Penny Clarke

Minor Injuries Unit turns 30! Minor may be in the name of the unit but they are all major stars providing expert, specialist care with compassion and smiles 7 days a week 🌟🌟🌟

@RachelBrannan27 The WGH will miss you! All the best in your new role. They are so lucky to be getting you!

Today was my last day working with the liaison team🥹 massive thank you to all those who I have had the privilege of working with across my 3 years in post. Acute care will always hold a special place in my heart! Excited to be starting a new chapter in the book of nursing ♥️

Welcome to the newly qualified nurses joining the teams at the WGH! The CNM team is looking forward to working with you all! Cakes by KS @Ward72WGH @WghLothian

#NHSScot24 Motivating day seeing and hearing the work of the incredible teams throughout NHS Scotland 🌟 Stars everywhere!

More sharing of our collaborative working @RachelBrannan27 @teamwghicu @CraigStenhouse1 @NHS_Lothian

A patient's relative has shared their Mum's experience during an episode of delirium, cared for by a "Dedicated, wonderful team" at the Western General Hospital 🏥 Read the full story on careopinion.org.uk/1208911

RCN Scotland is proud to announce we have joint winners of the inspiring excellence – nursing research and innovation award – Dr Debbie Baldie and Professor Juliet McArthur #BestOfNursing

Our long term patient enjoyed a trip to the Anne Ferguson building for a piano performance this week after discovering our student nurse Grace has a hidden talent. A fun and entertaining afternoon for both our patient and staff. ❤️

Fabulous bunch of people to work with 🙌🏻

@riecriticalcare @Cbarker44 @NHS_Lothian @RIE_Lothian A bunch of stars right there 💫!

Happy International Nurses Day 😊to all our wonderful staff, going above and beyond everyday to care for our patients and each other, you do an amazing job 🤩#IND2024 @Cbarker44 @NHS_Lothian @RIE_Lothian

Hand Hygiene plays a vital role when it comes to shielding and safeguarding ourselves and others from numerous diseases. This week @teamwghicu have had some fun for World Hand Hygiene day whilst sharing knowledge from our workshops. #HandHygiene #WorldHandHygieneDay

📣 DAY 2: the LD service is at the main entrance of the outpatient building @WghLothian today. We are continuing to raise awareness of our service, come along and learn more about what you can do to support people with learning disabilities🌈🔆

Throughout next week the LD service will have pop-up stalls across RIE, WGH, REH and Edinburgh Napier for #ScotLDWeek If you see us please do say hello 🙋🏼‍♀️ @izyutley and I have a fun afternoon planned tomorrow so I thought I’d make a start whilst catching up on Bake Off ✂️

@RachelBrannan27 @NHS_Lothian @scott_taylor70 @_jacquelinetee @CraigStenhouse1 @WghLothian @REAS_NHSLothian @samabdulla @EdinburghNapier @RIE_Lothian @i_stables A few of us will come and say hello whilst you are at the WGH! Looking forward to hearing about all your work!

@finncommunicate Go Finn! You will be snapped up I'm sure!

First staff nurse interview down… not AS scary I had expected but still very nervous. It’s all getting very real and exciting 🤞🏼🩺

Can you spare a couple of hours per week? @WghLothian are looking to recruit new #volunteers to support our newly established shop trolley service which provides patients with access to snacks, juices & newspapers. If you want to get involved email Volunteer.Enquiries@nhs.scot

▫️Are you a learning disability student nurse? ▫️ Are you currently studying in health and social care and unsure what to do next? ▫️Are you interested in finding out more about the LD service in Lothian? Come and join the LD team @EdinburghNapier on Friday 10th May 🌈

@WghLothian What a team 🙌

The SHDU team have been recognised for their outstanding teamwork and dedication to maintaining patient centred care in the midst of a number of moves during the ongoing work on site. The team have shown outstanding communication and collaboration with other departments. 👏

@RachelBrannan27 @NHS_Lothian Excited to see your work around this Rachel, it will be excellent as always!

@NHS_Lothian’s Learning Disability Service have ordered their packs. We will be visiting a variety of sites across Lothian that week to raise awareness of what our service can do to support people with Learning Disabilities. All organised for our next meeting tomorrow ✅