Welcome to our latest edition of My Download, your go-to round-up of all the latest news and updates. Got something to share with colleagues? Send it our way by 5pm on Thursday: dchst.communications@nhs.net.

Still time to get your flu jab: Flu remains very much with us this winter, and there is still time to get your flu jab if you haven’t already. We’ll be running our vaccination clinics throughout January so please do take the chance to get vaccinated and help protect yourself, the community and those who rely on our services. Find your closest vaccination clinic here.

Reward and Recognition: Our reward and recognition pages have been updated —please take a moment to explore them here DCHS staff reward and recognition schemes.

Research at DCHS: How to participate in or share research. DCHS research and innovation (R&I) team would like to highlight the following guidance for the steps to take any time you are presented with a research opportunity, for NHS staff, patients or your service. The first step is to let the R&I team know details of the research, before you undertake or share it. Please see the full guidance here. Please email the R&I team at research.enquiries@nhs.net with any queries.

POCT open day – drop-in session: Join us for a point of care testing (POCT) open day at Walton Hospital's Community Diagnostic Centre. This drop-in session will showcase available POCT equipment and explore how it can support faster, informed clinical decision-making on Thursday, 22 January, 10am – 2pm. Open to all healthcare professionals across community and secondary care, including clinicians, primary care, DCHS and CRH staff.

What’s on offer: live equipment demonstrations, information on available tests, discussion around pathway development and networking opportunities.

Staff stories – Brought to you by Schwartz Rounds: Our virtual Schwartz Rounds aims to promote connection, compassion and reflection. They last for an hour and all you need to do is turn up and listen. It even counts as 1hr CPD and clinical supervision.

Join us for our next virtual Schwartz Round which takes place on Wednesday 21 January at 1.15pm via MS Teams. The title for this round is ‘Finding meaning - are our efforts making a difference?’ You can book onto your Schwartz Rounds via ESR. Log in and click the link here.

Discover Your eBook collection: We’re excited to highlight the e-book collections available to you through the Derbyshire NHS Library and Knowledge Service, funded by NHS England. Click here for all the details.

Having better mental health conversations
Gain confidence in starting conversations about mental health and responding effectively when concerns arise. These training sessions are part of the Quality Conversations series:

Tuesday 20 January, 1.15pm - 4.30pm- Book here
Wednesday 28 January, 9.15am - 12.30pm- Book here.

Oliver McGowan training – more dates added: additional level 1 webinar dates are now available to book on UHDB Training Academy (NCORE).

SSSA training for nurses – Practice supervisor and assessor: Four universities are working together to deliver SSSA practice supervisor and practice assessor training for nurses via MS Teams. These sessions support staff who are new to, or need an update on, SSSA roles in line with NMC (2018) standards.

Practice supervisor training is suitable for any registered healthcare professional supporting student learning and covers the role, requirements and use of MYePAD (PebblePad).
Practice assessor training is for NMC-registered nurses (and nursing associates for TNA students) and focuses on assessment, placement progression, interviews and MYePAD. Completion of supervisor training and around 6 months’ experience is recommended before attending.

Training dates run from January to June 2026, with supervisor sessions held 9.30am–12.30pm and assessor sessions 1.30 - 4.30pm, facilitated by Nottingham Trent, University of Nottingham, University of Derby and Sheffield Hallam.

To apply, complete the SSSA nurses' application form to receive the MS Teams link.
For queries, contact DCHST.placementsupportteam@nhs.net.

Up for Discussion group, all DCHS clinicians welcome: Next time we have an inspiring read, which is a collection of authors writing for those with lived experience of mental illnesses. Ideally read a chapter or two beforehand - then bring a sandwich and join our informal virtual discussion group on Thursday 19 March, 12.30pm - 1pm, to chat through issues raised and how it can have a positive impact on our practice. Click here to join the MS Teams meeting.

Room and fridge temperature monitoring audit 2026: Click here to see the full details.

This week’s leaders' and managers' update includes a new and improved format, which you can see here. Contact the leadership development team with any queries.

Click here for the NEW wellbeing table to winter 2026, running up to 31 March. The password is 'frost'.

Yoga Nidra sessions: Are you looking to make relaxation a bigger priority in 2026?

Why not join one of our Yoga Nidra session! Yoga Nidra is a non-movement guided relaxation meditation which is done lying down to help you fully switch off and relax.

Dates available:

Tuesday 13 January 2025, 16:00 -16:45 - Join the meeting now
Tuesday 10 February 2025, 16:00 -16:45 - Join the meeting now
Tuesday 10 March 2025, 16:00 -16:45 - Join the meeting now

To find out more about the diverse range of wellbeing support available visit the website or contact the team: dchst.yourwellbeingteam@nhs.net.

Internal vacancies: Each week the latest vacancies will be advertised on the NEW internal vacancies bulletin. Click here to see the full list of the latest vacancies.

A huge thank you to everyone who attempted Helen Witts' Christmas quiz. Together £1250 was raised for Ashgate Hospice!

Congratulations to the following teams on achieving their Quality Always Gold accreditation via Earned Autonomy self-assessment process:

Derbyshire Dales MSK

A fond farewell to Kath Buttery, who recently retired after 38 years of NHS service. Kath has worked in various roles during her time with us, including her most recent role as a housekeeper on Linacre/Snowdrop ward at Walton Hospital. She has been a valued member of her team and will be missed. Happy retirement to you Kath!

Congratulations to Megan Husbands, who is one of our recent ROSE award winners and received her certificate at one of our latest #DCHSTTT parties!

Megan was nominated alongside her colleague, Charlotte Kelly, for going above and beyond while providing extraordinary care.

Well done to you both.

#TeamDCHS

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