Families invited to help care for loved ones at Hull’s hospitals
5th December 2022
Families of patients with dementia and memory impairment are being invited to play key roles in their care while in hospital. Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) has pledged to uphold John’s Campaign, a national initiative to ensure families play active roles, despite unprecedented pressure on hospitals. Relatives who have loved ones with dementia or memory impairment – known as essential care givers – are entitled to unrestricted visiting while the patient is in … Read More
New ward opens at Hull Royal Infirmary for heart patients
25th November 2022
A new 20-bed ward is to be opened at Hull Royal Infirmary next month for patients with acute heart problems. Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) will open Ward 39 to treat patients admitted to hospital with cardiac conditions including heart failure. The new purpose-built ward, situated behind the tower block next to the Emergency Department (ED), will support services currently provided in the Cardiology Department at Castle Hill Hospital. While patients suffering heart … Read More
Hull’s nursing team lands top national award for recruitment programme
24th November 2022
Nursing staff at Hull’s hospitals are celebrating this week after they won a prestigious national award in recognition of its work to recruit and support new nurses. Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) won the Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff at the Nursing Times Workforce Awards 2022 this week. Judges picked the trust for its “Grow Our Own” campaign to tackle the national shortages of nurses, resulting in the trust … Read More
Recruitment programme brings more newly qualified nurses to Hull’s hospitals
21st November 2022
Student nurses at the University of Hull are to be offered jobs at Hull’s hospitals before they graduate as part of our on-going recruitment programme. Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) will offer jobs to third-year degree students, providing they achieve their degrees, as part of its “Remarkable People” recruitment campaign. Around 90 per cent of student nurses at the University of Hull now come to work at Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill … Read More
Board approval for group leadership model
15th November 2022
Board meetings at HUTH and NLaG yesterday resulted in formal approval to move to a single executive team, led by a Group Chief Executive. Following meetings of the trust boards of HUTH and NLaG today, we have formally agreed to progress to implementation of a group leadership model for our two trusts. This is aimed at strengthening ongoing work to tackle shared challenges including recruitment and retention of clinical staff, ensuring sustainable services and improving … Read More