PROUD NEWS
20 DECEMBER 2024
Barnsley FC stars bring festive cheer to the Trust
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ABigFestiveThankYou
What a year it’s been! As we wrap up 2024, a massive shout out to all our incredible colleagues at Barnsley Hospital for your contributions to Proud News.
From saving lives, winning national healthcare awards to colleagues firing up dragonboats to raise funds for our amazing charity, you’re the heart of it all. We’re taking a well-earned Christmas break after today’s edition (December 20th) but don’t worry we’re back on January 10th to kick off 2025 with a bang.
I hope you enjoy the festive period.
Emma Parkes
Joint
Director
of Communication
ScottMartinCrowned InternoftheMonth
Big cheers for Scott Martin, who’s bagged the welldeserved title of Intern of the Month. This tech-savvy superstar has been making waves in the Linen and OT departments with his IT skills, hard graft, and dedication. No job’s too big or small for Scott – he tackles everything with enthusiasm and a smile that brightens up the whole hospital. Every morning, Scott walks all the way from Stairfoot to the hospital without complaint. He’s always cheerful, eager to lend a hand, and quick to get stuck into anything. Practical to the core, Scott’s attention to detail is topnotch – he even spotted that the portacabin was missing smoke alarms.
Scott’s commitment, sharp thinking, and positive attitude make him a shining example of what it means to go above and beyond. He’s not just an intern; he’s a true team player who brings his Agame every day. A huge well done to Scott – you’ve set the bar high this month. Keep smashing it.
StarIntern:ScottMartin
Footballersbringfestivegifts andsmilestostaffandpatients
We were delighted to welcome the players and staff from Barnsley FC, who brought festive chocolates and presents for staff and patients.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this event happen. We appreciate the effort of colleagues in supporting this special visit.
Players visited inpatient wards, including the Children’s Ward, and then spent some time in the Emergency Department.
If you'd like to continue the festive spirit, you can donate gifts for older patients or children staying in hospital over Christmas.
Gifts can be dropped at the Charity hub
PulseSurvey January2025
Positive staff engagement has been proven to drive better outcomes for people working in and accessing the NHS, from lower patient mortality to reduced sickness rates.
To strengthen this, the NHS introduced the National Quarterly Pulse Survey in 2021, replacing the Staff Friends and Family Test. Now mandatory for all NHS trusts, the survey ensures staff can share their views quarterly, driving improvement.
Flexible in approach, the easiest option is the free People Pulse, offering rapid results. NQPS complements the annual NHS Staff Survey, making staff voices count and supporting a culture of continuous feedback and improvement.
The 2025 survey opens 2nd January - keep an eye on the Hub for details
BRILLIANT INDIVIDUAL
MuhammedMohsin
Dr Mohsin has been an incredible support to myself as a new member of the Haematology CNS team and also to the Haematology CNS team in general. His wealth of knowledge and patience has been second to none.
Dr Mohsin has a very sensitive approach to patients, persistently showing compassion and understanding and I feel his care is very patient centred and individualised. I think that he deserves recognition for his work as it is always above and beyond.
Nominate a colleague for a Brilliant Award today
BRILLIANT TEAM
OccupationalHealthService
The service has just acheived reaccreditation from SEQOHS (Safe, Effective, Quality Occupational Health Service).
The SEQOHS assessment team comments included:
“The team provide a comprehensive range of occupational health and wellbeing services to their host Trust and several external contracts. Their commitment to continuous improvement was evident,
as was their innovative ways of supporting staff, particularly their impressive approach to psychological support for managers and staff.
The service is congratulated on their focus on supporting the health & wellbeing of staff.”
Nominate a colleague for a Brilliant Award today
BRILLIANT INDIVIDUAL
VickyWaller
Vicky has developed and led the organisation of the new "Prepare to Nurse" clinical induction for New Graduate Nurses joining the Trust this month.
Vicky has held regular keep warm days with new graduates who had applied for staff nurse posts here at the Trust the aim being to reduce drop out and engage potential new recruits in the Culture of the Trust.
These sessions were very well attended and evaluated so well by those attending - fulfilling the Trust objective of being the best for our people, embedding a positive culture retaining staff, welcoming new colleagues and sharing the Trust Vision and Values with them.
Nominate a colleague for a Brilliant Award today
QIInitiativeinEDAchieves 12MonthswithNoFalls ResultingInHarm
A Quality Improvement project undertaken by ED (Emergency Department) nurses has successfully reduced falls resulting in harm in the ED, achieving an impressive 12 months without a fall resulting in reported harm. Prompted by a rise in falls in early 2023, the ED team implemented structured interventions, with highvisibility cubicles, yellow non-slip socks, updated falls risk assessments, and enhanced falls training forming the backbone of the initiative. Strategic measures, including additional staffing trials and named nursing teams, ensured accountability and improved care delivery.
By leveraging QI methodology, the team surpassed its initial sixmonth goal, showcasing how structured improvements can drive safer patient outcomes in high-risk environments.
Read more about this and other QI projects on the Hub QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
Joyandmemoriesat ChristmasCarol service
Barnsley Hospital’s Chaplaincy Team held their annual Christmas Carol service, featuring the Barnburgh Village Singers.
The event blended festive cheer with remembrance, honoring colleagues and patients who passed away in 2024. Lead Chaplain Connie Ashton, joined by Chaplain Marian Skiffington, laid a beautiful remembrance wreath as attendees lit candles, sang carols like O Little Town of Bethlehem, and observed a moment of silence.
Colleagues including Emma Parkes and Jenny Cunnah did read with Board members presen Patient James Carter-Birkins called the chapel a sanctuar during his tough year of 12 hospital admissions.
