St Edmunds Hospital, Bury St. Edmunds Videos

Dan Biggar Announcement
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.]

Google Review left by Orthopaedic Knee Replacement Patient operated on by Mr Gill.

If you need to see a consultant for further investigations and you have private health insurance through your employer, or privately, all you need do is: 🔹Call your insurer 🔹 Ask to see a consultant at St Edmunds Hospital. They will: 🔹 Look up the consultants you can see 🔹 Ask your preference. Some insurers can directly book the appointment, and some will give you an authorisation number for you to call us and book yourself in. 🚗 With free parking on site, 👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️ expert consultants, 🩻 scanning equipment such as X-ray and Ultrasound all within walking distance of each other, We try to make your experience as stress free as possible. If you are given an authorisation number, you can book online, or call using the details below. 📱 www.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/hospitals/st-edmunds-hospital 📞 01284 530 107

Today, we are celebrating National Operating Department Practitioner Day! We are proud to celebrate all our amazing Operating Department Practitioners and the vital role they play here at the St Edmunds Hospital. Most people do not see this amazing group of people as they can be found behind the closed doors of the operating theatre. Our ODP’s are trained in anaesthetics, surgery and post anaesthetic recovery, deliver vital patient safety and without them, we wouldn’t be able to look after you and your needs. #OPDDay

Aches and pains do not have to be a part of your daily life as you get older. Long waiting lists can be very off-putting, but we want to see you better as quickly as possible. Our waiting lists to see a consultant are just days not months and you could have surgery in just a matter of weeks if that is what you need. Why not gives us a call today or book online to see one of our Orthopaedic consultants, so you can get back to doing the things you love!

What our patients say is really important to us, and here are just a couple of those. If you are worried about anything we have a private GP service that can be booked online. You can be seen quickly and referred through to any of our consultants. Or perhaps you have already seen your doctors and are awaiting surgery. Why not ask if you can have your NHS procedure here at the St Edmunds under the 'Choose and Book' scheme? We have a number of specialities available through the scheme such as hips and knees, urology, hernias, gastroenterology and cataracts, with waiting times in some specialities as little as 2 weeks. #prioritiseyourhealth

It's that time of year once again..... Our Patient Satisfaction Survey results for 2023 have been released, and the team at the St Edmunds Have something to celebrate once more! From the Senior Management Team, a huge congratulations and thank you for once again achieving such remarkable scores! 🏆🎉

Common Hip Conditions
What could be causing your hip pain? In this video, we discuss important information about the causes of hip pain, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. To find a consultant near you 👉 http://bit.ly/3wG8d23

Back Pain & The Common Causes
Many of us will experience back pain at some point in our lives & most cases will get better over time. However if yours isn’t getting better, here are some of the most common causes: https://bit.ly/CHG-BackPain

Global Handwashing Day
Over the last 2 years we've seen & heard so much about #HandHygiene, but do you know the correct way to wash your hands? 👏 This #GlobalHandwashingDay we're advocating for handwashing with soap as an essential to health, preventing diseases & saving lives. Global Handwashing Day

Living with migraine
Migraine is a recurrent headache often associated with increased sensitivity in the brain to sound and light. Although the condition can impact anyone, it is more common in women and may be affected by the menstrual cycle. People who suffer of migraine will have migraine attacks, which can be a whole-body experience with symptoms that can include head pain, problems with your sight, fatigue, being sick and feeling sick. Different people experience different symptoms. When you have a migraine attack, you may not be able to function normally. #MigraineAwarenessWeek2022 To learn more about migraine and what treatments are available visit https://bit.ly/3BkRyEA

What advice would you give to someone starting their career as an ODP?
In our third and final post for ODP day today we are focusing back on the theme of the day of 'inspiring the next generation'. As a healthcare organisation, we could not provide the high levels of patient care and attention that we do without our ODPs and taking care of our patients just would not be possible. We want young people to know how vitally important this role is and by choosing a career as an ODP, you would be part of something truly inspirational. 💙 So for our final video post today, we asked our ODPs to tell us their advice for the next generation on starting a career as an ODP. 👇

What is your favourite part of being an ODP?
Working as an ODP can be an incredibly varied job ⭐ You may not know what you will be getting involved with each day and being flexible is just one of the brilliant qualities our ODPs working at Circle Health Group have. To get a flavour of the different challenges and areas our ODPs work in, for our second appreciation post for ODP day, we asked ODPs from across our hospitals to tell us what their favourite part of the role involves. 👇

What is an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)?
Today we celebrate Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) Day! 🎉 This year the theme is 'inspiring the next generation' and this is something we are keen to encourage at Circle Health Group. Our ODPs are very special to us. They take care of our patients with great skill, care and compassion, often when patients are at their most vulnerable. But not everyone knows exactly what ODPs do and how they help patients. For our first appreciation video today, we asked our ODPs to explain what their role involves in their own words. 👇

What does leading as a nurse mean to you?
And for our final appreciation post of the day for International Nurses Day 2022 we wanted to understand what leading means to our nurses across Circle Health Group. Today's theme of 'Nurses: A Voice to Lead' is so important as we know that as a nurse, the role revolves around consistently showing a good example to others. For our final video today, we asked some of our brilliant nurses what leading means to them at Circle Health Group 👇

International Nurses Day 2022 - What is the vision for your team as a lead nurse?
In our second post of the day celebrating International Nurses Day we want to shine a spotlight on some of our lead nurses across Circle Health Group. ⭐ Being a senior nurse looking after a team of nurses brings with it its own special challenges and rewards. Leading a team takes dedication, patience and skill and we are privileged to work with such incredible leaders. In the video below, we asked a few of our lead nurses what their vision for the future of their team looked like at Circle Health Group. Watch now 👇

What is your vision for the future as a nurse at Circle Health Group?
Today is International Nurses Day 2022! 🎉 Our nurses are the core of our hospitals at Circle Health Group and the dedication, care and commitment they show to each other and our patients on a daily basis is second to none. The theme of the day this year is 'Nurses: A Voice to Lead' so in our first appreciation post of the day, we decided to ask some of our amazing nurses from across the organisation what their vision for the future is as a Nurse at Circle Health Group. Take a look at their answers below 👇

Alasdair - Hip surgery - Patient case study
When hip problems start to affect your mobility, it can be a very concerning time. Perhaps you no longer find yourself able to do the things you normally love doing or are experiencing pain. At Circle Health Group we are here to help you access the healthcare you need quickly and easily so you can get back to living your life to the fullest. In the video below, Alasdair speaks of his experience undergoing a hip operation with us. For more information on hip surgery or to book a consultation, take a look at our information page. 👇 https://bit.ly/3JSUkmd

Patient case study - Heart attack - Stewart
Experiencing a heart attack can be an incredibly frightening time, especially when choices need to be made on the best course of treatment going forward. At Circle Health Group we are here to provide patients with exceptional treatment quickly so that they can work towards getting their life back on track. In the video, we meet Stewart who discusses his experience of cardiac surgery as a patient with us and his journey to recovery. For more information on cardiothoracic surgery take a look at the treatment page on our website here 👇 https://bit.ly/3JKI5b7