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AmandaSlatter-30YearsatBarnsleyHospital
Amanda first joined Barnsley Hospital in 1995 as a Medical Typist in Paediatrics, before moving to the Neonatal Unit as a Ward Clerk, where she has now worked for 26 years. Amanda says she loves her job and the unit she works on. Over three decades, Amanda has worked alongside fantastic colleagues whose dedication to babies and families is outstanding.
Amanda feels proud to be part of such an incredible team. Congratulations to Amanda on reaching this milestone and for her continued commitment to Barnsley Hospital.
Thank you for your 30 years of dedication and hard work!
StoolChartingQuality
This project aimed to improve stool charting quality on Ward 23 by increasing complete chart documentation from 10.19% to 50%. The team worked on educational interventions, increasing awareness, checking patient charts and moving charts to the front of patient notes.
Dr Haris Nasrullah, Dr Rahim Abbas
Dr Hera Batool, Dr Sunbal Usman
As a result, well-maintained charts rose dramatically to 83.61%. This demonstrates that focused education and diligence can drive significant improvements. Ongoing monitoring will ensure charts remain complete. Click here to view QI Poster on the hub!
Be part of improvement. Call the QI team on 5643, or click to email
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ThankyoutoourMaternity SupportWorkers
I’d like to take a moment to express just how much we truly value our incredible Community MSWs. We honestly couldn’t do what we do without them — they go above and beyond every single day, making a real and lasting difference across all our community teams.
Your professionalism, compassion, and teamwork do notgo unnoticed, and I am truly grateful for all that you do. Thankyou for your continued commitment and for making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.
I just wanted to say how invaluable the support workers are, from keeping the unit in order to keeping the staff updates to changes in environment and patient concerns. You are the ones in contact with the woman and families the most and pick up on subtle changes that might otherwise get missed.
CAVELL STAR
ToniParkin
Toni Parkin, Palliative Care Nurse, has recently been nominated for a Cavell Star Award for her exceptional compassion, professionalism, and dedication. Toni recently supported a young patient and her family through an incredibly difficult end‐of‐life journey, staying by the patient’s side, advocating for her needs, and ensuring personalised, dignified care. She created meaningful moments for the family, enabling them to say goodbye, while also supporting and debriefing colleagues after the traumatic experience. Toni consistently goes above and beyond, embodying patient‐centred care and making her a true asset to Barnsley Hospital.
Thank you, Toni for your compassion, dedication, and outstanding care — you truly make a difference every day.
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OrthopaedicPhysiotherapyTeam
Improvingcareforhipfracturepatients
The Orthopaedic Physiotherapy team has introduced new processes, reviewed patient safety systems and strengthened a multidisciplinary approach to enhance recovery for hip fracture patients. Changes have included a restructure, increased training, and better support for junior staff. Nursing teams assist with early mobilisation, and cardiac chair positioning is used post-surgery.
Thanks to these efforts, more patients are mobilised on the first day after surgery, reflecting the dedication and leadership of the Orthopaedic Physiotherapy team in driving quality improvements. Over 18 months, mobilisation rates rose to 94.5%, reflecting strong leadership and team commitment.
FLU VACCINATORS ON SITE THIS WEEK
NHS England has launched a flu jab SOS, warning that flu season has arrived early and urging staff to “protect your festive season with a flu vaccine.”
Our friendly vaccinators will be on site at the hospital at these locations and times this upcoming week.
We encourage you to act now, stay strong and get vaccinated before midDecember.
Thursday 4 December th EARLY DROP-IN SESSION
07:30–10:30, Domestics Office 10:30–12:00: Roaming BHNFT
Please call Occupational Health on ext 4939 to request a visit or find out where the vaccinators are located during these roaming sessions.
Friday 5 December th DROP-IN SESSIONS, OH, Block 9 09:00 – 12:00 and 13:00 – 16:00
Find out more on the Hub
“I am asthmatic and want to protect my own health so I can attend work and care for our patients. I have the vaccine every year without fail.”
Eleanor Lea, Interim Head of Nursing for Medicines Optimisation
BRILLIANT INDIVIDUAL
JakeMount
Jake was brilliant because he listened carefully to my concerns, showed genuine kindness, and worked hard to resolve a difficult roombooking issue. His perseverance meant our three days of Clinical Coding training could go ahead with only minor compromises, supporting the Trust’s strategic goal of maintaining accurate coding and protecting income.
He demonstrated the Trust’s values through respect, teamwork, and recognising diverse needs. Jake’s attentive approach and collaborative problemsolving truly made a difference, and I am very grateful for his outstanding support.
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BRILLIANT TEAM
Patientflow
On Sunday 7 September, despite significant operational pressures, the PSAs on duty Abhilash Nandikattu, Rachel Mansell and Paula Walker went above and beyond to support the silver, bronze and site matron team. Their timely, accurate information and skilled decision-making enabled us to maintain strong ED performance and ensure safe, high-quality patient care.
Our achievements were truly a ‘One Team’ effort, made possible by the PSAs’ dedication. The on-call and interim site matron team wish to recognise and thank them for their outstanding support.
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BRILLIANT TEAM
Pharmacyteam
The Pharmacy team is brilliant because they worked tirelessly to roll out a new stock system essential to safely supplying medicines across the hospital. They put in additional hours to ensure a smooth transition with no disruption to patient flow, demonstrating outstanding dedication and teamwork.
Their efforts support Trust Strategic Goals by protecting patient care and improving productivity, enabling better service for wards and outpatient areas. The team truly went above and beyond, working collaboratively and embodying the Trust’s values throughout the implementation.
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PUBLICLY BRILLIANT
AnuArun
“I am nominating Anu Arun from Ward 32 for the exceptional care she provided. During my threeweek stay, she never gave up on me, offering constant comfort, encouragement and strength at my lowest moments. Her bedside manner is outstanding, and her dedication shines through in everything she does.”
Another family also praised Anu for nursing their mum back to health with patience, understanding and unwavering kindness. “Nothing was ever too much trouble. She is a truly caring, selfless nurse you should be proud to have.”
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