Barts Health NHS Trust

It has been long awaited, but we are thrilled to announce that construction at Whipps Cross Hospital is finally underway. 🥳 #newhospitalprogramme #futurewhipps Find out what Alastair Finney, Whipps Cross Redevelopment Director had to say 👇 https://orlo.uk/aa05H

Jacqui Smith has stepped down as chair of Barts Health after 3 years. Jacqui has been appointed an education minister by the Prime Minister, and as such has resigned as chair in common of Barts Health and BHRUT. Shane DeGaris, group chief executive paid tribute to Jacqui’s leadership: “We are enormously sad to lose Jacqui and have benefitted greatly from her experience and skills, but we wish her well in her new role.” https://orlo.uk/j5Maa

Today marks 76 years of the NHS ⭐️ Thank you to all of our incredible staff, from every ward and every department, for everything you do for our patients 💙✨ #NHS76 🎂

Heading to Whipps Cross Hospital? Please allow extra time for your journey, as there may be increased traffic at peak times due to temporary traffic lights on Hospital Road until 9 August. Stay up to date on the latest Whipps Cross Redevelopment news 👇 https://orlo.uk/2zzUN

Are you a Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist? We are thrilled to invite you to our Occupational Therapist (OT) and Physiotherapist (PT) Open Day at Whipps Cross Hospital on Saturday, 6th July 2024, from 09:30 to 12:30 BST. 📍 Location: Therapies Department, 1st Floor Outpatients Building, Whipps Cross Road, London E11 1NR This is an incredible opportunity for patients, caregivers, students, and anyone interested in Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy. The event includes simulation sessions, hospital tours, and a chance to meet our dedicated team. You can also interview on the day for our current vacancies! Don't miss this chance to learn more about OT & PT and explore career opportunities with us. 🔗RSVP and more details: https://orlo.uk/yOE6n #HealthcareCareers #Physiotherapy #OccupationalTherapy

From revolutionising recovery times for stroke patients, to cutting the number of serious incidents in eye care, our WeImprove awards highlighted our commitment to improving care 👏 Keynote speaker Dr Amar Shah, the first national clinical director for improvement at NHS England, told the packed crowd: “You are at the forefront of improvement in the NHS. The rest of the country is looking and learning at what you guys are doing.” Find out more about how our teams are striving to deliver world class care: https://orlo.uk/tPalK

Consultant cardiologist Dr Edward Rowland, who served as medical director of St Bartholomew’s Hospital until 2022, has been awarded the British Cardiovascular Society's highest honour in recognition of a stellar career. https://lnkd.in/eksnin98

A huge congratulations to our current and former colleagues who have been recognised in this years King’s Birthday Honours list 🎉 First up we have consultant physician from The Royal London Hospital, Chloe Orkin, who has been awarded an MBE for services to the NHS and for her championship of equality, diversity and inclusion. Alongside Chloe, former staff member, Hannah Crane, has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to the NHS and voluntary work 💙

Our team produces the most accurate heart scans in the country 🫀 Based at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, the team have been recognised for their outstanding work that helps to provide quicker and safer diagnoses 👏 Head of radiography Amanda Rand said: "We are so proud of this achievement which recognises the high standards we set ourselves with every single scan." https://lnkd.in/ediQwk-6

We are the first in the UK ‐ and the first healthcare organisation in Europe ‐ to be awarded the Infrastructure Adoption Model (INFRAM) Level 6 rating from the Healthcare Informatics and Management Systems Society (HIMSS). Fay Stevenson, our deputy director of informatics spoke about how we achieved this digital progression across all five of our hospitals in a webinar with Block Solutions. https://orlo.uk/aC4dp