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Calderdale and HuddersfieldNHS Foundation TrustTrustNewsYOUR STAFF NEWSPAPER AUGUST 2006 Number 60Day surgery reception team: From left, Carol Crowther, Philomena Clay, Elaine Ellam, Rachael Bishop, Paula Veer, Adele Shaw and Diane Atkinson.Team's firstimpressionsare the bestTHE reception team at HuddersfieldRoyal Infirmary’s day surgery unithas won high praise from the peoplewho matter most – the patients.In a survey, 102 random patientswere asked about how they weretreated by the front-line staff whenthey first arrived at the unit.In rating the overall quality of theservice, 98 per cent said they were givenan appointment of their choice at atime to suit them and that the servicewas excellent or good in all areas.The remaining two per cent said theservice was fine/satisfactory, and when askedhow it could be improved it was so goodthat no-one could offer any suggestions.Matron Jane Frost, who commissionedthe survey, said: “Patients might behaving minor surgery, but they arestill worried and it is part of the team’srole to alleviate those anxieties.“As far as I’m concerned a goodreception team is vital to the successof the whole team, as well as ensuringa good experience for the patient.”“The reception staff are the patients’first point of contact, and the wholeteam have to gain the confidence of ourpatients in a very short period of time.We aim to be relaxed and informal andwant to put people at their ease.”The unit sees 7,000 patients a year,childrn and adults for procedures rangingfrom tonsillectonies to hernias. CarolCrowther, who leads the reception staff,was also delighted with the outcomes ofthe survey. The full results will form partof the annual report for day surgery.Foundationfor the futureAUGUST 1 2006 saw one of themost momentous changes in theTrust’s history – we became anNHS Foundation Trust, makingus one of the top 50 performingtrusts in the country.This means we’re very goodat what we do, and we’re aboutto get a whole lot better!There were two clear messages fromthe Trust Board on the day – the firstwas one of thanks and congratulationto all staff, a ‘Well done everybody!’from chairman Gordon McLean andchief executive Diane Whittingham.The second message was that it’sbusiness as usual – we’re here for thepeople of Calderdale and Huddersfieldand we’re still part of the NHS.We’ve been working towards thisfor several years now, and this isa good time to clarify what beinga Foundation Trust means.We will have more freedom to decidehow to provide services for local people,and new options to earn, borrow andspend money. Local people and truststaff will have a greater influence onhow health services are developed anddelivered and more direct access todecision makers. We will be able tochoose the best way forward for healthservices in Huddersfield and Calderdale.All staff will have continuity ofemployment under the same termsand conditions, and the NHS pensionsscheme will continue as before.The Trust is continually reviewingand developing our services and waysof working and this will continue. Anychanges will be in consultation withthose affected and in line with NHSguidelines and employment law.As for the structure of the FoundationTrust, there are three main components:■ There are members, drawn fromlocal people, patients, carers and staff■ There’s a membership council, withcouncil members elected from themembership community and staff, aswell as people appointed from primarycare trusts, local authorities, universitiesand local partner organisations■ A board of directors made up of nonexecutivedirectors and executive directors.Members will be able to elect those onthe membership council and stand forelection themselves. The membershipcouncil will enable local residents,staff and key stakeholders to influencedecisions on the development of services.So here’s to a whole new era – theNHS Foundation Trust era!Why these orphans are the lucky ones. Page 2It’s Fresh Air Day on October 1Turn to Page 2 for news of our smoke-free policyINSIDE ■ Africa adventure 2 ■ Smoke free zone 2 ■ Awards night 3 ■ Marathon man 4 ■ Crossword 4

August 2006 TrustNews 3Face Facts: Jacque GerrardJACQUE Gerrard qualified as a nursein 1981 in Glasgow and followed her“husband to be” Ralph across Hadrian’sWall to the village of Denholme, nearBradford. They have twin boys.She qualified as a midwife in 1983,went on to complete a Masters inNursing Studies and since that hasgone on to work in both Leedsand Bradford Teaching Hospitals inChildren’s and Women`s Services.Jacque joined the Trust in September2006 as associate director of nursingand head of midwifery and is fullof enthusiasm has been filled withenthusiasm at the warm welcomeshe has received from colleagues andstaff. The positive regional reputationand high standards of care arewhat attracted her to the Trust.Her hobbies include long distancerunning (two-half marathons completed),water ski-ing, snow ski-ing, cycling withher husband and sons as well as watchingher sons Callum and Alasdair play cricketfor the Denholme village junior team.What is your idea ofperfect happiness?Sipping champagne on theisland of Bermuda with mybeloved in April this year.What was your best ever present?My twin sons Callum and Alasdair!How do you relax?A four-mile run followed by arelaxing candle-lit aromatherapybath sipping champagneWhat is the most importantaspect of your work?The people - patients andcolleagues are what makes mywork interesting but challenging.Where is your favourite place?Loch Ken in the borders ofScotland. It is peaceful, pretty andyou can water- ski safely there.Who would you most like tohave dinner with and why?Sean Connery. He is a talented actor,has a great sense of humour, issexy and a fellow Scot so we wouldunderstand each other perfectly.What’s the best chat-upline you ever heard?“Donate your body to science....I`m achemist!” (my husband of 25 years)What was your mostembarrassing moment?Having to take my make-up off beforegoing to theatre for a caesareansection! Not a pretty sight!What would be the title ofyour autobiography?Family, friends and fun!How I manage it all!What is your mosttreasured possession?My grandma’s wedding ring.What is your favourite film scene?Haven`t really got one butI just LOVE Shrek!Jumping to the challengeNews in briefNew postal chargesNEW postal charges come intoforce on August 21 and thisrepresents huge potential savingsfor the Trust’s mailing costs.From August 21 anything A5size (that’s A4 folded in half)will cost 30p and anythingbigger will cost 42p.So the message very much is:“Wherever possible fold it in half.”Jayne Taylor, deputy head ofadmin services, said: “We knowsome mail can’t be folded butwherever possible anyone sendingmail out should remember, if it’sA4 and you don’t fold it, it willcost the Trust an extra 12p.”The Trust spends around£200K a year on postal charges.Jayne added: “ Obviously wecould see some savings throughfolding our mail. It is a simple actwhich could have a big impact.”Pat’s farewellTHE cardiac team has just carriedout the first heart “jump start”operation at Calderdale RoyalHospital after securing fundingfrom the primary care trust.Patients previously had to travelto Leeds for the operation but nowten a year can be carried out.Teamwork and cooperationbetween the healthcare organisationsmade it possible, says consultantcardiologist Simon Grant.He said: “This has been madepossible due to the sterling work by theTrust in collaboration with our PCTpartners to bring back a service fromLeeds to be able to offer it locally.”David Hubbard, 70, a retired selfemployedelectrician, from Halifax,was the first patient to receive theimplantable cardioverter defibrillator(ICD) after he was rushed intohospital with chest pains.At first it was thought he had suffereda heart attack but tests revealed insteadhe had suffered from a dangerous andsometimes fatal abnormality of the heartrhythm. (ventricular tachycardia)The ICD – about the size of asmall matchbox and connected tothe heart –is programmed to delivera tiny shock to restore a regular beatif it detects any irregularities.In a further piece of good newsannounced since Mr Hubbard’soperation Huddersfield PCTs have alsoagreed that the procedures may nowalso be undertaken again at HRI.Calderdale Royal has set up a dedicatedteam of professionals including cardiacphysiologists, cardiac nurses andradiology practitioners who are workingtogether to provide this service. There isalso a support group for all Trust patientsSusan Battye collects hercertificate from Gordon McLeanYour fab nightTHE Communications Office has afabulous collection of photographsof everyone who received theirlong service awards from chairmanGordon McLean at Berties in July.If you were one of those peopleand would like an emailed copycontact Rob Walsh in this office onemail at rob.walsh@cht.nhs.uk.with ICD implants which is run by JanWard and Corinna Hampshire , cardiacnurses, who organise meetings andoffer advice and individual support.Chris Monaco, cardiology servicesmanager, said: “There has been realpartnership working to bring thisservice to Calderdale Royal Hospital.The PCT has been fabulous to workTakingactiontogetherTHE Team Leaders from theClinical Therapy and RehabilitationDirectorate of Calderdale andHuddersfield NHS Trust gatheredtogether at Lockwood Park,Huddersfield on Monday 17 July2006 to celebrate the culminationof a 7 month developmentprogramme and to present theproject work undertaken.The programme was developedto support the Team Leaders intheir role within the changingNHS environment and comprisedof workshops, action learningsets and sessions from invitedspeakers facilitated by BeverleyHaynes from the Centre for theDevelopment of Healthcare Policywith and it is all about team-workingfor the benefit of patients locally.”Helen Eastwood, ICD service leadfor the trust, said they were alreadyfollowing up more than 50 patientslocally whose ICD’s were implantedin Leeds. And it was great to be ableto offer the whole service locally.Paul Butcher Assistant Director ofPublic Health at Calderdale PrimaryCare Trust said: “Coronary Heart Diseaseis one of the priority areas for the PrimaryCare Trust. It is fantastic that we havebeen able to commission this servicefrom Calderdale and HudddersfieldTrust, for patients in Calderdale sothat they can have their treatmentand care much closer to home”.Teamwork: from left, Chief clinical physiologist Gill Binns, diagnostic radiographerSam Clark, angio sister Kate Griffin, staff nurse cardiac angiography KatieSedman, Dr Simon Grant and staff nurse Anita Kershaw.and Practice, Leeds University.The opening address was givenby Judy Moorhouse, AssistantDivisional Director, Medicine andElderly Division to Team Leadersfrom Physiotherapy, OccupationalTherapy, Podiatry, Nutrition &Dietetics, Speech and LanguageTherapy, Administration and Nursing.The keynote speaker, GrahamePope, Chair of the Allied HealthProfessions’ Federation talked aboutinnovation, developments andinfluence for AHPs. He describedthe group as an inspiration.Participants described theprogramme as an excellentlearning experience.Leading the way: Team leaders from the Clinical Therapy and RehibilitationDirectorate of Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS TrustFarewell: Pat, front row right,with the chaplaincy teamA special presentation was heldat Calderdale Royal Hospital tomark the retirement of Pat Taylor.Pat, who worked in the cateringdepartment, first started at the HalifaxGeneral Hospital 34 years ago, inSeptember 1972 working 12.5 hrsa week on pay of 36p an hour.Her tasks in the cateringdepartment were varied but mostpeople know her from workingon the tills in the restaurant.A colleague said: “ Pat was apopular member of staff andwill be greatly missed.”Draw resultsTHERE were 163 entries in a prizedraw during the Chaplaincy OpenDay at HRI last month. (july)The winner, from LongroydBridge, Huddersfield, correctlyknew the word chaplain comes fromthe latin word meaning cloak.First prize was a £10 book token.Foot noteA team based at Huddersfield’sDepartment of Foot Health, atthe Princess Royal CommunityHealth Centre is looking atalternative treatments forpainful corns and verrucae.The six-month pilot projectinvolves the use of extracts taken fromthe marigold plant, which is claimedto have anti-viral, anti-fungal, andanti-inflammatory properties.If the treatment proves successfuland cost effective, it could becomea regular therapy for those patientswith painful foot problems.RetirementFRIENDS and colleagues ofElizabeth Jobes attended a functionat the Princess Royal DiabetesCentre to mark her retirement.Elizabeth, a senior diabetesspecialist nurse, has worked at thetrust in her present post for 14 years.Dr Tony Burrows, consultantin diabetes, thanked Elizabethfor her major contributionto local diabetes care.He said: “The service hasdeveloped enormously over theyears and Elizabeth has organisedand co-ordinated her departmentto keep pace with change, andprovide patients in both primary andsecondary care with everything theyneeded for a life with diabetes.”The happy occasionconcluded with a presentationof flowers and gifts.

4 TrustNews August 2006Board Level: The word back from the Executive Board meeting on August 7PMU scheme – full business caseJohn Harwood, Production Manager/ProjectDirector at the Pharmacy ManufacturingUnit (PMU) tabled a Full Business Casein respect of the unit’s developmentand relocation from the HuddersfieldRoyal Infirmary to the Acre Mills site.It was explained that the unitmanufactures and sells special medicinalproducts throughout the country andhad been given lead unit status. Howeverit was recognised that the existingPMU was too small for current andfuture activity, and in poor condition.Work would commence on the sitein September and it was estimated thathandover could take place in June/Julynext year with phased occupancy.Financial reportFinance director Mark Brearleygave an overview of the position atthe end of June and the followingkey points were noted:- A positive variance of £83kfrom the budgeted incomeand expenditure position;- 2006/7 CRES schemes have deliveredsavings of £1,351k which is slightlyabove the year to date target;- There has been no significantcapital expenditure in the year todate due to the planned profile ofschemes and expenditure in 2006/7.Mark Brearley reported thatdiscussions were taking place withthe PCTs to review the overtradeactivity position for the end of Juneand profiling of planned activity.Performance reportAssociate director of operations Ed Tallisreported on the Trust’s performancefor the period 1 April 2005 to 30 June2006, including our assessment offull compliance against all the 24 corehealthcare standards. Of the targets theTrusts performance had been ‘strong’against 11 of the 12 existing targets.Foundation trust statusChief executive Diane Whittinghamtabled the pack, which had beenreceived from Monitor along with theletter of Authorisation, which gaveapproval for the NHS Trust to ceaseand become an NHS FoundationTrust with effect from 1 August.It was agreed that one copy of thepack which included the Authorisation,Constitution, Compliance Frameworkand other key documents would becopied and forwarded to each Division.Arrangements were in hand forelections to take place to fill the vacantpositions within Constituencies.Coaching and mentoring strategyJanet Youd and Jan Freer outlined thework which had been undertaken byStrategenius Ltd and Vega to reviewthe current position with regard toCoaching and Mentoring within theorganisation and outlined a strategyfor further expansion and evaluationof these leadership functions.Agenda for change – local agreementfor travel expenses and sick payDirector of Personnel Julie Hullpresented a paper that containedproposals for local arrangements fortravel expenses and sick pay withinthe Agenda for Change terms andconditions framework. The paper hadbeen presented and approved at the Pay,Terms and Conditions Group as well asStaff Management Partnership Forum.The benefits to staff were noted and theExecutive Board supported the proposals.Extended workshop– 21 August 2006Due to the number of apologiesreceived, it was agreed to cancel theworkshop scheduled for 21 August.Remove all jewelleryTHE infection control teams atHuddersfield Royal Infirmaryand Calderdale Royal Hospitalheld their annual HandwashRoadshow to promote theimportance of hand hygenie.The campaign – called “Get nakedbelow the elbow” - emphasisedto staff that it is essential toremove all jewellery – except awedding ring – for clinical work.Infection control nurse, JennieDunkerley, said most staff rememberto take off most rings and braceletsbut watches are still sometimes left on.Jennie added: “ We wouldemphasise it is better to removeeverything from the elbow down,just to make absolutely sure.”Outdoor tai chiSUE Ng’s tai chi students took to thegrand outdoors in Savile Park, Halifax,for their first reunion last month– followed by fish and chips for lunch.Sue runs beginner and top-up classes atCRH, despite breaking her leg last year.Sue said: “Holding these classeshas enabled me to discipline myselfto exercise regularly, as well as to helpothers learn and appreciate tai chi.”It is also considered martial arts therapyfor purposes of exercise, health, relaxation,self defence and longetivity. It featuressmooth movements, concentratingenergy flows ACROSSand reducing tension.For details of classes contact SamanthaLindell on ext 2216 (HRI).TrustNewsTrustNews is the■ staff newsletter allabout you. Please let thecommunications team haveall your success storiesand good news and sendthem to Communications, of eight (4)B Block, Nurses’ Residence,Huddersfield RoyalInfirmary; DOWN or e-mail caroline.wright@cht.nhs.uk; or‘phone 01484 355 253.The deadline for the nextedition is September 1.Marathon DoctorSPECIAL Care babies in Calderdalewill benefit from an anaesthetist’spain, when Dr Marc Rocheteauruns a half marathon in aid of theMayor Of Calderdale’s charity.“I was inspired to do the run bythe last issue of Trust News actually,”explained Marc. “I saw that theMayor Of Calderdale had madeour Special Care Baby Unit hischarity of the year, and I thoughtthat when I ran the Nottinghamhalf marathon in September I’dmake sure the unit benefited.“I see many new born babiesevery day in my work on thelabour ward, and it will be great toknow that I’ve been able to helpthem get a good start in life.”This is Marc’s first major run for25 years, since his last marathonat the age of 19. He’s getting intotraining with five mile practice runsPhotograph courtesy of The Halifax Couriercare treatment 32 years ago.Huddersfield is the 2nd October.© Brainwarp *The total raised currentlyPhone 01942 271817 if you have If you require any any queriesfurtherWater hero!Tea Break teaser' ACROSS1 Fine particles (4)3 Those that care for the health ofteeth (8)9 A decorator or artist (7)10 Facial expression indicating pleasure (5)11 A section of a play (5)12 Notice stuck up for the public to see (6)14 The force which sends rockets intoorbit (6)16 Country, partly in eastern Europe (6)19 An expert, or a small boy (6)21 Items of luggage, usually with stiffsides (5)24 An examination in court (5)25 The later part of the day (7)26 Official record of births and deaths (8)27 Social insects which communicate bydancing in figures of eight (4)13Fine particles (4)Those that care for the health of teeth (8)9 A decorator or artist (7)10 Facial expression indicating pleasure (5)1112A section of a play (5)Notice stuck up for the public to see (6)14 The force which sends rockets into orbit (6)1619Country, partly in eastern Europe (6)An expert, or a small boy (6)21 Items of luggage, usually with stiff sides (5)24 An examination in court (5)25 The later part of the day (7)26 Official record of births and deaths (8)27 Social insects which communicate by dancing in figuresNAME: .............................................................................................................LOCATION: .......................................................................................................TELEPHONE No: ................................................................................................12Sums of money placed in a bank (8)The main structural element of the human skeleton (5)4 Continent of the Northern Hemisphere (6)5 Activities (5)6 Venomous creatures with eight legs (7)at 6am round Halifax’s Savile Park onweekdays, with longer practice runs atweekends. During the heatwave he wasgetting up at 5.30 am to run beforethe temperatures rose too high.He will be running with his wifeAnne-Marie, a GP in Bradford.He chose it as his charityof the year to repay his debtto the Unit, after his owndaughter needed special caretreatment after her birth.If you’d like tosponsor Marc callCalderdale on 4077.**He has a hard act tofollow as his father was1500 metre schoolboychampion in France!Man on a mission:Dr Marc Rocheteaurunning for charityIT’S not clear whether the Mayorof Calderdale Colin Stout is comingup or going under in this photo,but the neo-natal unit at CalderdaleRoyal Hospital is grateful for hisefforts on their behalf... and hewas wearing a nurse’s uniform!Water-skiing – in a nurse’suniform! – for only the secondtime is one of the many ways heplans to raise £40,000 for the unitthis year. He has also completeda zip-slide and a bed-push.He adopted the unit after hisown daughter needed specialstands at more than £4,000.DOWN1 Sums of money placed in a bank (8)2 The main structural element of thehuman skeleton (5)4 Continent of the NorthernHemisphere (6)5 Activities (5)6 Venomous creatures with eight legs (7)7 Fertilised ovule from which a plantdevelops (4)8 Tension or pressure (6)13 Manufactured tubes of meat andcereal (8)15 Town, about 35 miles west of London (7)17 Brothers of ones parents (6)18 Country on the south-eastern borderof Europe (6)20 Ceramic plates usually fixed to thefloors, walls, or roof of a building (5)22 Childrens playground apparatus (5)23 Hot celestial object (4)Alison Taylor in Calderdale Orthopaedics was the winner of July’s crossword.The deadline for next month’s entries is September 1. Please send completedentries to Caroline Wright, Communications Department, B Block NursesResidence, Huddersfield Royal Infirmary.Trust News is published by Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Trust.Designed and printed by Geronimo Communications www.geronimocommunications.comQuick Crossword1 2 3 4 5 6 789 1011 1214 15 16 172319 20 21 221824 2526 27PASAwarenessSessionsTHE FIVE Patient AdministrationSystem (PAS) Awarenesssessions that were scheduledfor July are now complete, andthe response and attendanceat these sessions has beenoverwhelming and gratifying.Lots of questions have beenraised, most of which have beenanswered during each session.For everyone with accessto HISnet, there will be a FAQpage, plus the presentationused in the above sessionsand further details will beprovided upon completion.Information Packs havebeen sent to all departmentalmanagers with individualtraining plans for all theirstaff, these must be checked,signed & returned to theTraining Department ASAP.Usernames and passwordswill only be issued uponcompletion of training modules.Training is due to starton the 7th August, andcontinue for 8 weeks, pleasecheck your informationpacks for more details.With over 1400 MPI usersat Huddersfield, the trainingschedule is quite intense.The PAS GO-Live date forinformation please contactthe Learning & DevelopmentCentre on extension 2081.13© Brainwarp