Heartlands Hospital and Birmingham Chest Clinic NHS

Heartlands Hospital and Birmingham Chest Clinic NHS Welcome to the Heartlands Hospital and Birmingham Chest Clinic NHS page.

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, which runs Heartlands Hospital and the Birmingham Chest Clinic, is one of the largest hospital Trusts in England. The Trust also runs Solihull Hospital, Community Services and Good Hope Hospital in Sutton Coldfield as well as a number of smaller satellite units enabling people to be treated as close to home as possible. As one of the largest teaching hospital trusts in England, UHB serves a regional, national and international population. The Trust sees and treats more than 2.2 million people every year across our sites and our hospitals deliver more babies than anywhere else in Europe. Birmingham Chest Clinic is situated in the very heart of Birmingham city centre, and offers a series of specialist services to patients including, allergy services, chest x-rays, general lung disease, rapid access for suspected lung cancer, occupational lung disease, thoracic surgery and tuberculosis.

Looking to start a rewarding career in healthcare support?Join our Housekeeping & Facilities Programme at University Hos...
16/10/2025

Looking to start a rewarding career in healthcare support?

Join our Housekeeping & Facilities Programme at University Hospitals Birmingham, starting 5th November. We’re recruiting Hostesses (full & part-time) helping patients by preparing and serving meals and keeping ward areas clean and welcoming.

The programme includes training with Healthcare Careers & Development (HCCD) at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham and job interviews at Heartlands Hospital (subject to satisfactory completion of all training).

Who can apply:
✅ Aged 18+ and currently unemployed
✅ Living in Birmingham or Solihull
✅ Not in Further or Higher Education
✅ Able to work shifts at Heartlands Hospital
✅ Minimum Entry Level 3.5 in literacy & numeracy (assessed at induction)

Apply by 3pm, Wednesday 22nd October, spaces are limited.

Call 0121 371 8600 or email onefrontdoor@uhb.nhs.uk quoting “Heartlands Housekeeper Programme.”

Today we're saying a huge thank you to all of our Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) on . 🌟AHPs are made up of 14 diffe...
14/10/2025

Today we're saying a huge thank you to all of our Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) on . 🌟

AHPs are made up of 14 different professions and play a vital role in the care and recovery of patients.

They come from many different professional backgrounds, including dietitians, occupational therapists, operating department practitioners, orthotists, physiotherapists, radiographers, speech and language therapists, and more.

Together, they play a vital role in the care and recovery of our patients and are the third-largest staff group in the NHS. Today AHP'S from across UHB have joined together, to celebrate at a AHP showcase at Good Hope Hospital and last week AHP’s also gathered at a showcase at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. Both included lectures, stands and celebrations of the important work they do across our hospitals.👏

“This hospital has always been more than bricks and wards, it’s a place built on people, teamwork and shared purpose.” A...
10/10/2025

“This hospital has always been more than bricks and wards, it’s a place built on people, teamwork and shared purpose.”

As Heartlands Hospital marks its incredible 130th birthday, former Consultant in Infectious Diseases, Dr Chris Ellis reflects on his decades of service, the lessons learned from remarkable colleagues, and the spirit that continues to define the hospital to this day. 💙

From managing outbreaks to mentoring the next generation, Dr Ellis shares fascinating memories from his time at Heartlands, and the pride he feels in being part of its story.

Read more about Dr Ellis’ memories in our special ‘We are UHB' blog via the link int the comments.👇

𝐀 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 – 𝐛𝐚𝐛𝐲 𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞.As part of Baby Loss Awareness Week, families across Birmingham and Soli...
10/10/2025

𝐀 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 – 𝐛𝐚𝐛𝐲 𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞.

As part of Baby Loss Awareness Week, families across Birmingham and Solihull are warmly invited to a special remembrance service titled A Time to Remember.

📅 Sunday 12 October
🕑 2:00 PM
📍 St Barnabas Church Centre, Erdington

This gentle and reflective service offers a safe space for anyone affected by baby loss to come together, honour the memory of their babies, and find comfort among others who understand. Whether your loss was recent or many years ago, all are welcome to attend and share in this moment of remembrance.

To mark the end of Baby Loss Awareness Week, families are also invited to take part in the Wave of Light on Tuesday 15 October, lighting a candle in remembrance. UHB Charity has created a special online dedication page, Wave of Light, where families light a candle to commemorate their babies who sadly died too soon.

You can visit this page using the link in the comments below.

08/10/2025

𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟏𝟑𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥. 🎂🥳

To mark this milestone for the hospital, iconic Black Sabbath guitarist and former patient at Heartlands Hospital, Tony Iommi has sent a special message to celebrate this momentous occasion. 🎶

A big thank you to Tony Iommi for his kind words and helping us celebrate this historic occasion. 🖤🙌

We hope all staff enjoy celebrating this milestone in Heartlands history. 🎉

𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐎𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬: 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐜𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐝-𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬, 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐭.By day, Robert MacDonald-Johns is a spe...
01/10/2025

𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐎𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬: 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐜𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐝-𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬, 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐭.

By day, Robert MacDonald-Johns is a specialist physiotherapist building relationships with his patients, by night you can find him building LEGO.

As a specialist physiotherapist Robert supports adults with cystic fibrosis at Heartlands Hospital, a role he’s proudly held since 2012. From helping patients stay active to supporting them with clearing sticky sputum from their lungs, Robert plays a vital role in helping people live well with lifelong conditions.💙

Robert said: “We build long-term relationships with our patients. It’s not just clinical, we help them reach life goals like holidays, weddings, and staying active.”

But outside of work you’ll find Robert getting creative with bricks – LEGO bricks, that is.

On his hobby he added: “Like many, I loved LEGO as a child. “I stopped for a while, but when my kids started playing, I picked it up again. It’s such a great way to unwind, whether you’re creating something new or just following the instructions, it’s really relaxing.”

Robert now builds intricate models inspired by nostalgic TV and film favourites, including Scrubs, Thundercats, and Disney’s Robin Hood. He even exhibits his work at LEGO conventions across the country.

When he's not building or working supporting patients, Robert is kept busy on the family allotment or enjoying theme park days with his children. 🎢🌱

𝐍𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐎𝐜𝐜𝐮𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐯𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐲.🌟University Hospitals Birmingham is reshaping how we deliver neurological care,...
22/09/2025

𝐍𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐎𝐜𝐜𝐮𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐯𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐲.🌟

University Hospitals Birmingham is reshaping how we deliver neurological care, and we’re looking for an experienced occupational therapist to join our team at Heartlands Hospital. This is more than a discharge-planning post. You will:

✅ Lead occupational therapy provision for our neurology in-reach and inpatient stroke services
✅ Work with complex cases, like traumatic brain injury, spinal conditions, MS, Guillain-Barré and more
✅ Apply advanced cognitive and physical rehabilitation skills where your interventions truly affect long-term outcomes
✅ Supervise and develop junior staff, help shape pathways and drive service improvements.

You will work alongside an established physiotherapist and occupational therapist within a strong multidisciplinary team, with organisational backing to grow into senior clinical roles.
If you’re passionate about making a lasting difference in patient recovery, we would love to hear from you.

You can find out more information on the role using the link in the comments below.

“I promised myself that I would treat every patient as though they were my father. That promise has never left me, shapi...
19/09/2025

“I promised myself that I would treat every patient as though they were my father. That promise has never left me, shaping everything I do.”🥰

This month, as we celebrate East and South East Asian Heritage Month, we’re proud to share Bernard’s journey in our latest We Are UHB Blog.

From his early days as one of the first Filipino nurses to join Heartlands Hospital in 1999, to leading the Runcorn Road Renal Unit today. Bernard Barrios, Unit Manager and Senior Charge Nurse, shares how his father’s dialysis journey inspired his career, why kindness and compassion are at the heart of everything he does, and what it means to lead a team that feels like family.

Read more about Bernard’s journey in our latest 'We are UHB' blog via the link in the comments below. 👇

🌼 You're Invited – Maternity and Neonatal Engagement Event 🌼 We’re excited to welcome service users, families, community...
19/09/2025

🌼 You're Invited – Maternity and Neonatal Engagement Event 🌼

We’re excited to welcome service users, families, community partners, and stakeholders to a special event focused on shaping the future of maternity and neonatal care.

🗓️ Date: Monday 6 October 2025 🕙 Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm 📍 Location: Heartlands Hospital Education Centre

This full-day event will feature:
• A welcome from senior leaders in Midwifery and Neonatal care
• A presentation from the Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership (MNVP)
• Reflections on quality improvement and future priorities
• A celebration of Midwifery and the expansion of the Rainbow Service 🌈
• Opportunities for open discussion and collaboration

Teas, coffees, and biscuits will be provided for those attending in person.☕

🎟️ Spaces are limited – please follow the link in the comments below to register. Let’s come together to celebrate progress and co-design the future of care.

🎉 1,000 newborn samples collected for The Generation Study at UHB! Run by Genomics England, the three-year national stud...
18/09/2025

🎉 1,000 newborn samples collected for The Generation Study at UHB!

Run by Genomics England, the three-year national study aims to screen a total of 100,000 newborns for over 200+ genetic conditions, helping to support earlier detection and improve care.

To celebrate this recruitment milestone, our research colleagues visited the delivery suite at Heartlands Hospital to thank the clinical team for all their hard work so far.

Laura Thrasyvoulou, Senior Paediatric and Midwifery Research Nurse, said:

“We would like to take the time to thank every member of the clinical team who have contributed towards the collection of The Generation Study samples. We appreciate this is an extra task in your already busy environment. Your work to collect samples is contributing to the improvement of the lives of future generations. Keep up the good work!”

Social media star, Ben Newman or ‘Spud Man’ as he is known online, put his spuds aside to meet patients at the Runcorn R...
17/09/2025

Social media star, Ben Newman or ‘Spud Man’ as he is known online, put his spuds aside to meet patients at the Runcorn Road Dialysis Unit roadshow.

Spud Man , who has gained a worldwide following by sharing his life running a jacket potato trailer in Tamworth, shared his positive outlook to living with kidney failure and receiving dialysis. “I dialyse at home and even while on holiday - it’s never held me back from what I've accomplished. People often ask me questions and I think they appreciate a positive attitude to living with kidney problems" he said.

The event also gave patients the chance to meet others with kidney conditions and get advice from the nursing team on home treatments.

The PERIPrem Team are at Heartlands Hospital today, 12:00-14:00, Princess of Wales Women’s Unit reception, and Good Hope...
17/09/2025

The PERIPrem Team are at Heartlands Hospital today, 12:00-14:00, Princess of Wales Women’s Unit reception, and Good Hope Hospital tomorrow, 10:00-12:00, Fothergill Building entrance, for World Patient Safety Day.

The team’s work helps improve outcomes for preterm babies born before 34 weeks by educating staff and empowering parents in the care of their baby💙

Make sure you come and say hi and find out a bit more about what they do👋

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