Shepton Mallet Treatment Centre

When you've done your best to prepare for surgery and followed your instructions, we will do our best to make sure you have a comfortable and successful visit 😊
For top tips on preparing for surgery ➡️ bit.ly/PreparingforsurgeryTTSHEP

Did you hear our Theatre Anaesthetic Practitioner Connie on Claire Carter's show on BBC Somerset this morning? Connie has taken up boxing and has her first fight in Frome tomorrow. To listen to Connie click on the following link and fast forward to 1:18:26 https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p06djr9d #play

“I was in agony. I could not sleep and, when I did drift off, the pain would wake me up as I turned. I struggled to get in and out of my car and, as I travel across the north visiting shops and bridal fairs, I really needed to be able to keep on the move.”
Read Diana's story here from our sister centre in the Midlands and find out how she has been able to get back to creating wedding dreams ➡ bit.ly/SelfpayweddingSHEP
... For more information on our Self pay option visit ➡ bit.ly/SelfpaySHEP
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Would you or someone you know like to work with our outstanding team? Here are our current vacancies:
Scrub practitioner Anaesthetic practitioner Ward nurse (permanent and bank)... Endoscopy nurse (19 hours) Registered nurse (interest in ophthalmology) Pre-assessment nurse Healthcare assistant - endoscopy Bank healthcare assistant - outpatients Radiographer (permanent and bank) Healthcare assistant Receptionist/patient administrator Catering assistant (permanent and bank)
To find out more please email sonia(dot)sanghvi@careuk.com or visit www.careukhealthcare.com/healthcare-jobs< br> See More

Are you enjoying our heatwave? Whether you are or not, read our advice around protecting yourself in this baking hot ☀️
➡️ bit.ly/protectioninthesunSHEP

Are you going to an outdoor concert or festival in this glorious weather? Here are our 9 Top Tips to stay healthy while you enjoy the entertainment - http://www.sheptonmallettreatmentcentre.n hs.uk/…/stay-heal…/

Would you or someone you know like to join our outstanding team? Below are our current vacancies together with contact details for more information or to apply:
Scrub practitioner Recovery nurse Anaesthetic practitioner... Ward nurse (permanent and bank) Endoscopy nurse (19 hours) Registered nurse (interest in ophthalmology) Pre-assessment nurse Radiographer (permanent and bank) Healthcare assistant Receptionist/Patient administrator Catering assistant (permanent and bank)
For more information please visit www.careukhealthcare.com/healthcare-jobs< br> See More

'The information I received about the procedure was very informative. By the time I was going for my assessment I knew exactly what was going to happen and how the procedure would be carried out.'
As we continue our focus around preparing for surgery find out how Norman has managed to get back in the garden and back on the golf course due to successful surgery at our sister treatment centre - watch his story ⬇
For more top tips on #preparingforsurgery ➡ bit.ly/preparingforsurgerySM

Would you, or someone you know, like to join our outstanding team? We are currently looking to recruit the following roles:
Scrub practitioners Endoscopy nurse Ward nurse... Recovery nurses Receptionist/patient administrator Ophthalmology nurse Consultant anaesthetist Physiotherapy assistant (bank) Housekeeper (bank) Catering assistant Radiographer
To find out more or to apply, please visit www.sheptonmallettreatmentcentre.nhs.uk/j obs or text careuk to 80011
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'By listening to our patients’ experiences and challenging our own preconceptions, we can grow together and work to actively make sure our service is truly inclusive for everyone.'
Inclusivity and learning from our patients ⬇️
sheptonmallettreatmentcentre.nhs.uk/…/i nclusivity-and-learn…

Our focus on #preparingforsurgery continues..
Today read advice on why it's important to get in shape for surgery and then how to go about it ⬇️
sheptonmallettreatmentcentre.nhs.uk/…/g etting-in-shape-for-…

Did you know that if you can get a referral over the next few weeks to have your hip or knee replaced with us here, you could have had your operation and be fully mobile and pain free by Christmas? What a great Christmas present to yourself! - http://www.sheptonmallettreatmentcentre.n hs.uk/…/need-a-ne…/

Today our National Health Service turns 70.
Today is therefore another perfect opportunity to celebrate and appreciate the vital role the service plays in our lives, and recognise and thank our extraordinary NHS colleagues – the everyday heroes – who are there to guide, support and care for us, day in, day out.
Please share your stories, experiences or just a thank you in our comments below and we'll share with our colleagues! #NHS70

Did you know that as well as being the first hospital in the country to be rated by the Care Quality Commission as 'Outstanding' across all criteria, we also have some of the shortest waiting times in the region. Here are our indicative waiting times from receiving your referral to treatment -
X-ray - 0 to 1 week MRI - 1 week Ultrasound - 0 to 1 week... ENT - 5 weeks Endoscopy - 3 weeks Cholecystectomies - 8 to 9 weeks Hernia - 8 to 9 weeks Colorectal - 9 to 10 weeks Cataract - 18 weeks Minor eye - 18 weeks Hips and knees - 7 weeks ACL - 13 weeks Shoulders - 13 weeks Knee arthroscopy - 3 weeks Hand and wrist - 11 weeks Carpal tunnel - 3 weeks Specialist foot and ankle - 10 weeks Pain management - 3 weeks Urology - 3 weeks Cystoscopy one stop - 6 weeks
Times are correct for the current week but may be subject to change. Please check our website - www.sheptonmallettreatmentcentre.nhs.uk