Trust recognises staff on completion of Care Certificates

Yesterday, the Workforce Development team held their Care Certificate presentation to recognise the work of our Clinical Support staff who have recently completed their Care Certificates, which is a mandatory requirement in the post. They were awarded with a badge and certificate, presented by Deputy Director of Nursing, Simone Anderton. Managers were invited to attend… Continue Reading Trust recognises staff on completion of Care Certificates

Blackpool welcomes former staff as part of birthday celebrations – #NHS70

As part of the NHS70 celebrations, Blackpool Victoria Hospital hosted a staff reunion for former and long-serving staff. More than 100 people attended the event last week which featured tours of former nurse accommodation, a display of vintage photographs and a tour of the hospital. The attendees were from a variety of years, the earliest… Continue Reading Blackpool welcomes former staff as part of birthday celebrations – #NHS70

Invitation to attend a free health seminar on Pelvic Organ Prolapse at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals

MEMBERS of the public are invited to attend a free presentation on Pelvic Organ Prolapse, the latest health seminar for members of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Dr Eric Mutema, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, will host a seminar entitled Pelvic Organ Prolapse on Friday 13th July at 10.30am in the Lecture Theatre, Education Centre,… Continue Reading Invitation to attend a free health seminar on Pelvic Organ Prolapse at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals

Watch our special #NHS70 video

For the last few months, we have been busy putting together a special video to celebrate the NHS’ 70th birthday. We have included lots of staff, stars and guests…Huge thanks to everyone who took part. Happy birthday to OUR NHS.

93 year old started nurse training at Blackpool Victoria Hospital in 1948 – #NHS70

There aren’t many people who can say they started their nurse training in 1948, but Blackpool’s Elsie Rooth, 93, is one of them. And she has the certificate to prove it! Originally from Oldham, Elsie was one of the first student nurses to work at Blackpool Victoria when the National Health Service was introduced in… Continue Reading 93 year old started nurse training at Blackpool Victoria Hospital in 1948 – #NHS70