News and events

Charlie Richardson, one of our dedicated volunteers, is preparing to jump out of a plane and take part in his first skydive on Friday 19 October.

Donna Ockenden, a senior midwifery adviser for the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), visited our Maternity department at Queen’s Hospital today (Thursday 11 October).

Tony is one of our lead radiographers. He’s passionate about working for the NHS, however, he’s had a few jobs before he discovered his calling in radiography – he’s worked on a building site, as a lifeguard and a teacher!

Elderly patients at Queen’s Hospital are enjoying entertainment tailored towards them thanks to newly introduced RITA (Reminiscence Interactive Therapy Activities) screens.

We’ve been recognised for the support we give to new nurses joining our hospitals.

Karen looks after our complaints, Patient Advice and Liaison and family liaison services. She's a real lady (she has a title!), and has several claims to fame, from appearing in a film when she was six, to representing her country at judo as a teen and she was once named Miss Harlow Town! 

We know there are lots of very interesting people in our Trust, whether through your work, your interests or your hobbies outside work. We want to get to know you and share your story.

So here is the next instalment of our new series: In Conversation With… introducing Nik Haliasos, consultant neurosurgeon who recently secured a £57,000 grant to bring Artificial Intelligence (AI) to our Trust.

A few months ago we asked the consultancy firm Deloitte to carry out an independent investigation into allegations in relation to bullying and engagement of medical staff at our Trust.

We’ve appointed Nick Swift as our Chief Financial Officer.

Nick, who joined our Trust at the beginning of September, brings more than 20 years of board experience in a variety of international finance roles, most recently as chief financial officer for British Airways until 2016.