staff magazine | Autumn 2017
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
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Hats & Cravats
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First TAVI nurse led sedation
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Be A Hero 24 hour cycle
8 Trauma awards 9 Multi cultural menu 10 Ward L50 opens 11 Sit Up, Get Dressed, Keep Moving campaign launches 12 Donations 13 Emergency Medicine research launch 14 Family Integrated Care launches at LGI 15 New edible food trail at St James’s 16-17 4 First nurse-led sedation for TAVI
6 24 hours of cycling to inspire new organ donors in the region
Remembering Nellie Spindler
18 New book for young heart patients 19 New paediatric sepsis screening tool 20 Research & Innovation centre opens 21 My Job 22-24: Farewell 25
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Hats & Cravats success The Yorkshire Cancer Centre Appeal held another successful Hats and Cravats event in the Bexley wing to raise money to support cancer patients. Patients, staff and visitors enjoyed cream teas, homemade cakes, and sweet treats donated by generous members of the public, staff, and businesses including Krispy Kreme and Patisserie Valerie. There was even a popup cafe set up in case a cup of tea and a sit down was in order. The event, Hats and Cravats, is in its third year and included a raffle, craft stalls, and live music. The Yorkshire Cancer Centre Appeal is the fundraising arm of Leeds Cancer Centre and provides specialist medical equipment, research and development, and patient home comforts. Their latest campaign aims to fund a £2.4m MRI Simulator machine, which will make a huge difference to patients undergoing radiotherapy treatment.
The team serve cream teas in Bexley Wing atrium.
Overall the team raised an amazing £2415.60!
LTHT celebrates Leeds Pride A group of staff marched through the streets of the city with rainbow flags and banners to represent LTHT for the second year running at Leeds Pride. Over 20 members of staff from areas across the Trust wore scrubs as part of the parade with thousands of others through Leeds City Centre. LTHT is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and our team were proud to do their bit in celebrating the LGBT community’s contribution to the health service. Last year LTHT was at the heart of the parade’s 10th anniversary with our staff joining those from NHS Employers and NHS England on a decked-out double decker.
Staff representing LTHT at Leeds Pride.
A Pre-Pride event was also held for staff and colleagues in other health organisations in Leeds, to network and celebrate together ahead of the big day.
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First nurse-led sedation for TAVI The very first nurse-led sedation for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) has taken place at LTHT. The procedure was performed without an Anaesthetist or Operating Department Practitioner in the room and went smoothly - with minimal sedation the patient was wide awake but entirely comfortable throughout. Consultant Anaesthetist Mike Cross played an important role in organising this, and thanks to his training and support, the nurse in charge, Christine Phillips, was in complete control and felt safe and secure in looking after the patient. This is a great example of The Leeds Way in action, and highlights how collaborative working can make a real difference to the care that is provided by the team. It is also a big step forward for the TAVI service, and would not have been possible without the huge amount of time, effort, and expertise that Mike provided.
Staff nurse Christine Phillips with Consultant Anaesthetist Mike Cross.
Diabetes centre do parkrun Colleagues from the LTHT and Leeds Community Health (LCH) diabetes teams joined Dr Mike Mansfield, diabetes consultant to walk, jog or run at Roundhay parkrun. For many of the team this was their first experience of parkrun, and the team saw how welcoming, inclusive and friendly it is. The diabetes team did note that the parkrun course at Roundhay included some slopes - flatter parkruns are available in Leeds!
Some of the colleagues from LTHT and LCH diabetes teams who took part in Roundhay parkrun with Dr Mike Mansfield.
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Mike is a national diabetes champion for parkrun and comments that increasing physical
activity is really important in the treatment of all types of diabetes and in the prevention of type 2 diabetes. All health care staff should be aware that parkrun is an accessible, inclusive and free option available to recommend to people with diabetes, and other long-term conditions, who would benefit from increased physical activity. parkrun happens at parks across Leeds every Saturday at 9am. People of all abilities are welcomed to walk, jog or run the 5km course or to volunteer at the events.
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Some of the triathlon team from the Major Truma Centre on the helipad
Major trauma team take on triathlon Doctors, nurses and support staff from our Major Trauma Centre took part in a brutal 70.3-mile triathlon to raise funds for Day One. The team participated in the Ironman challenge in Weymouth and raised almost £10,000 for the charity which is committed to making a positive impact on trauma care in England. The challenge included a 1.2-mile sea swim, 56-mile cycle and a 13.1-mile run – with 13 of the team enduring the full route.
Orthopaedic registrar Dr Anthony Howard took part in the swim and cycle as part of a relay with Day One founder Professor Peter Giannoudis, who completed the running race.
major trauma centres nationwide. It is comprised not just of fundraisers, but dedicated medical and legal experts, some of whom have experienced the care of our major trauma team.
Dr Howard said of the charity: “It’s absolutely fundamental – how somebody feels, how independent they are, how they process what’s happened to them – affects their recovery.”
Prof Giannoudis, who is also a professor of orthapaedic surgery said: “It’s a fantastic effort from staff, patients and friends who are joining together to raise funds for the great cause of Day One. You never know when you might need that help yourself. Nobody wakes up thinking ‘I’m going to have an accident today’.”
Day One is affiliated to the Leeds Hospital Charitable Foundation, but is aiming to grow and support other
Ward housekeeper Joanne shaves her head for Candlelighters Joanne Harvey, a Ward Housekeeper in Leeds Children’s Hospital, shaved her head in aid of Candlelighters. The Candlelighters charity offers vital support to children fighting cancer and their families in Leeds and across Yorkshire. Joanne wanted to support them after getting to know some of the patients and their families through her work. Joanne had aimed to raise £500 for the charity however, after so much support from friends and family and local supermarkets who donated cakes and buns for her to sell, she was able to raise an incredible £1300. Joanne was supported on the day by her family, friends and co-workers who all clapped and cheered her on. She said “I want to thank everyone for all their support and donations. It really means a lot to me.”
Joanne being cheered on by her colleagues
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24 hours of cycling to inspire n Two hundred volunteers including staff from across the Trust joined the Be A Hero team to cycle for 24 hours to ‘keep Yorkshire’s heart beating’ and inspire more people to sign the organ donor register. Seven static bikes were pedalled through the day and night to generate enough power to keep a giant seven foot heart inflated. The event was part of an ambitious new challenge to inspire 50,000 new sign ups to the organ donor register in Yorkshire in just six months. Launching the event on Victoria Gardens in Leeds, Head Sprint Coach and liver
West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue share their support.
transplant recipient, Justin Grace, along with Team GB’s Katy Marchant. They were accompanied by courageous transplant patients, the families of organ donors and specialist nurses and clinicians in organ donation from the Trust. Amongst the volunteers was keen cyclist, 13-year-old Esben Rost, who received a liver transplant in 2008 and recently participated in the World Transplant Games, winning a gold medal in the 5km event this year. Ami and Liam Duggleby also attended the event with their daughters Lilly and April. The family have relentlessly supported the cause after their daughter Minnie became one of the youngest organ donors in Yorkshire at just 23 days old.
The event received overwhelming Children from the staff nurseries meet the Be A Hero mascot.
Staff from the St James’s Emergency Department held their own event to fundraise for the campaign.
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new organ donors in the region support from Yorkshire businesses, local authorities and members of the public, including West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue, West Yorkshire Police, local cycling scheme CityConnect, O2, Cube Training Services and The Gym Group who supported in cycling, awareness raising and delivering support services. At LTHT, 28 individuals donated organs after death in 2016/17. Between them they donated 92 organs and because of the altruism of these LTHT donors and their families 81 patients received a life changing transplant, some receiving a much-needed multi-organ transplant. Dr Simon Flood, Clinical Lead in Organ Donation at LTHT, said; “We are absolutely overwhelmed with the incredible support and generosity of Yorkshire people. It’s a huge undertaking to keep seven bikes pedalling over 24 hours straight but with the support of local people, businesses and authorities, we had more than enough volunteers to keep Yorkshire’s heart beating.
Justin Grace (far right) and Katy Marchant (second left) launch the campaign.
“We very much hope that the hard work and awareness raising will encourage and inspire the three and half million Yorkshire residents that are not yet registered as organ donors to consider their wishes and the impact they could have on saving or significantly improving the lives of others”. Signing up new donors
April Duggleby and mum Ami.
Cycling through the night.
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Trauma and Related Services teams celebrate success with awards ceremony The Trauma and Related Services Clinical Service Unit (CSU) held their very own awards ceremony, recognising the very best of what their teams do within the Trust. Staff were invited to the Royal Armouries to come together and celebrate their successes over the past year. They were asked to nominate their colleagues against eight categories and there were over 400 nominations. The winners were announced as part of an evening of celebrations that included dinner, dancing and live music. The winners were presented with their awards by Rob Burrow from Leeds Rhinos. The winners were as follows: • I mproving patient experience Virtual Fracture Clinic • I nspirational leader - Diane Armstrong • Inspirational person - Dianne Hudson
First ever Biofeedback machine for Leeds Children’s Hospital after generous donation An advanced biofeedback therapy machine, which uses computer game technology to help build muscle control in youngsters with certain bladder function disorders, has been presented to Leeds Children’s Hospital as a result of a fundraising drive. £2600 was raised thanks to an anonymous donor, with a further £10,000 being committed by the Leeds Children’s Hospital Appeal to purchase the equipment, which is a first for Leeds. The new equipment is especially childfriendly, utilising clever technology which allows children to play a series of interactive computer games using sensors connected to their pelvic floor muscles vital for successful bladder function. The games are a fun way to help children learn which muscles they should use to succeed at each challenge, which in turn are the same ones that help bladder control. Typically children from as young as seven can benefit, coming to the hospital for a series of sessions as part of a programme which also includes pelvic floor muscle exercises at home too. Early results using
the equipment have been very positive, with one little girl demonstrating improved results after just one session. Incontinence linked to difficulties controlling the pelvic floor is a distressing condition for young people and their families, and can have a dramatic effect on a child’s everyday life, affecting education, play and social activities, so it is vitally important to treat it early. The computer games provide a fun, noninvasive way of retraining the muscles to solve the problem. Mr Ram Subramaniam, Consultant Paediatric Urologist from the Leeds Children’s Hospital, commented: “I’d like to say a huge thank you for the generosity and support of the donor, as well as Mr Edward Ziff from the Leeds Teaching Hospitals Charitable Foundation for agreeing to top up the funds from the Leeds Children’s Hospital Appeal. This equipment is already making a difference and will help transform the lives of many children in Leeds and across our region.” It is hoped the service will be developed as a nurse-led service within the Leeds Children’s Hospital.
•T eam of the year - Major Trauma Centre • Excellence in care - Mark Ullah •N on clinical staff member William Charles • Making a difference - Rachel Allan • Clinical Staff Member - Nik Kanakaris Many congratulations to everyone who was nominated, shortlisted and the winners.
Mark Ullah receives his award.
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Dee Hardwick from Laborie Medical Technologies (left) demonstates how the new machine works.
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New multi-cultural menu for patients launches Inpatient Catering Services recently hosted a food taster session at Chapel Allerton Hospital for an all-new multicultural menu to be used across sites at LTHT.
LTHT Chaplaincy service. The Managing Director and the Executive Development Chef from the new supplier also attended to answer questions and take feedback from the evaluators.
The Trust has recently undertaken a large re-tender initiative in association with NHS Supply Chain and a number of other organisations within the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT) to look at bringing efficiency and cost effectiveness into LTHT services.
The objective of the session was to review a number of dishes from the newly appointed supplier to develop a new multi-cultural menu which not only provides the correct nutritional requirements, but is also tasty, appetising and culturally compliant for patients.
The provision of the specialised cultural meals was one of the lots offered as part of this tender exercise and was awarded to Medina Foods of Bradford.
The session was very enjoyable and was well received by the faith community representatives. The selection and range of dishes offered received great feedback on the day, with many positive comments on the high standards of each dish.
In attendance on the day were representatives from Hindu, Sikh and Muslim communities as well as Operational Facilities, Patient Catering staff and faith representatives from the
A complete menu has been developed as a result of this feedback with an expanded range of choices.
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J91 refurbish family room The team on J91 have celebrated the opening of their family room, which has been completely refurbished. Thirteen members of the team raised funds for the refurbishment by completing a very impressive 23 mile walk from Whitby to Scarborough. They raised more than ÂŁ1,200 which they used to provide a place of privacy for those receiving difficult news including basic comforts and amenities such as sofas and armchairs, a TV and refreshment services. This new comfortable environment will make a real difference to the family and friends of patients on the ward who can now have their own space away from a clinical environment. The team recognised that looking after loved ones when in hospital is always hard and some of the patients spend long periods of time on the ward so the room will be well used and much appreciated. Chief nurse Suzanne Hinchliffe officially opened the room and congratulated the team on reaching well over their fundraising target and creating such a great new space.
Tasting new menu options.
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Ward L50 officially opens Ward L50 have officially opened their newly located children’s liver, renal and gastro ward. The team transferred from Jubilee Wing at the LGI to the Children’s Hospital to be co-located alongside the rest of the children’s services in the Clarendon Wing. The ward space was previously an adult ward but, with thanks to charitable funds, the bays have been converted into a space more suitable for children, and after six months of work the ward has now been completed. To celebrate, the team held an official ribbon-cutting ceremony and made a special L50 cake. Robbie, a young patient who was already on the ward, helped cut the cake. Our Chief Executive, Julian Hartley, attended to formally open the ward and congratulate the team on their successful transition.
Chief Executive Julian Hartley cuts the cake.
He said: “This is a great show of collaborative working that really demonstrates our Leeds Way values. There’s no doubt this is a model with which other services may benefit from
for future co-location projects.” “Thanks to everyone in the team for their efforts and well done on a smooth transfer,” he added.
Cardiac electrophysiology research team donation One our most industrious research teams has been able to use funds generated from participation in a variety of clinical studies to supply state of the art computer equipment to the Inherited Cardiovascular Conditions (ICC) Service and Cardiology wards at Leeds General Infirmary.
more efficient and overall patient care will continue to improve. This demonstrates how successful research can not only lead to scientific
advances but can also directly improve our clinical services and this collaboration between research and clinical teams once again illustrates The Leeds Way in action.
The Cardiac Electrophysiology Research Team led by Consultant Cardiologist Muzahir Tayebjee with Clinical Research Fellow Dr James O’Neill, Cardiac Research Nurse Lisa Clark, and Research Coordinator Rebecca Cook have donated a stainless steel trolley, computer and printer to the ICC service and three portable laptops to the cardiology wards. With patient records, investigation results and prescription charts all now being stored electronically, it is becoming increasingly important to have easy access to these digital systems and so with this donation it is hoped that daily ward rounds and clinics will become
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The team with the new computer equipment on the ward.
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Acute Medicine teams launch Sit Up, Get Dressed, Keep Moving campaign Teams from Acute Medicine have launched their ‘Sit Up, Get Dressed Keep Moving’ campaign which aims to prevent deconditioning by encouraging patients to wear their own clothing and stay mobile in hospital. The multidisciplinary team were inspired by a national campaign called ‘End PJ Paralysis’ and Consultant Geriatrician Dr Eileen Burns and some of the team delivered a presentation to the Trust executive team to share their ideas and gain support with the roll out of the campaign.
The multidisciplinary team planning the new campaign.
PJ paralysis affects every patient in hospital, irrespective of their age. No matter how old a patient is, they will lose muscle strength during their stay, albeit at different levels, so the multidisciplinary team on each ward are being encouraged to help patients be as mobile as possible. For every ten days of bed-rest in hospital, the equivalent of ten years of muscle ageing occurs in people over 80-years old so this campaign could make a real difference to the recovery of older patients. Alison Raycraft, Lead Nurse for Older People and Matron for Quality Medicine said: “We are encouraging patients to wear their own clothes
and be mobile unless it’s for reasons of clinical appropriateness rather than organisational culture. One week of bed rest equates to 10% loss in strength, and for an older person this may make the difference between dependence and independence, and how soon they go home. Educating relatives and carers will be just as important as our staff to ensure that they encourage their relative, friend or person they care for to get dressed and move about.” The campaign is expected to be rolled out on wards in the following months, enabling more patients to build their strength and enhance their mental wellbeing as it increases their confidence.
Microbiology team are gold standard The microbiology team have been awarded the gold standard accreditation from UKAS ISO 15189:2012. The team received excellent comments from their assessors and were acknowledged for their continuous hard work since the last inspection in 2014. Ian Cocking, Service Manager said: “I am really proud of the staff and all the hard work they have put in above and beyond their expected roles; a credit to the Leeds Way.” This accreditation comes with extra merit as it was achieved within the same year as the pathology IT systems crash but despite this, the team continues to go beyond what is expected and have worked hard to achieve this award.
The microbiology team outside the Old Medical School.
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Donation thanks Every week we gratefully receive donations that make a real difference to our patients, staff and visitors - here are a few photos:
Leeds Muslim Youth Group donated a PS4 to ward L42 and brought gifts for patients.
Leeds Rhinos Foundation donated a signed shirt and fundraising money to J88 in memory of Charlotte Brett.
Pontus Jansson donated two Leeds United season tickets to young patients at Leeds Children’s Hospital.
Andrew Wright donated £750 raised from pig racing (of the toys-on-a-track kind) to the Children’s CF & respiratory unit.
Unite Students donated hundreds of multi-coloured mood lamps to the wards of Leeds Children’s Hospital.
The Fazal Hussain Foundation donated £9000 to the Leeds Liver Unit, J83, at St James’s.
Fairy Bricks donated £2,500 of Lego to Leeds Children’s Hospital for #TatianaDay.
Marsden WI donated over 50 handknitted Twiddle Muffs for our elderly patients.
ne Nation collected money and O toys to distribute around the Children’s Hospital.
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Leeds Emergency Medicine Research launches Clinical trials are incredibly important for establishing new knowledge that could lead to improving the effectiveness of how patients are treated and cared for. We have many research teams across the Trust who conduct clinical trials to bring about better treatment for our patients. The Emergency Department clinical research team have recently relaunched themselves as Leeds Emergency Medicine Research (LEMeR). The team held an event in the Emergency Department (ED) at the LGI last week, where they handed out branded water bottles to medical staff. LEMeR intend this to be the start of a planned expansion that will raise the profile of the team’s work and help lead the way in further research opportunities across the Trust. Working between St James’s and the LGI the team cover diverse specialities with projects ranging from bleeding on the brain to ankle sprains. LEMeR currently has 4 ongoing clinical trials - including researching the link between sprained ankles and osteoarthritis. The research team was started two years ago in partnership with the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR). Since then the team have gone from
The team at the official launch of LEMeR.
strength to strength, and are now the 6th highest recruiter of patients for clinical trials at LTHT. The team work very closely with other Trust research teams thanks in large part to their award-winning “Big Front Door” initiative. This means any patients passing through Accident and Emergency who are eligible for clinical trials elsewhere can be identified for potential referral. A group of research link nurses work 24
hours a day to identify patients suitable for taking part in these studies. LEMeR sits at the centre of research across Yorkshire and is the leading research team out of 16 EDs in the region. The future looks even brighter for the team, who will be moving into new trauma research from the Autumn, further collaborations with other departments in the Trust, and with other services nationally and internationally.
Fluffy visitors for children at Rosewood nursery The children at one of our LTHT staff nurseries, Rosewood, bid farewell to the adopted chicks and ducklings that hatched at the nursery. The chicks and ducklings have been cared for since they were eggs in an incubator and are now returning home to Meanwood Valley Urban Farm. The nursery received the eggs over the summer and proudly named the first chick that hatched Cuddles. The rest of the chicks closely followed that evening
and the nursery welcomed Strike, Mike and Nugget. The following week the children had front row seats as the ducklings hatched during nursery hours. The children named the ducks Belle (who hatched first), Princess, Rosie, Charlie and Quackers. The children were sad to see their newfound friends go but, are excited about a future visit to the farm to see them when they have grown. The nursery staff said the children have loved interacting with the animals and learning all about wildlife, nature and the transition to farm life. They agreed it was such a positive experience that they would love to take on more projects like this. In the past the nursery has raised frogs from tadpoles and butterflies from caterpillars. The children are also heavily involved with the daily care of the two resident Guinea Pigs called Dave and Brian.
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Family Integrated Care launches at LGI As part of ‘Leeds Baby Week’, the Neonatal unit at St James’s held a launch event celebrating the implementation of Family Integrated Care at the LGI. The St James’s unit was the first in the country to launch the scheme which has received great feedback from the families who have been involved. The team look after more than 1,700 premature and sick babies every year, making the units in Leeds some of the busiest in the country. Dr Liz McKechnie, Consultant Neonatologist, said: “The results we’ve seen at St James’s speak for themselves. It’s really quite incredible. We are looking forward to seeing this replicated at the LGI.” The programme encourages and empowers parents to take control of
One of the families that have benefited from Family Integrated Care.
The team celebrate the launch with Chief Nurse Suzanne Hinchliffe.
their baby’s care whilst on the neonatal unit, which has led to an increase in earlier discharge, fewer infections and better breastfeeding rates. Parents are given coaching on how to care for their babies, including taking regular observations, giving medication and day-to-day activities like feeding and changing. This means that parents feel more involved in their child’s care and go home feeling far more confident in being able to care for their baby. Family Integrated Care at LTHT is run by a multidisciplinary team who help to
educate parents on every aspect of their baby’s care. At the LGI, the neonatal team care for babies who require intensive care, surgery or other specialist care. They have received full family integrated care training and are already receiving positive feedback about the new service. The Leeds Baby Week also included a range of events including the launch of the Baby Box program, a ‘Big Purple Picnic’ and a conversations event with parents around the Leeds Maternity Strategy.
Dr Bob wins NIHR photo competition Congratulations to Dr Bob Philips, one of our clinical academic paediatric oncology consultants, who has been announced as the winner in the photo category of the NIHR Let’s Get Digital competition.
The winning photo shows Dr Bob with one of his former patients who was treated when he was 6 months old for bladder rhabdomyosarcoma, around 8 years ago.
He was also shortlisted for video he created using Lego to promote a study which examines if a simple additional blood test could shorten the duration of admission or antibiotics for children admitted for infections during anticancer treatment.
The competition, which was brand new for this year, aimed to promote and recognise the ways people who are funded and supported by the NIHR can ‘get digital’ with their research, whilst raising awareness of research at the same time.
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Great success for quality improvement duo Congratulations to Dr Anna Winfield and Dr Ali Cracknell who were announced as runners up in NHS Improvement’s Sir Peter Carr Award. Sir Peter Carr is the previous Chair of NHS Improvement who is extremely passionate about encouraging improvement work across the NHS and he was keen to continue this after he retired.
They want to embed the principle that every data point represents a patient and make improvement data accessible… The GRASP champions with some of the new vegetables grown at St James’s.
St James’s Way edible food trail launches As part of the Leeds Teaching Hospitals Sustainability GRASP campaign, the sustainability group have delivered an exciting project involving a series of food gardens across the St James’s hospital site. Each food garden is part of the St James’s Way, a trail of raised beds across the grounds of the hospital and an example of the Trust’s sustainability initiatives called GRASP, working with local charity Back to Front. Each garden is for staff, patients and visitors to enjoy and look after. The raised beds provide an area for staff and patients to tend to and forage from, and also form a walking trail across the site. Each food garden is themed, and following a great
response, they have been created using feedback from the public. The final chosen themes were: 1. Colourful foods 2. Edible flowers 3. Herbs 4. Scented 5. Thackray herbs 6. Organic vegetable garden
Anna and Alison will be using the support and money from the award to develop the infrastructure, culture change and staff and patient engagement needed to enable data to be used for improvement across the organisation. They want to embed the principle that every data point represents a patient and make improvement data accessible to both patients and staff in order to drive patient centred improvement. Anna and Alison are also part of the Deteriorating Patient Faculty Group, which aims to reduce avoidable deterioration and improve patient safety. It has seen great success with a reduction in the number of 2222 calls as a result of a cardiac arrest in our hospitals by 25%.
7. Grows well in Yorkshire 8. Bee & butterfly friendly 9. Nutritious foods 10. Pick me up for lunch The trail is an example of one of the Trust’s sustainability initiatives called GRASP which stands for be Green, Recycle, be Aware, be Sustainable for our Patients. The campaign aims to reduce the carbon footprint of hospitals in Leeds and save money through steps like improving recycling and saving energy and sets the vision to become one of the greenest Trusts in the UK by 2020. To view the walking trail visit www. leedsth.nhs.uk/GRASP
Alison and Anna with their award.
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Remembering Leeds nurse N
Outside the chapel at St James’s
A commemorative service was held at St James’s Hospital in honour of Nellie Spindler, a Leeds nurse who died 100 years ago, at the Battle of Passchendaele.
Nellie lies alongside over 10,000 casualties of the conflict at Lijssenhoek cemetery - the only woman laid to rest within the cemetery. Inscribed on Nellie’s headstone is her serving rank:
Staff Nurse. Nellie was caught in the blast of a German shell, and was critically wounded by shrapnel. She died in
Reverend Chris van D’Arque, Deputy Head of Chaplaincy, performed the service held at the historic chapel in the grounds of St James’s, where a plaque dedicated to Nellie’s memory can be found. Personnel from the Queen Alexandra’s Royal Army Nursing Corps, Princess Mary’s Royal Air Force Nursing Service, and the Royal British Legion Riders Branch, in addition to staff from our Trust and members of the press and public, were all in attendance. Chief Nurse, Suzanne Hinchliffe, attended the service and also gave a reading that that shared the story of Nellie’s life. Nellie is the only woman buried with full military honours, including the Last Post, alongside the thousands of soldiers who died fighting for Passchendaele.
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Chief Nurse Suzanne Hinchliffe (centre) with Major John Godfrey, a charge nurse at St James’s and his wife Rosie.
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Nellie Spindler, 100 years on
Members of the Royal British Legion Riders East Pennines division.
Nellie Spindler
the arms of another Leeds nurse, Minnie Wood. Vera Sheard, Nellie’s niece, together with Pvte. Katy Dodds, laid wreaths before Nellie’s memorial plaque to the sound of the Last Post. She said: “This is a wonderful day of remembrance for my aunt. It is important we never forget that in the world of brave men, a number of very brave women helped bring many of the men home again.” The Rev Christopher van D’Arque, Deputy Head of Chaplaincy, said: “Standing shoulder-to-shoulder with those in harm’s way, in her life and vocation Nellie Spindler embodies the values that are an abiding constant of nursing.” “This vision for nursing remains central to LTHT today, expressed in The Leeds Way values and embodied by colleagues who continue to serve within the Armed Forces with compassionate skill and courageous dedication,” he added. It was an honour to remember Nellie’s story, her bravery, and her legacy - and that of countless others who died in the bleak conflict of a hundred years ago. We will remember them.
Nellie’s niece Vera Sheard with Pvte Katy Dodds.
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Children’s Heart Surgery Fund launches new book A new interactive book from the Children’s Heart Surgery Fund (CHSF) aimed at helping children born with congenital heart disease launched on Yorkshire Day at Leeds Children’s Hospital (LCH). This brand new 32-page information and activity book was written by medical staff from LTHT featuring much-loved character Katie Bear and her friends. It provides a realistic and child-friendly introduction to hospital and describes what young patients can expect before, during and after heart surgery. The book offers a bespoke guide to young patients with congenital heart disease in Leeds. With bright illustrations based upon recognisable wards, departments, and staff from LCH, the book aims to prepare patients and their families for their hospital journey. The book was written by Senior Clinical Psychologist Rachel Avison and Children’s Cardiac Nurse Specialist Mike Fresson, who have worked with heart families and patients at the LGI for many years. Rachel said: “Meeting young patients through our clinics has meant we’ve picked up on a lot of questions children and their families have about heart surgery. This has helped us structure the book around easing anxiety and answering the most important questions.” Local designer Charlie O‘Neill illustrated the book based on photos of actual hospital staff and locations to help bring to life the narrative of the hospital journey and make the guide as familiar as possible.
L-R: Mike Fresson, Rachel Avison, Dominic Brunt and Charlie O’Neill.
She said: “Taking an existing character and incorporating that style into my own was tricky, but I worked closely with the authors to make sure the tone and feel was right. It’s been such a privilege working on the book.” Emmerdale actor Dominic Brunt was also in attendance to lend some star attraction to the launch. Dominic’s son was born with the condition, and so he knew exactly what families go through. He said: “We were a little overwhelmed and scared at the time of my son’s operation and this book covers everything. I really wish we had this book around when we arrived in hospital.” He added: “I like that fact that it doesn’t
shy away from the fear and nerves which every family must go through. It would be tempting to normalise the experience but of course there is nothing normal about the situation.” Young patients up to 10 years old will receive a free copy of the new book at their first hospital appointment, after heart surgery has been decided upon. A free copy of the book can also be sent to patients who have had surgery within the last 6 months. For more information on how to get a free copy, or to buy one, details are available on the CHSF website: https://chsf.org.uk/news-blog/katie-beargoes-to-hospital/
CoppaFeel cake sale Emma Beaglehole, Paediatric Physiotherapist held a cake stall to raise money for breast awareness charity CoppaFeel. The charity is dedicated to improving early detection of breast cancer in women (and men) mainly under 30, reminding people to “check your boobs!”
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Emma is passionate about raising awareness of breast cancer and in breaking down the social stigmas that surround it. The cake stall proved hugely successful, raising a whopping £700 on the day. Emma has pledged to raise £3000 for the charity, and will be climbing Mt Kilimanjaro later this year.
Emma (centre left) raising money for Coppafeel.
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The team launch the new sepsis screening tool
New tool to increase awareness of paediatric sepsis A new paediatric sepsis screening tool has launched at Leeds Children’s Hospital (LCH) to help improve care for young patients who may be at risk of sepsis. Sepsis is a rare but serious condition resulting from a complication of an infection, and can be hard to anticipate in children. The tool was developed by the team at LCH to heighten situational awareness in managing children who are diagnosed with sepsis by encouraging prompt
treatment and escalation of care. It ensures our teams are going above and beyond the NICE guidelines so that they have considered the possibility of sepsis in every child who attends LCH.
addition to leaflets promoting the new tool there was face painting, baked treats, a colouring competition, and an incredible cake.
The team have been committed to getting the tool right and after several trials are now pleased to formally launch it - so far it has gone down very well with doctors and nurses alike. Chief Executive, Julian Hartley, attended the launch event to congratulate everyone involved. In
LGI porters push wheelchairs to Otley for Candlelighters A team of LGI porters walked from the Jubilee Wing entrance at the LGI all the way to Otley town centre in the name of charity. But this was no ordinary walk: the porters took it in turns to be pushed along the route in a wheelchair. It’s just over 10 miles from the Jubilee Wing to Otley, going up hill and down dale, with a pushing time of over 3.5 hours with the addition of wheelchairs. The grand ‘push’ raised over £500 which will go to Candlelighters, a charity that supports young patients on our children’s cancer ward.
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Celebrating the official opening of the new research centre and brain research garden.
Research and Innovation Centre opens The new Research and Innovation Centre (RIC) has opened at St James’s, providing a hub for all research activity that takes place across the Trust. The RIC is a Grade II listed building which is part of the original St James’s hospital site and it has played multiple roles in the development of modern healthcare in Leeds. It is now home to the Research and Innovation department, and is open for all research active staff to use. It will be a hub for the exciting plans being developed to grow research and
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Innovation activity in the Trust. Chris Herbert, Director of Operations said: “Research and Innovation is at heart of strategy for LTHT and we want this to be used as somewhere where collaborations and partnerships are formed and where industrial and academic partners can come and work with our clinical staff to bring innovative treatments to our patients.” Outside is the Yorkshire Brain Research garden which won a silver gilt award at the Harrogate Spring Flower Show,
and was funded by the Yorkshire Brain Research charity. The garden celebrates the amazing architecture and wonders of the brain, representing the vitality and health of the brain, a state that the research teams aim to preserve in their research into the many complex brain disorders including epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis and dementia. It also includes medicinal plants of historical and health importance in brain and cognition which are interwoven in the key areas.
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My Job
Charlotte Hunting What else have you done in your career so far? I am currently rotating through all the linear accelerators (treatment machines) to get fully trained in all the specialised treatments. I have had my initial imaging training and I am able to review x-rays and CT treatment scans that are taken of patients. I have also mentored a few of the Sheffield Hallam radiotherapy students that are on placement which feels a little strange as it doesn’t feel like that long ago that was me! After a little break from academia, I have been trying to re-write my undergraduate dissertation, which looked at the information we offer patients at the end of their course of radical radiotherapy treatment, in order to bring it up to a standard where it could be possibly offered to a journal or conference - fingers crossed!
What’s the best thing about your job?
Charlotte Hunting, Therapeutic Radiographer Practitioner has worked at the Trust for one year.
Summarise the main aspects of your role? I deliver accurate radiotherapy treatment to patients with various types of cancer using high energy X-Rays. This involves getting patients into a reproducible position on a daily basis, often using imaging (forms of X-Ray or CT) to verify that the patient is in the right position and the radiation dose that is being delivered is covering the whole tumour/ defined treatment area. The role is very much split between technical skills with patient care. Radiographers are responsible for accurately checking each patient’s treatment plan and prescription, operating the linear accelerator (treatment machine), reviewing treatment scans and even career progressing into planning the radiotherapy treatments themselves. We also monitor and care for patients throughout treatment as they start to experience side-effects and offer support to anxious patients, particularly those who may need to wear a mask which is clipped into the treatment couch for all their treatments to keep them still!
I enjoy getting to know things about our patients as they come in each day for their treatment, with some regimens lasting up to seven weeks. I think they quite like to see a familiar face each day and that overall rapport helps to deliver a high standard of patient centred care.
What is the one thing you would change at LTHT to help you do your job better? Lunchtime sessions are really beneficial. I have seen these in action a few times and because they can be arranged at short notice, staffing doesn’t need to be rearranged and the time limit means they run efficiently. The sessions also don’t have to be limited to training purposes; I’ve seen them be used for staff meetings, mindfulness and staff wellbeing they could be used more frequently.
What’s your best advice to a new starter at the Trust? Don’t rush anything! It can be easy as a new starter to put pressure on yourself because a task needs doing and you don’t know how to do it and it feels like you’re letting the team down. It’s about being confident and competent in your job - take time to observe, ask questions, read protocols and write things down and it’ll feel more rewarding when you then do the task right.
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A fond farewell to our long-serving staff
Hazel Parkinson
Alison Hession
Geri Beech
Staff Nurse Alison Hession has retired after nearly 43 years in the health service. The team at Chapel Allerton Hospital outpatients department wished her well with a goodbye lunch, with best wishes for her future adventures.
Geri started her nursing career in 1967 at SJUH and she joined the Endoscopy department at LGI in 1997.
Alison began her nursing career at the LGI in 1970 in orthopaedics, before completing her general nurse training in 1972. After time spent in female orthopaedics, she joined the A&E team at St James’s working within the plaster room up till 2005, when she transferred to outpatients at Chapel Allerton Hospital. Her knowledge, skills, and good humour will be greatly missed.
Catherine Falconer Senior Genetic Counsellor, Catherine Falconer has retired after 27 years. Catherine has worked for the NHS for 42 years beginning her career in London where she trained as a registered nurse, health visitor and midwife. Catherine then moved to Sheffield and worked as a labour ward sister until she moved to Scarborough with her family. She joined the genetics department as a part-time coordinator for the Tuberous Sclerosis clinic led by Professor Mueller and expanded her role to become a principal genetic counsellor. Catherine’s hard work and commitment have been invaluable to the genetics department over the years, she is caring and compassionate, and a dedicated member of the team who will be greatly missed by the patients.
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In 2009 she founded one of the first dedicated endoscopy preassessment services in the country. Geri presented a poster at the British Society of Gastroenterologists AGM in 2010 which generated huge interest from other trusts, and Endoscopy Preassessment is now routinely carried out nationwide. Geri is looking forward to spending more time with her family and the team will miss her very much.
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Hazel Parkinson Hazel started working for the Trust in November 1991 after relocating from Birmingham to Skipton in search of the sights and pleasures of the countryside.
Clare Kellett Rheumatology Clinical Nurse Specialist, Clare Kellett has retired after 20 years. Clare started her nursing career in Wakefield in 1979 and she moved to St James’s in 1988 as a Staff Nurse in Orthopaedics. In 1990 she transferred over to Rheumatology as a Junior Sister on ward 68. Clare was seconded to the post of Clinical Nurse Practitioner in 1997 and she was integral in setting up the day case service treating hundreds of patients annually and running nurse led clinics which was then in its infancy. Clare’s role as a Rheumatology Clinical Nurse Specialist was made permanent in 2000 and it was integrated within Rheumatology when services merged at the Chapel Allerton site. Clare will be sorely missed by both her colleagues and her patients - she has been looking after some patients for over 20 years. Clare plans to spend more time with her family, take well deserved holidays and also ‘develop’ a new hobby of photography!
Gillian Hitchcock Gillian Hitchcock has retired after 24 years as an appointments admin in the Clinical Genetics department. Her colleagues describe her as a valued and well liked member of the team with a great sense of humour and a pleasure to work with. Gill was very helpful and supportive to patients and staff, she was hard working and nothing was ever too much trouble.
She came as a Team Leader in Gynaecology and after a while it was amalgamated with vascular theatres where she was a valued member of the team. Hazel was fundamental in implementing changes to practice. The opportunity came for Hazel to take on the role as Professional Development Lead and she has since developed a well organised team providing education to over 700 staff across the Theatres and Anaesthesia CSU and promoting patient safety. She will be missed by many who have sought her help and advice over many years and her colleagues wish Hazel a long and happy retirement.
Monica Carcary Monica completed her nurse training at St James’s Hospital in 1979 and worked on the day surgical unit until 1983. She then worked at Wheatfield’s Hospice for 14 years followed by five years at St Marys Hospital in the community rehab unit. In 2002 she joined the Lymphoedema team who were then based at Cookridge Hospital. Monica has been a valuable asset to the team and will be greatly missed by staff and patients. She is known for her professionalism, hard work, and dedication to patient care and not to forget her sense of humour. After nursing for 41 years she is looking forward to spending more time with her husband and beloved cats.
Peggy Watson The Gynaecology department said goodbye to Peggy Watson who has worked for the NHS for the last 25 years. Peggy started her career in January 1992 and worked in Gynae Outpatients at the LGI as a Clerical Officer. She then went on to work in the admissions department at the LGI before moving to St James’s with the department, where she worked alongside the Gynaecology secretaries to assist with the admin needs of the team. Peggy has been a valued member of the team and will be missed by all who had the pleasure of working with her.
Roseann Mullen Senior Sister in Endoscopy, Roseann Mullen has retired from the Trust after 42 years. Roseann began her career in Leeds as a student nurse in 1975 and qualified in 1978. She has worked in a number of departments including medical and surgical outpatients, renal transplant, ICU, theatres and plastics HDU. Whilst working on ICU she cared for some of the first patients to receive liver transplants. Roseann joined endoscopy in 1999 as a staff nurse in David Beevers and in 2002 she became a Junior Sister within the department. Later she became involved in the opening of the new unit in Bexley wing as a Senior Sister in 2007. Roseann will be missed by all the team and was thanked by Chief Executive Julian Hartley for her great contribution to the Trust.
Gill is looking forward to spending more time with her family and grandchildren, and the team will all miss her enormously, but wish her every happiness in her retirement.
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A fond farewell to our long-serving staff Simon Abbatt Senior Charge Nurse on Cardiac ICU, Simon Abbatt, has retired after 36 years at the Trust. Simon started his General Nurse Training at SJUH in 1981 and began work as a Staff Nurse on ICU at Killingbeck hospital in March 1985. He became a Charge Nurse in 1988 and was involved in the Killingbeck Care Support System as part of a secondment. With the opening of Jubilee Wing Simon moved to cardiac ICU, now known as L04/L05. Simon was a valued member of the senior nursing team who always enjoyed a joke whilst inspiring and supporting his team. He will be greatly missed by nursing, ancillary and medical staff. In his retirement, Simon intends to enjoy caravanning and travelling abroad with his wife Julie, a midwife at SJUH who is also retiring and to spend time with his grandchildren.
Helen, Sue and Rosemary who retired from the CF team.
Three long serving members of the paediatric Cystic Fibrosis (CF) team have retired and between them they have a combined 67 years of fantastic care for children and young people with CF. Helen Blyth, CF nurse specialist began working as a sister in the 1980’s on a surgical ward at LGI and then moved to children’s ward 12 in Gledhow wing after an 8 year career break. She then moved to the CF Unit in 1999 as a nurse specialist. Sue Wolfe, Consultant CF dietitian has retired after 30 years in dietetics. She spent 28 years in the paediatric CF Unit,
Sue Dodman Sue Dodman, Matron for Haematology and Oncology at St James’s has retired after 37 years. Sue commenced employment at LTHT in December 1980 as a student nurse at Leeds General Infirmary. She held a number of senior positions at the LGI including senior sister posts in the medical outpatient department and acute medical assessment area. In 2007, Sue was appointed as the Matron for Haematology & Oncology in Bexley Wing at St James’s. Sue’s friends and colleagues gathered in large numbers to wish her well for her retirement and look forward to her return later in the year in a parttime post in the breast outpatient department.
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and joined the CF team alongside Dr Littlewood in 1989 at St James’s. Rosemary Ball, Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist qualified in 1978 in Leeds, and then spent time working in Burnley before returning to the Trust in 1986. She joined the CF Team in 1996, 21 years ago. Lesley Kell who worked with them all said: “It has been a real privilege working with all of you, and you have all had a massive influence on team members, patients and parents both professionally and personally. Have a happy fun-filled, enjoyable and quality retirement.”
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Joanne Green
What do you do to wind down and relax after a hard week at work? I like to read, surf the internet, and play computer games.
What is your ideal holiday destination and why? I absolutely love Kefalonia, which is an island off the Greek coast. There are some beautiful walks, beaches, and it’s an ideal place for relaxation.
Joanne is a Clinical Support Worker and she has worked at the Trust for eight months.
What did you want to be when you were growing up? When I was younger I wanted to end up either working with animals or helping vulnerable people.
What is your favourite film? A Quiet Man with John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara.
Tell us something we don’t know about you … I have been a foster carer for the past 16 years.
What is your favourite food? Sunday roast! Can’t beat a classic.
#TheLeedsWay for finance teams Over 230 members of the finance and procurement teams participated in a ‘Leeds Way for the Finance Directorate’ time out led by Simon Worthington, Director of Finance. This is the first of an on-going programme of events. Trust Chair Linda Pollard highlighted the key role the finance team have in helping our teams deliver their financial plans and the Trust achieving financial sustainability. The event also included presentations from members of the cashiers, materials management and payroll teams and was an opportunity to celebrate recent successes and recognise some of the outstanding contributions made by both individuals and teams within the directorate.
Trust Chair Linda Pollard presents to the finance teams.
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Lung cancer nurse John wins prestigious award Neonatal team attend international meeting in Lisbon The 28th annual meeting of European Society for paediatric and neonatal Intensive care was held in Lisbon earlier this year. The international conference had over 1000 delegates and Dr Cath Harrison and Dr Kathryn Johnson, both consultant neonatologists, supported a team of eight paediatric trainees , all who are working in or have worked in Leeds neonatology.
Congratulations to John White, Lead Macmillan Lung Cancer Nurse Specialist, who has been awarded an unsung hero award in the Stars of Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation Awards. The Stars of Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation Awards recognise and reward the individual and groups that contribute time, energy and donations to the Foundation every year. John was nominated and won the ‘Prospect Law Unsung Hero Award’, the criteria of which was for an individual who works tirelessly behind the scenes to support our charity. John leads the lung cancer team at LTHT and he established the Leeds Support Group, a very successful lung
Sean Bryson, Aoife Hurley, Alex Lu, Emmanuel Erinaugha, and Catriona Firth had poster presentations and there were three oral presentationsNguavese Onivaran spoke about Family Integrated Care in Leeds, Chris Vas spoke about Hypothermia in newborn transport and Kalwa Munthali discussed In Utero Transfers in Yorkshire. This is a great achievement for Leeds and was a great opportunity for the team to present their work and network with other medical teams from across Europe.
John (centre right) with his award.
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cancer support group that’s been running for over a decade. He has also contributed to local and national campaigns to change the negative perceptions that surround lung cancer. John is also chair of the National Lung Cancer Nurse Forum, and he has championed good practice across the lung cancer nursing community. As well as all of this, he’s a valued member of the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation research committee, and has acted as a consultant to produce timely and sensitive patient information. Well done to John for going the extra mile to do all he can to support our lung cancer patients and the team at Leeds Cancer Centre.
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