University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭: 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 We’re looking for a creative and passionate Communications Specialist to join our team at University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB), to lead on our maternity services' communications and engagement initiatives. Are you a creative, talented and strategic communicator with a passion for healthcare? You'll play a vital role in delivering impactful internal and external communications across one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country. This is your chance to create compelling content, engage with diverse audiences, and ensure that the incredible work of our maternity teams is heard loud and clear. From crafting engaging campaigns to offering expert advice, your expertise will help drive meaningful change. If you're ready to take on this exciting role, we’d love to hear from you! For more information on the role and to apply today visit: https://orlo.uk/drvS1

After an extraordinary career spanning 48 years as a doctor and 20 years of dedicated service at Good Hope Hospital, Dr Masood Qureshi, Consultant in Acute Medicine, is retiring. Dr Qureshi has been pivotal in building and shaping the hospital’s bustling Acute Medicine Service. On joining in 2004, he was one of only two Acute Medicine Consultants. Through his hard work and support, the service has grown to treat around 2,800 patients each month and now boasts a team of 18 Consultants. Many of these colleagues were mentored by Dr Qureshi, guiding them from their early days as Registrars to accomplished professionals. A graduate of Nishtar Medical College, Pakistan, Dr Qureshi began his medical journey in 1976, earning his Fellowship in Medicine (FCPS) in 1980 and Membership (MRCP) in 1984. Before joining Good Hope Hospital, he spent 24 years as a Consultant and Professor of Medicine in Pakistan. He gained invaluable experience during that time that helped him quickly adapt to his new role in the UK. Read more about Dr Qureshi's using the link in the comments below 👇

A research team at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham has been recognised for their outstanding achievement in becoming one of the top recruiting sites for the FLO-ELA (FLuid Optimisation in Emergency LAparotomy) trial. Launched in 2017, the FLO-ELA trial is the largest of its kind, investigating whether cardiac output-guided haemodynamic therapy during and after emergency bowel surgery can reduce mortality rates compared to standard care. It is hoped that the findings will pave the way for improved patient outcomes on a national scale. Read the story in full here: https://orlo.uk/RLfF7

Our brilliant healthcare science team celebrated Healthcare Science Week at the Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum on Tuesday! 🧑🔬🔬 We showcased the exciting and diverse healthcare science roles at UHB and inspired students by promoting career pathways. NHS Birmingham and Solihull National School of Healthcare Science, NHS England

Meet Georgina Collyer, Finance Business Partner at Regent Court. Georgina opens up about a challenging time in her career when her workload became unsustainable. She reflects on overcoming imposter syndrome, the importance of seeking support, and being open and honest with yourself and your team. Georgina explains how she doesn't find it easy to say no, not wanting to let people down and shares her core values of competence and accountability. Georgina talks about her experience of joining the mentoring programme, and how having an external point of view helped her continue to develop her people management skills, including trying out new models of giving feedback to her team. She explains: "Sometimes we can skirt around things or not directly say what we need to. If there are behaviours I see, good and bad, we have the conversation very, very quickly. All of those conversations can still be had with kindness.” Georgina’s Building Healthier Teams episode is full of insights and advice on managing challenges, fostering a supportive work environment, and the long-term effort required for continuous improvement. It's a must-watch for anyone striving to build healthier teams and nurture a supportive workplace culture. Watch Georgina's episode via the link in the comments below 👇

📰 Weekly vacancy bulletin We’re looking for highly-skilled consultants to join us. We have fantastic opportunities to deliver high-quality care to our patients, in a number of specialities, including: ➡️ Respiratory Medicine ➡️ Infectious Diseases ➡️ Chemical Pathology and Metabolic Medicine ➡️ Gastroenterology ➡️ Histopathology As part of #teamUHB, you will also have excellent opportunities to grow your career and help your colleagues do the same. Visit the link below and choose 'medical and dental' to view these vacancies and more. 👇

We're proud to partner with Solihull Hospital, part of the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust; in their journey to net zero! 🌏Our new Energy Centre, featuring advanced heat pump technology, is set to reduce carbon emissions and enhance energy efficiency.🍃 This collaboration builds on a two-decade-long relationship, showcasing our commitment to sustainable healthcare.🏥 Read the press release here : 👉🏽 https://brnw.ch/21wR96a Together, we're powering a more sustainable future for healthcare. #NetZeroHealthcare #EnergyEfficiency #SustainableHospitals #CentricaBusinessSolutions

Ever wondered what healthcare scientists do? 🔬🧪 Our amazing healthcare scientists work across four exciting areas: 🩺 Physiological sciences 🧬 Life sciences ⚛️ Medical physics and medical engineering sciences 📊 Clinical bioinformatics The world of healthcare sciences is limitless, and there are plenty of career options for you to explore! ✨ This Healthcare Science Week, join us as we shine a light on the diversity within healthcare science at UHB. 🌟

“I know there’s still much to learn, but I feel incredibly fortunate to have had such supportive mentors, colleagues, and managers throughout this journey.” Antonio Ochoa-Ferraro is a Consultant Clinical Pharmacist in inherited metabolic disorders (IMD) at University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) – the first of its kind in the UK. After coming to the UK from Spain, and planning to stay for just the summer, Antonio was inspired to remain here and pursue a career in the NHS. Antonio says his journey has been filled with challenges, learning, and incredible support from mentors and colleagues, who believed in him even when he doubted himself. But one thing always keeps him going: having an impact the lives of the patients he cares for. IMD are rare diseases, some affecting only one in a million people, many of whom who can live for years before being diagnosed. Read more about Antonio in this week’s ‘We are UHB’ blog. #hospitalpharmacy #IMD #consultantpharmacist #rarediseases #pharmacycareers

✅ No appointment needed – just walk in anytime between 09:30-14:30 Monday to Friday. ✅ Get expert careers advice and support from our Healthcare Careers and Development Team ✅ Open to local residents and existing staff looking for training, apprenticeships, and career progression ✅ A hub for local schools and colleges, offering work experience opportunities On Monday we opened our brand new Career Zone at Heartlands Hospital. 🥳 This fantastic new space will help local people access NHS job opportunities and also provide ongoing support and development opportunities for our existing workforce. This is a huge step forward in growing and supporting talent in our community.