It's Values Week! Here's how to get involved

Let's bring the values to life!

Throughout this highly pressured pandemic, holding on to what matters to you and what you care about can be a real source of motivation to keep going.

That's why we'd like to bring our new values as #TeamUHD to life now as part of Values Week 2021, so you feel connected, supported, and able to operate at your best, despite the current challenges.

We understand you are all incredibly busy, but we ask you to take just 10 minutes to reflect individually or as a team about what the values mean to you, how you'll role model them in the future, and how you'd like to see them used throughout the organisation.

We hope that by the end of Values Week you'll feel more inspired about the values and how to bring them to life.

Take part in six easy steps:

1. Watch this film introducing the values, or read about them on the intranet (look under V on the A-Z).
2. Watch one or two videos of our executives talking about what the values mean to them to get you thinking about what the values may mean to you.
3. Play this conversation starter here with your team mates in your next team meeting.
4. Tell us what the values mean to you and any examples of where you have seen them done well in UHD by either:
   - Tweeting about it with the #UHDValuesWeek. Just tag @UHD_NHS and let us know which value you're talking about with #Caring, #OneTeam, #ListeningToUnderstand, #OpenAndHonest, #AlwaysImproving or #Inclusive.
   - Emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your example and letting us know if you'd like to feature on our communications channels, such as The Brief or social media.
5. If you're an appraiser, you will soon be able to find out how our new values are a part of the new UHD appraisal.
6. Find out how to use the new values design in any marketing and communications you may require in our corporate identity page on the intranet (look under C for communications).

Message from our chief executive officer Debbie Fleming:

"Over the years, I have seen that it is the values of the organisation that are so important in shaping the way in which people behave towards each other – not just in the way in which they treat their patients, but also in the way in which they treat their colleagues.

"I am absolutely delighted with the 6 values that have now been formally agreed, and so pleased that staff from both predecessor organisations share these values and hold them dear.

"Going forwards, we shall be routinely using these values as part of our recruitment and appraisal processes for staff.

"In this way, people choosing to come and work for UHD will know what we stand for, and understand that they are expected to live out these values as they carry out their day to day work.

"This will mean our new values will play a critical role in the development of our organisation, and will shape the experience of staff and patients for many years to come.

"My personal values-based pledge is to maintain an open and positive mindset, to listen really well to others, and work to ensure that everyone feels valued within the organisation as we continue to build it together."

Covid-19 vaccination - second dose bookings open tomorrow

Staff who have had the first part of the two-part Covid-19 vaccination at UHD can book their second appointment from 9am tomorrow (24 February). Our online booking portal will be open for UHD staff only to make their bookings for between 10-12 weeks from their first. A text message will be sent to staff tomorrow morning to advise that the portal is open.

All second dose appointments must be made using our online portal at https://vaccination.uhd.nhs.uk. Regrettably, second dose appointments booked during the initial roll out of the vaccine here have been cancelled, in order for these appointments to now be made by staff using the electronic system. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Dr Alyson O'Donnell, chief medical officer, said it is imperative staff who have had their first dose book for their second dose to achieve the maximum possible protection.

"While early reports about the effectiveness of the Pfizer vaccine after a single dose are encouraging, the vaccine is a two part product," she said.

"Neither individual dose offers the same level of protection as both, administered within 12 weeks of each other.

"If you have had your first dose already, it is essential that you have your second."

Staff who are yet to have their first vaccination should click here for information on how to arrange this.

Ward visits by staff

In line with infection control measures, staff are reminded not to visit wards unless necessary. Where possible staff are asked to call or email wards if they have any questions that do not require them to physically be on wards.

Look out for REFRESH around our hospitals

Our new infection control campaign, REFRESH, is rolling out across the trust with pop-up banners and new posters. We will also be sharing a new film featuring staff talking about the impact that Covid-19 and outbreaks and how simple infection control measures can support us all.

The campaign aims to remind staff of the importance of regular cleaning, the wearing of facemasks, social distancing and other key actions. Read more on the infection control section of the Poole intranet.

Mini Schwartz Round in maternity

The first UHD mini Schwartz Round for 2021 is taking place this Thursday (25 February) at 1pm. This round's focus is maternity 'We were just doing our job'.

Any members of staff from the maternity departments at RBH and Poole are welcome to join the meeting and either just listen in or be actively involved in the discussions.

Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for the link. Find out more about Schwartz Rounds by looking under S on the intranet A-Z.

RBH – car parking update

From 27 February, parking in car park A will no longer be available and will be relocated to car park C. Car park H will also be closing on 4 March with staff parking available in other staff allocated spaces.

Staff with car park permits will be able to use new allocated spaces in the Littledown from 1 March and car park B will only be available for use by blue badge holders from 1 March.

The drop-off location near to the main entrance will remain available for use.

We apologise for the disruption and inconvenience during these construction works. If you have any questions relating to car parking at RBH email the travel team: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Reminder on staff safety

Incidents of aggression towards staff whilst travelling to or from our hospitals are rare, but do happen. Our security teams are reminding staff about the importance of knowing what to do in these situations and the precautions we can all take.

• Leave the hospital site with a colleague if possible
• Be aware of your surroundings
• Report any incident to the police as soon as possible. You should also report such incidents on Datix/LERN
• Cover clothing that may identify you as NHS staff

To discuss any security concerns or questions you may have, contact our security management team: Dave Bennett on 0300 019 3267 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for Poole, or Malcolm Keith on 0300 019 4731 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for the Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch hospitals.

Library and knowledge service email change

The library and knowledge service will be using one email address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

From 26 February This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. will no longer work. Please update any communications/address books accordingly.

Have you had your flu jab elsewhere?

If you have had your flu jab outside of the trust, eg at your GP or pharmacy, please contact occupational health to let them know at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

It's not too late to have your jab to be as protected as possible this winter. You should not have the flu vaccine within seven days of a Covid-19 vaccination as a precaution, and it is safe to have the flu vaccination between the two Covid-19 vaccination doses. Check the flu vaccination intranet section for more details.

A fond farewell to Denise

Denise Richards, deputy director of nursing, retired last week after putting the needs of our patients and the safety of her colleagues first over her incredible 37-year career. She was an inspirational nurse and role model in every sense. Click here to see a special video created to celebrate her time at Poole Hospital.

Celebrate International Women's Day

On Monday 8 March, Prerana Issar, NHS chief people officer and Samantha Allen, chair of the NHS confederation's health and care women leaders network, will co-host a virtual celebration to mark International Women's Day 2021.

The event is free to attend and is open to women and their allies in health and care whatever their role, grade, ethnicity, gender identity, disability or sexual orientation. The programme for the day is designed to fit around busy working lives, so delegates are welcome to take part in as much or little of the event as they want to.

The theme for the day is #EverydayCourage in tribute to the courage being demonstrated by women in health and care during these extraordinary times.

The event will be run as an unconference which means that people taking part will design the content and have the conversations they want about the challenges they face, with others who face the same challenges.

Find out more and register for your free place now.

Care First webinars

Care First, our employee assistance programme, is putting on webinars this week and next. The themes are:

• Tuesday 23 February, 12-12.30pm – Care First lifestyle
• Wednesday 24 February, 12-12.30pm – Wellbeing
• Thursday 25 February, 12-12.30pm – Covid-19 and business
• Friday 26 February, 12-12.30pm – Keeping optimistic
• Monday 1 March, 12-12.30pm – Care First
• Tuesday 2 March, 12-12.30pm – Covid-19 vaccines
• Wednesday 3 March, 12-12.30pm – Support
• Thursday 4 March, 12-12.30pm – Change, loss and bereavement
• Friday 5 March, 12-12.30pm – Maintaining routines for back to school

Roadworks

Click here for a list of the current roadworks taking place.