Dr David Niblett - Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Dr David Niblett

Hospital

Bedford Hospital

Job Title

Consultant in Critical Care and Anaesthesia

Qualifications

MBBS, FRCA

Other Roles

Chairman of Local Negotiating Committee, ATLS Course Director

Areas of Special Interest

Critical Care, Trauma, Rugby Team Doctor (Bedford Blues RFC) and for other teams (EMRU, Saracen’s Academy)

Education and Training

MBBS Lon 1977, FRCA 1982, ICIS certificate (Immediate Care in Sport)

Experience

He became anaesthetic SHO at Nottingham University Hospitals in 1978, taking time out to lecture in anatomy at Stanford University, California in 1980. On his return to the UK, Dr Niblett became a registrar in anaesthesia and critical care at the Royal Free Hospital, moving on to become senior registrar at Oxford Hospitals in 1982. In 1986 he joined Bedford Hospital as a consultant in critical care and anaesthesia.

Research

National portfolio multi-centre studies in critical care

Other

Secretary details: Mrs Angela Thake 01234 355122 Ext:2359

Unexpected closure of lifts in Beeden House and reduced lift capacity in the Main Block, Bedford Hospital

Beeden House

We have had to make the difficult decision to close both lifts in Beeden House after finding an unexpected fault during routine maintenance.

This means that there will be disruption to services and appointments on the upper floors of Beeden House.

We are currently contacting patients to find the best individual solution for them, minimise disruption and ensure they continue to receive the care they need. At this point you do not need to contact us, we will contact all affected patients.

The decision to close the lifts was hard, but we felt it was the safest decision to best protect our patients and staff.

Reduced lift capacity in the Main Block

Please be aware our lifts in the Main Block currently have reduced capacity. In order to maintain lift functions and minimise traffic in the remaining lifts, we will be prioritising high priority movements.

Staff, patients and visitors can access the main block lifts if required, but may be asked to wait at main reception while other priority movements are made. A minimum of 4 people will be required before the lift departs. Security staff operating the lifts will be mindful that not all disabilities are visible and make appropriate accommodations for non-ambulant staff and visitors.

We apologise for the inconvenience the closure of lifts and reduced lift capacity will cause.

Thank you to everyone for your patience and support.