Director of Mental Health, Learning Disability, Healthcare in Prison & Psychological Services. SETRUST, Northern Ireland. Churchill Fellow 2019.
Joined December 2014
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Rachel Gibbs retweeted
May 29
Tea, treats and plenty of smiles ☕🍰💜
Staff in the Community Inpatient Ward in Ards, Downe Dementia Ward and Ward 11 in Lagan Valley Hospital, each hosted special tea parties for patients, families and staff to celebrate Dementia Action Week 🎉
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Rachel Gibbs retweeted
May 30
“It has been life changing.” 💜
Hannah Robinson has shared how support from the our Maternity Psychology Service helped her following the heartbreaking loss of her baby son Jack.
Hannah described the service as a “complete lifeline.”
#MaternalMentalHealthMonth
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Rachel Gibbs retweeted
May 29
"Being a Short Break Foster Carer has made me a better person" ❤️
Joe Jackson has opened his heart and home to 14 year old Sam, who has complex needs 🏡
Providing short breaks for Sam’s parents,
the pair have built a friendship that has changed both their lives ✨
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Rachel Gibbs retweeted
May 18
Meet Trust Volunteer of over 18 years, Rafia Hussain 🌟
Rafia provides essential phone calls to patients living with Dementia, to remind them about their upcoming hospital appointment 📞
Thank you for your vital work and dedication Rafia 👏🏼
#DementaAwarenessWeek
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Rachel Gibbs retweeted
May 18
Over the past months, prisoners at Magilligan have been busy crafting bird boxes just in time for the nesting season. These have now been donated to local schools and allotments. Giving back to the community is a vital part of #rehabilitation.
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Rachel Gibbs retweeted
May 15
Thyme Coffee & Grill has officially opened at Maghaberry Prison! Launched for #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek with @bfastmet, this barista bar trains prisoners for NI’s hospitality sector, which has 300 vacancies.
Real skills. Second chances. One cup at a time.
#rehabilitation
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Rachel Gibbs retweeted
Great opportunity for those in @NHSCTrust and @WesterHSCTrust locales , to apply for a post in an award winning team on North Coast jobs.hscni.net/Job/46703/seh…
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Rachel Gibbs retweeted
Apr 22
Fantastic news! 🎉
Our Mental Health Team in Maghaberry has been shortlisted for Mental Health Team of the Year at the NI Healthcare Awards 2026 👏
It’s well deserved recognition for the compassion and dedication they show every day 💙
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Rachel Gibbs retweeted
Apr 15
Congratulations to our Mental Health Inpatient Unit, Ward 27 at the Ulster Hospital, on being named a finalist at the Northern Ireland Healthcare Awards 2026 for Mental Health Team of the Year🏆
A fantastic achievement and a true reflection of the difference you make every day👏
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Rachel Gibbs retweeted
From addiction to recovery💙
Emma Lynch suffered addiction for 20 years. She’s now rebuilt her life & is 2 years sober, thanks to the incredible care & compassion of our Ward 15 Team in the Downshire Hospital.
She's proof that recovery is possible & no one has to do it alone🤝
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Rachel Gibbs retweeted
Come join the Healthcare in Prison team ! jobs.hscni.net/Job/45557/pha… @rtkirky @setrust @RachelOT @fionalinehan
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Rachel Gibbs retweeted
29 Dec 2025
🚨🚨 We are recruiting Deputy sister / Charge Nurse across Healthcare in Prison sites! 🚨🚨
Fancy making a difference in a unique environment… see the link 😊 you won’t regret it!
jobs.hscni.net/Job/44789/seh…
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Rachel Gibbs retweeted
Over 100 beds are regularly filled with patients who are considered medically fit to leave hospital.
When you or your loved one needed admission to hospital, a patient was discharged to provide a bed.
Timely discharge saves lives ⏰
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Rachel Gibbs retweeted
19 Dec 2025
Prisoners leaving Hydebank Wood College are being supported when they leave, thanks to a new pilot project with Ardoyne Youth Club and @Start360org.
READ MORE: justice-ni.gov.uk/news/new-p…
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16 Dec 2025
Paula is a joy to work with and a huge advocate for inclusion… if you see her in our hospitals.. do say hello!
16 Dec 2025
Meet Paula McIlwaine, Learning Disability Acute Liaison Nurse #FacesOfSET 🌟
Always with a smile on her face, she offers reassurance and advocacy for people with learning disabilities and their families when in hospital ❤️
Her kindness and dedication are felt every day 🙌
ALT Smiling healthcare worker in burgundy uniform with a Health and Social Care badge, standing indoors with a quote "I love meeting people & helping to bridge the gap between hospital & community for people with learning disabilities & their families..."
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Rachel Gibbs retweeted
14 Dec 2025
The festive season can be a challenging time for many people & your mind deserves care too ❤️
Discover health & wellbeing apps to support you through tough times and help you to manage your wellbeing ⭐
Make your mental health a priority this winter👇
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Rachel Gibbs retweeted
13 Dec 2025
Interested in a career in Nursing?
Join one of the Open Univeristy Nursing Programme information webinars to find out more about the programme & how you can apply 🏥
Make your Nursing dreams a reality 🌟
ALT Promotional poster for upcoming Nursing Webinars scheduled for Monday 12th January from 13:00 to 19:00 and Tuesday 13th January from 12:00 to 13:00. Features a QR code for signing up, and logos of healthcare organisations.
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Rachel Gibbs retweeted
9 Dec 2025
Two Maghaberry Senior Officers attended Tedberry market to help at the Daisy Lodge @CancerFundChild stall. This was the final fundraiser of the year – with over £11,000 raised by the staff and prisoners. 1/2
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Rachel Gibbs retweeted
28 Nov 2025
✨ Children and Young People in foster care were celebrated at a special recognition event in La Mon to honour their achievements, resilience and growth 🙌
Huge thanks to our incredible foster carers for the love and stability they provide❤️
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Rachel Gibbs retweeted
28 Nov 2025
Come join an amazing team , make a difference every day
jobs.hscni.net/Job/41036/seh…
@rtkirky @RachelOT @jillmacintyre1 @listen_hear @erikahughes111
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