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Your weekly DBTH update 28 August 2018

The Annual Member MeetingPage 7

Supporting the Cancer Detection TrustPage 2

Research Week from 1 OctoberAt the beginning of October, DBTH will be hosting a week-long event dedicated to raising the profile of research within the organisation page 5

Trainee Nursing AssociatePage 11

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From the Chair: Supporting the Cancer Detection Trust

Richard and I were fortunate to be visited this week by key fundraisers from the Doncaster Cancer Detection Trust (DCDT).

This crucial charity has supported Team DBTH since the 1970s, raising more than £10 million over the years. Starting in 1972 by donating a ‘bronchoscope’, which is used to look inside lungs and allows health professionals to take samples for further analysis, the DCDT have since purchased around a 100 pieces of specialist medical equipment for Doncaster Royal Infirmary (DRI). It is no understatement to say that we, as well as local residents, owe an enormous debt of gratitude to the charity. Most recently, DCDT have almost raised £500,000 in order to purchase an additional CT Scanner for DRI. I am pleased to announce that they are nearly at the finish line, with just £50,000 left to go. As you may be aware, we are currently at capacity with our current CT Scanner, and therefore this additional machine would hugely benefit the Trust, as well as patients in our care. This is a very exciting time for the Trust and it is anticipated that the Cancer Detection Trust Scanner will be one of two new machines to be housed in an enhanced suite close to the Emergency Department at DRI. We are expecting to hear soon whether the Department of Health will agree to these plans. If they do, our new-look scanning service could be up and running by Spring next year. In addition to cancer detection, it will support our stroke care, which will be particularly important as part of the work we’re involved in with the Integrated Care System (ICS). In the coming weeks we will be working closely with the DCDT in order to help them raise the final £50,000 and I hope you’ll help us in these efforts. Whether you’re thinking of a sponsored walk, a tasty bake sale or something equally enticing, you can donate by heading to www.dcdt.co.uk

Suzy Brain EnglandChair of the Board

Suzy with the Cancer Detection Trust last Christmas at Frenchgate.

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Hello my name is...

As an organisation, we encourage members of Team DBTH to be approachable and friendly, so that our patients always feel as comfortable as possible during their stay.

To that end, one simple-but-effective thing that we ask of staff is that they properly introduce themselves. This might not seem like much, but it makes a big difference to a patient’s experience, letting them know that they are in capable and professional hands. It also assures them that they will receive good, person-centred care, in an environment that treats them as an individual.

It is with all of this in mind, that the Trust launched its ‘’Hello My Name is’’ campaign. As the title suggests, this scheme is all about personally relating to patients, so that they know who is looking after them. The campaign promotes the value of a good introduction and generally encourages clinical staff to sit down with their patients and spend time with them, even if it just means sitting down for a cup of tea.

Which brings us to the St Leger team, who have taken it upon themselves to get some new mugs that clearly display their names. Not only does this brilliant idea serve to reinforce the ‘’Hello My Name is’’ campaign- giving the patients the information they need - but it also benefits staff as well, reminding them to go back to the basics of care and practice high quality communication.

Please welcome our new Patient Research Ambassador

The Research and Development (R&D) team are pleased to announce that they have just recruited their first Patient Research Ambassador, Peter Abell.

Peter, who is already a Public Governor at DBTH, will be taking on this extra role and working with the R&D team to promote the importance of clinical research. A crucial part of this will entail liaising with the public, engaging with visitors in our outpatient clinics and across the Trust’s multiple sites, in order to get them involved with research as well.

To kick things off, Peter will be exploring our hospitals over the next few weeks, gathering information and seeing where there is

opportunity to raise greater awareness about the benefits of clinical research. With that in mind, if you see Peter on his travels, please welcome him and assist with any queries he may have. As time goes on, and as the research strategy evolves, it is expected that Peter’s voluntary role will develop in scope.

Staff friends and family test

Keep an eye out in your email inbox for an invitation to complete the quarter two Friends and Family Test.

The email should come from Picker and contain a link to the survey. It should only take a few minutes to complete so please take the time to have your say.

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Staff Drop in Sessions: Estates and Facilities

Over the coming months, Dr Kirsty Edmondson-Jones, Director of Estates and Facilities, will be offering ‘Drop In Sessions’ for all of her staff.

These will take place between the hours of 12:30pm and 2pm and will occur on selected dates across each of the organisation's various sites. The purpose behind the sessions is to give Estates and Facilities staff the opportunity to ask questions, discuss ideas and address any concerns that they may have.

Staff Brief: This month and nextThank you to every one who came to Staff Brief. If you missed it, you can view it here. Below sessions for next month:

• 27 September, 8.30am, Boardroom, DRI• 27 September, 12.00pm, Boardroom, DRI • 27 September, 8.30am, Boardroom, Montagu • 27 September, 8.30am, Boardroom, Bassetlaw

You said, we did in the Buzz

You might have started to notice the symbol to the left in this edition of the Buzz. This means that the content was based on your suggestions.

Two weeks ago we launched our Buzz feedback survey. A number of you have already responded, and we're pleased to action your suggestions. Keep a look out for it as we continue to implement your ideas and ensure this newsletter fulfils your needs as a member of Team DBTH.

Clinical Skills Assessment reminderPlease ensure that you undertake your Pre-Training Assessment by eLearning, before having your practical assessment or revalidation.

Note to LCAT Assessors: Before carrying out a clinical skill assessment, please check that the candidate in question has completed their eLearning. You can do this by asking them to log into MY ESR. For guidelines on how to access Clinical Skills eLearning please see the link: http://intranet/education_and_development/training_and_development/CTSPs_and_course_details.aspx

16Oct

Admin OfficeMontagu Hospital

12.30pm to 2pm

13Sept

The HubBassetlaw Hospital

12.30pm to 2pm

7SepEstates,

DRI12.30pm to 2pm

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Research Week from 1 October

At the beginning of October, DBTH will be hosting a week-long event dedicated to raising the profile of research within the organisation.

In support of this event, a number of drop-in sessions, information boards and showcases have been organised to take place between 1 October and 5 October. These have been scheduled across our sites at Doncaster, Bassetlaw and Mexborough, so that everyone has the opportunity to take part.

The hope is that these sessions will illuminate how research is a vital function, not just within our Trust locally, but also within the NHS as a whole. Indeed, attendees will come to appreciate how- among other things- research can:

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• Drive and maintain efficient clinical services • Increase evidence based practice• Improve quality, safety and efficiency• Facilitate better patient outcomes• Promote clinical excellence

• Advance healthcare• Enable staff recruitment and retention• Generate income• Enhance the Trust’s reputation

All of this and more will be covered by the event. Although the target audience will be nurses, AHPs and midwives, all staff are welcome to attend the sessions detailed below:

1Oct

Bassetlaw HospitalBoardroom

10am to 10.45pm

2Oct

DRI, Boardroom

10am to 10.45am

5Oct

Montagu HospitalTraining Room 2

10am to 10.45am

1Oct

Bassetlaw HospitalBoardroom

11am to 11.45am

2Oct

DRI, Boardroom

11am to 11.45am

5Oct

Montagu HospitalTraining Room 2

11am to 10.45am

1Oct

Bassetlaw HospitalBoardroom

12pm to 12.45pm

2Oct

DRI, Boardroom

12pm to 12.45pm

5Oct

Montagu HospitalTraining Room 2

12pm to 12.45pm

1Oct

Bassetlaw HospitalMeeting Room

1.30pm to 3.30pm

2Oct

DRIBoard Room

1.30pm to 3pm

5Oct

Montagu Hospital Training Room 2

1.30pm to 3pm

3Oct

DRIC Block

10am to 2pm

4Oct

DRI Education Centre

9.30am to 12.30pm

Research for you: How to become involved

Public Information Boards Research Support Drop-in R&D Showcase Event

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Getting your flu jab? Flu season is right around the corner and we're busy making preparations.

As a Trust it’s important our staff get the jab in order to protect themselves, their family and our more vulnerable patients from the flu virus. The vaccine helps the body create antibodies which in turn help in the fight against infection.

The flu vaccine protects against a number of flu strains which research indicates will be the most common during the next few months. Although the effectiveness of the vaccine can vary, if you’re in contact with patients on a daily basis it’s better to be safe than sorry.

Join the fight! Let us know if you're planning on getting your flu jab this year by taking this short survey

Flu season is nearIn September we will begin our super-powered battle to vaccinate Team DBTH from flu, and we need your help!

We still require a number of Peer Vaccinators to help bolster our ranks of flu fighters and administer the jab to our frontline staff.

Ensuring that members of the team get the vaccine is of huge importance to the Trust, not only to keep staff fit and healthy, but also patients in our care.

If you are interested in becoming a Peer Vaccinator, please get in touch with Mandy Ostle.

Join the fight and help us vaccinate 80% of frontline staff this autumn!

Register your interest

SEPTEMBER 10

DBTH Productions

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New Learning Resource Did you know that the Trust Library is trailing an exciting new resource that lets you browse, read and monitor online journals for free? This app, known as BrowZine, can be accessed through the web, through iOS and through Android.

It offers:

• Easy-to-read journals that can be accessed from any device• A personal bookshelf function, along with the ability to receive

new article notifications • Customisation options that allow you to build a collection of favourite journals

To get started with BrowZine, just visit www.thirdiron.com, or search for the free app.

As this is still in a trail phase, the library would greatly appreciate any feedback that you have to offer. With that in mind, please send your thoughts on BrowZine through to dbth.dri.library@nhs.net.

You're invited: Annual Members MeetingDBTH staff are invited to attend the Trust’s Annual Members Meeting, which will take place on Wednesday 19 September.

This is a fantastic opportunity to catch up with the organisation’s achievements in 2017/18, as well as to hear from the executive team and our governors. Presentations of the Trust’s annual report and accounts will also be featured, along with the chance to ask any questions that you may have regarding the hospital’s performance. Meanwhile, guests will be able to visit displays covering various health topics and developments and the Patient Experience Team will be on hand to discuss any queries or concerns relating to the care and treatment of individual patients. Speaking about this, Suzy Brain England, Chair of the Board, said: “The past year has been full of promise and improvement for the Trust and this is a fantastic opportunity for us to come together and reflect on this.

"We look forward to welcoming people from across Doncaster, Bassetlaw and Mexborough to discuss our plans for the future. This is an incredibly exciting time for the Trust as we strive to become outstanding in all that we do, so please join us as we explore 2017/18 and also look towards what comes next for our organisation."

For the event, the Keepmoat Stadium will open its doors at 4pm, with the meeting itself formally commencing at 5pm. As an expression of DBTH’s commitment to inclusively, the meeting will be signed by a British Sign Language interpreter.

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Clinical Audit

Awareness Week

November 19th—

23rd November 2018

#CAAW

To Nominate your Clinical Audit Hero or Quality

CrusaderClick on the link below to complete a nomination form. http://intranet/Corporate-

Directorates/Medical-Director/Clinical_Audit/Documentation_Services_

Workshops.aspx

Send the completed Clinical Audit Hero

Nomination Form to laura.holdsworth@nhs.net

Send the completed Quality Crusader

Nomination Form to beccy.vallance@nhs.net

Entries must be

submitted by 7th

November 2018.

The overall winner

will be announced

on 23rd November

2018 and will receive

a £25.00 voucher.

Clinical Audit & Quality Improvement Drop in

Session 23rd November 2018 09.00—16.00 Learning Room 2, Education Centre

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Essential upgrade to Bleep System On Thursday 6 September, an essential upgrade will take place to improve the Trust bleep system.

The necessary work for this is expected to occur between 7am and 8am, meaning that the bleep system will be inaccessible during this period. Please note that this downtime will only affect routine calls at DRI and Montagu. Meanwhile, Bassetlaw hospital, and the rest of the telephone system will work as normal.

Please be assured that whilst this upgrade is happening, you can still make any essential bleeps by contacting the Switchboard.

Telecoms would like to apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, however this work is critical to the Trust’s infrastructure.

Pre-Op Assessment at Bassetlaw has MovedThe Pre-Operative Assessment Service at Bassetlaw has moved to Ward A5. This is now their base where they will hold Pre-op clinics. Please note that all telephone numbers remain the same. Meanwhile, if you have any queries, then the main contact number is ext. 572260.

As part of an on-going Procurement exercise, the Trust will be replacing a total of 150 Syringe Pumps in the near future.

On that note, a drop-in session will soon be held to give Bassetlaw colleagues the opportunity to take a closer look at the new Pump. Here, staff will be able to ask any questions that they may have about the Perfusor Compact Plus Syringe and will also have the chance to speak to the supplier as well.

Details on the session can be found below:

Location: Kilton Room, The Bassetlaw HubDate: Friday 14 September 2018, 9am to 1pm

If you have any questions or would like to find out more, please email joshua.parker@nhs.net or call ext. 642389.

Syringe Pump Replacement

Know someone who goes the extra mile? Nominate them for a Star Award here.

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BoundlessTalks from 12 and 1pm in the Lecture Theatre (each lasting around 20minutes).Boundless offer discounts, social and leisure breaks for their members.For more information please attend or visit https://www.boundless.co.uk/

Transave Credit union

DCLT Gyms Special offer if you sign up on the day £22.50 per month!!DCLT will be offering a special offer to sign up to their leisure facilities £22.50 per month.There’s also a chance to win a free 6 month pass for attending the Health and Wellbeing Fair!

HEALTH AND WELLBEING FAYRE

Stalls will include:

In MotionSouth YorkshireTransport Executives

WestfieldHealth plan(Special offer available)

Safer Roads Team

Pedal ReadySupport for Cyclists. Great if you would like to cycle on the roads but are not confident

Wheels 2 workProvide mopeds free of charge to people who are unable to use public transport due to a rural location or out of hours working!

Doncaster Library servicesReading well for mental health

Walking for Health

Hall Cross MedicalHealth Checks

Monday 10 September Rooms 3 & 5 of the Education Centre9am-12pm

Darren FoxReiki

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Coming soon:Trainee Nursing Associate posts

Endoscopy

We Care

DBH_NHSFT DBHNHS DBTH.NHS.UKWWW

Ophthalmology Respiratory Unit

St Leger Ward Ward 17

7Sep

13Sep

15Sep

For internal applicants only: Are you caring and compassionate and want to develop your skills and knowledge whilst meeting our patients' needs to a very high standard?

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for existing Clinical Support Staff to further develop your career within healthcare at DBTH.

If you are unable to attend any of the information sessions to the right, please contact your Education Lead on 01302 642318 or the Vocational Education Lead on 01302 644721.

You will need: To demonstrate a commitment to study and a letter of recommendation from your Matron or equivalent line manager on application.

DRI, Room 4D Block

DRI, Room 4D Block

DRI, Ed Centre Lecture Theatre

2pm to 4pm

2.30pm to 4.30pm

9am to 11am

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Clinical Admin Review update

The review started in August 2016. The purpose has been to refresh this function so that it supports all Care Groups (soon to be Divisions) in the Trust, providing a patient-focused and top-notch admin facility.

If you cast your mind back, it was our ambition to make a positive difference to the working life of our admin staff, building upon the things that work, and improving the things that don't.

The reasons for the review are:• To enhance consistency of our patient pathways

between areas and departments• To provide a coherent structure for the role, with

room for advancement and development• To improve operational performance, communication and data collection• To truly define the role of an admin at the Trust – currently we have over 60 job descriptions for

members of Team DBTH doing similar roles• To empower our admins to apply their skill and expertise so that they can deliver excellent patient

care across the organisation, as efficiently as possible.

Important documents: • The Clinical Admin Review presentation (delivered at Bassetlaw and DRI in late July and August• Consultation letter• Consultation Document

Job descriptions and personal specifications:• Clinical Apprentice (JD/PS)• Clinical Receptionist (JD/PS)• Clinical Typist (JD/PS)• Medical Secretary (JD/PS)• Operational Service Manager (JD/PS)• Service Manager (JD/PS)• Team Leader (JD/PS)• Waiting List Coordinator (JD/PS)

An in depth Q&A is available on the website here. This answers some of the questions we have received about the admin review thus far.

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Recruitment Request Form

Can all staff who are involved with recruitment please note the recruitment request form has been updated. The new form is on the Intranet: http://intranet.win2000.doncri.nhs.uk/Corporate-Directorates/Human_Resources/Medical_staffing.aspx

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Waste management self-assessment audit It’s the responsibility of all staff to ensure that wastes are disposed of correctly and compliantly. The Environment Agency have recently mentioned that they will be visiting most Trusts and other NHS sites during 2018 / 2019 to carry out full site waste management audits. With this in mind, can you please complete the attached waste management audit for their ward or department. Please feel free to ask any other questions at the bottom of the self-assessment audit form, or email or call Dave Hall to discuss: Tel: 01909 502830; Mob: 07854 990434 or Email: Dave.hall2@nhs.net.

Please complete and return the audit before the 28 September 2018.

NCS raise money for Bassetlaw

A group of young people participating in the National Citizen Service (NCS) programme have been raising money to buy toys and games for children who attend Bassetlaw Hospital. Thirteen students from across the region have managed to raise a whopping £315, which has been used to purchase toys for the Children’s Assessment Unit and the children’s waiting area in the hospital’s Emergency Department. The students raised the money through a ‘Go Fund Me’ profile. Fran Heald, an NCS student from Retford, said: “We visited the Children’s Ward and met with the Play Leaders and decided we wanted to purchase toys for the outdoor play area. We’ve purchased a basketball net, basketballs, footballs and new scooters which brighten up the play area. Thank you also to anyone who has donated toys and games to the ward following our appeal.” The National Citizen Service (NCS) is a voluntary personal and social development programme for 15 to 17 year olds. Anne Bacon, Play and Activity Team Leader, said: “On behalf of the Trust, I want to say ‘thank you’ to the students participating in the NCS programme. The toys they have purchased will make a real difference to patients attending the hospital either on the Children’s Assessment Unit or in the Emergency Department. It’s always lovely to see young people getting involved and supporting their local hospital. Many of the students we talked to said they had been patients themselves at some point over the years and they felt this project was their way of giving back and saying thank you.”

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Tour of BritainThe Tour of Britain returns to Nottinghamshire on Saturday 8 September, with the stage coming through Retford at 1pm and Worksop at 2pm.

The route will not be passing any Trust buildings, so we will not be affected directly. Having said that, colleagues who travel to work at these times should check the stage route and allow extra time for their journey to work in case they are delayed.

For more info go to: http://www.tourofbritain.co.uk/stages/stage-seven/

System Perfect and Emergency Department usageIn October, all NHS providers and other health partners in Doncaster and Worksop will take part in System Perfect.

A week-long exercise which looks at how health pathways function when all hands are on deck and everything is working exactly as it should. The focus this time around will be the Emergency Department.

In preparation for this, we will be working with our partners to design some communication materials in order to inform the public of what health services are available locally. To inform this, we are asking why residents come to the Emergency Department.Please share this

survey with your friends and family: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/VL99FJ5

The DBTH Tigers are Looking for New Recruits!Are you a netball whiz? If the answer is a passionate ‘yes!’, the DBTH Tigers want you. Alternatively, if you would describe yourself as a ‘keen trier’, then you will still be a perfect fit.

The Trust’s very own netball team have been playing for a few years now and are always open to new recruits. They place each Wednesday and even have their own kit.

The season starts in September so get in touch with Kirsty.Clarke4@nhs.net to express your interest.

Accommodation Officer 01302 642091

All Emergencies Dial 2222

General Office 01302 644180

Library 01302 642894

Occupational Health 01302 62581

SBS Payroll 0330 123 5794

Security 2222 via

Switchboard Dial 0

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Using Up Your Annual Leave Please be aware that at the end of this financial year, you will lose any unspent annual leave. It is important that you know this, so that you can use up your allowance suitably throughout the year, prior to 31 March 2019. After all, if you do not, then you will be unable to carry it over.

On a related note, in the coming weeks we will be publicising more details about how you can purchase additional leave should you be interested in doing so.

Cyber Security Accredited Training 2018Do you have a desire to become more cyber savvy? If so, then the IT Security team are offering a new training programme that could be right up your street.

This course offers clear, jargon-free guidance on loads of cyber essentials including:• how to protect yourself and your family online• what to avoid when using smart phone apps• how to optimise your security to avoid cyber threats.

Not only does this short course contain valuable information, but it also includes a chance to become a cyber security accredited practitioner. For more information please contact Robin Smith, IT Security Manager, on ext 644507.

Please park respectfully If you are parking on residential streets around the hospital sites, please remember to be respectful to our neighbours and take care not to block driveways.

Equally, if you are parking on site, make sure you have your permit displayed in permit holder only carparks and that you are parking in the right area.

Please do not park in marked or reserved spaces.

Know someone who goes the extra mile? Nominate them for a Star Award here.

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Giving Quality Improvement a boost You may be aware that we are one of only seven trusts that have been successful in applying to be part of a national programme that will give additional support to the Trust’s existing Quality Improvement (QI) Team.

At the Trust, we already have a lot of good QI practice but this programme gives us the opportunity to develop further, via additional support and standardisation. In turn, this will help us to ensure that improvement is seen as the way we do things at DBTH. It’s crucial that the expertise, experience and ideas of front line staff and patients shape this work.

In the short to medium term, we expect to deliver benefits in quality of care, staff engagement, finance and delivery. By extension, we will make strides towards becoming the safest trust in England, outstanding in all we do and we want all our staff to know how they contribute to this vision.

Our Executive Team are leading by example, and are currently undertaking ‘coaching training’ and other related bits of homework, which in turn will help the directors support QI work within our related directorates and divisions.

The QI team are working with a number of departments within the hospital and with partner organisations and we are about to start an exciting and important QI project in Trauma and Orthopaedics, supporting them to further improve the care they provide for our patients.

More updates will follow, so please keep checking Buzz, our Facebook group and other communications to keep up with developments, progress and also how you can get involved– so watch this space #creatingoutstandingTandO

This is an incredibly exciting time for the Trust and we hope you will join us wholeheartedly as we take steps to become ‘Outstanding’ in all that we do.

Richard ParkerChief Executive

The Executive Team undertaking Quality Improvement work

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Bev Shiner, Graphic Designer, from the Comms Team snapped this bee in the garden.

Please keep your photos coming in, by sending them to dbth.buzz@nhs.net (in jpeg format) and we will publish some of the best in future issues - pets always welcome.

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