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Read the full story“My rotation with Paddington Life Sciences has provided incredible opportunities”: Meet James Harkness
Junior doctor Dr James Harkness shares an insight into completing a four-month rotation with the Paddington Life Sciences team as part of his Foundation Training.
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Read the full story"Imperial College Healthcare is a great place to pursue clinical research": Meet Rowan Boyles
Physiotherapist Rowan Boyles has recently been awarded an NIHR Imperial BRC PhD Fellowship to research the use of transcranial magnetic stimulation, a type of brain stimulation, in spinal cord…
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Read the full storyThe best thing about working in trauma is that no day or patient is the same”: Meet Sara Logan, major trauma ward matron
Nurses play a vital role in caring for patients who are admitted to our major trauma ward at St Mary’s Hospital. Here, Sara Logan, major trauma ward matron, gives an insight into how nurses work…
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Read the full storyMedical director Mr Raymond Anakwe on what inspired him to join the NHS
Medical director, Raymond Anakwe was inspired to join the NHS by his father, whose own journey into medicine began in Nigeria before he moved to Russia and then the UK. Raymond, who has recently…
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Read the full storyInvesting in volunteers to build connections with our communities
Chris Neal, head of volunteering at Imperial Health Charity, explains how the benefits of volunteering to our Trust stretch far beyond the hospital walls.
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Read the full storyFrom the Philippines to Imperial: Building a life at Charing Cross Hospital
Ralph Deocampo, site nurse practitioner at Charing Cross Hospital, came to the UK from the Philippines to work as a nurse. Over 20 years later, he reflects on the hospital where he built his career,…
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Read the full storyHow I’m pursuing research as an allied health professional
Adine Adonis is a clinical specialist physiotherapist in HTLV and neurology at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. Since 2004, she’s been involved in research within the HTLV service, which is a…
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Read the full story“It’s all about representation”: How I gained the courage to chart my path in research
Layla Bolton Saghdaoui is a vascular clinical research nurse at the Trust and pre-doctoral clinical academic fellow at Imperial College London. To mark Black History Month and NIHR’s Your Path in…
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Read the full storyTackling race inequality with progress but much more to do
As Black History Month draws to a close and as we publish this year’s workplace equality, diversity and inclusion annual report, our chief executive, Professor Tim Orchard, reflects on what we are…
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Read the full storyHow reasonable adjustments have helped me succeed in nursing
Sammi Fuller is a staff nurse in oncology at the Trust and a Royal College of Nursing (RCN) steward. She is also deaf. Here, she shares her advice on making reasonable adjustments at work and…
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Read the full storyHow we reduced our sonographer vacancy rate from 53 to two per cent
By introducing flexible working patterns, an audit programme and new training opportunities for her team, ultrasound services manager Suzanne Beattie-Jones helped bring down the vacancy rate from 53…
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Read the full storyMy day in A&E
Guestblogger Steve Hubbard, marketing and advertising manager at NHS Creative talks about his experiences of interviewing 20 members of staff in A&E
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Read the full story“Working as a nurse in the NHS is hard, but I think it is an honour to do this role”
Nurses Day is celebrated internationally on 12 May each year. It’s a great opportunity to reflect on and show appreciation for the work nurses do. This year we’ve brought together a senior,…
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Read the full story“Midwives are advocates for women during their pregnancy and labour”
Sunday 5 May is the International Day of the Midwife, a day to celebrate midwives all over the world and the vital work they do. Louise Frost, screening lead and matron for fetal medicine and the…
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Read the full storyLet us tackle race inequality together
Ismalia de Sousa, clinical nurse specialist, reflects on the history of the race equality standards in the NHS and what we can do to bring about culture change.
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Read the full storyJob-sharing a senior clinical role: the benefits of a portfolio approach to NHS careers
Dominique Allwood and Francesca Cleugh are two consultants at the Trust who share the role of associate medical director (AMD) for quality improvement (QI).
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Read the full story“I feel privileged to have built my career at the Trust, and proud to call my place of work my local hospital”
Consultant research physician Dr Sonya Abraham talking about her 20-year career at the Trust in rheumatology
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Read the full storyHow we’re ensuring better care for older people with traumatic injuries
Consultant geriatrician Dr George Peck explains how we’re ensuring better care for elderly patients in our major trauma centre, and how trauma medicine is evolving to meet changing needs.
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Read the full story“It’s so rewarding to support nurses to become more confident in what they do.”
Jenny Erisman is a clinical practice educator. She trains and assesses nurses on surgical wards, working with them on a one-to-one basis to help them provide the best care they can. She also plays a…
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Read the full story"How my research led to a change in practice and better nutritional care for patients"
Julie Beckerson, specialist haemato-oncology dietitian at Hammersmith Hospital, explains how a £50,000 fellowship from Imperial Health Charity to conduct research into nutrition among people having…
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Read the full storySpeed dating with a difference – how our apprenticeship programme creates the perfect match between candidate and manager
In a time when student debt is a genuine concern for many young people looking to develop their careers, an apprenticeship (where you earn as you learn) can offer a real alternative. Apprentice…
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Read the full story“Through volunteering, I’ve become more confident”
Tania Hadimadja, 16, is one of Imperial Health Charity’s patient engagement volunteers at Hammersmith Hospital. To mark #iwillWeek 2018, young people taking part in social action, Tania shares her…
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Read the full storySupporting people with learning disabilities into work
Project SEARCH is a programme where employers provide supported placements to young people with learning disabilities, which can lead to full time work. Sherrane Clarke, clinical theatre manager at…
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Read the full story“Working with HIV/AIDS patients was the highlight of my clinical career”
Since 1982 Professor Jonathan Weber has conducted extensive research into HIV and AIDS. The development of an effective treatment for HIV infection through combining anti-retroviral drugs came as…
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Read the full story“In the pharmacy department, the patient is at the centre of everything we do – and we do a lot”
Ann Mounsey is chief pharmacist at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. Thursday 5 July marked 70 years of the NHS – and Ann’s 30th year at our hospitals. She reflects on how pharmacy has evolved…
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Read the full storyGrandfather of allergy, Dr William Frankland, aged 106, on popularising the pollen count, working with Alexander Fleming and spending 70 years in the NHS
Dr William Frankland, aged 106, has helped transform our understanding of allergies during his long career in medicine. A pioneer in the field, Dr Frankland popularised the pollen count to help…
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Read the full story“I always wanted to be a surgeon,” says first UK female professor of surgery Averil Mansfield
Professor Averil Mansfield spent over 20 years as a vascular surgeon at St Mary’s Hospital. In 1993, she became the first female professor of surgery in the UK and used her profile to encourage more…
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Read the full story"Fifty years in the NHS doesn’t feel like very long…”
Hugh Millington, consultant in emergency medicine, reflects on his long career at Charing Cross Hospital to mark the 70th anniversary of the NHS, and his 50th anniversary as an NHS doctor.
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Read the full storyHelping young people with sickle cell to have a sense of normality
Rachael Brown, clinical nurse specialist at St Mary’s Hospital, has set up support groups for adolescents and their parents living with sickle cell disease.
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Read the full storyForty years and still going strong: the variety of a nursing life
Sue Burgis is head of practice development and innovation at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and has worked for the NHS for over 40 years. In the NHS’s 70th anniversary year, she reflects on…
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Read the full story"After 28 years, I still love being a midwife"
To celebrate International Day of the Midwife, Denise O’Donnell, matron for inpatients at St Mary’s Hospital, explains why she loves her career and why she is proud to call herself a midwife
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Empowering nurses to make improvements
Stroke clinical nurse specialist Ismalia de Sousa explains how she uses quality improvement to help other nurses make improvements for patients.
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Read the full storyAn ultra-sound career: my life as a senior radiographer
8 November 2017 is World Radiography Day, which celebrates the work of radiographers around the world. Radiographers use a range of different imaging techniques (or types of scan) to produce images…
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Read the full storyA job that never gets old: loving life as a ward manager at the Trust
Linda Batten manages Witherow ward at St Mary’s Hospital – a ward dedicated to the care of older patients, where patience, flexibility and good conversation are all part of a day’s work.
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Read the full storyRegaining your independence: how occupational therapists help patients to return to their life outside hospital
Senior occupational therapist in neurology Fazeela Chharawala explains how she supports her patients to leave hospital and return to their normal lives.
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Read the full storyManaging clinical trials when every second counts
Through research, scientists and healthcare professionals seek new ways of making faster, better diagnoses and decisions for patients. The new neuro, emergencies and trauma (NET) research team at…
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Read the full storyAfter brain injury, patients and their families can feel confident to self-manage
Professionals at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust are working to implement a package that supports patients with traumatic brain injuries and their families to manage recovery after discharge.
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Read the full story“Nursing is a grand career”: A day in the life of Alice Markey, discharge nurse
Sister Alice Markey has been with Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust for 25 years. As a discharge nurse, Alice ensures that patients are fit to leave hospital and that the right support is in…
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Read the full storyHow specialist nurses with ‘extended’ roles are changing the way we provide care for good
The number of cancer diagnoses in the UK is increasing every year. In this blog post, Rebecca Johl, senior nurse for oncology and lead chemotherapy nurse, explains how we’ve achieved big…
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Read the full storyA practical approach to integrated care for chronic kidney disease
CKD education nurse Lynn Dahri and clinical lecturer Dr James Tomlinson explain how a new model of integrated care builds a bridge between hospital specialists at our Trust and community…
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Under pressure – how we’re reducing pressure ulcers in our hospitals
Pressure ulcers can be a serious problem for patients who cannot move easily or are wearing medical devices. In this blog post, Sue Burgis, head of practice and innovation in the nursing directorate…
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Read the full storyAcknowledging how intense our work can be and how normal our reactions are
Schwartz Rounds support healthcare professionals and acknowledge how intense and emotionally challenging their work can be.
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Read the full storyHow to PREPARE for surgery and speed your recovery
Major surgery is like running a marathon – that’s why the PREPARE for Surgery programme ‘trains’ patients for major surgery and recovery.
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Read the full storyReady for a major incident: how to ensure we’re prepared for the worst
We need to be ready to deal with a major incident whenever it happens – whether it’s a bomb blast or bus crash. It's vital there are plans in place to ensure we can carry on providing safe,…