Pollard is continuing her quest to teach pupils at local schools Basic Life Support (BLS). Most recently she has visited St Philomena's County Primary School in nearby Orpington where she taught 180 pupils and their teachers about BLS.
Not only has the team recently been rated 'Good' by the CQC, Droitwich Spa has reached 1,000 Google reviews. Each review is a patient story shared and, for Droitwich, that means a thousand happy patients. The hospital received its long-deserved 'Good' rating from CQC a couple of weeks ago, so understandably it was a proud moment for every member of staff. The achievement reflects the team's hard work, support, and unwavering dedication. The Circle Health Group Board, keen to recognise the achievement, sent a surprise delivery of personalised biscuits to the hospital.
In recognition of Autism Awareness Month, the CYP team at the Kings Oak prepared a presentation for all staff at The Kings Oak and Cavell Hospitals. The sessions, which are being held weekly across both sites during April, aim to training staff on how to better support adults and children with autism. Many staff have chosen to share their experiences of their own journey for caring for adults and children with autism.
