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Ray Stewart, See Christmas New Year availability below.

Ray Stewart, See Christmas New Year availability below.

Position: Branch Organiser, Branch Secretary, TU Office L9
Email Address:
Telephone Number: 01752 439274, ext 39274
Mobile Number: N/A

Bio:
Thank you for your email. Please note that I will not be available to respond to messages/emails after 20th December 2024 until 3rd January 2025. My working days are Tuesday to Friday. For URGENT advice or support during this time, the following GMB Union representatives may be available to assist:
1. Dean Bromwich (HCA3, Clearbrook Ward)
• Email: dean.bromwich@nhs.net
• Phone: Call the ward
2. Mark Chew (Bush Park, CRL)
• Email: mark.chew@nhs.net
• Phone: Call Bush Park via exchange
3. Trish Brenton-Hyde (SDU)
• Email: trish.brenton-hyde@nhs.net
• Phone: Ext. 30992
4. Ian Minards (Pharmacy L5)
• Email: ian.minards@nhs.net • Phone: Ext. 39274
5. William Noble, (Hotel Services) via email only Thursday to Sunday 3pm - 8pm - Will.noble@nhs.net
  Additionally, the GMB Union Plymouth Office will be closed from midday 23rd December to 3rd January. All calls will be recorded and responded to as soon as possible after reopening.   Wishing you a peaceful holiday season and a Happy New Year. I will respond to your email upon my return.   GMB Information Employer: UHP Plymouth Hospitals Trust. Place of Work: Derriford Hospital, GMB Branch Office, Level 9. Job Title: Health Records Officer, Branch Role: Branch Secretary. Working Hours; Tuesday - Friday - Flexible between 7am - 6pm (if requested). Staff side secretary Derriford Joint Staff Negotiating Committee (JSNC). Staff side secretary Derriford Health & Safety at Work Committee (H&SAWC). If I am not available please contact another local Rep or contact the full time officer via: GMB Plymouth office 01752 660219, or Regional Office in Cardiff 029 2049 1260 Christmas and New Year, available only between 17th - 20th December.      
Dean Bromwich, Varied Shifts

Dean Bromwich, Varied Shifts

Position: GMB Organiser, Clearbrook Ward TLB L7
Email Address:
Telephone Number: Clearbrook Ward
Mobile Number: 439274

Bio:
Employer: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHP). Place of Work: Derriford Hospital, Clearbrook Ward. Job Title: HCA3 Branch Auditor
Patricia Brenton-Hyde. (Trish)

Patricia Brenton-Hyde. (Trish)

Position: GMB Organiser, Sterilisation Disinfection Unit L5 - SDU
Email Address:
Telephone Number: 01752 439274 ext. 39274
Mobile Number: N/A

Bio:
Employer: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHP). Place of Work, Derriford Hospital. Trish works in the SDU on Level 5 and works 6am until 2pm Tuesday to Friday. (excluding leave and Bank holidays). Trish will advise and support through any informal or formal work process. Contact Trish by phone or email. (Mark your email subject; GMB Union Advice)  
Ian Minards

Ian Minards

Position: Branch Organiser, Pharmacy ATO, L6
Email Address:
Telephone Number: 01752 439274 ext. 39274
Mobile Number: N/A.

Bio:
Employer: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHP). Place of Work: Derriford Hospital, Pharmacy Level 5 Job: Pharmacy Technician Contact; Contact Ian by phone or email. email subject should read; GMB Union Advice. Available via GMB Office 01752 439274 (39274) Note that Ian may be working at the weekends.
William Noble 3pm – 8pm, Thursday – Sunday

William Noble 3pm – 8pm, Thursday – Sunday

Position: Branch Organiser, Hotel Services L6
Email Address:
Telephone Number: 01752 439274 ext 39274
Mobile Number: N/A

Bio:
Employer: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHP). Place of Work: Derriford Hospital. Job Title: Domestic. William is a new GMB organiser working in Hotel Services and will be available to support initial meetings and advise on local policy. William is employed between 3pm and 9pm only Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
Katherine Darcy

Katherine Darcy

Position: GMB Union Regional Officer, Plymouth Office
Email Address:
Telephone Number: 01752 660 219
Mobile Number: 01752 660219

Bio:
Employer: GMB Trade Union Place of work: GMB Plymouth Office Katherine is the GMB full time officer responsible for NHS, Livewell SW and Harbour members. Katherine is based in our Plymouth office. Contact the Plymouth office for changes of membership details. Members are asked to contact Ray, Branch Secretary, or a local GMB Representative in the first instance.
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Email Address:
Telephone Number: 01752 439274

Bio:
Ray Stewart will not be available to respond to messages until 3rd January 2025. For URGENT advice or support during this time, the following GMB Union representatives may be available to assist:
1. Dean Bromwich (HCA3, Clearbrook Ward)
• Email: dean.bromwich@nhs.net
• Phone: Call the ward
2. Mark Chew (Bush Park, CRL)
• Email: mark.chew@nhs.net
• Phone: Call Bush Park via exchange
3. Trish Brenton-Hyde (SDU)
• Email: trish.brenton-hyde@nhs.net
• Phone: Ext. 30992
4. Ian Minards (Pharmacy L5)
• Email: ian.minards@nhs.net • Phone: Ext. 39274
5. William Noble, (Hotel Services) via email only Thursday to Sunday 3pm - 8pm - Will.noble@nhs.net
Additionally, the GMB Union Plymouth Office will be closed from midday 23rd December to 3rd January. All calls will be recorded and responded to as soon as possible after reopening. Wishing you a peaceful holiday season and a Happy New Year. I will respond to your email upon my return. GMB Information  
Jackie Ashton

Jackie Ashton

Position: Branch Organiser, Theatres Level 4
Email Address:
Telephone Number: Theatres Level 4
Mobile Number: N/A

Bio:
Jackie is a GMB Organiser employed by UHP in Theatres level 4 Jackie works shifts and if available he will be able to support or advise you with work related issues. If you receive no response to emails or phone messages please always make contact with the Branch Secretary Ray Stewart. If Ray is unavailable please call the Plymouth GMB office 01752 660219
Mark Chew

Mark Chew

Position: Branch Organiser, Bush Park
Email Address:
Telephone Number: Bush Park
Mobile Number: N/A

Bio:
Mark will be able to provide you with membership information and direct you to the right person if he is unable to represent when you require support.