Hull Hospitals celebrate 10 years of Apprenticeships success
12th July 2023
The Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is proud to announce and commemorate its 10th apprenticeship anniversary, marking a decade of exceptional achievements and unwavering commitment to nurturing local talent. HUTH has been at the forefront of healthcare education and training, providing valuable opportunities for young people who aspire to pursue careers in various roles available in the Trust. The apprenticeship programme also enables the Trust to grow its own staff while training health professionals … Read More
Say hello to RITA!
12th July 2023
A new computer-based activity system is helping to improve safety and provide more tailored care to scores of patients in hospital. Thanks to a £4,000 donation from the Hull Old Grammarians Masonic Lodge, £3,000 from hospital charity WISHH, and a further £7,000 from the Pears Foundation #IWill Fund, RITA – also known as Reminiscence Interactive Therapy Activity – has been introduced to Hull Hospitals. Karen Harrison demonstrates RITA to Geoff Branton of Hull Old Grammarians … Read More
Hospitals prepare for five day strike by junior doctors
11th July 2023
Junior doctors working across Hull and East Yorkshire will begin five days of industrial action later this week. Members of the BMA and HCSA are set to begin their longest period of industrial action yet at 7am on Thursday 13 July. The 120 hour strike will run across the weekend and conclude at 7am on Tuesday 18 July. Services across Hull Royal Infirmary, Castle Hill Hospital and Hull Women and Children’s Hospital are expected to … Read More
HUTH celebrates remarkable representation of BAME workforce
11th July 2023
The Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) is delighted to announce that its workforce is now made up of 2,043 staff from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds. This figure indicates that BAME staff now constitute 19.6 per cent of the 10,400 workforce of the Trust. As the largest employer in Hull and the East Yorkshire region, this milestone demonstrates the Trust’s ongoing dedication to fostering a diverse and representative workplace. The Trust … Read More
New wellbeing programme for patients awaiting surgery
10th July 2023
Patients in Hull and the East Riding who are waiting for potentially life-changing hip and knee operations are being offered help to stay fit and well for surgery. The new ‘Waiting Well – Orthopaedics’ programme is a joint venture between Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and Forum and is due to launch this week. Its aim is to provide wellbeing advice and access to group activities for appropriate patients to ensure, when the time … Read More