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tsurTehtotemolceWTony Pedder, ChairmanTony Pedder has recently startedhis four year term as Chairman of theTrust. Tony has many years experiencein healthcare, holding seniorleadership roles within the NHS inSouth Yorkshire. Tony was previouslythe Chairman of South Yorkshire andBassetlaw Cluster of NHS PrimaryCare Trusts and previous to that was Chair of SheffieldPrimary Care Trust since its formation in 2006.As well as his NHS experience, Tony brings extensivemanagement and operational experience in a variety ofbusiness organisations and markets. He was previouslyChief Executive of Corus plc. Tony lives in Sheffield andis married with two sons. Tony said: "I look forward toworking with colleagues in the Trust, the wider NHSand local universities to ensure that Sheffield TeachingHospitals continues to provide the highest quality ofcare for patients, and plays a leading role in delivery ofexcellent education, training and research in the fieldof healthcare.”Penny BrooksClinicalDirector forPrimary andCommunityServicesPenny waspreviouslythe ExecutiveDirector of Standards andEngagement at NHS Sheffield andalso the Nurse Director on theSouth Yorkshire and BassetlawCluster. She is a District Nurseby background and has extensiveexperience in community services.She has worked at Board level inBarnsley and Doncaster prior tocoming to Sheffield and has anexcellent track record of deliveryworking with colleagues across allhealth sectors and social care.Ruth BrownGeneralManager forPrimary andCommunityServicescare groupRuth hasworked inthe NHS andDepartmentof Health for over 20 years,working as a senior leaderin Sheffield CommunityServices for the last four years.Ruth has led major servicedevelopment and changemanagement programmes atnational, regional and locallevels. Her most recent role hasfocused on the delivery of thenational policy “TransformingCommunity Services”.and farewell.David StoneChairmanMr David Stone,CBE retired at theend of December2011after servingmore than 10years as Chairmanof the Trust.David Stone CBE was Chairman ofthe Board since the formation of theTrust in 2001 and steered the Trust toFoundation Trust status in 2004.He was previously Chairman ofWeston Park Hospital and CentralSheffield University Hospitals NHSTrusts and was Chair of the UKUniversity Hospitals Chairs Group from2005-2008.He said: “I wanted to tell you what aprivilege it has been for me to serve asyour Chairman over the past ten years.Working together as a team we havebuilt Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHSFoundation Trust to unquestionablyone of the top NHS names in thecountry. It has not been easy gettingto the top and staying there – isnever easy. But we have done it andI have every confidence that SheffieldTeaching Hospitals NHS FoundationTrust will continue to be there.So, thank you for all that you havedone so far and every success in thefuture. A very happy and successfulnew year to you all.”Page 6 Link - Spring 2012Julie Whitaker Nurse DirectorJulie (left) with Hilary Chapman Chief Nurse /Chief Operating OfficerJulie Whitaker’s recent retirement markedthe end of her 35 year career in the NHS, 32 ofwhich spent here in Sheffield. Before becoming anurse Julie gained experience in some varied rolesincluding a Tesco checkout assistant and sellingwaffles on Brighton Pier.She began her nursing career training at StJames Hospital in 1976 qualifying in 1979. Juliethen moved to Sheffield as a newly qualifiednurse and worked on a surgical ward at theNorthern General. Since then Julie has held anumber of posts and secondments across theTrust including; Project Manager for the BookedAdmissions Programme, General Manager forCardiac Services and the Lead Nurse for the ChiefNurses office.More recently in 2006, Julie was appointed asLead Nurse/Matron in Urology for one year beforetaking the post of Nurse Director in OperatingServices, Critical Care and Anaesthesia.Kath RichardsonNurse DirectorKath Richardson hasrecently retired fromthe Trust after 39 yearsof dedicated service tothe NHS. It was in theearly 1970’s when Kathfirst started work atthe Northern Generalas a Student Nurse,qualifying in 1978. Working in Gynaecology,Medicine and latterly as a Ward Sister in GeneralSurgery she then left to work as a Night Sister inOctober 1984 at Lodge Moor Hospital and theKing Edwards Hospital.Upon returning to the Trust in 1987, Mrs R, asshe became affectionately known amongst hercolleagues, worked as an Assistant Matron andDirector of Nursing in General Surgery, Vascularand Burns and Plastic. She then became the NurseDirector in South Yorkshire Regional Servicesfollowing the merger in 2001.She has been instrumental in developing anumber of innovative roles including; ConsultantNurse Specialist in General Surgery, Health CareAssistants in the delivery of Renal dialysis andAdvanced Matron/Nurse Practitioner roles inCardiothoracic Services.One of Kath’s most notable and successfulachievements was the planning, opening andmanagement of the Bev Stokes Day Surgery Unit.Following her retirement, Kath and herhusband Gerald are embarking on a long,exciting and exotic cruise to the Far East on boardthe Queen Elizabeth.

Inspirational Katie Piperopens the new Burns unitFormer model andtelevision presenterKatie Piper, whonow works to makeliving with burnsand scars easierfor burns survivorsafter suffering abrutal acid attack,recently openedthe new Burns Unitat the NorthernGeneral Hospital.Katie Piper opens thenew Burns Unit, pictured with ChairmanDavid StoneKatie Piper with localburns survivors at thenew BurnsUnit openingmeet all of the teamhere. I know how muchof a team effort it is totreat burns patients andthe teamwork going onhere is really evident.It was an honour tobe invited to open theunit here. As a patient,burns care is somethingvery close to my heart.Iwish the staff here everysuccess in the future.”In March 2008,In 2009 Katie decidedKatie had sulphuricto share her story ofacid thrown in her faceliving with burns in anear her home in NorthChannel 4 documentaryLondon. As a result ofcalled Katie: My Beautifulthe attack, she sufferedFace. She established Thesevere burns and spentKatie Piper Foundation,seven weeks in hospitawith Simon Cowell aslitsundergoing pioneeringPatron, to help supportsurgery to rebuild herburns survivors andface which involvedraise awareness of theirmultiple skin grafts. Forexperiences, andtwo years followingto provide fundingthe attack she wore afor improved carespecial plastic pressureand facilities formask for 23 hours aburns patients.day, and has now hadDavid Stone, Chairmanover 100 operations.of the Trust, said: “TheKatie was thereforeBurns Unit is a stateable to offer advice andof-the-art facility thatshare experiences withsupports the leadingpatients on her visit tospecialists we havethe state-of-the-art Unit.here in Sheffield. WeThe facility provides aare proud of the workcomprehensive serviceit is doing in providingfor inpatients andcare for patients fromoutpatients in SheffieldSheffield and acrossand North Trent.North Trent.With 6 beds and full“It was wonderful toinpatient, outpatient andhave Katie Piper hereemergency services, itisto open this unit and toone of the UK’s leadinghear about all the workcentres of care for burnsshe is doing to supportpatients. In the last year,other burns patients andthe busy unit has seentheir families.”150 inpatients, 464For moreoutpatient’s and 1269information on Katiefollow-up appointments.and the Foundation,Katie said: “It was aplease visit www.really fantastic day andkatiepiperfoundation.it’s been wonderful toorg.ukPage 7 Link - Spring 2012

latiHospat Nighttotal of 18 ANPs acrossvided by speciality SpRpronremostordocboth sites who have beegiving juniordoctors and consultants.”ofllPatients he new model has alsoandthe Trust are nowre equal workload.mospecialities both withinaass,torandocywathedngebenefiting fromchatst.external to the TruJulie Drakeley, Projeccedimproved servicenurses, the H@N Advaner said: “TheThe ANP is able to assessnagMateamersionctitPraat night followingrseNutheesdeteriorating patientsnew model providportSuplicaplanthe introductionClinandforecarincluding setting out abest possiblerk together totionwoalaof a new way ofrsescrkehtheWowitersentoffatmandof trepatientsients:working - tomoste.at Night (H@N).ing,consultant as appropriatpreserving and enhancethofleroeThythedtheOnce fully qualifiedoctors’ training inBefore the H@NAdvanced Nurseilable.avarsstorhouddocare also able to order anduceiorredjunt,projecr (ANP)netioctiysPraforceinterpret blood and x-raResponse timwere assigned to dattendingThe coordinatiospecilaties and shtofat nigand workforcelargely attend patienentpetator)ANPs are also comsignificantly. Althoughan ANP (nurse coordinthat speciality only. In thesistscondelformosNilitytorin IVs, venepuncture,H@sibdoctheponiorwho has resnew system, junaryical cannulation and verificationdof a multidisciplincoordination of most clinwork within a centralisetheof expected death.ctedteam which hasactivity, working closelyH@N team and are direaercovtoiesThe ANPs are keen toars.competencwith the specialty registrto patients across thehns,ntiorveinteofgeshare good practice witwide ranseANP is also the mostThehospital by a H@N nurrkwodandother clinical staffeit still recognises the neetemropriate person in somappcoordinator.The new syspiseeloertdevis underway tototo call in specialist expntcircumstances to attendhas already proven efficiens. ForatiositueSouth Yorkshire widesominients needs.patin preventing delays incedicshetcompetencies for Advanexample anaesttsH@N currently has arattending to sick patienthefurllwilstilisicherywheurgPracticand neurosofwith an added benefitenhance the skills andPs.competence of the ANttanThe nurse consulfor Emergency Services,tJulie Perrin, is the currenicdemAcaandnalsioProfesPs.Lead for the H@N ANThe role of theClinical SupportWorker (CSW)The service currently hasary15 CSWs and their primelytimaevidrole is to protue,phlebotomy, venepuncuGECandnatiocannulasservice to the clinical are.temsyswho use the H@NalsoWsThe H@N CScome from a wide varietyandof clinical backgroundsyuslviopreallehavtheyin aworked within the TrustCSW role.For more informationtactabout H@N please conjectProNH@eykelJulie Dra55682.extonerManagmHospital at Night teaPage 8 Link - Spring 2012

KNILPhotographyy,Well done toualHeHealelth,nforShheripwinleningCentre for HIV and Sexwinterwonderland picture.The next themefor the photography competitionis Summer Holiday. Please sendyour entries tocompetitions@sth.nhs.uksehcnualtsTrunew leadership development programmeSheffield TeachingHospitals has alwaysattracted some of the bestleaders and has a historyof quality managementand leadership.However, it is importantthat the Trust does not getcomplacent with the challengingfuture it is facing. There is a needto further develop the leadershipculture within the Trust andgive leaders and managers theopportunity to continue todevelop their skills and keepthem up-to-date.With this in mind, the Trust islaunching a new Senior LeadersDevelopment Programme, incollaboration with SheffieldHallam University. This willoffer support and developmentto leaders and will model thevalues and behaviours expectedfrom leaders in the ways theydevelop their staff and deliverservices to patients.The Board expects that allsenior leaders will undertakethe programme, split across anumber of different cohorts. Itis hoped that within the nextthree years, 250 leaders will havebenefitted from the programme.Following a one-daydevelopment centre, participantswill undertake a work-basedlearning module with theuniversity. This will be spreadacross four one-day workshopsand will feature a written projectspecific to the individual’s workchallenges. Workshops will coverareas such as systems thinking,organisational performance andthe contribution of leaders topatient experience.In total the programme willtake around three months foreach leader to complete. Atcompletion of the programmesuccessful candidates will beawarded 15 postgraduate credits,allowing them to continue ontoan MSc in Health and Social CareLeadership if they wish.Sue Burgin, LeadershipDevelopment Co-ordinator, said:“We are fortunate to have someoutstanding leaders in the Trust,but we must always be awareof the importance of enhancingour skills and keeping them upto date to match the challengeswe face.“This development programmeis an ideal opportunity for leadersand managers to do just that andI commend it to all.”Invitations are welcome fromall staff at AFC 8a and above(or equivalent) for whomleadership and development isa significant part of their role.Development opportunitieswill also be available for staffnot currently eligible for thisprogramme, and details of thiswill be revealed at a later date.Application forms willbe sent to all managers inthe near future. For moreinformation please contactSue Burgin, LeadershipDevelopment Co-Ordinator, on66667, or alternatively LindaCrofts on 66658 or AmandaKearsley on 66652.“This developmentprogramme is an idealopportunity for leadersand managers.”answers for quiz3. Maps6. Mellors the gamekeeper9. Twenty Four1. Northern4. The road to hell7. Carbon Monoxide10. The spinal cord2. Detroit5. Rommell8. Three11. TruePage 9 Link - Spring 2012

Making a differenceVision for the future is shaped by staff,patients and the public.Thanks to the dedicationof everyone who works forthe Trust, the quality of ourclinical care is regarded asbeing amongst the best inthe NHS and our financesare well managed. Ourwaiting times are low andour commitment to providea safe, welcoming, caringservice is reflected in a highlevel of patient satisfaction.However, the environmentand context in which we provideservices is changing very rapidly.We need to ensure that weare not only resilient but alsocontinue to be highly successfulin providing high quality clinicalcare to our patients, remain atthe forefront of research andinnovation, and continue to be agood employer.Our previous corporatestrategy “Excellence asStandard” was in place from2009 to 2012. Now is the timefor us to review where we areand where we want to be inthe future.Each and every person whoworks within Sheffield TeachingHospitals NHS Foundation Trusttouches lives on a daily basisand our core purpose is todeliver care to and serve ourPage 10 Link - Spring 2012patients and their needs.We also play a major partin the City of Sheffield andtake seriously our role inpromoting and improvingthe health of the populationthrough our actions andleadership in communitiesand neighbourhoods as wellas through work with ourstaff and patients.The recent merger withCommunity Health Services hasalso changed the nature of ourorganisation. We now provideelements of health promotion,public health, community healthservices, primary care, hospitalcare. This provides us with aunique opportunity to explorenew ways of providing evenbetter care to patients.Our new draft CorporateStrategy for 2012-17 has beenproduced and sets out how wewill respond to the opportunitiescreated by new national policiesfor the NHS and also to thewider challenges presented bythe unprecedented downturn inthe economic climate.The new direction for theNHS is about creating a highquality and personal service forpatients and that is our sharedaim for the people of SouthYorkshire and beyond.We will develop serviceswhich blend the benefits ofan innovative, entrepreneurialapproach with core publicservice values. One example ofdoing this will be to drive upstandards linking research andinnovation to improvements inhealthcare delivery.Over recent months manyof you will have been involvedin the development of the newstrategy and particularly theproposed new values shownopposite which are as a directconsequence of the views staffgave in the online survey latelast year.The new corporate strategywill be considered by the Boardof Directors in April.A summary of the proposedVision, Mission, Aims andobjectives along with the valuesand behaviours is show opposite.You can read further detailin a summary documentwhich can be found on theTrust website www.sth.nhs.uk or requested by callingCommunications on0114 2713453.The next five years will behugely challenging in all publicservices, including the NHS andit is critical that we share andunderstand the overarchingdirection of the organisation.Our vision reflects the passionof an organisation dedicated toproviding the very best for ourpatients. Our strategy outlinesthe framework for realising thisvision, in partnership with ourhealth, social, voluntary andbusiness sector partners.Thank you for taking the timeto give us your views over thepast 9 months because it is youand your colleagues who willbring the strategy to life over thenext five year.Our previous corporatestrategy “Excellence asStandard” was in place from2009 to 2012. Now is the timefor us to review where we areand where we want to bein the future.

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RUNIf you fancy taking part in arunning race and are happyto raise a minimum of 50 insponsorship, we will provideyou with a FREE running vestand mug. Our vests are made ofspecial material which help tokeep you drier during exerciseand are perfect for wearingon the day of the race andafterwards. Email charity@shct.nhs.uk or call 2711351 to findout more.Help us to helpour patientsSheffield Hospitals Charity helpsimprove the care and treatmentof thousands of patients byinvesting over 2 million a yearin equipment, buildings, researchand staff development. Our aimis not to fund patient care, butto enhance it. Some examplesof how we have helped patientsand their families recentlyinclude providing relaxing therapies such asreflexology and aromatherapy forterminally ill patients an advice service for cancer patientsto help ensure they receive thebenefits they are entitled to and canmanage their finances specialist beds to maximisethe comfort of patientswith kidney problemsundergoing haemodialysis televisions to make lying stationaryfor long periods more bearable forpatients with a spinal injuryAs a member of staff you may beaware of other areas that the Charitycould fund that would provide realbenefits to patients. Any member ofstaff can apply to spend our funds,but they must have the support of twofund advisors who are usually medical,finance or administrative staff workingwithin a ward or department. Twofund advisors can approve charitableexpenditure of up to 5,000. Tofind out who the fund advisors arefor your area and exactly how youcan apply for funding go to e 12 Link - Spring 2012forusJenny Agutterofficially opensstate of the art newCystic Fibrosis wardActress Jenny Agutterofficially opened the newCystic Fibrosis ward at theNorthern General Hospitalto the delight of patients,staff and fundraisers.Sheffield Hospitals Charityraised 1 million offunding towards the totalcost of 2.4 million.The ward was developedto meet the complex needsof Cystic Fibrosis patients andcomprises 12 en-suite rooms,which offer a unique space forpatients undergoing treatment.This privacy also reduces therisk of cross infection betweenCystic Fibrosis patients whoare advised not to mix witheach other either socially or inhospital. The entire design isfocussed on helping patientsfeel more at home and to givethem a sense of normality,as they often need to stay inhospital for several weeks ata time. Rooms are individuallydecorated and include specialstorage compartments tocleverly hide any dauntingmedical equipment. Bedsidecomputers with internet accesshave also been provided toenable patients to carry onwith any studies or work andkeep in contact with family andfriends. Other facilities includeentertainment resources suchas TVs, DVDs, Wii fit gamesconsoles and a dedicated gym.Michael Blackett one of theCystic Fibrosis patients whohas benefitted from the ward,said:” As a Cystic Fibrosispatient you know you’ll needto spend time in hospital atsome point, this ward makesthat prospect far less daunting.Having your own private space,with care on handwhen you need it makes ahuge difference.”Jenny Agutter visited Cystic Fibrosis patientsJohn Barnes climbed Everest for tAdventurous DEverest to raisJessops IntensJohn Barnes, age 51 fromHillsborough recentlyreturned from Nepal,after successfully reachingEver

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