Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Baroness Sally Morgan has been appointed by the Council of Governors as the next Chair of our hospitals and will take up her new role in January 2025. Sally will succeed Dr Mike More who stands down as Chair of CUH in December 2024 after a total of 11 years’ service on the Board as a Non-Executive Director, with eight years as Chair. We’d like to thank Mike for his years of service and look forward to welcoming Sally to CUH in the New Year. Read more: https://orlo.uk/BmZxb

Advanced Specialist Occupational Therapist vacancy! An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled Occupational Therapist to join the Communication Aid Service East of England (CASEE). We welcome applications from those seeking a permanent role or those who are interested in a 12 month Secondment opportunity / Fixed Term contract. This is a unique opportunity to develop a raft of specialist skills and experience in the exciting field of alternative and augmentative communication (AAC). Closing date: 29/07/24 Interested in this role? To apply and for more information: https://bit.ly/4bwValv

Deputy Claims and Inquest Manager vacancy! This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Medico-Legal team at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The role reports directly to our Medico-Legal Manager, who will ensure you are supported to deliver the highest standards of legal advice and advocacy for our staff, with a focus on learning and minimising any safety risks for our patients. For more information and to apply visit: https://bit.ly/3VUPtrN Closing date: 16/07/24

🕒 Reminder: Our CUH Arts lecture is taking place tomorrow, Wednesday 10 July from 5:45-7:30pm. Find out about creative health initiatives at CUH from our CUH Arts’ experts and how these benefit patients and staff. Get involved in a writing for wellbeing activity and explore other exciting CUH projects. 📍 Location: School of Clinical Medicine - Theo Chalmers Lecture Theatre (Level 2), Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Hills Road, Cambridge CB2 0SP. Don’t miss out - further details and registration can be accessed here: https://lnkd.in/eeBdCkCc. #MedicineforMembers #ArtsinHealth

Dr Mike Knapton is the new interim chair of the Cambridge Global Health Partnerships’ (CGHP) committee. Mike is a former non-executive director for our hospitals, and is already a trustee and vice-chair of Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust (ACT), and a non-executive director at Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT). Huge congratulations, Mike! 🎊 Read more: https://orlo.uk/5tRv7

We're recognising and celebrating the work carried out by paramedics and first responders today on #InternationalParamedicsDay! Thank you to all of our paramedic partners and colleagues who make a huge difference in an emergency or crisis 💚

Our '#CallMe - what name would you like to be called?' initiative aims to ensure that patients are asked for their chosen name to improve their experience and make them feel valued in our care. #Kind #Excellent #CUHproud

Congratulations to Jill Barker, clinical nurse specialist and Richard Butler, patient outcomes coordinator who won You Made a Difference (YMAD) awards in May. An extract from Jill's nomination from a patient said: "Throughout my breast cancer journey, Jill has continued to check in on me to support my wellbeing. What a superstar! Thank you, Jill.” An extract from Richard's nomination from a colleague said: "Richard is kind natured, funny and helpful. He is always socialising and setting up amazing charitable efforts both inside and out of CUH.” #CUHProud

Our Cancer Services have been highlighting why #CoProductionWeek is so important to their work. Ingela, Lead Cancer Nurse, said: "Everything we do in hospitals and any health care setting is with the patient's wellbeing at heart... But without knowing what needs improving... well, let's just say it becomes a lonely, one-way street. Co-production needs to be the heart and soul of everything we do, and I could not be prouder to play my part in shaping OUR healthcare future. Together. Hand in hand." Find out more about the Addenbrooke’s Cancer Patient Partnership Group here: https://orlo.uk/qLpHR #CUHProud #Coproductionweek

More than 500 patients have benefitted from our three surgical robots over the last year. It's a year to the day since we revealed our second robot, following a £1.5 million fundraising campaign by actcharity Mr David Power was one of the first patients to benefit. Despite major surgery, David was home the next day, rather than the seven to 10 days expected after traditional open surgery. The robots have helped with a wide range of conditions, cut waiting lists, and fuelled ambitions for a fourth robot, which would make Addenbrooke’s one of the leading robotic surgical centres in the UK. Read more: https://orlo.uk/xgQA0 #SafeKindExcellent #CUHProud