New injection of staff at Witrand Hospital
Eight community service medical officers, two physiotherapists, two pharmacists, a clinical psychologist, a dietician, an occupational therapist, and a speech and hearing therapist form part of the group.
Witrand Hospital management recently welcomed a cohort of new health service professionals. Among them were eight community service medical officers, two physiotherapists, two pharmacists, a clinical psychologist, a dietician, an occupational therapist, and a speech and hearing therapist.
Six full-time clinical professionals, comprising a speech therapist, two physiotherapists, two occupational therapists, and a psychologist, also joined Witrand Hospital to beef up the clinical services as part of the January 2024 intake.
The above clinicians said they had chosen Witrand Hospital because of its specialisation and highly recommended acute and sub-acute psychiatry, including children, adolescents, and psycho-geriatric services.
Others said they were interested in the high standard and multi-disciplinary expertise in the physical and medical rehabilitation of patients with traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and cerebrovascular injuries, besides the clinical management of intellectual disabilities.
Mrs Moipone Mpolokeng, Witrand Hospital CEO, also welcomes a cohort of about 15 new interns from Potchefstroom Hospital and Klerksdorp/Tshepong Hospital, respectively, for a monthly rotation in Witrand’s psychiatry unit. So far, only two transfers – an enrolled nurse and a Telkom operator arrived in January 2024.
“Most of you come from academic training environments and must acclimatise to a work culture. I want you to feel comfortable and ready to contribute to the hospital’s goals,” stated Mpolokeng. “Highly competent clinicians who are educated, skilled, and experienced in various disciplines will mentor the cohort,” added the CEO.
“Witrand Hospital has strategic priorities, which include, among others, implementing mental health on a full scale, improving patients’ experience of care, particularly for intellectually disabled patients, improving clinical services, and health education and promotion for better outcomes,” said Dr Isaac Wana; senior manager of medical services at Witrand Hospital.
