27 September 2016 11:45:44
Workers union, Unison has donated 13 ‘dementia dolls’ to the Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust after hearing about their ability to comfort patients, reduce their anxiety and give them a sense of purpose.
15 September 2016 16:47:24
Every day, colleagues within the Trust work in partnership with organisations, charities and individuals across the region to ensure we continue to provide the best care for our patients.It’s now the time to celebrate those relationships by nominating the partners you work with for a Partnership Working Award in this year’s PROUD Awards.
15 September 2016 11:54:20
Health professionals are encouraging men and women of all ages to get tested for sexually transmitted infections during Sexual Health Week.
13 September 2016 16:58:04
Patients dealing with a range of blood cancers who helped establish Rotherham’s first Haematology Support Group would like to extend their support to others.
13 September 2016 16:31:08
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust’s new in-house clinical IT system has been shortlisted for a national award for helping transform the way colleagues across the hospital and community provide patients with the right care at the right time.
08 September 2016 09:34:32
The Council of Governors of The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an exceptional candidate to join the Trust's Board as a Non-Executive Director. Joining us at a particularly key stage of our journey, the successful candidate will be highly motivated and will demonstrate a commitment to enhancing heal
02 September 2016 12:16:41
Cancer patients at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust say they are treated with dignity and respect and are involved in decisions about their care, according to a national survey.
The Trust has been praised for the quality of care it offers cancer patients in the National Cancer Patient Experience Survey 2015, wh
31 August 2016 17:27:27
Rotherham Hospital’s eye clinic has been nominated for a national award after outstanding praise from patients.
30 August 2016 10:37:07
Patients, carers, families and colleagues are being encouraged to nominate exceptional health care workers for The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust’s 2016 PROUD Awards. Following the success of last year’s awards, the Trust is once again inviting members of the public to nominate healthcare professionals for the
17 August 2016 17:31:31
More than 30 experienced and
soon to be newly qualified nurses have been recruited by The Rotherham NHS
Foundation Trust following a successful recruitment drive.
12 August 2016 11:51:15
The Royal College of Midwives and maternity managers in Rotherham are working together to improve the support available for midwives and maternity colleagues after The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust signed the Royal College of Midwives’ (RCM) Caring for You Charter this week.
11 August 2016 09:47:57
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) will be reinspecting The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust from 27 – 30 September 2016. They are keen to get the views of patients, relatives, the public and colleagues about the hospital and community services provided by the Trust. You can click on www.cqc.org.uk/yourexperie
09 August 2016 16:53:32
Bosom buddies from Rotherham joined thousands of other breastfeeding mums from across the world to support a record-breaking event called the Big Latch On.
04 August 2016 15:02:49
The volunteer service at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust has been recognised for its quality by Voluntary Action Rotherham (VAR).
27 July 2016 14:00:30
Breastfeeding mothers from Rotherham are invited to join millions of other mums from around the world at a family-friendly event called the Big Latch On.
21 July 2016 10:39:38
One of Rotherham’s District Nurses has recently celebrated 50 years of working in the NHS.
19 July 2016 11:49:20
A recruitment drive to increase the number of band five nurses working in Rotherham is being held at Rotherham Hospital next month to showcase why The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a great place to work. Taking place on Saturday 13 August between 10am and 3pm, the one-stop-shop will give prospective
31 May 2016 11:51:14
A series of events have been planned to celebrate the work of volunteers at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust.
16 May 2016 15:49:39
A number of events and activities at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust last week have celebrated the town’s nurses and midwives.
16 May 2016 15:22:07
A doctor who worked at Rotherham Hospital for over 25 years has been acknowledged with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
06 May 2016 15:19:40
The Trust is looking for Band 5 Qualified Nurses to join our busy Acute Medical Unit and Emergency Department.
06 May 2016 09:39:20
Rotherham Hospital services continue to be very busy and are currently under significant pressure. Members of the public are asked to support us in making sure we can give vital care to those who have life-threatening injuries and conditions.
05 May 2016 15:28:59
Rachael Kay, Community Practitioner for the District Nursing Team (Thurcroft), was the winner of the ‘Public Recognition Award’ at the Trust’s 2015 PROUD Awards.
04 May 2016 14:21:44
The Stroke Team at the Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust are going purple for May, with a series of fundraising events for Stroke Awareness Month.
03 May 2016 15:08:54
Welcome to Cheryl Clements, who has joined the Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust as Director of Workforce.
03 May 2016 14:45:16
For the third year running, The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust has been awarded a Gold Award in the RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Awards 2016.
25 April 2016 14:21:12
147 operations and 173 appointments have been postponed this week at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust as a result of the junior doctors’ strike due to take place between 26 – 27 April 2016.
21 April 2016 14:49:16
Ranee Townsend, Clinical Director for Community Dental Services at the Trust, was the winner of our ‘Our Top Leader Award’ at the Trust’s 2015 PROUD Awards.
20 April 2016 11:58:23
Rotherham patients with Parkinson’s have been raising awareness of the disease by taking part in national Parkinson’s Awareness Week (18-24 April).
19 April 2016 12:30:15
Speakup Self Advocacy agency are working with individuals with Learning Disabilities or Autism to understand their experiences of The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust Emergency Services and Mental Health Crisis in order to improve experiences and inform practice.
14 April 2016 15:45:32
Ann Ashton, Volunteer in Macmillan Cancer Information and Support, was the winner of our ‘Outstanding Volunteer Award’ at the Trust’s 2015 PROUD Awards.
07 April 2016 15:33:46
Alison Thorp, Volunteering Network and Development Officer from Voluntary Action Rotherham (VAR) was the winner of our ‘Partnership Working Award’ at the Trust’s 2015 PROUD Awards.
05 April 2016 16:54:21
Rotherham Hospital services continue to be very busy and are currently under significant pressure. Members of the public are asked to support us in making sure we can give vital care to those who have life-threatening injuries and conditions.
04 April 2016 15:17:48
Four operations have been postponed this week at the Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust as a result of the junior doctors’ strike due to take place between 6 – 8 April. In addition to this, eight clinics have been reduced in size, affecting 44 patients.
17 July 2015 12:38:42
NHS patients in Rotherham have been part of an innovative programme using technology to help monitor heart health. An estimated 2061 people in Rotherham have heart failure, a life limiting condition which is on the increase largely due to our aging population and the fact that many people are now living longe
03 July 2015 09:39:34
Members of the public are urged not to miss their chance to find out more about NHS health services in Rotherham. The Trust will hold its Annual Members’ Meeting, similar to an AGM, on 8 July at which details of the Trust’s performance will be presented. The Trust, which runs services at Rotherham Hospital, Rotherh