MS Teams telephony update: All sites apart from Cavendish Hospital and Buxton Hospital are now using MS Teams Phone and MS Teams Desktop Phones Client. The plan is to continue with the High Peak week commencing 28 April. If you still have a Cisco phone on your desk please let the team know by emailing DCHST.msteamsphonehelp@nhs.net and giving them the following information: site, office number, and service.
It’s important that you notify us of any changes you require to your phone line, we will be leaving Vodaphone at the end of May and if you haven’t let us know you will lose your phone connection altogether. Click here for the project update and help guides.
National Quarterly Pulse Survey (NQPS): Our latest NQPS is now live and will run until Wednesday 30 April. Look out for an email from ‘picker_surveys@picker.org’ in your inbox to complete your survey. It’s an opportunity to share how you’re feeling, allowing us to track our performance against the People Promise. It only takes a few minutes to complete and complements other employee listening tools. If you have any queries about the survey or questions about staff engagement more generally, please contact Simon Rose: simon.rose9@nhs.net
Join the ‘Making Connections - Reciprocal Mentoring’ Programme 2025: Looking to grow professionally while sharing your lived experience? This programme offers a two-way mentoring experience where both partners learn, collaborate, and support each other’s development. You can watch this video that talks more about reciprocal mentoring, what it's about, and more. You will need to be available to attend the MS Teams launch event planned for 20 May 2pm - 4.30pm. To find out more please click here.
April's Derbyshire Dialogue: Come along to the next Derbyshire Dialogue, taking place on Microsoft Teams on 16 April 2025, 1pm – 2pm. Book your place here. This session will focus on community pharmacy services and we will hear from Paula Whitehurst, community pharmacy integration programme manager. Community pharmacy is evolving - by September 2026 all newly qualified pharmacists will be independent prescribers on the day of their registration.
The session will talk about community pharmacy across Derbyshire and there will then be an opportunity for further discussion. To subscribe to Derbyshire Dialogue emails, please email ddicb.engagement@nhs.net.
19 May farmers' MOT day: Farming men and women in Derbyshire are being invited for a free health MOT check at Bakewell Agricultural and Business Centre on Monday 19 May from 9am to 1pm. They will have the chance to speak to healthcare professionals on a range of health issues relevant to them. The aim of the free health MOT Day is to target farmers and farm workers who may not usually take the time to look after their own health as well as they could, or who just want to find out what NHS services are available. Find out more here.
National Patient Safety Syllabus Level 1 training: As part of our commitment to patient safety, we would like to remind all staff about the mandatory National Patient Safety Syllabus Level 1 training requirement. This training is essential to maintain organisational compliance and ensure staff are up-to-date on patient safety standards.
Key Information:
- Level 1 training: This training must be completed every three years. The syllabus was first introduced in 2022, so staff who were in post at that time will be required to repeat the level 1 e-learning this year.
- Renewal deadline: There are currently around 300 staff members due to renew this training prior to the end of May 2025.
- Action required: Please check your training status and plan time to complete the e-learning module when due to ensure compliance and maintain patient safety standards.
Inclusion and Belonging conference reminder: We’re hosting the next Inclusion & Belonging conference on Wednesday 11 June (9am) at The Post Mill Centre in South Normanton. We’d love for you to join us in a day of networking, learning, and fun. The aim of the day is to connect with colleagues, share ideas and gain new insights. This year’s theme is around living and lived experiences. It will also be a great opportunity to expand your professional network and enhance your skills. Click here to book your place
The DCHS Admin People’s Charter: The admin forum has now been running for just over a year, with regular virtual meetings. You can see the summary of the last meeting here. Don't forget the in-person admin forum event on 23 April to celebrate National Admin Professionals Recognition Day - book your place here. The plan for the morning involves some networking activities, to help attendees make connections with admin colleagues from other teams. There will also be some guest speakers putting on taster sessions for quality improvement and active bystander training. You can also have career conversations, mentoring and coaching advice.
Warp-It: Warp-It is the waste reuse programme which makes it easy for services in DCHS to claim surplus items from, or give them to, other services within the Trust.
There are currently many items available for staff to claim and new items are added frequently. A list of active items is now available for viewing via the procurement intranet page. As well as viewing active items, this page also has a link for new members to register. For any further information contact: dchst.logisticsteam@nhs.net
AI session for parents: Colleges in Derbyshire are running public AI sessions for parents and the invitation is extended to all DCHS staff. DCHS staff who intend to use AI as part of their role should read the DCHS AI and automation governance policy here.
Dawn Bradley's Marathon: Dawn Bradley, manager of the Snowdrop Ward at Walton Hospital, has finally secured her spot in the London Marathon after running in Manchester and completing the marathon there in 3:26. Running the London Marathon has been a lifelong dream for Dawn and after 12 years of being denied a spot through the public ballot, she finally has her place. A keen musician herself, Dawn has introduced OPUS musical therapy on the ward, with the help from charitable funds. Any money raised will go towards continuing this service. All donations will be kindly accepted, you can donate through Dawn's Just Giving page here.
Sparkle Night Walk: Join Ashgate Hospice on Saturday 28 June for a 10K night walk through Chesterfield, lighting up the streets in a sea of pink and sparkle, all while raising valuable funds for the hospice. By signing up as a team, you’ll enjoy:
- A night of fun and laughter with your colleagues
- A fantastic team building experience
- The chance to make a real impact in your community.
- And an unforgettable atmosphere as you walk alongside thousands of others in support of the hospice. Sign up here.
Armed Forces celebration day – Wednesday 25 June, 12pm – 2pm: An opportunity to honour our reservists and forces family and celebrate their contributions, past and present. A networking opportunity not to be missed. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Book your place here.
Quality improvement drop-in sessions: We're now offering quality improvement drop-in sessions on MS Teams, open to everybody in DCHS. Whether you're just starting out or looking for some guidance, your we're here to help you navigate challenges, celebrate successes, and drive meaningful change. See here for meeting dates and details.
Having better mental health conversations: Do you want to have better conversations about mental health? Talking about mental health isn’t always easy, but it can be easier.
In this short, practical course, you’ll learn how to open up conversations around mental health; ways to listen and respond with empathy; skills that can support you and your colleagues. Whether you're supporting a teammate, checking in with a friend, or you just want to feel more prepared, this session is for you.
April dates:
Thursday 17/04/2025- 1.15pm-4.30pm
Tuesday 22/04/2025- 9.15am-12.30pm
May dates:
Tuesday 06/05/2025- 9.15am-12.30pm
Thursday 08/05/2025- 1.15pm-4.30pm
Wednesday 21/05/2025- 1.15pm-4.30pm.
