London North West Healthcare NHS Trust

The first professional nurse advocate (PNA) , professional midwifery advocate (PMA), and restorative clinical supervision (RCS) supervisors conference and awards held in the Johnathan Levi lecture theatre this month. The conference heard from fellow PNA’s and PMA’s about the fantastic work they are doing for LNWH supporting fellow nurses and midwives and the difference they are making. Lisa Knight opened the event and with Pippa Nightingale presented the badges and certificates.

We are thrilled to announce that our Lead Vascular Scientist, Dr. Kamran Modaresi, has been elected President of The College and Society for Clinical Vascular Science. In addition to his new role, Dr. Modaresi also serves on the GIRFT panel for vascular surgery and the NHS Clinical Advisory Group for vascular surgery.

A Northwick Park doctor who secured global funding to help tackle liver cancer in Sub Saharan Africa (SSA) is to receive further funding for the initiative from the Academy of Medical Sciences and Royal Society. Dr Behnam Shaygi successfully bid for the grant through a collaborative international research network and has been working with his counterparts in Tanzania as well as US clinicians from Yale, Harvard and Emory universities through non-charitable organisations. SSA has one of the highest rates of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in the world but is poorly funded and researched with the one-year survival rate as low as 7%.

LNWH Job of the week We’re looking for a dental nurse to join #TeamLNWH Contract: permanent Closing date: 05.11.2024 For more details and to apply, visit: https://lnkd.in/e-wSx_nf

It’s #BlackHistoryMonth and throughout October our staff will be sharing their career journeys. Meet Ursula, Clinical Nurse Specialist. “My nursing journey began in Nigeria, I relocated to the UK in 2004. Joining the NHS as a qualified nurse, midwife, and ophthalmic nurse through the adaptation program. “From the very start, I was fortunate to work under the guidance of an exceptional manager. Her leadership inspired me to push my boundaries, and I remain deeply grateful for her support during those formative years. “A career milestone came when I became the first nurse to hold the bleep for the newly established stroke service. This led me to be clinical nurse manager for one of the stroke units. “In 2020, I took on a new role as clinical nurse specialist for fall prevention. I’ve had the opportunity to spearhead innovative approaches to fall prevention and management across the trust, leading to improvements that positively impact patient safety. “As a Black African nurse my heritage has instilled resilience, self-reliance, and a drive to excel, despite the challenges of adapting to a new country and complex healthcare systems. “Reflecting on my progress, I am reminded of the importance of mentorship and sponsorship in career advancement. Equally important are inclusion and belonging in the workplace, values that must be continually fostered and practiced. “I am also passionate about mentoring others, reminding them they can aspire to greatness and fully utilize their potential, gifts, and skills. “I am proud and excited for the future and remain committed to pursuing excellence in nursing and healthcare delivery.”

If you live in north-west London, view your personal health record with Care information exchange. Powered by Patients Know Best you can now view recent test results, letters, discharge summaries, and appointment dates. For more information, visit: https://lnkd.in/evuCkaTh

"Amazing teamwork and great patient care in challenging times." #TeamLNWH use our digital HEART cards to thank your colleagues for their hard work. Send a HEART card at: https://lnkd.in/ejqhSbe6

Warm Welcome is a charity that offers free, warm and friendly spaces to people across the UK. Everyone is welcome to enjoy a cup of tea, meet others and take part in activities or relax in peace. To find a warm place in your area, visit: https://lnkd.in/eNq8-wwt

LNWH Job of the week We’re looking for a specialist screening practitioner for bowel cancer to join #TeamLNWH Contract: permanent Closing date: 31.10.2024 For more details and to apply, visit: https://lnkd.in/ePmrHEJe

The newly named Children and Young Person’s Emergency Department will now treat all young people under the age of 18. Previously, some older children and young people would be seen in adult A&E. Helen Iyama, lead nurse for paediatrics on the unit, had the honour of cutting the ribbon. She said: “We can see all children and young people in a suitable environment, separate from the adult pathways. “It means we can provide the right care, in the right place, with the right multi-disciplinary teams, and have the support of other specialities when we need them.”