Pages
Are you interested in a career in community nursing?
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/are-you-interested-career-community-nursing
Changes to the NHS Pension Scheme April 2022
As you may be aware there are some important changes to the NHS Pension Scheme which could affect members from April 2022.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/changes-nhs-pension-scheme-april-2022
Belper’s new health centre – latest updates and project plans
https://dchs.nhs.uk/our-services-and-locations/our-locations/clinics-health-centres/belper-clinic
Learning disability service
https://dchs.nhs.uk/our-services-and-locations/a-z-list-of-services/learning-disability-service
Files
PGN3 Contracts Tenders Quotations EU Process
DCHS tender process
Preventing facial skin damage beneath PPE_v3 - DCHS_1.pdf
Disclosure Ref 2022114 - Contracts Database.pdf
List of DCHS Contracts 2022
Disclosure Ref 2022108 - Digital communications with patients.pdf
FOI Disclosure
Learn at Work Week Timetable FINAL 15-05-2023 to 26-05-2023 (V1).pdf
Categorisation of harm.pdf
Disclosure Ref 2024159 - Urinary Cathetar .pdf
FINAL Chief Executive Designate - Stakeholder Briefing - 11 November 2021.pdf
Dr Chris Clayton appointment; Chief Executive JUCD
Chaperone Policy (P87)
The purpose of the Chaperone Policy is to set out the principles, practice and responsibilities of Trust staff for using a chaperone. The policy is aimed at DCHS Services and staff who provide care and treatment that requires the patient to have a procedure. The relationship between the person and the health professional should be one of mutual trust, confidence and respect. Over the years there have been incidents where the relationship has been breached, resulting in harm to the person and criminal prosecution of the health professional (HM Government, 2007). Inadequate communication and misunderstandings about the behaviour demonstrated during a procedure by a health professional towards the person, has also resulted in health professionals facing allegations of professional misconduct. Safe and effective communication is crucial, before during and after a procedure. The use of a chaperone can help to protect both the person and the health professional.