Wye Valley NHS Trust

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  You don’t need to bring too much for your little one, here are a few suggestions: Newborn nappies Cotton wall/wipes Baby grows and vests Muslin A couple of hats A blanket for the car seat when leaving hospital Any colostrum you have expressed, keep this in a freezer bag, named and with the date and time you expressed. On arrival at the hospital give it to a member of staff who will store it in the freezer for you If you have chosen to formula feed you will need to bring a formula feeding starter pack which includes the…

Physiotherapists identify and maximise movement potential through health promotion, preventative healthcare, treatment and rehabilitation. Physiotherapy is an autonomous profession and practice is characterised by reflective behaviour and systematic clinical reasoning, both contributing to and underpinning a problem solving approach to patient centred care. Your Physiotherapist will: Assess current levels of function Identify treatment aims  Devise and offer a treatment plan  Liaise with and signpost to other professions where necessary Treat a wide spectrum of conditions including musculoskeletal, neurological, rheumatology, paediatrics, mental health, respiratory, palliative care and orthopaedic conditions, falls and vestibular Pre-op leaflets for patients  Pre-operative advice leaflet for elective…

We have an active team of around 80 volunteers and this is growing all the time.

What is an aneurysm? The aorta is the main blood vessel that supplies blood to the body. It runs from the heart down through the chest and abdomen. In some people, as they get older, the wall of the aorta in the abdomen can become weak. It can then start to expand and form what is called an abdominal aortic aneurysm, also known as an AAA or 'triple A'. The condition is most common among men aged 65 and over. Large aneurysms are rare but can be very serious. As the wall of the aorta stretches it becomes weaker and…

Many members of staff go above and beyond the call of duty to make a difference to the experiences of patients, visitors, colleagues and clients. The Going the Extra Mile Scheme was introduced to acknowledge and celebrate their dedication and achievement. We invite nominations for those WVT and Sodexo staff and volunteers who make a difference through living the values of the Trust and through their commitment to improving the experiences of patients, service users, visitors, colleagues and clients. Complete the Going the Extra Mile nomination form Nominations are invited for the following awards: Team of the quarter/Employee of the…

Job Title: Consultant Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon Special interests: knee surgery, hip surgery, and trauma surgery Qualifications Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon since 2004, MB ChB 1991 Birmingham FRCS Ed 1996 FRCS Orth Outpatient Services Clinics Orthopaedic lower limb arthroplasty - Tuesday morning at Hereford County Hospital General orthopaedics - Tuesday afternoon at Hereford County Hospital Fracture clinic - Wednesday morning at Hereford County Hospital Inpatient and Day Case Operating Times Mr. Clark and his team operate all day Thursday. Osteoarthritis knee - procedures performed Total knee replacement Unicompartmental knee replacement Patellofemoral joint replacement Primary and revision knee surgery Osteoarthritis hip -…

We advertise all of our nursing vacancies on our website. To apply for our posts you need to submit an online application via our Trust website or NHS jobs. Please ensure you read the advert text fully as this may include an assessment date you will be required to attend, if shortlisted. Interview Your interview panel will comprise of senior members of staff from your preferred area and human resources. This will last between 30 to 45 minutes and you will be asked competency based questions which aim to allow you to demonstrate your skills and abilities. If you are offered…