Current visiting times

We know how important it is for patients and families to be able to see visitors. Please help us keep our patients and staff as safe as possible by checking the guidance below before you visiting. 

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Messages for loved ones and keeping in touch

We recognise the impact that a long stay in hospital can have on families and the importance of maintaining strong communication.  Our ward staff are keeping in touch with patients’ next of kin directly and our Voluntary Services team can help pass on personal messages from family and friends.

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Current visiting times

After suspending visiting earlier in the year, we are now able to offer limited visiting to some wards at the discretion of the nurse in-charge.”

Read more on visiting times...


Messages for loved ones and keeping in touch

We recognise the impact that a long stay in hospital can have on families and the importance of maintaining strong communication.  Our ward staff are keeping in touch with patients’ next of kin directly and our Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) can help pass on personal messages from family and friends.

Read more information about messages for loved ones…

During your stay in hospital you will meet a number of different members of staff.  All members of staff wear name badges, but if you are not sure who someone is or what they do, please feel free to ask them to introduce themselves and explain what they do. 

If you have any questions about your treatment, please ask a doctor or a nurse.

There are lots of opportunities for you to get involved with the Trust, from volunteering to attending our public meetings, our Annual General Meeting or our hospital open day which is held every year.

Fire Training

Last updated: 14 February 2022

Clinical, Non-Clinical and Speciality-Specific (Pathology) Fire Training

(New Fire Training e-learning):

Following the successful transition of responsibility for Fire Training from the Fire Team to the Learning and Development department, we are pleased to announce that your Clinical, Non-Clinical and Specialty-Specific (Pathology) Fire Training modules are now available as e-learning courses within ESR.

Please note: This training is specifically and only for the following Competencies:

  • 192|LOCAL|Clinical Fire Training|Core
  • 192|LOCAL|Non-Clinical Fire Training|Core
  • 192|LOCAL|Specialty Specific Fire Training - 1 Year|Core

To access the new Fire Training, you simply:

  • Log into your ESR portal
  • Click on the 'My Compliance & Competency' option on the left hand menu
  • Scroll through your Competency list until you find the Clinical, Non-Clinical or Specialty Specific Fire Training competency (as listed above)
  • Click the 'Magnifying Glass' Icon on the right hand side in the 'Find Learning' column
  • Follow the steps in this guide to subscribe to the certificate and access the e-Learning: Step-by-step Guide

Your requirements are listed on your Compliance Matrix which can be found on ESR. Requirements are set according to your role and the department that you work in.

How to view my Compliance Matrix and find the right course

You can enrol on e-learning programmes via ESR. Please remember to subscribe to the relevant certification if this option is available.

How to subscribe to a certification

If you have problems with e-learning please contact the e-learning support team on extension 1241.

If you are unable to find the course you require please contact Learning & Development on elearning@porthosp.nhs.uk

If you believe that your training has not been recorded correctly. Please contact the Learning and Development e-Learning team via eLearning@porthosp.nhs.uk

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