At a recent edition of HTN Now we were joined by Tej Gudka, Head of Cyber Security at NHS Arden and GEM Commissioning Support Unit (CSU), for a discussion on the importance of cyber security. To begin, Tej offered context around importance of cyber security by examining recent news headlines […]
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NHS Digital Staff Passport alpha reassessment meets service standards
The government’s Central Digital and Data Office has released a report on the alpha reassessment of the NHS Digital Staff Passport. The purpose of the passport is to enable staff to carry a verified portfolio of their digital credentials for skills, training, abilities and employment checks, enabling them to move […]
NHS England calls for evidence for recruitment and retention of digital, data and technology staff
The Transformation Directorate at NHS England has opened a call for evidence for recruitment and retention of digital, data and technology staff in the NHS. Through an online survey the digital transformation unit aims to explore what good practice looks like and understand the challenges that exist in attracting, recruiting […]
Funding awarded to support innovations that narrow inequalities in maternity care
£900,000 in funding has been awarded to ten innovation projects to help narrow inequalities in maternity care. SBRI Healthcare, an Accelerated Access Collaborative initiative, has awarded the funding to innovations including AI to help diagnose perinatal PTSD, a digital product to support breastfeeding and early parenthood, a platform to support […]
Graham Walsh, Medical Director at Yorkshire and Humber Academic Health Science Network
Welcome back to our podcast HTN Let’s Talk! In this episode we interview Graham Walsh, Medical Director at Yorkshire and Humber Academic Health Science Network. We discuss his current role, his previous experience at Calderdale and Huddersfield, challenges he has faced, what success for digital looks like, and much more. […]
Leeds Children’s Hospital introduces paediatric diagnostic imaging tools
Leeds Children’s Hospital has opted to install an Ultimax-i multi-directional C-arm from Canon Medical Systems UK to support the precision of paediatric fluoroscopy examinations. “The Ultimax-i is a valuable new addition to our range of diagnostic imaging tools serving patient referrals from across Yorkshire,” said Emily Keyte, Radiology Team Manager for […]
Microsoft HoloLens tech used for 3D visualisations of human body
Microsoft’s HoloLens 2 technology is being used to help people analyse a digital replica of what is happening inside their bodies, with the aim of bettering their understanding of their medical condition and potential treatments. Using tech from Medical iSight to create 3D visualisations of the human body using Holo […]
HTN Now: Barnsley Hospital on implementing EPMA
At HTN Now: November, we were joined by a team from CareFlow Medicines Management (CMM) and Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust consisting of CMM’s Head of Programme Helen Mutton and Barnsley NHS FT’s Deputy Director of IT Richard Billam and Clinical Digital Lead Bethany Pearson. Starting off the session, Helen […]
UHB CEO to become regional strategic director for digital health and care
The chief executive at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) is to move to a regional digital health and care role. Professor Dave Rosser will leave UHB at the end of the year to become strategic director for digital health and care across the West Midlands. The role will […]
NHS England CIO recruitment launches
GatenbySanderson has launched a recruitment campaign to find the next Chief Information Officer (CIO) for NHS England. The recruitment is seeking a CIO to “be accountable for the provision of digital technology both for the wider health system and for NHS England itself,” including accountability for a £400m IT and Digital budget. […]
