Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a National Health Service NHS Foundation Trust that operates Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and Cromer Hospital, providing healthcare services to patients from Norwich, Norfolk, and surrounding areas, including Suffolk and Cambridgeshire. The trust is a major employer in the region, with over 10,000 staff members, including Nurses, Doctors, and other Healthcare professionals from University of East Anglia, University of Cambridge, and University of Oxford. The trust has partnerships with various organizations, such as NHS England, Department of Health and Social Care, and Care Quality Commission, to ensure high-quality patient care.

● Overview

The trust provides a wide range of services, including Emergency medicine, Surgery, Medicine, Pediatrics, and Maternity care, to patients from Norfolk, Suffolk, and Cambridgeshire. The trust's hospitals have state-of-the-art facilities, including Magnetic resonance imaging and Computed tomography scanners, and offer specialized services, such as Cancer treatment and Cardiothoracic surgery, in collaboration with Addenbrooke's Hospital and Royal Papworth Hospital. The trust is also involved in Medical research and Clinical trials, working with institutions like University of East Anglia, University of Cambridge, and Wellcome Trust. The trust's staff includes experts in various fields, such as Professor Stephen Powis from Royal College of Physicians, Professor Dame Sally Davies from University of Cambridge, and Professor Sir Bruce Keogh from Royal College of Surgeons of England.

● History

The trust was established in 1994 as a NHS Trust and became a NHS Foundation Trust in 2004, with the support of Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England. The trust has undergone significant developments, including the opening of the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital in 2001, which was built with the help of Bouygues and Kier Group. The trust has also invested in new facilities and equipment, such as the Radiology department and Intensive care unit, with the support of NHS Improvement and Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership. The trust has received awards and recognition for its services, including the Health Service Journal awards and NHS Leadership Recognition Awards, and has been accredited by organizations like Joint Commission International and British Standards Institution.

● Hospitals

The trust operates two main hospitals: Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and Cromer Hospital. Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital is a major teaching hospital, providing a wide range of services, including Emergency medicine, Surgery, and Maternity care, and is a Major trauma centre for the region, working closely with East of England Ambulance Service and Essex and Herts Air Ambulance. The hospital has a Helipad for Air ambulance services, such as East Anglian Air Ambulance and Essex and Herts Air Ambulance. Cromer Hospital provides a range of services, including Outpatient clinics, Diagnostic imaging, and Rehabilitation services, and has partnerships with North Norfolk District Council and Norfolk County Council. The trust also has partnerships with other hospitals, such as Addenbrooke's Hospital and Royal Papworth Hospital, to provide specialized services, including Cardiothoracic surgery and Neurosurgery.

● Services

The trust provides a wide range of services, including Emergency medicine, Surgery, Medicine, Pediatrics, and Maternity care. The trust also offers specialized services, such as Cancer treatment and Cardiothoracic surgery, in collaboration with Addenbrooke's Hospital and Royal Papworth Hospital. The trust has a Radiology department with state-of-the-art equipment, including Magnetic resonance imaging and Computed tomography scanners, and provides Diagnostic imaging services, including X-ray and Ultrasound. The trust also has a Pathology department with a range of services, including Histopathology and Microbiology, and works closely with Public Health England and UK National Screening Committee.

● Governance

The trust is governed by a Board of Directors, which includes Non-executive directors and Executive directors, such as Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. The trust is also accountable to NHS England and Department of Health and Social Care, and is regulated by Care Quality Commission and Monitor (NHS). The trust has a Council of Governors, which includes Staff governors, Public governors, and Appointed governors, and works closely with NHS Improvement and Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership. The trust is also a member of various organizations, such as NHS Confederation and Foundation Trust Network, and has partnerships with University of East Anglia and University of Cambridge.

● Performance

The trust's performance is monitored by Care Quality Commission and NHS England, and is rated as Good by Care Quality Commission. The trust has also received awards and recognition for its services, including the Health Service Journal awards and NHS Leadership Recognition Awards. The trust's staff have received awards and recognition for their work, including NHS Heroes Awards and British Medical Association awards, and have been recognized by organizations like Royal College of Nursing and Royal College of Physicians. The trust is committed to providing high-quality patient care and has a range of initiatives in place to improve services, including Quality improvement programs and Patient safety initiatives, with the support of NHS Improvement and Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership.