University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

We’re celebrating starting the main construction phase of the newly named Coast Building—a £91m, state-of-the-art ward and catering block that will add 110 beds, expanded kitchen facilities, and adaptable spaces to our Royal Bournemouth site. Supported by Darwin Group this milestone project, part of the national New Hospital Programme, will boost patient capacity and support sustainable healthcare with renewable energy from photovoltaic panels. More here: https://lnkd.in/ewqehtDx

JOB ALERT! Group Director of Operations for our Women’s, Children, Cancer and Specialist Support Services (WCCSS) We are seeking to appoint a Group Director of Operations for our Women’s, Children, Cancer and Specialist Support Services (WCCSS). This is a key leadership role within our Trust, responsible for the safe and effective delivery of services. The post holder will be accountable for the performance of their Care Group alongside the Group Director of Nursing and Group Medical Director in delivering national and local health care priorities, ensuring clinical quality, delivery of all constitutional standards, patient safety, finance and improving patient and staff experience. The total Care Group budget to manage is £280 million and a staff group of circa 2,800. To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents here: https://lnkd.in/eYdFQKYs

JOB ALERT! We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Hybrid Therapy Assistant /Health Care Support Worker within the Christchurch Day Hospital setting. This role offers a unique mix of responsibilities, providing diverse rehabilitation support in both outpatient settings and patients' home environments. The successful candidate will have the chance to make a meaningful difference by assisting patients in achieving greater independence in managing their long-term health conditions. As part of our team, you will receive comprehensive training in rehab therapy, clinical skills to record clinical observations and health promotion strategies. This training will equip you with the skills and knowledge to support patients effectively, helping them build confidence and independence in their journey to better health. If you’re passionate about providing high-quality patient care and excited by the opportunity to work in varied settings, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding role. Please do share with anyone you think might be interested. Closing date 6 November. For further details please go to: https://lnkd.in/eZWRZ8rQ

Thank you so much to the organisers of our second event celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth at Poole Hospital. Colleagues shared their experiences and stressed the importance of allyship. Thanks also to our brilliant external speakers for joining us from the Royal College of Nursing - Company, Dorset Police, and DEED Development Education in Dorset 🙏🏾 #UHDBHM #TeamUHD

Our brand-new maternity and neonatal unit in the BEACH Building will open its doors in April 2025 and as Kerry explains here, preparations are well underway for the team to welcome new arrivals! 🤰🏼🏥👶🏼 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e8Vyhpzi

Congratulations to assistant practitioner, Kerry Horley, for scooping a highly coveted award at The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) Awards 2024. Described as a "quiet and compassionate leader" by colleagues, we can't think of a more worthy winner. Well done Kerry! 👏🏼 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ehASx-nh

Thanks to everyone who came along to our celebration of Black History Month at RBH today. Highlights included an incredibly personal and powerful talk from Patricia Miller, and a fascinating insight on Dorset’s black heritage from DEED Development Education in Dorset. See you next week at Poole! 🙏🏾

UHD launches a new community diagnostic imaging centre at Health Science University. By strategically positioning our services we're ensuring that diagnostic services reach the communities that need them the most. More here: https://lnkd.in/epcYGyN8

60 years young! The happiest of birthdays to our dear colleague, Rev. Duncan. Duncan is one of our chaplains in #TeamUHD and supports hundreds of patients and colleagues every year. He really is a gem and epitomises all things caring. Thank you, Duncan, and enjoy your day!

We’re kicking off construction on our new £21m endoscopy centre at Poole Hospital. This exciting development means faster diagnosis, shorter waiting times, and an enhanced patient experience. Plus, we’re creating a future-ready space to train Dorset's next generation of healthcare professionals. #PatientFirst More here: https://lnkd.in/eSYyTsvF