2000 - 2001 - Central Manchester University Hospitals - NHS ...

Clinical Director: Mr P Hirst
Directorate Manager: Mrs J Edwards
Budget: £6.4 million
Staff: 173
The Surgical Specialties Directorate was formed in November
2000 and comprises: Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery and the
Head and Neck Surgical Unit (ENT, Maxillo-Facial Surgery,
Audiology and Cochlear Implantation).
Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery
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The Department recently introduced the role of Trauma Coordinator.
The purpose of this role is to co-ordinate all
orthopaedic trauma activity, ensuring it is managed in an
efficient and effective manner, by liaising with A&E, Bed
Bureau, Theatres, ward staff and clinicians in order to
manage the patient's journey following admission.
Clinical Director: Professor B J Pollard
Directorate Manager: Mrs J Alexander
(until June 2001)
Budget: £9.8 million
Staff: 250
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The purchase of replacement washer disinfectors for Sterile
Services has been agreed, delivery due in September 2001.
Two new sterilizers were installed in the St. Mary’s
department during August 2000 which has enabled
improvements to the service in that area.
During the year, staffing requirements for Sterile Services
were reviewed and this resulted in an extension of opening
hours and the creation of a new post to cover training and
quality issues.
● The department welcomed Mr David Ellis, Consultant
Orthopaedic Surgeon. Mr Ellis, who replaced Mr Maltby,
took up post in April 2000.
● The Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery has
joined the North West Regional Orthopaedic Collaborative.
The Collaborative, is focused on Joint Replacement Surgery
and forces units to critically review their service and work
towards improvement. We aim to look specifically at
reducing out-patient waiting times, making more efficient
use of theatres and reducing waiting times for patients listed
for Joint Replacement Surgery and categorised as urgent.
The Orthopaedic Collaborative forms part of the
Modernisation Agenda.
The Head & Neck Surgical Unit
● During 2000/2001, 20 adults and 27 children underwent
Cochlear Implantation.
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Practices associated with successful decontamination are
under close scrutiny by Central Government and the
publication of HSC 2000 (32) summarised the basic
requirements. Significant changes were requested and a
major programme of renovation and re-equipping of the
three Sterile Service departments began and will continue
throughout 2001/02.
A new purpose-built day surgery unit with two theatres is to
open in September 2001. Extra staff to cope with the
increased workload are being recruited.
When Withington Hospital closes, some of its services will
transfer to Central Manchester and some to Wythenshawe
Hospital. In order to deal with the increased elective surgery
at MRI, both within main theatres and also within the day
surgery unit, there has been major changes to the theatre
operating schedule. The planned rota for September 2001 is
a 2-week rotation with some surgeons working in day
surgery one week and in main theatres the next. To manage
the complexity of this an IT package has been developed for
the directorate.
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Mr Philip Flanagan, Consultant ENT Surgeon joined in June
2000. Mr Flanagan, who replaces Mr Canty, has a special
interest in Paediatric ENT surgery and rhinology.
The ENT Out-patient Department successfully introduced the
partial bookings appointment system in November 2000.
Patients are given more choice in arranging clinic
appointments, thus reducing the number of re-bookings and
DNA’s (Did Not Attends).
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Another project that the Directorate has been involved in is
run by the Teaching Company Scheme (TCS). The aim of this
project is to examine the theatre business processes and
identify areas where improvements can be achieved.
New Consultant Anaesthetist Appointments:
Dr J Stokes
Dr N Anders
Dr S Monaghan Dr L Winslow
Dr D Conway
Dr M Parker
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