Staff Bulletin 9 August 2022
Looking after each other in the hot weather
A level 3 (amber) heat alert remains in place with temperatures continuing to stay warm over the next week. In the heat, it is important to keep an eye on each other and encourage each other to stay hydrated. Please ensure you take your breaks and find somewhere cool if you can and stay hydrated.
It is essential that we ensure patients are kept cool and hydrated. Remember to monitor temperatures on wards and identify those sickest patients who may need to move to somewhere cooler.
Gov.uk has put together some tips on staying cool in the heat here and you can view our trust heat wave plan here.
Our Dorset shortlisted for national awards
Dorset's integrated care system (ICS), Our Dorset, has been shortlisted in five categories for this year's HSJ Awards.. Our Outpatient Assessment Clinic at Beales is up for two awards, while the Dorset Medical Examiner programme, which scrutinises deaths across the county and gives the bereaved a voice to raise any concerns, is up for ICS of the year.
The HSJ Awards is an annual event that celebrates the very best of healthcare across the UK. Of the 1,067 entries for this year's awards, 219 projects and individuals made it to the final shortlist, including the five Our Dorset projects. Read more about how UHD is involved here.
Celebrate South Asian Heritage Month
Join us for coffee and chai from 11.30am-12.30pm today at Poole outside the Dolphin Restaurant, part of the South Asian Heritage Month celebrations. We will be continuing the festivities at RBH on Thursday (11 August), 12-1pm, in the marquee.
South Asian Heritage Month is celebrating its third year and focusing on the theme of 'Journeys of Empire'. South Asian influences can be found everywhere in the UK, from food and clothes to music and even words.
If you cannot make our in-person events, log on and share your stories on 17 August with a virtual event from 11.30am-12.30pm here.
RBH: Network outage tomorrow (10 August)
Tomorrow due to new WIFI being commissioned across RBH, there will be no WIFI access between 10.30-11.30am. All users who require access to trust systems or files during this period with a wireless device only.
Poole: UHD to take over running key worker accommodation
On 1 September, the trust will become responsible for the day-to-day operations of key worker accommodation at Poole as the current arrangements through the Sovereign Housing Association come to an end.
The trust has been working with Sovereign on this change for some time, which allows them to focus on providing affordable homes for people in general housing need and equally allowing UHD to take further responsibility for the housing of our staff, alongside our existing key worker accommodation in Bournemouth.
Current residents have been informed and the facilities team are working with Sovereign to continue to provide timely information up to the date of transfer. We are pleased to report that the current Poole Hospital-based Sovereign team are in the process of transferring their employment to the Trust, so that they can continue to support residents as before. If you have any questions, please get in touch at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Induction Switch app being withdrawn
Please be aware that our entries within the 'induction' telephone directory app are due to be withdrawn within the next month. Any staff who currently use this app will no longer be able to access phone numbers/extensions for Poole, RBH or XCH.
Further updates will be provided in the coming weeks - if you have any questions in the meantime please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Are you searching for temporary, flexible work this summer or beyond?
We currently have vacancies for bank administrators. We are looking for enthusiastic, organised individuals with excellent communication skills to help support our teams. If this sounds like the role for you, sign up here.
RBH: Missing Philips observation 'brick' monitors
Interventional radiology is missing two of the new X3 Philips observation 'brick' monitors with the asset IDs 265805 and 265808. Please can you check your departments for these monitors as they have a big impact on the department.
Mindfulness in life and work with Our Dorset
Join a four week introduction to mindfulness course, 'Mindfulness in Life and Work'. The course is designed for any member of health and care staff. You will learn mindfulness techniques aimed at boosting presence and effectiveness, helping you manage competing demands at work and at home. Find out more here.
Health outcomes for young people throughout education
Take part in a survey with University of Cambridge to gain perspectives of those professionals working directly with children and young people with special educational needs and disability, as well as their families, in the crucial time points of identification and provision. Find out more here.
