Archives (2017)

Image: New digital learning platform, Discover
21 September 2017

New digital learning platform, Discover

The Learning and Organisational Development Team is launching the new digital learning platform ‘Discover’ on Friday, 22 September. You should receive a new login and temporary password to allow you to enrol onto the system. Please login and change your password to something suitable for you. Every account has been given a profile to allow easy access to your specific statutory education. Other co

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Image: Important Information Regarding Patient Group Directions
21 September 2017

Important Information Regarding Patient Group Directions

The Trust recently removed the use of Medicines Administration Protocols (MAP) for all grades of staff. We informed colleagues across the Trust that the medicines previously available to be given under a MAP would remain available, but only under a Patient Group Direction (PGD) by paramedics. There have been some enquiries from staff regarding this, and there appears to be some confusion regarding

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Image: Cardiac arrest survivor to be reunited with lifesavers at CPR training day
18 September 2017

Cardiac arrest survivor to be reunited with lifesavers at CPR training day

A Kent man will be reunited with the ambulance crews and others who helped save his life at a CPR training day at the gym where he suffered a cardiac arrest in June. Steve Beal, 47, from Kings Hill, who collapsed and went into cardiac arrest at David Lloyd Kings Hill, on 26 June, will meet with ambulance crews and club staff as part of the day, which has been organised and will be hosted by the cl

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Image: SECAmb showcases ‘Simbulance’ and career opportunities at Emergency Service Show
15 September 2017

SECAmb showcases ‘Simbulance’ and career opportunities at Emergency Service Show

South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) will be showcasing its ‘Simbulance’ at a very much hands on stand at this year’s Emergency Services Show at Birmingham’s NEC. The state-of-the-art specially-modified simulation vehicle, will provide visitors with the opportunity to test their clinical skills while learning about clinical roles and career opportunities at the Trust. S

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Image: Bullying & Harassment Focus Groups Update
14 September 2017

Bullying & Harassment Focus Groups Update

Message from Lucy Greaves, Staff Engagement Advisor Dear Colleagues, As you may be aware, over the past month we have been conducting focus groups with colleagues from across the Trust, discussing the recent report into bullying and harassment.  The input from staff has been tremendous and a whole raft of suggestions have been made as to how we tackle the issues raised in the report. However, we a

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Image: Senior Operational Leadership Team (SOLT) managerial responsibilities
12 September 2017

Senior Operational Leadership Team (SOLT) managerial responsibilities

Further to the final stage in the Trust’s EOC configuration, which saw Banstead EOC staff move into Crawley last week, I am keen that we now also start to reflect the East and West configuration in our operational management structure. So, ahead of a full restructure likely to take place next year, we will be moving to the following structure as of 18th September 2017. I want to move away from the

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Image: Wellbeing Newsletter Issue 12
6 September 2017

Wellbeing Newsletter Issue 12

The latest Health & Wellbeing Bulletin is out now! Topics covered in this edition: Wellbeing Hub gets the green light #ITSOKAYTOTALK – World Suicide Prevention Day New low cost OH number Worldwide Hep B vaccine shortage Details on discounted Gym membership Are you sitting comfortably? Top tips for desk workers Police vs Fire vs Ambulance – Who is the fittest of them all? App of the moment Blu

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Image: Find out more about your local ambulance service
5 September 2017

Find out more about your local ambulance service

Members of the public and patients are invited to join South East Coast Ambulance Service staff and volunteers at the Trust’s Annual Members Meeting (AMM) later this month. The popular event is being held at Ditton Community Centre in Aylesford, Kent, ME20 6AH on Thursday 28 September. There will be an opportunity to learn more about what the ambulance service is doing and its plans for the future

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Image: Find out more about your local ambulance service
5 September 2017

Find out more about your local ambulance service

Members of the public and patients are invited to join South East Coast Ambulance Service staff and volunteers at the Trust’s Annual Members Meeting (AMM) later this month. The popular event is being held at Ditton Community Centre in Aylesford, Kent, ME20 6AH on Thursday 28 September. There will be an opportunity to learn more about what the ambulance service is doing and its plans for the future

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Image: Surrey control room staff set to move to new EOC and computer system
1 September 2017

Surrey control room staff set to move to new EOC and computer system

South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) is looking forward to welcoming Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) staff from Banstead as they join their colleagues at the Trust’s new EOC and HQ in Crawley. Staff currently based at Banstead will work their first shift at the Trust’s Manor Royal site from the morning of Tuesday 5 September. They will also join their colleagues in Crawley and the Trust’s

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