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 1 February 2024
Dear Colleague,
February marks LGBT+ History Month and this year's theme is about highlighting LGBTQ+ people who work in medicine and healthcare. You can keep up to date on what the LGBTQ+ Network Group are planning throughout the month by visiting the intranet.
Best wishes,
Communications team
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Raising estates and facilities requests has never been easier
Our new estates and facilities helpdesk and self-service portal is now live. You can use the portal to raise and track your requests and we have a single, dedicated, helpdesk to support you.
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Managers: Trust Vacancy Panel process has changed
Due to our current financial situation there is now additional scrutiny of applications to the Trust Vacancy Panel and some changes have been made to the process.
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Did you know...?
You can access Trust branded templates on the intranet, including poster and presentation templates and backgrounds for Microsoft Teams.
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 Meet the organiser
Joshua Cologne, Events Manager, tells us about the work that goes on behind the scenes to organise our staff awards event each year:
"A big part of my job is organising and managing the Shine Awards. I'm working on my fourth awards since starting here, I love it!"
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 Nominate a colleague today
Nominations are still open for the Shine Awards. If you haven't made a nomination yet, but want a bit of extra support, come along to a virtual nominations workshop this month with the first one starting today at 12pm.
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Looking for a new watch?
Fitbit is offering 20% off smartwatches and accessories through Health Service Discounts.
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It's Time to Talk
Managers: are you having regular wellbeing conversations with your team members? These should form part of your one-to-one meetings to focus on colleagues' mental, physical and emotional wellbeing.
Find out more by attending one of the virtual "caring for your team" Managers' Masterclass sessions taking place each month on Learn.
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Compliment of the Week
A patient's wife has thanked staff on Writtle ward at Broomfield Hospital for the care given to her husband.
"The empathy and concern you showed to my husband was excellent. My family were involved the entire time during his stay, and you made sure we all understood his illness and care needs. Thank you all so much for your efforts."
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 My Role in Cancer
Ahead of World Cancer Day this Sunday, 4 February, we spoke to some of our nursing colleagues and support staff to get a small snapshot of the care and support we provide to cancer patients during their cancer journey.
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 The Raw Face of Cancer
A patient who is being treated for cancer at Southend Hospital is hosting a photo exhibition to tell the story of her cancer treatment and the stories of her fellow cancer patients.
The exhibition, which can be seen at the Ironworks in Southend, starts this Sunday on World Cancer Day and will be on until Saturday 24 February.
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Congratulations to our Values Awards winners
Congratulations to the latest 'excellent' winners: Sarah Martin, Darren Marquis, Estuary ward at Southend Hospital, the Critical Care team at Basildon Hospital, and the Health and Wellbeing team.
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 Stephanie Scullion: reflecting on recruitment in 2023
Stephanie Scullion, Associate Director of Resourcing, has reflected on our hospitals' successes in recruitment over the last year and talks about our aims for 2024.
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Find out more about apprenticeships
During next week's National Apprenticeship Week, 5 to 11 February, join the Apprenticeship team at a series of in-person and virtual drop-in sessions to find out more about apprenticeships, what they can offer and how you can apply.
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Mental Health Act Training
Please update yourself on the Mental Health Act by completing the training on Learn. Follow the link below for dates and details.
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- If you missed Matthew Hopkin's all-staff briefing last Friday, you can watch it here.
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Broomfield Hospital: the central corridor, which connects the atrium to zones D and E, is now closed due to roof replacement works.
- If you refer patients to the North East London NHS Foundation Trust (NELFT) Single Point access teams, please note that their email is changing.
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