Isle of Wight NHS Trust

As #OrganDonationWeek comes to a close, we are encouraging everyone to register their wishes on the NHS Organ Donation register. 9 out of 10 families will support organ donation if their loved one has confirmed their decision on the NHS Organ Donor Register. Thousands of lives have been saved thanks to people agreeing to donate their organs. Registering your wishes makes it clear to your family that you want to be an organ donor. Have you registered your wishes? Find out more in our news story ▶️ https://lnkd.in/gqPnxYgE

🌟 Staff Spotlight 🌟 Meet Smith, our Trainee Pharmacist who’s on the path to becoming a fully registered pharmacist next month! 🎓 Smith has been with us for a year, caring for patients on the wards, ensuring they receive the right medication, managing discharge medicines, answering queries, and so much more. Before joining us, Smith worked as a pharmacist in Nigeria. 🌍 He shares, "I love my job because I can apply my basic science background to my work. This department truly supports my professional development. If I had to sum up my role in one word, it would be ‘fun’!" We’re proud to have Smith as part of our #TeamIOWNHS! 💊

This week is Organ Donation Week and we are shining a spotlight on Rachel, a Specialist Nurse in Organ Donation. Rachel works with the Intensive Care team and with families to assess whether a person who is at the end of their life may be able to help others through organ donation. Did you know that only 1% of people die in circumstances where they can donate their organs? Rachel said: "It is a privilege to care for patients and families at such a difficult time and to enable people to leave a lasting legacy - the gift of life." To find out more and confirm your decision, visit ▶️ www.organdonation.nhs.uk

Happy #WorldPharmacistsDay! 🎉 Today, we celebrate the incredible work our pharmacists do. Our hospital pharmacy team offer expert health advice to both patients and healthcare professionals, making sure that the medicines you receive are safe, effective and appropriate for you. Thank you to our #TeamIOWNHS pharmacists for the amazing impact you make every day! 💊 #WPD2024

This week it's #OrganDonationWeek and we are encouraging everyone to register their wishes on the NHS Organ Donation register. 9 out of 10 families will support organ donation if their loved one has confirmed their decision on the NHS Organ Donor Register. Thousands of lives have been saved thanks to people agreeing to donate their organs. Registering your wishes makes it clear to your family that you want to be an organ donor. Have you registered your wishes? Find out more in our news story ▶️ https://lnkd.in/gqPnxYgE

Congratulations to our Play Specialists, Dionne and Miranda, for being September's Hidden Heroes 🎉 Play specialists support children through therapeutic play. This helps to make their experience enjoyable and reduces anxiety. A parent said "The care my child received led them to not needing sedation. This is because they talked through the procedures using toys, sounds and even a mock MRI scanner, allowing them to be prepared and even relaxed. It has left us with a positive outlook on visiting hospitals and having procedures." 💙

🌟 Staff Spotlight: Meet Alexis, our Falls Prevention Lead! 🌟 With 20 years in the NHS and 7 years with us, Alexis is dedicated to educating and supporting both staff and patients on how to prevent falls. Part of her role involves visiting wards to deliver training, conduct falls assessments, and offer ongoing support. Alexis shares, “I love being able to help people and solve problems. My role allows me to move around the whole hospital and make a difference in many lives. If I can make someone smile each day, that’s true job satisfaction for me.” 😊 Thank you, Alexis, for all you do! 💙 #TeamIOWNHS #FallsPreventionWeek2024

🌟 Staff Spotlight: Meet Nicola! 🌟 Nicola is a key member of our Cardiology Investigations reception team and has been with us since 2021. She handles everything from managing referrals and booking appointments to clinical coding and more! Soon, Nicola will be joining the brand new Community Diagnostic Centre, where she'll oversee clinics, bookings, and referrals. Before this role, Nicola was a Healthcare Assistant and even worked at an optician's! 👓 Nicola shares, “I love meeting new people and being able to make their experience a little brighter. It means a lot to me to ensure patients feel prepared and cared for when they come for their appointments.” We’re proud to have Nicola as the friendly face greeting our patients every day! 😊 #TeamIOWNHS

Join us at the IOW Health and Care Careers Festival! Visit Lord Louis Library in Newport from 10am to 2pm on Wednesday 18 September to meet healthcare professionals, discover current vacancies, and explore opportunities for a rewarding career in health and care. No booking needed - just drop by! We can't wait to see you there! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eAYyf3dr

A huge thank you to Faye and Paul Courage for their generous donation to our Applegate Breast Care Unit! After Faye’s journey to becoming cancer free, Paul and his colleagues biked 107 km around the island to raise funds for our IOW NHS Trust Charity. Thank you for your support! 🙏 #CommunitySupport #IsleofWight #IOWNHS #NHS