Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides care at Sheffield's five adult hospitals.
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Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s busiest NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Sheffield, as well as specialist care for patients from further afield, including cancer, spinal cord injuries, renal and cardiothoracic services. In addition to community health services, the Trust comprises five of York

shire’s best known teaching hospitals.

• The Royal Hallamshire Hospital
• The Northern General Hospital
• Charles Clifford Dental Hospital
• Weston Park Cancer Hospital
• Jessop Wing Maternity Hospital

The Trust has a history of high quality care, clinical excellence and innovation in medical research. We strive to promote a culture of continuous quality improvement and encourage our staff to innovate and adopt ‘best practice’ in order to deliver the highest standard of care to our patients. The Northern General Hospital is the home of the City’s Accident and Emergency department which is also now one of three Major Trauma Centres for the Yorkshire and Humber region. A number of specialist medical and surgical services are also located at the Northern General Hospital including cardiac, orthopaedics, burns, plastic surgery, spinal injuries and renal to name a few. A state-of-the-art laboratories complex provides leading edge diagnostic services. The hospital also provides a wide range of specialist surgery such as orthopaedic, spinal cord, hand and kidney transplantation. The Royal Hallamshire Hospital has a dedicated Neurosciences department including an intensive care unit for patients with head injuries, neurological conditions such as stroke and for patients that have undergone neurosurgery. It also has an award winning Gastroenterology department, a large Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease Unit as well as a specialist Haematology centre and other medical and surgical services. Sheffield Teaching Hospitals is home to the largest dental school in the region, a women’s hospital with a specialist neonatal intensive care unit and a world renowned Cancer hospital. The Trust also manages the City’s NHS community health services to support our work to provide care closer to home for patients and preventing admissions to hospital wherever possible. Through our partnerships with the University of Sheffield, Sheffield Hallam University, other health and social care providers and industry we remain at the forefront of advancements in clinical services, teaching and research. We have around 18,500 employees, making us one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of local communities and are proud of our new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authority and charitable bodies. We strive to recruit and retain the best staff: the dedication and skill of our employees are what make our hospitals and community services successful and we continue to keep the health and wellbeing of our staff as a priority. Our vision is to be recognised as the best provider of health, clinical research and education in the UK and a strong contributor to the aspiration of Sheffield to be a vibrant and healthy city. We have begun this journey with our staff, partners and patients and we will continue to explore every aspect of our business to ensure we are doing our very best to achieve our vision.

Sheffield to lead new UK-wide Parkinson's research collaboration 💫We're pleased to announce that Professor Oliver Bandma...
27/04/2026

Sheffield to lead new UK-wide Parkinson's research collaboration 💫

We're pleased to announce that Professor Oliver Bandmann, Honorary Consultant Neurologist, has been named as the Chair of a new national network that will drive forward advances in Parkinson's care.

Launched last week, the Parkinson’s disease Translational Research Collaboration, or PD-TRC for short, brings together 17 centres of excellence from across the UK to speed up the development of new treatments and improve outcomes for people affected by Parkinson's disease and related disorders.

It is the eighth TRC to be established by the National Institute for Health and Care Research – two of which have launched this past year – and the first to be hosted by Sheffield. 🙌 It is also the first to focus on Parkinson's disease. 👏

Parkinson’s disease is a complex neurodegenerative disorder which affects over 166,000 people in the UK. There are major gaps in UK Parkinson’s disease research, especially in experimental medicine and early clinical trials.

Speaking about the new collaboration Professor Oliver Bandmann said:

🗨️Parkinson’s Disease can be devastating for those that live with it, and despite progress in treatment and detection we still haven’t found a treatment to slow down the disease and address every patient’s needs.

🗨️This is why this new NIHR-funded Translational Research Collaboration with specific focus on Parkinson’s and related disorders is so important. When experts collaborate, barriers can be overcome, and great things can happen. We also have strong support from all relevant patient charities. Furthermore, people with Parkinson’s will be closely involved to ensure that their voice will be heard. I am excited for what we can achieve."

Well done Prof and team - we look forward to hearing more in the coming months!💙

Looking to kickstart your career in healthcare? 🌟Why not use one of our entry-level apprenticeships, where you can learn...
24/04/2026

Looking to kickstart your career in healthcare? 🌟

Why not use one of our entry-level apprenticeships, where you can learn whilst you earn, and work towards a qualification in:

🦷 Dental Nursing
📞 Customer Service

These roles are perfect if you’re eager to learn, gain hands-on experience, and make a real difference in an NHS team.

To help you get started, we’re hosting a series of upcoming online information sessions where you can:

👉 Learn more about each apprenticeship and the entry criteria
👉 Hear from professionals working in these roles
👉 Get guidance on the application process
👉Ask your questions in a live Q&A

📅 Book your place online today!

🔗 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship IAG: Thursday 30th April 12.30-1.30pm - https://www.tickettailor.com/events/sheffieldteachinghospitalsemployability/2073927

🔗 PROUD Customer Service Apprenticeship IAGs: Friday 1st May 11.30am-1pm / Monday 18th May 4-5.30pm - https://www.tickettailor.com/events/sheffieldteachinghospitalsemployability/2165381

Jobseekers only need to attend one. Take the first step toward a rewarding NHS career 💙

Please follow the link below to apply 👇

https://www.sth.nhs.uk/work-for-us/jobs/ #!/job_list/s10/Apprenticeships?_ts=487122

(Dental one will be live from Monday the 27th)

Have you been a stem cell or kidney transplant recipient or donor at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals? Then join us at the B...
24/04/2026

Have you been a stem cell or kidney transplant recipient or donor at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals? Then join us at the British Transplant Games in the city this summer.

The games is a celebration of transplantation and organ donation and stem cell recipients and donors can participate, alongside organ transplant recipients and donors.

All levels of sporting ability and experience are welcome – the games is a mass participation event that is a celebration of the life-changing power of stem cell and organ transplantation.

If you would like to be part of Team Sheffield, please email sheffieldgames@saka.org.uk

To find out more about the games, visit: https://www.transplantactive.co.uk/

Last night was our Thank You Awards ceremony where we celebrate our fantastic colleagues and teams across the Trust 🌟🎉Ki...
24/04/2026

Last night was our Thank You Awards ceremony where we celebrate our fantastic colleagues and teams across the Trust 🌟🎉

Kindly supported by Sheffield Hospitals Charity, the evening was a wonderful opportunity to recognise the dedication of staff across our hospitals and community services. This year, we received over 550 nominations, highlighting the outstanding contributions made every day across the Trust.

Please check back on our page to see our amazing winners and runners up.

And now we come to the Winner of Winners Award, chosen as the overall winner from all of our brilliant winners and nomin...
23/04/2026

And now we come to the Winner of Winners Award, chosen as the overall winner from all of our brilliant winners and nominees tonight.

And the award goes to Rob Townsend!

Congratulations to Rob and all of our fantastic teams and individuals who have been recognised tonight. You're all superstars 💫 👏

Now we celebrate some of the amazing individuals working in our Trust, with the PROUD Individual of the Year Award. The ...
23/04/2026

Now we celebrate some of the amazing individuals working in our Trust, with the PROUD Individual of the Year Award. The nominees are...

Aileen Nield

Aileen is an exceptional, compassionate, and transformative nurse whose contribution to Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplant services spans more than 15 years. She has an unwavering commitment to patient care, expertise in managing complex post-transplant needs, and an ability to improve both clinical services and patient experience. Aileen ensures transplant patients and their families feel supported, listened to, and cared for while providing expert knowledge to colleagues across nursing, medicine, dietetics and psychology.

Anna-Marie Newland-Ferguson

Anna is a dedicated and compassionate clinical lead for the Tuberculosis (TB) community nursing service, who demonstrates unwavering commitment to delivering the best possible care for her patients. Anna is particularly skilled at supporting patients with complex needs, building trust and helping them address issues that could prevent successful treatment. She consistently takes a holistic approach, recognising the wider challenges patients face and ensuring they are connected with the right services. Her excellence has been formally recognised through her achievement of the prestigious Queen’s Nurse title.

Professor Rob Townsend

Rob is an exceptional clinician, educator, and colleague whose career has profoundly shaped microbiology and orthopaedic infection services. Rob is regarded as a national leader in prosthetic joint infection management. His innovative work, particularly enabling treatment with antibiotic impregnated bone cement instead of prolonged intravenous therapy has transformed patient care and contributed to the widely respected “Sheffield way” of managing complex orthopaedic infections. Rob is a true role model, a pioneer, and a compassionate colleague whose impact on staff, patients, and the wider scientific community is immense.

Next up is PROUD Team of the Year 🙂ED Senior Sisters The Emergency Department Senior Sister team has demonstrated except...
23/04/2026

Next up is PROUD Team of the Year 🙂

ED Senior Sisters

The Emergency Department Senior Sister team has demonstrated exceptional leadership, teamwork, and innovation. They have played a vital role in improving patient flow, enhancing departmental safety, and supporting emergency services across Sheffield. The team have been instrumental in transforming ambulance handover performance following the introduction of the Transfer of Care process. Through calm leadership, visible presence, and commitment to patient safety and quality, the Senior Sister Team has strengthened not only the Emergency Department but the wider urgent care system, ensuring better outcomes for patients across the community.

Medical Examiners Officers

The Medical Examiners Officers were nominated in recognition of their exceptional compassion, professionalism, and integrity in supporting families after the death of a loved one. The team ensures that every non-coronial death is reviewed fairly, thoroughly, and independently. Their work extends far beyond governance and process; it is centred on people. They are also recognised for their commitment to timely, expedited processes, understanding how important this is for grieving families. Through resilience, collaboration, and continuous learning, they have refined and strengthened bereavement care across the Trust.

Neonatal Infant Feeding team

Over the past 12 months, the Neonatal Infant Feeding team at the Jessop Wing has made an outstanding contribution to supporting the most vulnerable babies and their families on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Through their dedication and expertise, the team supported the neonatal unit to achieve UNICEF Baby Friendly Neonatal Level 2 accreditation. In addition, the Jessop Wing Neonatal Unit was recognised as “Outstanding” in the National Neonatal Audit Programme for the provision of breast milk by day two of life.

We now move onto the PROUD Role Model of the Year Award ⭐ The nominees are...Joanne AdamsJoanne has been nominated for h...
23/04/2026

We now move onto the PROUD Role Model of the Year Award ⭐ The nominees are...

Joanne Adams

Joanne has been nominated for her exceptional leadership, mentorship and impact on Advanced Clinical Practice across the Trust. As Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) Academy Learning and Development Coordinator, she regularly goes beyond her role to support trainee and qualified ACPs, consistently demonstrating compassion, integrity and commitment to others’ success. Jo leads by example, modelling the Trust’s PROUD values in every interaction.

Katherine York

Katherine is an extraordinary leader whose dedication, compassion and vision have transformed staff experience across Critical Care and beyond. Beginning as a part-time Wellbeing Champion alongside her role as a sister in Critical Care, she has grown the programme into a thriving, inclusive and Trust-recognised initiative, now serving as Trust Wellbeing Lead. She leads with empathy, resilience and integrity. Her leadership has strengthened morale, fostered inclusion and directly enhanced patient care by sustaining the people who deliver it.

Zoe Farnsworth

Zoe has been nominated for her dedication, compassion and commitment to excellence in patient care and staff development. From progressing through every stage of her nursing career to becoming Senior Sister, Zoe has consistently exceeded expectations, bringing energy, expertise and integrity to each role she undertakes. In the Emergency Department, as both Sister and Clinical Educator, Zoe has been an inspiring role model.

We're back after an interval - next up is the PROUD Volunteer of the Year Award. The nominees are...Amy Crossley and her...
23/04/2026

We're back after an interval - next up is the PROUD Volunteer of the Year Award. The nominees are...

Amy Crossley and her therapy dog, Rupert

Amy and her golden retriever therapy dog, Rupert, have been nominated for their outstanding contribution to patient and staff wellbeing at the Northern General Hospital. Since starting as volunteers in April 2025, they have visited over 40 wards and departments, including many areas that had not previously benefitted from the Pets as Therapy service.

Annie D’Assis Fonseca

Annie was nominated for going above and beyond in her volunteering. She has an exceptional ability to read situations, knowing when a light-hearted joke is needed to lift spirits and when to offer quiet compassion and respect. This intuitive approach makes her a comforting presence for patients during challenging times and ensures that visitors feel supported and at ease. Her kindness, patience, and attentiveness are widely appreciated, and she consistently brings out the best in those around her.

Relax, Breath and Sing Volunteers

The Relax, Breathe and Sing volunteers, Sylvia and Beverley, support women and patients across the Northern General Hospital and within the community through music and creative health activities. They welcome participants, check in on their wellbeing, and provide encouragement while guiding them through relaxation, deep breathing, and vocal exercises, which strengthens lung function and supports both physical and mental wellbeing.

The next award of the evening is the Delivery Award 💫 The nominees are...Crucible Pharmacy teamThis team has been nomina...
23/04/2026

The next award of the evening is the Delivery Award 💫 The nominees are...

Crucible Pharmacy team

This team has been nominated for their exceptional performance, resilience and commitment to excellence in delivering outpatient pharmacy services. Supporting almost 200,000 prescriptions each year, the team plays a vital role in ensuring patients receive timely, safe and high quality access to medicines.

Martina Davies

Martina has been nominated for her unwavering commitment to patient-centred care, service improvement and education, ensuring patients receive dignity, comfort and reassurance at every stage of their cancer journey. She was also instrumental in the successful implementation of Connect, providing practical support and training for staff while ensuring patient safety remained a priority.

Podiatry Services team

The Sheffield Podiatry Service team has been nominated for their resilience, adaptability and unwavering commitment to high-quality patient care during a period of significant change and challenge. Over recent years, and particularly the last 18 months, the team has navigated major service transformation alongside national workforce pressures within the profession.

Next up is the Innovation Award 🏆And the nominees are...Diabetes Data Led Prioritisation team 🌟Prioritising patients in ...
23/04/2026

Next up is the Innovation Award 🏆And the nominees are...

Diabetes Data Led Prioritisation team 🌟

Prioritising patients in terms of clinical need for appropriate follow up care traditionally involved time consuming manual clinical validation of patient case notes. The Diabetes Data Led Prioritisation Team which brought together clinical, clerical, analytical and managerial colleagues to work collaboratively to develop a ‘Data Led Prioritisation’ (DLP) platform has solved this problem and improved both the use of resources but also the patient’s care and experience. DLP is a platform which applies a ruleset (based on clinical guidance) using patient clinical and clerical data points, to determine which patients are most in need of urgent outpatient care, and who currently has well managed diabetes and therefore can be placed on patient initiated follow up appointments or be discharged back to the GP.

Dr Naomi Hersey 🌟

Dr Hersey has spearheaded the development of a new CT image-guided liver ablation service, offering curative treatment for patients with liver cancer. Without Dr Hersey’s hard work this innovative service would not have been possible. This has required persistence and dedication negotiating across multiple directorates to assemble a team, purchase equipment, develop a new technique and training others.

SNORESAFE Project team 🌟

SNORESAFE is an innovative service developed at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals that improves patient safety while reducing unnecessary critical care admissions. Previously, patients identified as high risk for obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) often required referral to sleep medicine or automatic postoperative admission to critical care due to a lack of overnight monitoring facilities. Funded by Sheffield Hospitals Charity through the Dragons’ Den project, the SNORESAFE pathway provides high risk patients with portable wristwatch oximetry to use before surgery, with results analysed by the sleep medicine team. Most patients can then proceed safely on standard pathways, while those with concerns are appropriately referred. In its first four months, the service is estimated to have saved around 48 critical care bed admissions.

Welcome to the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Thank You Awards! We'll be bring you live updates from this evening. First u...
23/04/2026

Welcome to the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Thank You Awards! We'll be bring you live updates from this evening. First up is the Excellence in Patient Care Award.

And the nominees are...

Joanne Canning 🌟

Joanne, a physiotherapist, has been nominated for her exceptional clinical expertise, leadership and unwavering commitment to patient-centred care. She is recognised for consistently placing patient safety, dignity and advocacy at the heart of her practice, particularly when supporting patients with complex rehabilitation and discharge needs.

Ocular Oncology team 🌟

The Sheffield Ocular Oncology service has been nominated in recognition of their outstanding compassion, professionalism and commitment to patients facing a rare and life-changing diagnosis. As one of only a small number of specialist centres in the UK treating ocular tumours, the team provides expert care while supporting patients through an extremely challenging journey.

Christine Patterson 🌟

Senior Sister Chrissy Patterson has been nominated in recognition of her exceptional compassion, leadership and commitment to inclusive, person-centred care within a busy Emergency Department. Chrissy is widely recognised for going above and beyond to support patients with learning disabilities and those who are hard of hearing, ensuring they are treated with dignity, understanding and respect at every stage of their care.

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