2015 News

Description: Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust and University of Northampton have today (14 DEC) announced a research agreement to further improve wellbeing of local people and care of hospital patients. Closer links between the University of Northampton and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust will pave the way for academic research to be put into practice and open up new opportunities for research projects to improve health and wellbeing.
Posted on: 14/12/2015

Description: The NHS Trust Development Authority (NHS TDA) has today confirmed that Paul Farenden will serve a second term as chairman of Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust from 1 March 2016 until 28 February 2018.
Posted on: 14/12/2015

Description: Family and former colleagues of pioneering children's doctor Isaac Henry "Harry" Gosset gathered at Northampton General Hospital to mark 50 years of specialist care for premature babies. They were joined by parents and babies who had first-hand experience of the care provided at the 50-year-old Gosset Ward at an event to celebrate the life of Dr Gosset, Northampton's first consultant paediatrician.
Posted on: 14/12/2015

Description: Northampton General Hospital's emergency department met its four-hour waiting target for three consecutive months this summer. On average, 95.74 per cent of the 28,745 patients who visited Northampton General Hospital over the three summer months were seen, treated and admitted or discharged within four hours.
Posted on: 11/12/2015

Description: We are always delighted to receive gifts for our patients, but sometimes we can't accept what you send us due to concerns about infection or allergies. To help you, we've compiled a list of suggested gifts as well some information about what we can't use.
Posted on: 27/11/2015

Description: The first period of industrial action will take place from 8am on Tuesday 1 December until 8am the following day. During this time, junior doctors will provide cover for emergencies only. Our priority during the industrial action is to keep our patients safe and so our focus will be on those departments and wards where patients have the greatest need of care. This means that we have taken the decision to cancel some appointments and we are sending letters by first class post to affected patients. Anyone who has had an appointment cancelled will receive a letter this week.
Posted on: 27/11/2015

Description: Experts in head and neck cancer are inviting Northampton shoppers for a free mouth cancer check-up as part of Mouth Cancer Action Month. Northampton General Hospital's head and neck cancer team will be in the town's Grosvenor Shopping Centre on Saturday to raise awareness of the symptoms of mouth cancer and the importance of early detection.
Posted on: 12/11/2015

Description: Northampton General Hospital is launching a campaign to promote the benefits of registering with its nurse bank. The hospital is offering skills assessments and tailored support to local registered nurses who would like to work occasional shifts at the hospital in addition to their main job.
Posted on: 13/10/2015

Description: Newly-qualified nurses at Northampton General Hospital are to be presented with a commemorative daisy pin badge to welcome them to their new role. Nurses will wear the badges on their collars for their first six months in post.
Posted on: 12/10/2015

Description: Northampton's biggest employer is holding a recruitment open day to showcase the huge range of job opportunities available on Saturday 10 October.
Posted on: 29/09/2015