Hospital Equipment Fund

Help us to invest in Mildmay's future

Raising funds to purchase medical and therapeutic equipment and maintain the physical environment of Mildmay Mission Hospital.

Mildmay Mission Hospital's charity works to enhance the physical and therapeutic environment of our UK hospital for patients, staff and visitors. Thanks to your generous donations, our charity is able to fund projects which, each year, touch the lives of the hundreds of people cared for by our UK hospital.

From time to time, we need to purchase or replace important equipment that helps with the care, rehabilitation, and recovery of our patients. As you can imagine, our medical and patient-care equipment gets a lot of use - more so now than ever because of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has seen our patient numbers increase significantly.

If we cannot get the funding we need, we might need to dip into our charitable reserves – something that we should only do as a last resort!

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From our shopping list:

GE Healthcare MAC 2000 ECG Machine £6,288

Our ECG machines are quite old and need replacing. As you can imagine, these are important pieces of equipment and we need to purchase two new ones. One has been funded from our charitable reserves, but we hope that you will help us raise £6,288 to buy a second unit.

What about going home?

Our staff will work with you to plan your discharge from hospital. Once your medical team agree your discharge, other arrangements such as transport and medications need to be organised, and this can sometimes take a bit of time so please do have a little patience – we will try and keep you updated every step of the way. Please note that Mildmay is currently unable to provide transport for your discharge, but our team will undertake to make the necessary transport arrangements where appropriate.
When can I expect to have my meals?

At Mildmay we have an in-house team of professional caterers who make every effort to provide nutritious and tasty food. Please tell your nurse if you have any special dietary requirements. Breakfast is served from 8:30–9.30am Lunchtime is from 12:30–1.30pm Supper is served from 5:30–6:15pm If you need an extra drink or snack in between these times, you can prepare these for yourself in the ward kitchen unit, and if you need assistance, please do ask one of the Rehab Assistants to help you.
Can I bring my own property?

We strongly advise you to only keep essential belongings and valuables with you in hospital. We recommend that valuable items are stored in the main safe located in the nurses’ office.
When can my visitors come?

We welcome your visitors to the hospital and know how important their visits are to you.However, everyone in hospital needs rest to help them recover. At Mildmay we like to maintain an ‘open door’ policy for visitors during the day as long as it does not affect patient care. We would also advise your visitors to call the ward prior to visiting to check that you will not be engaged with appointments. Any appointments and sessions booked with the therapists take precedence over visitors to the ward. We also ask that visitors leave the premises by 10:00pm as most patients will be going to bed by this time. Please note that these guidelines are currently superseded by special regulations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Can I watch TV, listen to the radio, and use mobile phone/telephone and the internet?"

All rooms have free-to-use Wi-Fi, Freeview television and a DVD/CD player. We would ask that our patients show respect for others on the ward by keeping volume levels down to an agreeable level. Mobile phones are permitted on the ward but all personal property is the responsibility of the owner.
Doctors

You will have a named consultant who will visit you, but you will also be seen by other doctors in the team. They will discuss your medical condition and treatment with you.
Nurses and Rehab Assistants

At the start of every shift you can expect the nurse who will be looking after you to introduce themselves. Rehab Assistants work with nurses to provide your care and assistance with day-to-day activities. You can distinguish between the nurses and the rehab assistants by the colour of their uniforms; nurses wear blue tunics, whilst the Rehab Assistants wear lilac tunics.
Students

Mildmay offers placement opportunities for a wide range of students, including medical students, student nurses, social work students and students who are working alongside the different therapists.
Volunteers

Like many hospitals, Mildmay utilises groups of volunteers, some of whom are based on the wards and in Day Therapy Services. Our Volunteers are involved in a wide range of different activities and you may well meet with some of them during your stay on the wards.
Other members of the care team

A wide range of other clinical staff may be involved in your care and treatment. These include Physio and Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Clinical Psychologists, Dieticians, Social Workers and our Chaplaincy team.
Day Therapy Services

Please note that in the light of Department of Health & Social Care guidelines on social distancing in relation to the COVID-19 outbreak, normal Day Therapy Services have been suspended until further notice.
Occupational Therapy Referral Form

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Social Care Questions For Admission

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HIV Nursing Referral Form

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HIV Medical Referral Form B

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Step-Down Homeless Medical Care Pathway

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What is an ECG machine?

An ECG (electrocardiogram) is quite a simple test that can produce important diagnostics. It is used to check a patient’s heart rhythm and electrical activity. Sensors attached to the skin are used to detect the electrical signals produced by a person’s heart each time it beats. These signals are recorded by the ECG machine and are looked at by a doctor to see if they're unusual.
When an ECG is used

An ECG is often used alongside other tests to help diagnose and monitor conditions affecting the heart. It can be used to investigate symptoms of a potential heart problem, such as chest pain, palpitations (suddenly noticeable heartbeats), dizziness and shortness of breath.
• Finance Assistant

£27,157 - £29,859 pro rata inclusive per annum 15 hours per week Mildmay Mission Hospital is at the forefront of care and development of services in relation to complex HIV related conditions for patients across the UK and step-down care for Homeless patients across London. The Hospital has a vacancy for an experienced Finance Assistant with a positive attitude to be part of our small finance Team. You will support the Finance Manager and Finance Officer in the provision of high quality, cost effective financial service within the hospital. The finance assistant will also ensure that approved internal control procedures are followed and deputise for the Finance Officer. The ideal candidate will have had similar experience of working in a busy finance role and possess excellent working knowledge of Microsoft applications with attention to detail. Good working knowledge of the Xero financial system is essential. You should be able: To support both the Finance Manager and Finance Officer in running the finance function including maintaining and managing the purchase ledger and ensure payment of supplier invoices within agreed terms of trade. To assist with payroll information and liaise with Personnel and the Finance Manager on payroll matters. To understand and maintain issues of confidentiality at all times. Benefits of working with Mildmay Inner London Weighting Training & Development Opportunities Flexible working patterns Subsidised meals Travel Loan Gym Facilities For an Informal chat about this role, please contact the Finance Manager on 020 7613 6300 and for an application pack: personnel@mildmay.org Closing Date: 4th February 2022
• PA to the Chief Executive

£27,157 - £29,859 pro rata inclusive per annum 20 hours per week Mildmay Mission Hospital is at the forefront of care and development of services in relation to complex HIV related conditions for patients across the UK and step-down care for Homeless patients across London. The Hospital has a vacancy for an experienced PA with a positive attitude to work for the Chief Executive Officer. You will be responsible for providing a full administrative support service to the CEO, including diary and office management. You will also be required to support other Senior Managers when necessary. The ideal candidate will have had similar experience of working in a busy role and possess excellent organisational and IT skills (Microsoft Word and Excel essential) and preferably shorthand skills. You should be able: To provide a high-quality Personal Assistant service to the Chief Executive Officer. To provide a flexible quality service to the Management Team and work closely with other Administration staff. To understand and maintain issues of confidentiality at all times. Benefits of working with Mildmay Inner London Weighting Training & Development Opportunities Flexible working patterns Subsidised meals Travel Loan Gym Facilities For an Informal chat about this role, please contact Human Resources on 020 7613 6300 and for an application pack: personnel@mildmay.org Closing Date: 4th February 2022

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We are a charity providing specialist services to the NHS, not an NHS or private hospital

Running any hospital is hugely expensive. We get about 80% of our funding from NHS contracts. As a charity, we depend on your help to raise the remaining 20%. We don't make a profit and all your donations are invested in our services and facilities.