University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Congratulations to Andy Dakin, from our video team, who won an award at the Institute of Medical Illustrators’ annual awards. Videographer Andy won the Gabriel Donald Graphics Award, which is given to the best art or graphics entry that shows innovation and extra creativity. Andy’s pen and watercolour illustration of a videographer working in theatre received this special merit and he was given a certificate and a trophy.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Specialised Cardiac Physiologist with an interest in cardiac rhythm management (CRM) to join our Device Service. 💙 Based at Good Hope Hospital, you will be supported and encouraged to develop the knowledge and skills to gain BHRS/IBHRE accreditation. You will be exposed to all aspects of the CRM Service, including device implant and follow-up including conduction system pacing and S-ICD implant. You will also be able to cover other aspects of diagnostic cardiac physiology, including angiography, exercise tolerance testing and Holter analysis. In addition to this, we are able to offer a development opportunity for a Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist in CRM. For more information on these roles, visit the links in the comments below. 👇

Congratulations to our Kind, Connected and Bold award winners. 🎉 See the full list of September winners and read their nominations via the link in the comments below 👇 If you know someone who is deserving of an award, nominate them today via our online form. ✨

🤝 Senior People Partner 🤝 We have a fantastic opportunity at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham for a progressive-thinking, people-centred leader to join #teamUHB as Senior People Partner Reporting into the Associate Director of People for the hospital, you will be integral to our people priorities to support the Trust's ambition, as well as providing attention to local priorities, challenges, and opportunities to help create the best and safest place to work. It is an exciting time to join us to help with scoping and shaping our people journey and workplace culture our to enable us to continue providing excellent patient care. To find out more about this new role, and to apply, visit the link in the comments below 👇

“It’s been a huge learning curve, but you don’t need to rush things - just take your time and keep learning.” Dale is a matron in theatres at Good Hope Hospital, part of University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB). Dale’s first job working in a greengrocer and butcher’s shop instilled a work ethic which has helped him throughout his career. He started working in the NHS as a healthcare assistant and began his current role in September 2024. What excites him most is the ability to make improvements and have a positive impact, and because he has worked at every level within theatres, he feels that he can relate to his colleagues. As well as being born at Good Hope Hospital, Dale has always felt a connection to the hospital, as his dad has also worked there as an orthopaedic practitioner for over 30 years. Dale said: “As a child, I remember my dad bringing home plastic bones and telling me about the wonders of the NHS; explaining to me the difference you can make to people’s live, the supportive working environment and the many opportunities to progress.” Read more about Dale, and his role, in this week’s ‘We are UHB’ blog.

👏Congratulations to Heartlands and Solihull Hospital's decontamination teams, who have received national accreditation for the high quality services they provide. The teams received a glowing report following an inspection and have been accredited to BSEN ISO 13485, the quality management standard for reusable medical devices. This is a result of their hard work and excellence in service delivery and high standards in the processing of medical devices. Well done to the team! 🎉

📰 Weekly vacancy bulletin Our admin teams are vital to the running of our services and we have a number of opportunities to join the amazing teams here at University Hospitals Birmingham, including: ➡️ People Apprentice ➡️ Secretary/Administrator - Respiratory Medicine ➡️ Outpatient Booking Coordinator ➡️ Medical Secretary/Supervisor - Cardiology Visit the link in the comments below for details on these and all of our other roles 👇

🚀 Championsys at Birmingham Tech Week 2024! 🚀 We’re proud to announce that Championsys had the privilege of participating in this year’s #BirminghamTechWeek TechWM, one of the UK’s largest technology events, bringing together global innovators, tech leaders, and forward-thinking organisations to explore the latest trends in AI, digital transformation, and healthcare innovation🌐💡 Our UK Director, Mariano Buso, together with our Regional Manager for Europe, Justo Ezequiel Sánchez Rodríguez, and Lead Developer, Facundo Castellano, showcased our groundbreaking solution, AI Diagnostics, at the event. This AI-driven software is revolutionising clinical diagnosis by simulating neural networks, enabling early detection of diseases and improving patient outcomes using computer vision. With 2.5 million people in the UK affected by visual impairment—and these numbers expected to double by 2050- AI Diagnostics is set to make a significant impact. Our technology supports early diagnosis for conditions like Diabetic Retinopathy, which currently has no cure, but where timely intervention can help prevent or reduce vision loss 👁️💡 🔬 AI Diagnostics has demonstrated the ability to identify 39 distinct diagnoses from fundus images, providing healthcare professionals with critical insights to improve decision-making and patient care. This solution is not just about technology—it’s about transforming lives. 👏 Thank You, Team! None of this would be possible without the hard work and dedication of our incredible team: guillermo acosta, María Belén Garro, Gabriel Hernán Arcos Taborda, Nestor Gasso.  Your efforts are driving this innovation forward! 💪 We would also like to give special thanks to those who support and sustain this project West Midlands Health Tech Innovation Accelerator - WMHTIA, Medilink Midlands , WMG, University of Warwick , University of Birmingham, Birmingham City University, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust We look forward to continuing the development of #AIDiagnostics and bringing its benefits to healthcare systems across the globe🌍 #BirminghamTechWeek #TechCommunity  #TechWM #BirminghamTechWeek2024  #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #DiabeticRetinopathy #HealthInnovation #AIHealthcare #Championsys

Are you interested in a research career? Healthcare professionals working with #NHS patients in the West Midlands are invited to apply for the new #NIHRfunded Research Internship Programme. Attend a webinar to find out more! 📧 Email clinicalacademics@uhb.nhs.uk to register or for more information. University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

The Emergency Department (ED) at Heartlands Hospital have earned bronze accreditation in the Green ED programme, a sustainability initiative led by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine! 🏅💚 Our Green ED team has been hard at work implementing innovative projects, including reducing nitrous oxide use, eliminating the use of plastic cups in ED and minimising waste from cannulation and venipuncture. One suggestion of reducing computer monitor brightness in the department has already saved 0.46 tonnes of carbon annually 🌍 Dr Helen-Michelle Spindler, Chief Registrar, says, “Bronze is just the beginning. We’re aiming for Silver and Gold at Heartlands Hospital and expanding these green initiatives across all our emergency departments.” Next steps? Tackling glove waste, reducing ambulance idling, and welcoming our new Green ED fellow to help lead the charge.