20 February 2014 08:18:27
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is looking for people who want to channel their passion for healthcare to help shape the future of health services in the area.
The Trust is looking for nine new public governors in Rotherham North, Wentworth South, Rother Valley West, Rother Val
29 January 2014 10:37:16
If you become unwell or are injured you need to make sure you choose the right NHS service to get the best and most appropriate treatment for you. To help yourself and our NHS services visit the Rotherham NHS Clinical Commissioning Group Choose Well website to find out what service can offer you the best h
20 January 2014 15:07:50
A new campaign called The earlier, the better has been launched to encourage people to seek help early on from their local pharmacist if they’re feeling under the weather.
It’s especially important over the winter months that elderly people tell a friend, family member or carer if they have a bad cough, col
17 January 2014 09:48:02
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust recently welcomed a high-profile MP to one of its state of the art patient facilities. The Rt Honourable Andrew Burnham MP, Labour’s Shadow Secretary of State for Health, visited BreathingSpace on Badsley Moor Lane to take a tour of the services provided there. The B
17 January 2014 09:12:34
Governors of The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) recently came together to host their first ‘Governors’ Surgery’ at Rotherham Hospital.
The day provided an opportunity for Governors to meet their constituents, members of the public and of course staff. Visitors were invited to find out what the G
14 January 2014 13:54:20
In support of National Obesity Awareness week (13 – 19 January 2014), Rotherham Obesity Framework services are hosting an Obesity Awareness event in Rotherham Hospital’s main entrance on Friday 17 January, 10am – 2pm.
08 January 2014 15:04:15
People of Rotherham are being invited to ditch the winter woollies and ‘be seen’ in 2014 with Reshape Rotherham, the free NHS weight loss service run by The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT).
06 December 2013 10:51:54
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is on the front-foot when it comes to spending valuable time with patients and staff.
A group of senior staff regularly visit areas around the Trust in order to be further informed about patient experience, to make certain that staff’s opinions are acted upon a
06 December 2013 10:49:26
For the third consecutive year, a kind hearted car dealer has shown support by helping to keep NHS staff in Rotherham on the move this Winter.
Guy Salmon Land Rover in Sheffield, has loaned The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) a Land Rover Defender 110 XS Station Wagon to use during periods o
13 November 2013 16:32:39
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust will be supporting this year’s national Self Care Week campaign which takes place from 18 to 24 November.
13 November 2013 16:15:14
Nurse recruitment at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is proactively recruiting talented nursing staff as part of its commitment to its workforce of the future.
07 November 2013 09:31:33
Rotherham companies are helping their employees stop smoking and at the same time boosting their company’s productivity and performance, thanks to joint working with the Rotherham NHS Stop Smoking Service (part of The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust).
Many firms are working closely with the service to p
24 October 2013 10:13:17
The Trust’s staff PROUD awards 2013 were held on Friday 18 th October at a glittering ceremony at Rotherham’s New York Stadium, home of Rotherham United Football Club and a supporter of the Trust’s Dr Ted’s children’s appeal. The event was supported by headline sponsors Green River Media, along with Co
15 October 2013 16:14:01
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) has announced the appointment of a new Interim Chief Executive. Louise Barnett, a professional HR Director with 20 year’s experience, will join the Trust in mid-November.
Having both senior Board level commercial and NHS sector experience, Louise is currently t
24 September 2013 13:08:29
Professor Kevin Fenton, National Director of Health and Wellbeing for Public Health England (PHE), recently visited Rotherham to learn more of the Weight Management services commissioned by the Rotherham Public Health service, part of the Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council and Rotherham’s journey to achieving award winning and nationally recognised services.
13 September 2013 11:29:38
This time every year the Trust offers its staff the flu vaccination in order to protect patients, visitors and staff themselves.
04 September 2013 14:39:50
A recent National survey shows that cancer patients at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust are receiving some of the best support and care in England. Rotherham came fourth in a league table measuring patient experience across England, according to new analysis by Macmillan Cancer Support, based on research commissioned by NHS England.
04 September 2013 14:37:23
Shortlisting for this year’s staff PROUD Awards 2013 has taken place by a panel consisting of internal and external representatives. The panel was extremely pleased with receiving nearly 200 great quality nominations and following the shortlisting process we are informing you of the results which you can fi
16 August 2013 10:43:22
The Trust is currently devising its three year strategic plan which is expected to be approved by Monitor, our Regulator, in autumn. As part of the strategic planning process, every employee at the Trust has been given the opportunity to feedback on their view on a proposed clinical structure.
09 August 2013 09:00:05
Non-Executive Directors (3 Posts)
£16,500 for 3-4 days per month
At The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust we believe that healthcare is not a job, it’s a passion.
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is an innovative, integrated healthcare organisation which continues to develop at p
18 July 2013 15:41:41
After successfully securing NHS funds for Improving Birthing Environments, the Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust has transformed the Maternity Ward to provide improved and more personalised Post Natal accommodation for new Mothers and their Babies.
As part of the transformation, the new Post Natal War
12 July 2013 11:34:04
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) was recently inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and is delighted to report that it passed all the CQC outcomes that it was assessed on.
The CQC inspectors carried out an unplanned inspection at Rotherham Hospital over two days focusing primarily on A&
12 July 2013 11:29:46
The Rotherham Hospital Charity recently hosted the very first Dr Ted’s Children’s Appeal Charity Dinner with major sponsors Willmott Dixon, raising over £6,500. The evening was a huge success, filled with live entertainment, dinner, dancing and a charity auction and raffle. The funds raised at the event will p
12 July 2013 11:28:36
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) welcomes Christopher Langley as new Trust Board Chairman. Christopher is a highly experienced Chairman, CEO, and Nonexecutive Director with a strong track-record in both the healthcare and retail sectors. Most recently he was the Chairman leading the transformation of
12 July 2013 11:27:24
The Rotherham Hospital Charity continues to raise its profile locally throughout the borough and is now more prominent than ever, thanks to a high profile advertising campaign in partnership with the Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council (RMBC). RMBC is helping to raise awareness of the Ch
12 July 2013 10:46:18
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) continues to ask its patients for their feedback as part of a national initiative, which requires that all patients over the age of 16 leaving our care are asked whether they would recommend the care or treatment they have experienced to their friends and family.
09 May 2013 13:23:18
Maddie Ward, Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist has won a prestigious Silver Shire Haematology Innovation and Nurse Excellence Award (SHINE) in recognition for one of her clinics.