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October's NBT Heroes

Today we celebrated October's NBT Heroes. Wearing masks and sat at tables all arranged to enable social distancing, the winners enjoyed a nice sunny afternoon with Andrea Young, Chief Executive and Simon Wood, Director of Facilities. Amid continuing...
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How NBT are celebrating Allied Health Professions (AHPs) Day 2020

We've been in touch with colleagues representing the majority of the 14 Allied Health Professions to find out more about their roles and how they may have had to adapt this year. The Allied Health Professions (AHPs) are the third largest workforce in...
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NBT Doctor leads study on risks of COVID-19 being spread by aerosol generating procedures

An NBT doctor has led an innovative study into the risks of COVID-19 being spread by aerosol generating procedures. Dr Jules Brown, Consultant Anaesthetist at NBT, working with colleagues at the University of Bristol, measured airborne particles...
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New Chief Executive appointed

Maria Kane OBE has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and will start in April 2021. Bringing extensive experience of NHS leadership, she is currently Chief Executive of North Middlesex University Hospital NHS...
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Award win for Red Card to Racism campaign

North Bristol NHS Trust was named the winner of the 2020 SPF partnership award at the HPMA Excellence awards last week. The Healthcare People Management Association (HPMA) is the professional voice of HR in healthcare, and this award recognises...
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Southmead Hospital names office building after one of Bristol’s first Black Ward Sisters

A Southmead Hospital office building has been renamed after pioneering anti-racism campaigner and one of Bristol’s first Black Ward Sisters Princess Campbell MBE, recognising her lasting contribution to social justice and equality in the city. In a...
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NBT launches People Strategy to continue building empowered workforce

Today we launch our new People Strategy for the next 5 years. The strategy aims to continue to build an empowered, inclusive and motivated workforce which is fit for the future, and able to adapt to the changing healthcare landscape both locally and...
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NBT launches the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Lanyard scheme

The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Lanyard scheme North Bristol NHS Trust is now proudly participating in the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Lanyard scheme. This means that those with a hidden disability can wear a sunflower lanyard or wristband to...
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£274,000 of Southmead Hospital Charity donations used for staff wellbeing support

£274,000 of donations to Southmead Hospital Charity used to support ongoing Coronavirus wellbeing and psychological support for staff at North Bristol NHS Trust. Thanks to donations from supporters, Southmead Hospital Charity has committed more than...
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Health and care leaders hail progress in re-starting services

An open letter outlining some of the progress made in re-starting local services has been issued by health and care leaders in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire The letter, which is signed by NHS, council and community organisations...