Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

1️⃣1️⃣ | On the eleventh day of Christmas, we say hello to our clinical coding team! Clinical coding is the process of abstracting medical terminology from medical records and translating those terms into diagnostic and procedural codes 👩💻 This condenses a range of information into a manageable form that can be easily tabulated, aggregated and sorted for analysis in an efficient and meaningful manner. This is vital in supporting our organisational functions; clinically, statistically and financially 📊 Coding is a highly specialised role requiring extensive training and clinical understanding, with national qualifications to become an Accredited Clinical Coder (ACC). #12DaysofChristmas

💼 Research Nurse/AHP, Band 5 🕒 Part time (30 hours per week) 🗓️ Closing date: 20 January 2025 Our research team are passionate about improving patient care and health outcomes through observational and interventional clinical trials. This role is a fantastic opportunity for those who wish to start a career in clinical research and training will be provided for research specific procedures. Research Nurse/AHP: Main duties of the job ✔️ Manage research performance and study timelines of relevant studies ✔️ Be responsible for the delivery of a clinical trial portfolio ✔️ Be responsible for the care of research participants and use opportunities to provide health promotion and patient education If you are interested in joining the team and becoming a research nurse, visit the link below and find out more today. Find out more and apply 👉 https://ow.ly/ao8V50UxXzL

1️⃣0️⃣ | On the tenth day of Christmas, we say hello to our Urgent Treatment Centre team at Newton Abbot Community Hospital! The team can help with a range of non-life-threatening injuries and illnesses including broken bones and sprains, cuts, grazes, burns and scalds. Our UTC offers a walk-in service, while our minor injuries units in Dawlish and Totnes operate appointment-priority services. Find out more 👉 https://ow.ly/RBZh50Uxjvu #12DaysofChristmas

🗣️ | Get involved in Devon’s #10YearPlan public engagement days Speak to the NHS about your experiences of services, what’s working well, where there are challenges and what the NHS should prioritise 📅👇👇 ➡️ Paignton Library – 17 January ➡️ Ivybridge Library – 24 January ➡️ Exeter Library – 28 January ➡️ Barnstaple Library – 30 January ➡️ Plymouth Methodist Church – 31 January Find out more 👉 https://lnkd.in/emigsXwt If you're a member of our staff, please check ICONews for details of our internal workshops for colleagues 😁

💡 New year, new career? Could you be our next Charity Finance Manager? Our Charity Finance Manager will provide specialist accounting expertise for our Torbay and South Devon NHS Charity. They are an integral part of our small Charity team, providing comprehensive financial and administrative support to ensure the continued allocation and investment of donated funds to our Charity. Central to this role is a strong working relationship with Charity and finance colleagues as well as fund managers, donors and others, requiring the post holder to be at the centre of a wide inter-departmental network, aimed at maximising the benefit to people who use our services through the effective management of a variety of different income streams. Line management is through the Associate Director of Communications and Partnerships, however, the role will work closely with the finance team for professional development, support and guidance. While working as part of a small professional Charity team and alongside finance colleagues from our Corporate Trustee, the post holder will be expected to work independently and autonomously, working within Trust guidelines and Charity Law to manage a selection of funds, allocated spending appropriate and conduct fiscal reviews where appropriate. Ready to start your new career with us? 👉 https://lnkd.in/ebynD8Fc

9️⃣ | On the ninth day of Christmas, we say hello to Midgely ward! Based at Torbay Hospital, Midgely ward specialises in respiratory and acute medicine. The excellent care that the team provide was recognised when they won the annual DAISY team award for 2023 after being nominated by the family of someone who was in their care 💙 #12DaysofChristmas

🏥 New year, new career? Did you dream of being a nurse? Make 2025 the year it comes true! Our nurses are brilliant. Every day they provide compassionate care to people from our acute and community hospitals and community services, and we’re working with the Open University to train more people to join our nursing family – fast-track opportunities for anyone who already has clinical qualifications. Any healthcare-related modules or qualifications at higher education level that you’ve completed in the past 10 years (such as a registered nursing associate, assistant practitioner, a Diploma of Higher Education, Higher Apprenticeship or a degree programme) could count towards the OU’s Pre-Registration Nursing Programme, allowing you to accelerate your journey to becoming a Registered Nurse. You’ll be able to study at home and we’ll guarantee all your clinical placements at our hospitals and community services so you won’t have the hassle of commuting to university or other hospitals in the South West to complete your placements. Want to know more? Come and talk to us about the course, entry requirements, funding arrangements and any other questions at one of our open days: • Friday 10 January, 6-8pm at the Horizon Centre, Torbay Hospital • Saturday 11 January, from 10am-12noon at the Horizon Centre, Torbay Hospital Email tsdft.pre-registrationnursing@nhs.net or call 01803 656677 or visit https://ow.ly/6MpW50Uyf1w for more information.

8️⃣ | On the eighth day of Christmas, we say hello to our nutrition and dietetics teams! Our dietitians and support staff provide nutrition and dietetic advice and education for the people we support, their carers and families and our colleagues. They also work hard to raise awareness of the importance of nutrition and apply dietetic practice in health promotion, disease prevention and treatment of acute and chronic medical conditions 🥗 Wishing you a happy new year team! 🆕 #12DaysofChristmas

🎉 | HAPPY NEW YEAR! Wishing our lovely colleagues, volunteers, partners and local communities a very happy new year! Thank you so much for all your hard work, help, support and kindness this year 💙 🥂2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣🎊

7️⃣ | On the seventh day of Christmas, we say hello to Hutchings ward! Hutchings ward are a small team of specialist nurses, gastrointestinal services consultants and support staff providing a range of outpatient care and clinics. #12DaysofChristmas