Circle Health Group

Celebrating Sarah's career who for 38 years has dedicated herself to The Alexandra Hospital and our patients! Congratulations Sarah, thank you for all you do! [Image description Image 1: Sarah wearing her Circle Health Group Uniform and smiling to the camera. In the artwork the text reads ‘Celebrating Long Service. And below ‘Sarah’s Story.’ Image 2: Text on blue background telling the story of Sarah's career at The Alexandra Hospital]

We'd like to congratulate The Alexandra Hospital Endoscopy team on their JAG accreditation! Their Director of Clinical Services shared: "This is a fantastic achievement for the Endoscopy team and thoroughly deserved. Re-accreditations demonstrate exceptional Endoscopy services that the team at The Alex are exceptionally proud of. Well done team!" [Image description: three members of staff in blue scubs standing in a clinical room. The one in the center holds their new JAG accredited certificate, all three people are smiling.]

Congratulations to The Manor Hospital who has been awarded the accreditation certificate from The Association for Perioperative Practice (AfPP) AfPP leads the way in championing safer surgery, and to earn their recognition is no small feat. This accreditation shines a spotlight on health providers who excel in perioperative patient care! The Manor Hospital has been working hard to ensure patient safety and care at every stage of the surgical journey. Well done to all of the team! [Image description: group of health professionals from The Manor Hospital wearing scrubs celebrating in a room, holding blue balloon letters that spell "AfPP" and posing with a cake.]

We are delighted to share that Dan Biggar, Welsh international rugby union player and fly-half for Toulon, has signed as our first Executive Coach and Leadership Ambassador. Dan brings with him a wealth of experience leading rugby teams at domestic and international level. His role will support a transformation in the way Circle approaches the development of it’s leaders, with Dan playing a pivotal role guiding, supporting and coaching leaders from hospital to board level. The new role, the first of its kind for Circle Health Group, will focus on developing leaders at every level of the organisation. From team leaders on wards or in theatres, through to hospital directors and the board, Circle’s vision is to bring in key individuals who have achieved excellence in their field. Consistently recognised as a top performing organisation by the Sunday Times, Best Companies and others, Circle is confident that the decision to sign Dan into this unique role will ensure that leaders across the organisation are supported by the best. David Cooper, Chief People Officer at Circle Health Group, said: “I am delighted that Dan decided to sign with us in this unique role at Circle. He has an international reputation for excellence on the field and knows what it takes to motivate, inspire and lead high-performing teams at the top-level in his sport. His role represents a renewed commitment to our people and their development with us. His appointment is an exciting new chapter in Circle’s story.” See what Dan had to say about his new role below and join us in welcoming him to Circle! [Video description: Dan Biggar, Welsh international rugby union player introduces himself as our first Executive Coach and Leadership Ambassador.]

Last year we started working with the British Skin Foundation (BSF) and our donation is currently supporting a crucial research project looking into melanoma, led by Dr Jaskaren Kohli from Leeds Beckett University. The research aims to enhance early detection methods for this cruel skin cancer. This ground breaking research has a global impact with a positive impact on the lives of thousands of patients. Continuing our work in the fight against melanoma skin cancer, we have donated another £10,000 to British Skin Foundation’s skin research programme. Adam Busby, Group Clinical Director at Circle Health Group said: “The British Skin Foundation are at the forefront of research into skin conditions like melanoma. We know first-hand the difference research like this can make to the lives of our patients. As a hospital operator, we are committed to supporting improvements in the understanding, research and treatment of skin conditions. We are proud to be playing our part in supporting future generations.” British Skin Foundation Chief Executive Officer, Matthew Patey OBE adds: “Research is the core of what we do here at the BSF, but it doesn’t come cheap. Thanks to generous supporters like Circle Health Group, we can fund top quality research with some of the UK’s most talented scientists – finding the cures and treatments of the future.” Worried about a skin problem? Find your nearest Circle Health Group clinic on the map here: https://bit.ly/4cnJ6nk [Image description: British Skin Foundation CEO, Matthew Patey and Group Clinical Director at Circle Health Group, Adam Busby standing and shaking hands in front of Circle Health Group logo. The two men are smiling at the camera]

Today we want to celebrate Marilyn who has dedicated two decades of her career to Woodlands Hospital We asked her about her roles and growth during this time and what kept her happy and motivated to work with us for 20 years. Thank you for all you do, Marilyn. Here is to many more years! [Image description: Slide 1: Marilyn wearing blue scrubs and holding a large bouquet of flowers and a gift bag. The text reads ‘Celebrating Long Service'. and below ‘Marilyn’s Story.’” Slides 2-4: Text on blue background telling the story of Marilyn’s career at Woodland Hospital over the years, the different roles she covered and her love and dedication to her patients.]

Last month it was our time to RISE! Our “Recognising Inspirational Staff Excellence Awards”, is our unique way of celebrating our most remarkable individuals and teams. RISE Awards recognise brilliance and are open to everyone, whatever their role or contribution to the care and services we provide. We are so proud of our winners and everyone who received a nomination to this year’s awards. [Image description. Slide 1: Elegant dinner table setting at the RISE Awards 2024, featuring a sparkling event program surrounded by glassware and a floral centerpiece, in a dimly lit room with blue lighting. Slide 2: Group of people in formal attire standing in front of the Intercontinental London Park Lane hotel entrance. Slide 3: The image is divided into two parts. The top section shows an elegant banquet hall with round tables set for a meal, blue lighting, and a large screen displaying a logo at the far end. The bottom section features a smiling couple seated at a table, with the man, CEO Paolo Pieri looking directly at the camera. Slide 4: Top image: A group of individuals in formal attire pose around large illuminated letters "RISE". Bottom image: A group of individuals in evening dresses stand together smiling in front of a sign reading "RISE Awards 2024".]

Congratulations to the theatre team at Chelsfield Park Hospital who celebrated achieving their The Association for Perioperative Practice (AfPP) certificate with a lovely slice of cake, a fantastic achievement well done! [Image description Image 1:Cake decorated in icing. The top of the cake reads "WELL DONE THEATRE'S TEAM." It features a logo of a silhouette profile and the text "AfPP - PROGRESSING SAFER SURGERY," below which "The Association for Perioperative Practice" is written. "Chelsfield Park Hospital" is noted at the bottom of the cake. Image 2: A group of medical staff in scrubs, holding letters that spell "APP" and celebrating with a cake, inside a hospital setting.]

Beth has progressed within her career at The Priory Hospital from Marketing Officer to Business Development Manager. Along the way, she has received leadership training, further enhancing her skills and capabilities. Her journey highlights the opportunities for professional growth within our hospital. [Video description: Beth, Business Development Manager at The Priory Hospital, talks about her career progression from Marketing Officer to her current role. She explains that during her time working at CHG she was given many opportunities for career growth, including Leadership Training. During the video we see Beth talking about her career and growth as well as clips of The Priory Hospital. Towards the end of the video Beth says “I’m proud to be part of a team that values continuous improvement and professional development and I’m excited to contribute to the ongoing success of The Priory Hospital.”]

We want our content to be more accessible and enjoyable for everyone. That’s why we’re introducing a new feature: ALT text in the body of our posts! You might have noticed some changes as you scroll through our posts. Now, in addition to the images, you’ll see a description like the one below. But why are we doing this? ALT text is a crucial tool that helps visually impaired users understand the content of images through screen readers. By including ALT text in the body of our posts, we’re making sure that everyone can fully enjoy and engage with our content, regardless of how they access it. This is just one of the ways we’re working to create a more inclusive and accessible online community. We hope you find this update as exciting as we do! [Image description: Blue background with white text reading "Image description: a new vision for our take on accessibility". Playful example of how ALT text will appear on a post”.]