University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

Do you want to help shape the way that we run our services? Why not put yourself forward as a Governor and make that difference by representing members’ and the public’s views? Find out more: https://lnkd.in/ej-bmQMK

We are looking for a General Surgery Consultant, with a focus on emergency and colorectal surgery to join a well-functioning team. ➡️ Consultant Colorectal Surgeon 📅 Closing date for applications is 19 August 2024 💼 £99,532 to £131,964 per annum pro rata 🕗 Full Time, Permanent position 📍 Based at Royal Lancaster Infirmary Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eeEBTsn3

After further review today - Thursday 25 July - a decision has been made to continue the visiting suspension on Ward 6 at Furness General Hospital in Barrow for a further 24 hours. This is due to a Norovirus outbreak affecting patients and colleagues. Relatives and carers of patients on Ward 6 will continue to be kept up to date. A further update will be shared on our communications channels when possible. Thank you to everyone for your patience and support at this time. NHS England guidance on norovirus is on this link: https://ow.ly/zwO350SK64j

An exciting and unique opportunity to influence the future of healthcare across Morecambe Bay is now available as we are looking for new staff and public governors to join our Council of Governors. There are vacancies across our public constituencies including Barrow and West Cumbria, Lancashire and North Yorkshire, South Lakeland and North Cumbria, and the rest of England. We manage acute and community services, including Maternity, Stroke, and A&E services at Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI) and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal. We also run community services, which means there are lots of opportunities to get involved and help shape the future direction of the Trust. Our governors attend regular council meetings with members of the Board of Directors and can get involved in committee meetings and activities such as appointing non-executive directors and attending events like the recent opening of the new Oncology and Haematology Unit at the RLI, the opening of our new Urology Unit at the RLI, and getting involved in the plans for the building of a replacement hospital in Lancaster as part of the New Hospitals Programme. For the full details please click on this link: https://ow.ly/clLo50SIVi9

We have a vacancy for a Specialty Doctor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology to join our team based in the Women’s Unit at Royal Lancaster Infirmary. Get more information and apply here: https://lnkd.in/enGN6tUP

Bay Hospitals Charity has installed new "Tap to Donate" pay stations in our hospital sites in Kendal, Lancaster and Barrow! The stations are near the main entrances and offer a quick and easy way to make donations and support your local hospital.

*CLOSING SOON* Applications are invited for the post of a Urology Specialist Doctor at UHMBT: https://lnkd.in/eF7a7FrB The post holder will work as part of the Urology team to provide a high quality Urology service that aims to prove excellent patient care. This includes delivery of out-patients, emergency work, day-case and inpatient services independently. The post holder will be expected to manage their own work programme within the broad parameters of department policies and procedures, and will be responsible for determining the associated work activities using their initiative.

We're holding our Annual Members' Meeting on Monday 16th September in Lancaster. Everyone is welcome to attend! Get more information on our website: https://lnkd.in/eryGGsAp

Are you undergoing cancer treatment, or have you completed treatment in the last 12 months? Would you like support with the physical effects of cancer treatment? Residents of North Lancashire and South Cumbria living with cancer can benefit from a free two-hour ‘Look Good Feel Better’ makeup and skincare workshop. Facilitated by UHMBT's Macmillan Information and Support Service (MCISS) team, Look Good, Feel Better workshops are led by experts from the beauty and wellbeing industry and offer an invaluable opportunity for people undergoing cancer treatment or who have completed cancer treatment in the last 12 months to meet others and be supported in managing the side effects of treatment and changes in their appearance. The sessions help with confidence and self esteem, allowing people to regain a sense of identity. People leave empowered, motivated and less isolated shifting the focus away from the challenges of clinical treatment and allowing people to look good and feel better. When you attend and participate in a workshop, you will receive a beauty bag and products, which are yours to keep. Workshops are run with a small group of up to 12 participants. CancerCare at Slynedales, are hosting some Lancaster-based workshops. Booking is essential. To register your interest in attending or to make a booking please contact the MCISS team directly who will be happy to support you. The team will be able to advise you as to times, places and dates https://ow.ly/2YJ050SzMpQ MCISS Telephone: 01524 519578 or 07972639424. Email: [email protected] https://ow.ly/YFBE50SzMpR

Domestic violence and violence among young people are being tackled by two recently appointed specialists at our Trust. Rebecca White is our new Emergency Department Navigator (EDN) working with young people aged 10 to 25 years, and Natalie Wright is our new Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA). These roles require great sensitivity, skill, and in-depth experience of dealing with violence as well as compassion, empathy, and kindness. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) identifies domestic abuse as a major public health issue, impacting survivors and their children and families’ physical and emotional health and wellbeing, and may also include homelessness, loss of income/work, isolation, poverty, and financial hardship. The Department of Health says early intervention can reduce the many consequences of domestic violence and abuse. Domestic abuse occurs across all sections of society and men are victims as well as women, however men are far more likely to be the perpetrators and women the victims. Women are also more likely to experience repeated and severe forms of violence, including sexual violence and are also more likely to have sustained psychological or emotional impact or result in injury or death. UHMBT is endeavouring to break the cycle of violence because children who have witnessed domestic violence can end up being perpetrators when they are older. Domestic violence is predominantly perpetrated against women; however, the Trust has been seeing more men and older people recently. Rebecca and Natalie work alongside UHMBT’s Safeguarding Team and their roles are funded by The Police and Crime Commissioner. You can read more on the UHMBT website on this link: https://lnkd.in/ern6s7aB