Welcome to a greener UHD

In a specially commissioned video as part of the launch of our Green Plan, Debbie Fleming, our chief executive, has highlighted our ambition to deliver net zero carbon emissions by 2040.

Watch Debbie's video and find out more on the Green Plan here. You can read our press release here.

RBH big build naming – vote for your favourite...

You've been sending in ideas for the naming of the new maternity, children's, emergency and critical care centre under construction at RBH. Our shortlisting panel, made up of a range of staff, looked at the 125 suggestions and whittled them down to a top three for you to express a preference. CHeck the intranet latest news for more information and cast your vote here.

Save the date for our Armed Forces Week, 21-25 June

We're holding a number of events next week to mark Armed Forces Week, with our armed forces flag flying at Poole and RBH for the week.

Wednesday 23 June

• Are you a reservist? Or cadet instructor? If you are non-clinical and not required to wear PPE, wear your uniform to work with pride for the day.
• Pop down to the atrium at RBH or dome at Poole between 12-2pm and chat to our Armed Forces Support Group about what our trust is doing to support the armed forces community.

Friday 25 June

Nick Williams and Dr Janine Plaistow from the Armed Forces Support Group will be hosting a discussion at the Grand Round entitled 'The Health of the Armed Forces Community and what the signing the Armed Forces Covenant by UHD in July will mean for us'.

If you missed Ask Aly...

Thank you to all those who joined Ask Aly yesterday with our chief medical officer, Dr Alyson O'Donnell. There were lots of topics discussed, from the Covid roadmap and social distancing, to the Green Plan, vaccine boosters, IT issues and naming the big build. You can catch up on the meeting here.

UHD is thinking big to tackle our waiting lists, and we need your help

We are seeking support from new and existing volunteers to join us in a project that will make a difference to patients across our whole region. This is an opportunity to be part of a landmark NHS project and to help us deliver the best care to patients with waiting times that have been impacted by the pandemic.

For more information on how to get involved click here.

Smartphones as medical devices – find out more

Find out how Dorset is transforming the smartphone into a medical device at the next meeting of the Dorset ICS Innovation Hub Programme Group on Tuesday 29 June, 1pm.

Dr Karen Kirkham, integrated care system clinical lead Dorset, will be presenting on recent projects including how smartphone enabled albumin screening is enabling people to self-test in the comfort of their own home as well as progress on the remote management of hypertension.

If you are interested in learning more from Karen and the team, you can join the event here or for more info, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

UHD equipment library survey, have your say on our equipment services

Our equipment library would like to encourage all staff who borrow equipment to take part in a survey about their services. This is an opportunity to share what parts of the service could be improved and raise any positive or negative feedback. Given how important equipment is to our patients, this survey is something we should all be contributing to.

Click here for RBCH
Click here for Poole

Clinical record tracking compliance audit

The health record paper notes form a critical part of the patient's pathway of care and clinical record tracking (CRT) and is an auditable part of the process monitored by national standards. There has been a sharp decline in the CRT performance across both sites and as a result we are auditing compliance.

Poole: If you require training on CRT, help or advice contact health records bureau on ext 8326.

RBH: CRT users should not overtrack/transfer a G note version unless the version shows "notes on Evolve" or "moved to destroyed". This is the only occasion you can re-use the version. Incorrect tracking may jeopardise locating notes needed urgently and wastes resources correcting the mistakes. If you require training, help or advice contact the health records bureau on ext 4739.

New adult IV fluids prescription chart across UHD from next Tuesday

The new chart includes a prescription chart for resuscitation, maintenance, electrolyte replacement and intravenous medications/infusions. There is also an additional chart for ongoing prescribing. These charts will be available to wards on an ongoing basis through the catalogue. They are forms UHD001 and UHD002.

A multi-disciplinary team from across the trust worked on this project. They included the existing good practice at both Poole and Bournemouth, as well as trying to address issues that we identified through an audit of current practice.

Some further educational and cultural work is planned for later in 2021, and we are also working on a digital fluid balance chart on eObs which we hope to pilot very soon.

For any specific comments or questions, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Security when recording MS Teams meetings

We are all asked to be aware that when recording a meeting on MS Teams, unless the permissions to that video are carefully controlled it will be visible to everybody within the trust.

If you record a meeting, you are responsible for ensuring that the permissions are appropriately restricted to those who need to see the recording. Instructions on managing the permissions can be found here: Permissions and privacy in Microsoft Stream - Microsoft Stream | Microsoft Docs.

Recorded meetings are also subject to disclosure under data protection and freedom of information legislation, so please ensure that you delete these recordings when no longer required.

Canon Jane LLoyd's memorial service

Sadly as Covid restrictions have not been lifted, numbers are limited at this event to 180 attendees. Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you wish to attend, alternatively you are very welcome to watch this streamed event online here..

The service will take place Friday 25 June, 2pm, at St. Mary's RC Church, Wimborne Road, Poole, BH15 2EG.

Disposing of linen, cardboard and recycling

Housekeeping would like to remind everyone of the importance of using the correct procedures when disposing of linen, cardboard and recycling, as there has been an increase in non-compliance across both Poole and RBH. Ensuring these are prepared properly helps keep our working areas safer, our infection control at a high standard and helps us to ensure we are creating less un-recyclable waste across our hospitals.

If you have any questions around any of these procedures please contact the housekeeping team.

Simulation training sessions now open

Our clinical education team has re-launched its bookable simulation sessions, now titled 'The deteriorating patient'. These will be run within the Simulation Suite in the Education Building at RBH. Dates for the remainder of the year are as follows, all bookable through ESR.

• 6 July –1-2.30pm and 3-4.30pm
• 16 August – 9-10.30am and 11-12.30pm
• 8 September – 1-2.30pm and 3-4.30pm
• 6 October – 9-10.30am and 11-12.30pm
• 12 November – 9-10.30am and 11-12.30pm

Cake sales! IPC reminder

While we still have strict IPC rules within our hospitals, fundraising cake sales cannot be held for the foreseeable future.

There are still so many ways you can raise funds for your area, so please contact our UHD Charity fundraising team at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. who are more than happy to help.

Trainee nursing associate programme

The next trainee nursing associate programme with Solent University starts this September.

If you are interested in applying speak to your ward or department manager who has the expression of interest form.

Applications must be submitted by 2 July and with interviews taking place on 8 July.

Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

The university entry requirements are:

• to work a minimum of 30 hours per week and be able to work the full range of shifts during the two year programme
• the applicant must have worked within the trust for a minimum of one year
• the application must be supported by the ward or department manager and matron.

You must have achieved:

• the Care Certificate
• NVQ, diploma or apprenticeship in health or health and social care level 3 or equivalent
• functional skills level 2 in English and maths or equivalent bridging programme (desirable).

UHD circuits sessions at the Littledown

The physiotherapy department is happy to share that BHLive has set up a discounted circuits group available to all UHD staff, similar to sessions that ran in the RBH gym pre-Covid-19 but relocated to outdoors at the Littledown.<.p>

The group will meet on Thursdays at Littledown Park from 5.30-6.15pm. The six week course starts on 1 July and costs £20.

To book or if you have any questions please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your full contact details.

NHS England and NHS Improvement's wellbeing services for all staff

NHS England would like to remind everyone about the range of wellbeing support available to all staff. Please visit NHS England » Supporting our NHS people for further information.

The available national support includes:

• Support now – Access to a helpline operated by the Samaritans and a confidential bereavement support line operated by Hospice UK
• Staff mental health and wellbeing hubs - Hubs have been set up to provide healthcare colleagues with rapid access to local evidence-based mental health services and support where needed. The hub offer is confidential and free of charge for all healthcare staff.
• Looking After You Too - Individual coaching support for ethnic minority staff working in the NHS and ambulance trusts
• Wellbeing apps –- NHS staff have been given free access to a number of wellbeing apps to support with their mental health and wellbeing
• Wellbeing conversations – Our NHS People - This could help individual staff members to discuss their health and wellbeing with their line manager and develop a personalised support plan

Share your views on maternal mental health services in Dorset

NHS Dorset CCG's survey is an opportunity to share your experiences of maternal and perinatal mental health services and online support in Dorset. This ranges from speaking to a GP, health visitor or midwife, to accessing mental health services, or support from an online resource.

The survey is open to anyone who has used these services including staff, patients and family members. Click here to access the survey.

NHS Counter Fraud Authority (CFA) mandate fraud reminder

Mandate fraud is also known as payment diversion fraud, a change of bank account scam, or supplier account takeover fraud.

Mandate fraud occurs when someone contacts an NHS organisation with a 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. It is important we are all alert to fraud within the NHS so do read up on our counter fraud content on the staff intranet and contact the NHS CFA if you have any questions.

More information is available on the intranet.

Job of the week: Poole pharmacy assistant

An excellent opportunity is available for a motivated committed, adaptable individual with an interest in working in pharmacy.

You will support the team with the supply of medicines throughout the hospital and you will also be given the opportunity to complete the NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services.

You must possess good communication skills, and be flexible, committed and be a good team player.

Click here to read more. Closing date 29 July.

Care first sessions next week

All at midday, click the link to join:

• Monday 21 June, How care first can support you
• Tuesday 22 June, Keeping safe in the sun this summer
• Wednesday 23 June, Covid-19 and mental health: A review of the Zoe Study
• Thursday 24 June, Top tips to look after your overall wellbeing
• Friday 25 June The unexpected affect Covid-19 has on mobility