Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Mental health, children's and learning disability services. Page monitored 9am-5pm Mon-Fri. Members receive regular updates on our news and upcoming events.

As a Foundation Trust we are required to build a membership which is as representative of the community we serve as possible. Local people are invited to become a member of the Trust, to work with us to provide the most suitable services for the local population. They are also represented by a Council of Governors. We have a clear vision for the Trust, underpinned by objectives that serve as the b

asis for decision making and forward planning. Our vision and objectives guide us in how we balance the interests of patients, the local community and other stakeholders. The Trust has a Board of Directors, sometimes known as the Trust Board. This Board has a responsibility to make the best use of financial resources and deliver the services people need, to standards of safety and quality which are agreed nationally. Inclusion is important to the Trust and we are one of the only mental health Trusts in the country to be led by a Chair and Chief Executive from the BAME community. We are a friendly, values driven Trust and put our people first in the knowledge that an engaged and empowered workforce leads to good patient care. It’s a good time to join Team Derbyshire Healthcare – we are growing, with lots of exciting new developments and investment in local mental health services.

75% of our colleagues say the Trust is a good place to work or receive care. According to our staff survey we are one of the best trusts of our type, with active staff networks. We have a good mix of services; inpatient and community, children’s universal, perinatal and many more. We take the wellbeing of our colleagues seriously, champion staff engagement and have an ongoing programme of staff reward and recognition. Our main inpatient sites are Kingsway Hospital in Derby, the Radbourne Unit based on the Royal Derbyshire Hospital site in Derby, the Hartington Unit based on the Royal Derbyshire Hospital site in Chesterfield – with teams across the whole of the county. We provide Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in Derby city. In Learning Disability services which we provide in Derby, we have recently formed an alliance with Derbyshire Community Health Services to lead across the county. We’re also actively involved in work across the system and region; to ensure that the NHS continues to improve the delivery of services across the patch to the communities we serve. Please visit our website for more information at www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk

04/09/2026
Thank you to everyone who entered the 2026 Derbyshire Healthcare Art Competition 🎨🖌This year we asked people to use the...
04/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who entered the 2026 Derbyshire Healthcare Art Competition 🎨🖌

This year we asked people to use their imagination and creativity to share what a ‘ray of hope’ looks like to them, with the aim of raising awareness of our services and celebrating the creativity of our communities.

We were amazed by the creativity, talent and passion showcased in every entry. The standard was so high that our judges faced the incredibly difficult task of selecting finalists from a truly outstanding collection of artwork.

Congratulations to all our finalists!
⭐Emily K - My Best Friends
⭐Saffron B - A Wish of a Rainbow
⭐Sophie L - Bird of Hope

⭐Elizabeth J - Ray of Hope
⭐Erin H - Erin's Ray of Hope
⭐Martha H - The Wish

⭐Alveera Zafar - Ray of Hope
⭐Clare Exley - Paroxysm
⭐Karen Sangha - A Ray of Hope
⭐Sally B - Small Steps

⭐Cherry Tree Close
⭐Let's Make It Craft Group
⭐SEWA Ladies Group

Visit our website to explore their artwork and read the stories and inspiration behind their creations - https://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/get-involved/art-competition-2026

All the finalists have been invited to attend the Trust’s virtual Annual Members Meeting on 30 September 2026 where the winning entries will be announced.

Are you highly motivated and enthusiastic? Are you able to learn new systems quickly? Would you like to train in a role...
03/09/2026

Are you highly motivated and enthusiastic? Are you able to learn new systems quickly? Would you like to train in a role that can make a real difference?

If this sounds like who you are or who you want to be, then we want to hear from you!

We are looking to recruit Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians (PTPT’s) to work within all areas of the Derbyshire Healthcare Pharmacy department. Pharmacy Technicians have an important role within the hospital, managing all aspects of medicines.

This is an excellent opportunity to train for a career as a Registered Pharmacy Technician. You will study for a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians whilst you work on an Apprenticeship program, gaining experience in the various areas of pharmacy within the Hospital. Upon completion of the Diploma, you will be eligible to register as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

Applicants must possess a minimum of 4 GCSEs or equivalent at Grade 4/C or above, these must include English, Maths and a Science subject.

Our Pharmacy department already has a well-established education and training portfolio including undergraduate placements, trainee pharmacists and bespoke in-house training.

We are looking for candidates with vision and motivation to join our dynamic team. You must be willing and able to follow an academic and practical training course and be committed to complete independent study in your own time.

For more information and to apply, visit our website - https://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/work-us/current-vacancies #!/job/v8226013

September is National Recovery Month, which started in 1989 as a national observance held every September across the UK ...
01/09/2026

September is National Recovery Month, which started in 1989 as a national observance held every September across the UK and internationally to raise awareness, challenge the stigma surrounding drug and alcohol addiction, and celebrate individuals in their journey from addiction to recovery.

Support from the Derbyshire Recovery Partnership is available for those living in the county while those in the city can access help from Cranstoun Derby.

21/08/2026

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has upgraded to a fully electric fleet of vans. The nine vans, with striking green branding, will save money and help towards NHS Green Plan and Trust environmental targets.

Today will be an anxious time for many parents and teenagers, with GCSE exam results being published. If a young person...
20/08/2026

Today will be an anxious time for many parents and teenagers, with GCSE exam results being published.

If a young person you care for or know is set to receive their results, please try to stay positive.

Some may feel frustrated that they have not received the grades they wanted, others may be relieved that they are over and many may feel uncertain as to what the future may hold.

Remember that no one is defined by a grade on a piece of paper. They have worked hard and deserve their success; but if the results are not what they hoped for, there are other ways forward.

GCSE students may need particular grades for a college or sixth-form place, or for an apprenticeship. If these grades are not achieved, again there are options, such as sitting the exams this autumn, appealing or retaking the year. In the first instance students should talk to their school or college about this.

If you're struggling with your mental health or feeling overwhelmed, support is available. Visit Derbyshire Healthcare’s Help in a Crisis page to find the right support for you - https://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/getting-help/help-mental-health-crisis

Kind words can mean a lot. We've received some fantastic feedback from patients, carers and families recognising colleag...
17/08/2026

Kind words can mean a lot.

We've received some fantastic feedback from patients, carers and families recognising colleagues who have gone above and beyond to provide outstanding care, support and reassurance.

Click through some of the photos below to hear what people have to say about just some of our amazing colleagues and teams...

And finally, our last sponsor to give a big thanks to is Thalamos for sponsoring our Partnership and Collaboration Award...
14/08/2026

And finally, our last sponsor to give a big thanks to is Thalamos for sponsoring our Partnership and Collaboration Award.

This award celebrates individuals or teams who work collaboratively with patients, communities and partner organisations to improve services and outcomes.

There's still time to enter someone/a team for a HEARTS Award: https://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/get-involved/2026-hearts-awards

Today will be an anxious time for many parents and teenagers, with A-levels and BTEC exam results being published. If a...
13/08/2026

Today will be an anxious time for many parents and teenagers, with A-levels and BTEC exam results being published.

If a young person you care for or know is set to receive their results, please try to stay positive.

Some may feel frustrated that they have not received the grades they wanted, others may be relieved that they are over and many may feel uncertain as to what the future may hold.

Remember that no one is defined by a grade on a piece of paper. They have worked hard and deserve their success; but if the results are not what they hoped for, there are other ways forward.

A-level students may be looking towards university, they may be planning a gap year, they may have an apprenticeship place or a job. If university was planned and grades are not what was needed, there are options, including sitting the exams, appealing or applying through clearing.

If you're struggling with your mental health or feeling overwhelmed, support is available. Visit Derbyshire Healthcare’s Help in a Crisis page to find the right support for you - https://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/getting-help/help-mental-health-crisis

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