The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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We speak to deputy chief nurse Graeme Wright about the Trust's work to become Veteran Aware and what it means for patients and staff on our podcast this week 🎧 He also explains the significance of the Armed Forces Covenant, which the Trust signed earlier this year, the various stages of accreditation to becoming a Veteran Aware organisation, and what staff and patients need to know about the project 👇 https://lnkd.in/devAAXix

We catch up with famous gardener and landscape architect Tom Stuart-Smith to talk about the new Jubilee Rehabilitation Garden at Hillingdon Hospital on this week's podcast. Tom has overseen the project alongside colleague Max Harriman to transform the space next to the Jubilee Building and provide an oasis of calm for patients undergoing rehab. On the podcast he talks about he got involved in designing the garden, what it represents, the importance of having green spaces and what he hopes patients will take away from visiting it. https://lnkd.in/ed6Gt68a

Head of Therapies Alex Porter is our guest on this week's podcast, talking about his role and the services Therapies offer to patients, staff and the community, as well as plenty more https://lnkd.in/eP6Nw7AZ

Our Trust was well represented at the annual Hillingdon Business Expo last week at Brunel University 👇 https://lnkd.in/dfNn7tjM

Are you a newly qualified midwife? Our Trust is holding a maternity preceptorship open day on Thursday 20 June in the maternity department at Hillingdon Hospital for anyone who would like to find out more about the programme. Come along to learn about preceptorships and how we can support you as you start your midwifery career. If you have any questions, or would like to register, please contact: jess.lloyd@nhs.net. Alternatively, you can register your attendance using this link: https://ow.ly/shhB50RSIoY

Our Estates and Facilities Team has once again beaten national competition across the NHS to win both the coveted Team of the Year Award and also bag a runner-up spot in the Efficiency and Innovation Award category in the HEFMA (Health Estates and Facilities Management Association) NHS Awards. This is the 14th national and regional award won by the Trust's in-house Estates and Facilities Team in just seven years and our fourth HEFMA award in that period. The Team of the Year Award was in recognition of our Estates and Facilities senior leadership team, for the success of the restructured team working both as individual subject matter experts, and as a cohesive unit delivering high performing operational services and championing sustainability. Steve Wedgwood, Trust director of operational estates and facilities, said: “Gaining a HEFMA Award is a great accolade as it is given by those that work in NHS Estates & Facilities services. It builds on last year's achievement of the national HEFMA Efficiency and Innovation Award, for the work undertaken by the Estates Team specifically. "Although an award recognising the work of the senior leadership team, it is an award for all estates and facilities staff across both sites and the contribution they make to the Trust and patient care."

The new rehabilitation garden at Hillingdon Hospital has moved a step closer with the official launch taking place on Wednesday 27 March. The milestone moment, which was marked by hospital staff members, contractors and members of the local community, comes after months of planning by the Hillingdon Hospitals Charity. The garden will provide an outdoor, therapeutic environment for patients undergoing long-term rehabilitation while also providing a space for enrichment activities and essential time with family and visitors. Shirley Clipp, the charity's major appeals manager, said, "Our vision is to create a beautiful and therapeutic garden for patients facing life-changing events and conditions who often endure longer stays in the hospital."

“I think everyone can see the building is…not really fit for purpose” Alison, our security facilitator and Hayes resident says why she thinks we really need a new Hillingdon Hospital. Visit our website to find out more and have your say thh.nhs.uk/redevelopment/ #NewHillHosp

🌟Calling all driven midwives with a passion for leadership! We are in search of a talented Lead Midwife for Quality, Governance, Assurance and Compliance to join our team. As the Lead Midwife, you'll be instrumental in steering our maternity services towards excellence, ensuring mothers and their newborns receive the best possible care. Your leadership will set the standard for compassionate support and clinical expertise, inspiring our team to achieve their best. Our Trust offers a collaborative and nurturing environment where you can truly thrive. If you're ready to make a significant impact in maternal healthcare and take your career to the next level, then we want to hear from you! Seize this opportunity to shape the future of maternity care. Apply now and start a fulfilling journey with us! https://lnkd.in/e4RV4rxK #LeadMidwife #MaternityCareLeadership #HealthcareCareer