The Hillingdon Hospitals' Podcast

In this episode, Zeenat Ijaz, a Consultant in Care Of The Elderly on Franklin Ward discuss what the SAFER Tool is and how it is used to reduce delays to our patients. This new model for patient care is being implemented in some adult wards in our hospitals to increase efficiency and correctly prioritise patients in our care.  For all the latest Trust news and information check out our website - ww...

The NHS has experienced an increase in several types of fraud since the start of the pandemic and everyone should remain vigilant.  Mandate fraud occurs when someone contacts an NHS organisation with an urgent request to change a direct debit, standing order or bank transfer mandate, by purporting to be from a genuine supplier that regular payments are made to. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the ur...

Lisa Murdoch the Trust's Associate Director of HR Operations and Elaine Hotson, Health, Wellbeing & Engagement Lead discuss what the Trust is doing to recognise the outstanding work our staff do every day. For all the latest Trust news and information check out our website - www.thh.nhs.uk.

Why do we have networks for staff? How can you find out more about the networks we have and how to get involved.  Networks are all about people; they are about progressive change; they are all about supporting our journey and inspiring a feeling of belonging. Danny Karystinos, our Diversity and Inclusion Lead, discusses the Trust staff networks that we have in the Trust and how to get involved as...

Thursday 5 May marks International Day of the Midwife - a day for everyone across the country so say thank you to our midwives. In this podcast, Sarah Maskell discusses the changes happening within midwifery, and specially our Maternity Department at The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. For all the latest Trust news and information check out our website - www.thh.nhs.uk.

Chloe Jarvis, the Trust's Marketing Officer discusses how the Trust uses social media to reach staff, patients and the local community to inform them of key updates and news from the Trust, and reminds staff of their own personal use of social media. For all the latest Trust news and information check out our website - www.thh.nhs.uk.

Tahir Ahmed, the Trust's Executive Director for Estates and Facilities and Construction Lead for the new hospital development discusses the exciting plans to build a new hospital on the current site. In 2019, the Trust was awarded funding to develop a business case for the redevelopment of the hospital  and are required to navigate the complex nature of building a new hospital on the same sit...

Anne Byrne, the Trust's Facilities  Manager, discusses the Trust's restaurant services, inpatient meals and catering during the Covid-19 pandemic. For all the latest Trust news and information check out our website - www.thh.nhs.uk.

Steve Wedgwood, Director of Estates and Facilities at The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, discusses the Trust's estate, what's happening on our hospital site and the new Estates Strategy. For all the latest Trust news and information check out our website - www.thh.nhs.uk.

Cherma St Clair, the Trust's Freedom To Speak Up Guardian, and Nadine King, one of the Trust's Freedom To Speak Up Champions, discuss Freedom To Speak Up and what it means for our staff and organisation. For all the latest Trust news and information check out our website - www.thh.nhs.uk.

Hyder Mohammad, the Trust's Sustainability Manager discusses sustainability and the Trust's Green Plan for the future and how we plan to become net zero. For all the latest Trust news and information check out our website - www.thh.nhs.uk.

In this podcast, Peter Hemler,  NHS mindfulness practitioner for the Keeping Well North West London services discusses the benefits mindfulness can have towards your happiness!  If you're an member of staff at our Trust remember you can join Peter’s weekly mindfulness groups – all online and free! We’re offering all health and social care colleagues free 30 mins or one hour mindfulness sessio...

NHS organisations have been asked to strengthen their defences against cyber attacks, following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.  NHS England’s chief operating office Sir David Sloman’s: “Following Russia’s further violation of Ukraine’s territorial integrity, the National Cyber Security Centre has called on organisations in the UK to bolster their online defences and undertake priority activities to...

Nadine King, the Trust's Medical Records Manager, talks about the Trust's project to digitise patient records, otherwise known as Electronic Document Management. For all the latest Trust news and information check out our website - www.thh.nhs.uk.

Our thoughts are with the people of Ukraine and those who have friends or loved ones affected by the conflict. If you are worried and would like to talk to someone, please speak to your manager or your team members in the first instance.  Support is also available through: Our intranet where there is plentiful wellbeing guidance and resources Keeping Well North West London Health and Social Care s...

Robbie Cline, the Trust's Joint Chief Information Officer with London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust, talks about how The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is making steps towards modern ways of working to help improve the quality of care the Trust can provide its patients. For all the latest Trust news and information check out our website - www.thh.nhs.uk.

Christopher Geake, the Trust Chaplain, talks about his background in the LGBT community and his path to becoming a chaplain. For all the latest Trust news and information check out our website - www.thh.nhs.uk.

David Jenkins, Joint Director of Charities at The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust, discusses how the Hillingdon Hospitals Charity has helped during the pandemic, what fundraising has been like in the absence of face-to-face events, as well as plans for the future.  For all the latest Trust news and information check out our website -...

Danny Karystinos, the Trust's Diversity and Inclusion Lead discusses the Trust's plans for LGBT+ History Month this February (2022). For all the latest Trust news and information check out our website - www.thh.nhs.uk.

Katy Bradbury, Clinical Psychologist, and Simon Morris, our Health and Wellbeing Champion, are chatting about what psychological support the Trust has in place to support our staff and colleagues. For all the latest Trust news and information check out our website - www.thh.nhs.uk.

In this episode we meet Danny Karystinos, the Trust's Diversity and Inclusion Lead who discusses the new role brought in by the Trust, and how he aims to make the role successful. For all the latest Trust news and information check out our website - www.thh.nhs.uk.

In this episode, Lucy Wills, Digital Communications Manager and Fahd Rehman, the Trust's Temporary Staffing Manager discuss the launch of 'Patchwork' the Trust's new official collaborative bank for nursing in North West London (including Chelsea and Westminster, Imperial College and London North West University Healthcare). For all the latest Trust news and information check ou...

In this episode, Lucy Wills from the Trust's Communications and Engagement Team talks to Daniela Susanu, Head of Paediatric Audiology, to get to know her, including her career so far, as well discussing the department's impending move to Mount Vernon Hospital. For all the latest Trust news and information check out our website - www.thh.nhs.uk.

In this episode, Lucy Wills from the Trust's Communications and Engagement Team talks to Anne MacDonald, Communications Officer, to get to know her, including her career so far, as well discussing the Trust's 'I am the Change' Campaign. For all the latest Trust news and information check out our website - www.thh.nhs.uk.

In this episode of The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust's Podcast we meet Chris Geake, Trust Chaplain, who discusses how the Chaplaincy can be there for staff, patients and visitors. For all the latest Trust news and information check out our website - www.thh.nhs.uk.