Nuffield Health

This month we were delighted to have successfully completed the first gynaecological procedure using the cutting-edge da Vinci Xi surgical system at  Nuffield Health Parkside Hospital and Cancer Centre London. The system, which uses robotic-assisted technology, enabled our Gynaecology Consultant, Professor Jayanta Chatterjee (pictured third from left), to perform an extrafascial hysterectomy. As well as being able to treat a number of female health conditions, the da Vinci Xi robot is also used for a wide range of complex health issues and offers enhanced precision, improved patient comfort and reduced recovery times to help more patients get the treatment they need. Well done to Professor Chatterjee and the team at our Wimbledon Parkside Hospital!

The healthcare industry has a substantial environmental impact, with 90% of medical device waste coming from single-use items. DHSC’s recent Design for Life report signals an important shift from these products, and we are proud to be taking steps towards this through trials at several sites: 🏥 Remanufactured harmonic scalpels at Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital. 🏥 Reusable laryngoscope handles at Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital. 🏥 A widespread trial of reusable tourniquets, which can be used up to 10,000 times. "At Nuffield Health we're committed to reducing single use products, so it’s been great to see the enthusiasm of our colleagues, at our sites, who have been trialling reusable devices. Behaviour change is fundamental to delivering a circular economy and we need to shift our thinking, habits and practices to ensure change happens." - Head of Sustainability, Vicky Hadley.

Eyes feeling tired from working at home? You’re not alone! With remote working now normal life for many of us, we spend long hours on computers - sometimes with less-than-optimal home office setups.   According to our GP Dr. Rashmi Singh, prolonged screen time can increase eye strain, leading to tired eyes, headaches and even migraines. If this sounds familiar, read her top tips below and find out more about the optimal working from home setup here: https://lnkd.in/erG3kw_x   #WFH #RemoteWorking #WorkingFromHome #HybridWorking #ScreenTime

🎉 Celebrating data excellence! 🎉 We’re delighted that Nuffield Health was awarded the 'Best use of PHIN data' at the recent PHIN Quality Forum. At Nuffield Health, data plays an important role in our approach to improving the quality and safety of care, and we are fully committed to collaborating with the Private Healthcare Information Network to foster an industry-wide understanding of activity, quality, and safety. This award recognises the great work of our Clinical Governance and Data teams in using industry-wide data to enhance our understanding and focus on identifying outliers, as part of our ongoing commitment to continuous improvement. A big congratulations to our colleagues Michael Dymond (pictured), Kevin Deighton and their teams for this recognition. Here’s to more achievements in driving excellence for our patients and the wider healthcare community! #DataInHealthcare #ClinicalExcellence #BuildingAHealthierNation

We’re incredibly proud to announce that our Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Mark Bowditch has been elected as president of the British Orthopaedic Association. Mr Bowditch, who has practised at Nuffield Health Ipswich Hospital for over 20 years, said he is delighted and humbled to have been elected for the role and is “looking forward to representing and supporting fellow orthopaedic surgeons to deliver high standards of care.” Mr Bowditch has revealed that his presidential year’s theme is ‘preventing harm and transforming lives through orthopaedic care' during which he plans to shift the emphasis from treatment to prevention, something that he considers to be extremely important at a time when so many people are living with pain. We’d like to share our congratulations with Mr Bowditch and look forward to seeing the positive impact his plans will have on the nation’s health. #BuildingaHealthierNation #Orthopaedics #OurPeople #Healthcare

Great to see our latest innovation hitting industry-leading headlines on HealthcareMarkets. Aquablation Therapy offers our patients faster recovery times, fewer side effects, and improved quality of life. It's an important step forward in urological care, and we are proud to be at the forefront of this innovative approach. #menshealth #healthcareinnovation #buildingahealthiernation

“You feel that the team at Wessex Hospital are geared up to this particular specialism, so that gives you confidence as a patient.” says Suzanna, a patient on our pioneering Spinal Surgery pathway at Nuffield Health Wessex Hospital. Available to both NHS and privately funded patients, the gold-standard pathway developed at Wessex Hospital combines the leading robotic-assisted surgery technology, with our unique, enhanced rehabilitation programme, including physiotherapy, hydrotherapy, and specialist personal trainers. Our innovative 'Spine School' educates patients about their rehabilitation journey, ensuring they are well-equipped for the realities of spinal surgery recovery, and fosters early connections and trust with their multidisciplinary team (MDT), who’ll be with them throughout their treatment and recovery. Discover how our ‘back to school’ approach is delivering a personalised patient care pathway in Nursing Times' recent article: https://bit.ly/3BHGBj5 #SpinalSurgery #Rehabilitation #buildingahealthiernation

Today, on World Allied Health Professionals (AHP) Day, we recognise the essential contributions AHPs make in delivering safe, high-quality care. This year’s theme, Quality and Safety, emphasises the dedication of our AHPs in advancing healthcare excellence. From physiotherapists to radiographers, operating department practitioners, and biomedical scientists, AHPs are at the heart of achieving exceptional patient outcomes across our clinical settings. We’re proud to see our very own operating department practitioner apprentice, Ryen Spencer-Wolfe, featured in the IHPN’s AHP celebration today. His journey from the gym floor to the operating room is an inspiring reminder of the opportunities within healthcare, and the crucial role our AHPs play. #AHPsDay #QualityAndSafety #HealthcareExcellence

Last week we celebrated the opening of our two new operating theatres at our Nuffield Health Tees Hospital in Stockton on Tees. The two spacious theatres, which were built by Vanguard Healthcare Solutions, will provide best-in-class treatment for even more patients from the local community, helping to reduce the NHS waiting list and provide state of the art facilities for a wider range of vital surgical activities, including knee and hip replacements, spinal care, cataract surgery, hernia and thyroid treatment. These impressive facilities will be operated by a talented team who are focussed on delivering exceptional care. Orthopaedic surgeon, Mr Tony Nargol said: 'The opening of the new operating theatres marks a significant milestone in the 43-year history of the hospital. The new theatres not only improve our ability to care for more people, but they will also improve the overall patient experience, ensuring we deliver the best outcomes and reduced waiting times for surgery.” #healthcare #innovation #buildingahealthiernation

With up to 3 million men in the UK being impacted by Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH) each year and approximately 30,000 needing surgery, we’re proud to have installed PROCEPT BioRobotics Aquablation Therapy at Nuffield Health Parkside Hospital and Cancer Centre London and Nuffield Health The Manor Hospital to help men suffering with prostate issues. Designed to treat symptoms of BPH, Aquablation is a revolutionary, robotically-executed procedure that removes prostate tissue using the power of heat-free water. Clinical studies have demonstrated its effectiveness in providing substantial relief from symptoms and maintaining low rates of irreversible complications, regardless of prostate size or shape. By offering this treatment at these hospitals, we hope to not only provide those impacted with a treatment that could drastically improve symptoms and quality of life, but to also help reduce the number of people on NHS waiting lists for the procedure. #healthcare #hospitals #buildingahealthiernation