North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust’s Post

One of those occasions when by working across disciplines you gain a whole new vocabulary :-); if you want to find out what liminality is all about and how it helps us understand the shock of transitioning from student to practitioner in places like Kenya then take a look.

Frustration mounts over repeated E.R. closures across B.C. interior Many a time during my career, I had to address problems with shoe-string budgets. This meant looking outside the box for cost effective solutions that didn't rely on multi-million dollar budgets. I had a boss tell me, "Learn to drive the Jalopy before you get the Cadillac". As a result of having to find cost effective, creative solutions, it becomes ingrained in your mind. Every year we graduate a few hundred new doctors between UBC and UHNBC here in British Columbia. When we look at these small hospitals, like Merrrit, Chetwynd, Mackenzie, and Haida Gwaii, these hospitals are designed to handle the basic ER activities. More major cases are usually transferred to a larger center with a specialist. So here's the thought. Why aren't we allowing our final year medical interns to cover ER's in smaller centers? The interns would still have access to supervising doctors in larger centers which they could converse to via, skype, phone, text, cell etc if they require additional help. You could also send 2-3 interns to these ER's. In exchange, the interns gain valuable experience and they could also receive renumeration or additional credits for their hours served. The province would pay for the transport the interns to the ER's. This could be personal vehicle, charter flight for more remote locations of medivac backhauls. The ER's stay open, interns get more experience, it's a win win for everyone! https://lnkd.in/gWzUXAsn

How do you describe your role in the NHS? The term "healthcare scientist" has been in use since around the 1990s as a collective term for our many and varied professions. Some of the challenges with the (admittedly difficult) task of bringing education routes and career paths together have left a range of feelings about the term. And in around 2003, Dr Owen Crawley brought first radiographers and then operating department practitioners under the professional leadership of the Chief Scientific Adviser for Wales too. Skip to 2024 and we have over 7000 healthcare science professionals in NHS Wales including over 70 consultants! But still there are many different views on identity and what we call ourselves. Perhaps it is no wonder that people on the street still talk only of doctors and nurses. We are keen to hear from you... What do you consider your identity to be? Is this different to how your friends and family describe your role? If you are a Welsh speaker, do translations of these terms reflect your identity? Let us know via this survey as the first step towards truely agreeing strong identity language and moving forwards together to promote these incredible professions across NHS Wales. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 https://lnkd.in/ebydQ5MF

Thinking about a career in research? Maxine, who works for NIHR BioResource at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, shares her journey to becoming a clinical research practitioner (CRP) and why she's excited about the future of this new research profession. "As a CRP you are an expert in research - a research professional. You're not a nurse, you're not the expert in patient care but you bring the research expertise and that means healthcare professionals can focus on clinical care," Maxine explains. Read more here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eb9kY3zG #ResearchCareers #HealthResearch

In 2023, I decided to take on a project close to my heart and work with A/Prof Matthew McGrail (The University of Queensland) to evaluate the Remote Vocational Training Scheme (RVTS) model. I'd been long interested to understand how well it worked and why including to inform World Health Organization and member states of relevant rural health initiatives. The doctors the RVTS supports are already employed in rural and remote practices and Aboriginal Medical Services (average 1.6 years) when they join the program. RVTS staff remotely supervise and tailor support for them (phone, computer and educational webinars) to train as a GP or rural generalist whilst they remain in the same practice for 3-4 years (with two offsite face-to-face workshops per year). It's required because of supervisor shortages in more remote settings.  Well, what did we find? Great results. And some key learnings. https://lnkd.in/g44HBP5v It’s a well designed and implemented program, accredited and aligned with Australia's two GP colleges Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) and The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP). It achieves strong continuity and retention outcomes, especially for challenging environments with mostly international medical graduates who are commonly working in these locations and who have nuanced needs. Realist evaluation showed the program fosters a sense of comfort, confidence, competence, belonging, and bonding which drives the good results – telling us that sustaining someone in fellowship training in resource challenged settings is much more than teaching GP skills. Being in once place, the RVTS doctors also built trust with patients, established new models of care and contributed to sustainable primary healthcare teams. So, what does it mean for rural policy? Getting more rural and remote doctors into models where they can train continuously in one location/region, holistically supervised and supported, can work well. And it is great fun working with the data and the people from a 24-year-old rural program. But you might need to read the supplement to find out more. Special thanks to Dr Patrick Giddings and the RVTS team, co-authors, and the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care who supported the project. Enjoy the read. 😁

Faith-based hospitals across the country, including many where TRS Healthcare has positions, offer unique opportunities for healthcare professionals to grow their careers. While alignment with the institution’s specific spiritual beliefs isn’t required, travel nurses and allied health specialists may encounter some special guidelines that add to the rewarding experience of working in these environments. Our latest blog shares where you can find faith-based jobs, the benefits of working at one, and more! https://lnkd.in/enwcfy6z

The recent announcement of the successful partnership between Swan Hill District Health and Mildura Base Public Hospital to provide Workplace Based Assessment (WBA) opportunities for international doctors is a significant milestone. This partnership is not just about enhancing training pathways but also about strengthening our commitment to the recruitment and retention of skilled medical professionals in our region. Through Connecting the Docs we are actively working to create robust support systems that empower international medical graduates (IMGs) to thrive in rural and regional healthcare settings. IMGs bring invaluable skills and perspectives to our communities, and by providing them with the necessary training and career progression opportunities, we ensure that they play a vital role in delivering high-quality healthcare where it is needed most. This partnership is a testament to our ongoing efforts to build a sustainable, diverse, and resilient healthcare workforce in the Loddon Mallee and Buloke regions. Together, we are not only enhancing the careers of these talented professionals but also enriching the communities they serve. #ConnectingTheDocs #MedicalWorkforce #InternationalMedicalGraduates #HealthcarePartnership #RuralHealthcare #WorkplaceBasedAssessment #WBA #SwanHillDistrictHealth #MilduraBaseHospital #HealthcareInnovation

🎓🎓🎓🎓 Momentus milestone for our 9 Trainee Associate Psychological Practitioners in Knowsley, who have all passed their PG Dip to become Associate Psychological Practitioners in Primary Care. I am incredibly proud to have been part of their journey and cannot wait to see what is achieved in this next chapter. #PsychologicalWellbeing #PrimaryCare #HealthCare #Innovation #TAPPs

The first quarter issue of the JBI EVIDENCE IMPLEMENTATION eBulletin is now available! Featuring insightful articles and practical tips for quality improvement in healthcare. https://lnkd.in/gdd7grsR