University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust

Bonfire Night is here! 🎇 Let’s make sure we all have a blast while staying safe! Here are some quick tips: -Take care when handling fireworks and sparklers -Use protective equipment -Keep children inside -Call 999 in an emergency Have fun and remember to stay safe!   #UHBW 

Job alert !!📣 🌟🌟 Consultant Acute medicine 🌟🌟 Exciting opportunity to work with one of the largest acute trust. **Recruitment, retention and relocation expenses** Find out more and apply today: https://shorturl.at/q0yxU #Acute #Consultants #UHBW 

Throughout November, we will be highlighting men's health and how UHBW promote health and wellbeing for all our colleagues! Despite being equally affected by mental health issues, men are statistically less likely to seek help or open up about their struggles. Let's look at the facts: - Globally, men account for over 75% of deaths related to mental health - In many countries, men are four times more likely to experience fatal outcomes from mental health struggles than women - Only 36% of mental health therapy patients are male, which means a large percentage of men are silently facing these challenges alone We're proud of offer free wellbeing and mental health support to all our colleagues. Find out more about the Wellbeing offer and staff benefits available for UHBW colleagues: https://lnkd.in/ePSt2jqW #TeamUHBW #Movember #MensHealth

Black History Month 2024!  Sharing Dr. Anne-Marie Imafidon story - A prodigy in her academic pursuits Dr. Anne-Marie Imafidon is a British-Nigerian computer scientist, mathematician, and entrepreneur. She is best known for her work as a champion of diversity in the tech industry and for co-founding Stemettes, a social enterprise that inspires and supports young girls and women to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Throughout October we will celebrate & share stories from those playing a pivotal role in the movement and our colleagues here at UHBW.

Meet two-year-old Parker Green, the 300th patient to undergo innovative surgery performed by the same consultant who first introduced it to Bristol Royal Hospital for Children. Parker was diagnosed with an obstruction in his kidney. If left untreated, it could have caused a loss of kidney function. His operation was the 300th time Consultant Mark Woodward has performed laparoscopic kidney surgery at the hospital. He first introduced it in 2005 when it was still a relatively new procedure in paediatrics. The intricate keyhole surgery involves making small incisions on the patient’s back. In Parker's case, a small section of the blocked tube is removed and then sewn back together. Mark Woodward said: “Perhaps surprisingly, removing the whole kidney is the simplest laparoscopic kidney operation, whereas the surgery Parker needed is the trickiest. Removing an obstruction involves quite fiddly sewing but you do get quicker with experience.” Following his operation earlier this month, Parker is recovering well and getting back to his playful two-year-old self. Since 2005, the department has expanded and now includes three more paediatric urologists. Between them, more than 500 laparoscopic kidney surgeries have been performed at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children. You can find out more by clicking the link in the comments ⬇ #TeamUHBW #BristolRoyalHospitalforChildren #OurNHSPeople

✨Save the Date!✨ 👉Are you a registered or newly qualified nurse looking for your next opportunity in the NHS? Explore nursing roles and meet top employers across Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, and more! 📅 Date: Saturday, 9th November 2024 ⏰ Time: 9:30am – 2pm 📍 Location: City Hall, Bristol, BS1 5TR 🤝Meet NHS employers, explore Continuing Professional Development (CPD) sessions, and discover how to elevate your nursing career. 🔎Find out more information and register for the event here: https://shorturl.at/Wf3xB

With Halloween around the corner, let's talk about...skeletons! 🦴 At UHBW, we see plenty of bones (and more) under the X-ray! But which body part do you think gets scanned the most across our Bristol and Weston sites? 👀 Vote in our poll to make your guess! #Halloween #Xray #SkeletonScience #TeamUHBW #HealthcarePoll

Black History Month 2024! Dr. Samantha Tross - A Visionary in Orthopaedic Surgery To young Black women aspiring to join the surgical field, Dr. Tross offers words of encouragement and empowerment, urging them to choose a career that aligns with their strengths, seek mentorship, build a strong support network, and bolster their self-confidence to overcome any negativity they might encounter. She emphasises that a career in surgery is not just attainable but wonderfully rewarding. Throughout October we will celebrate & share stories from those playing a pivotal role in the movement and our colleagues here at UHBW.

Have you just left education? Or perhaps you already work in pharmacy and want a new challenge? Join UHBW as a Pre-Registered Pharmacy Technician where you can gain a formal professional qualification!  ✨ What we are looking for: - Minimum of 4 GCSE's (or equivalent) A*-C/9-4, which must include Maths, English and Science (certificates will ideally be seen at interview) - Self-motivation - Dedication to patient care - Good time management skills Get in touch and ask about the 2 year apprenticeship: talent@uhbw.nhs.uk Or apply today: https://lnkd.in/ezCGcXuQ #TeamUHBW #PharmacyTechnician 

Black History Month 2024!  Sharing Dame Elizabeth Nneka Anionwu - Nurse and Professor Emeritus She is a well-renowned nurse and healthcare leader known for her integral part in establishing the first UK screening and counselling centre for Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia in Brent in 1979. Today, she serves as Patron of the Sickle Cell Society, the Nigerian Nurses Charitable Association (UK) and the Sickle and Thalassaemia Association of Nurses, Midwives & Associated Professionals (SATANMAP). Throughout October we will celebrate & share stories from those playing a pivotal role in the movement and our colleagues here at UHBW.