Today Theatre at Gloucester Royal Hospital achieved a new 1st.The team successfully completed two major robotic cases in two specialities Colorectal and UGI by moving the Versius robot from one theatre to another.Shows how maneuverable things are! Giving best care from a fab team

Why not take part in a Pathology themed virtual quiz tonight 4th Nov at 6pm. Click the link below for more info or to join #AllTogetherNow ⁦@RCPath⁩ ⁦@gloshospitals⁩ ⁦@DSDivisionGHT⁩

Clinical Biochemistry lab manager is running the Oxford Half Marathon tomorrow for the Helen and Douglas House charity. Good luck Linford @gloshospitals @DSDivisionGHT Link to just giving page below.

I have recently joined the Theatre Management team and have been really welcomed by all.  I am looking forward in the coming months to working with colleagues and supporting the service to ensure we give the best possible care to our patients and making a difference #Ilovemy job.

So true. Having a antimicrobial pharmacist on a clinical microbiology ward round adds real value. Right drug, right dose, right time! @gloshospitals @bugdoc76 @AndyFoo7 @drfrocester #benchtobedside

On #WorldPharmacistDay we reflect on the key role our #traineepharmacists @gloshospitals have as front healthcare professionals in the covid pandemic, working in difficult circumstances and continuing to study to become fully registered pharmacists.

"The working relationship between pharmacists & technicians is essential to providing the best care for patients. I wouldn’t be without them. Their expert knowledge & support makes me feel confident in my role in Medicines Information & on the wards" - Amanda pharmacy technician

To become a specialist cancer services pharmacist is to become an expert in anti-cancer treatments, maintaining our knowledge through a lifetime of learning and professional development. We are trusted and valued members of an amazing and supportive multi-disciplinary team.

Lorraine, chemotherapy sister, celebrates #WorldPharmacistsDay she says "the oncology pharmacists and the pharmacy team are valuable members of our oncology team".

"I was proud to contribute during the COVID-19 pandemic: working in multidisciplinary ward ‘pods’, writing guidelines, collaborating with Primary care to identify patients who needed to shield, and vaccinating fellow healthcare workers." - Formulary pharmacist Marcus

“The renal team and pharmacists work collaboratively to improve patient care and reduce harm. This partnership has improved safety and created financial sustainability through the use of generic transplant medicines and setting up home delivery for Erythropoietin” - Dr Boddana

For the last 12 months, critical care pharmacists have been involved in an award winning multidisciplinary post covid rehabilitation clinic. The aim is to assess patients' ongoing medical, physical and psychological needs, review medication and signpost to appropriate services.

"Pharmacists provide great support on the wards and are a hugely important part of the team. Their knowledge and expertise is highly valued and helps support high quality patient care." Director for Safety, Medical Director & Deputy CEO, Professor Mark Pietroni

“On the admission wards, we work closely and support our doctors ensuring patients' medicines are prescribed accurately and safely. We counsel patients on new medicines, such as antibiotics and anticoagulants, if discharged from us directly" - Rotational pharmacist Chelcie

Mental health pharmacist Caroline explains “Our mental health pharmacy team provides clozapine every week to over 250 of the most vulnerable patients with schizophrenia across the whole of Gloucestershire, an essential treatment” #WorldPharmacistsDay

Ahead of #WorldPharmacistsDay tomorrow we are reflecting on the roles and responsibilities that our @gloshospitals pharmacists have and highlighting why they are trusted healthcare professionals. We would love to hear why you have trust in the profession!

Supporting Mayor of Gloucester & fellow nurse Collette Finnegan as she raises funds for Pied Piper Appeal which cares for children’s health and mental well-being. I and 14 other Filipinos who are active in the local community are looking forward to Friday’s Civic Charity Ball.

Hi! It’s the Haematology CNS Team at @gloshospitals here ☺️ We are new to Twitter and finding our way around. We will be introducing our team members properly in the coming weeks. Excited to see what you all get up to and sharing our work too! #FollowUs #Haematology #GHNHS

Great stuff our own #Microbiology celebrity! All good to raise the profile of the @glospath Dept., especially micro ofc!! 👏👏👏 @DSDivisionGHT @gloshospitals

Look out for July/August's D&S newsletter front page featuring "Pause & Reflect " by Kate Hellier, Chief of Service, funding raising, welcoming new starters, lots of innovative working and farewell message from Judith Hernandez, Ops Director. Enjoy! @khellier @JudithHDP @sphams