30,000th TLC bear presented to hospital staff in Hull
10th March 2017
This week saw TLC Teddies achieve a local landmark: 10 years and 30,000 bears donated to local hospitals. Hull City AFC players Alfred N’Diaye and Oumar Niasse and former Tigers captain Ian Ashbee called into the Children’s Emergency Department (ED) at Hull Royal Infirmary to mark the occasion. They brought with them a special celebration cake, baked especially for the occasion by local Hull baker, Joe Duffill. Ian Williams, TLC Coordinator, Yorkshire North & East Ridings, says: “We are proud … Read More
New Chairman appointed to Hospital Trust
8th March 2017
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of Terry Moran CB as its new Chairman. Terry is retired, having spent 36 years in the Civil Service, concluding his career as Second Permanent Secretary at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). He has a wealth of experience to bring to the role, and has held a number of key posts over the course of his career including time spent as … Read More
Staff Survey backs up hospitals’ ‘improving picture’ message
7th March 2017
The findings of one of the biggest surveys of East Yorkshire hospital staff in recent years have been published today. The results of the 2016 Staff Survey for Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust reinforce the message delivered by last month’s Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection report, which painted an improving picture in terms of care quality and staff experience. Staff confidence in reporting unsafe clinical practice, the percentage feeling they have equal opportunities for … Read More
Over 100 apprentices given their chance to shine
6th March 2017
Hospitals in East Yorkshire have launched the healthcare careers of well over 100 apprentices in just over three years. From those working with older people and those making sure patients get the right nutrition, right through to those working in pharmacy and caring for the bereaved, Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has really thought beyond the traditional when it comes to developing new roles and new talent. And the success of the Trust’s programme … Read More
Job offers for more than 130 nurses set to qualify this year
3rd March 2017
Job offers have been made to more than 130 local nursing students who are set to qualify this summer. A total of 132 people who are in their final year of study at the University of Hull have just been offered permanent roles working at either Castle Hill Hospital or Hull Royal Infirmary. Interviews have taken place over three days, following a highly successful recruitment event held at the University back in January. Job offers … Read More