Episodes
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Patricia Wright, CEO, and Matthew Swindells, chair in common, discuss our Well-Led programme in this podcast edition.
Thanks for listening and don't forget to come back for a new episode each Monday!
Let us know what you thought of this episode or what else you'd like to hear about from across the Trust by tweeting us at @HillingdonNHSFT.For all the latest Trust news and information check out our website - www.thh.nhs.uk/
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In this episode Elaine Hotson, health and wellbeing lead, talks to Dr Phil Pocock – Clinical Psychologist at CNWL Psychology Service and Dr Chloe Schneider - Clinical Lead at Keeping Well North West London.
They talk about their roles, what support they offer our staff, how staff can access that support.
Thanks for listening and don't forget to come back for a new episode each Monday!
Let us know what you thought of this episode or what else you'd like to hear about from across the Trust by tweeting us at @HillingdonNHSFT.For all the latest Trust news and information check out our website - www.thh.nhs.uk/
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In this podcast we talk to Shveta Kajal, consultant anaesthetist, and Ritu Gupta, consultant anaestetist and director of medical education. They are discussing their roles and their team, with details of a new course that they have created for staff: Use of ultrasound and nerve blockade.
Thanks for listening and don't forget to come back for a new episode each Monday!
Let us know what you thought of this episode or what else you'd like to hear about from across the Trust by tweeting us at @HillingdonNHSFT.For all the latest Trust news and information check out our website - www.thh.nhs.uk/
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SAS Week: Interview with Dr. Immad Qureshi, Chair of EMSAS at the Royal College of Emergency Medicine
In this podcast, Dr Agnes Ngassa, associate specialist in the Emergency Department at Hillingdon Hospital talks to Dr Immad Qureshi, EMSAS Chair at the Royal College of Emergency Medicine.
They have a conversation about Specialty & Associate Specialist (SAS), what it is, its importance, career paths, challenges and professional development.
This podcast is part of the Specialty and Associate Specialist (SAS) Week celebration activities on 14 - 18 October, discussing various issues relating SAS doctors.Thanks for listening and don't forget to come back for a new episode each Monday!
Let us know what you thought of this episode or what else you'd like to hear about from across the Trust by tweeting us at @HillingdonNHSFT.For all the latest Trust news and information check out our website - www.thh.nhs.uk/
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This podcast is part of the Specialty and Associate Specialist (SAS) Week celebration activities on 14 - 18 October, discussing various issues relating SAS doctors.
In this podcast Dr Agnes Ngassa, A&E Associate Specialist interviews Dr Athalyn Tizon A&E speciality doctor, about this topic: Why be a Specialty & Associate Specialist (SAS) doctor?The topics are:
Why pursue a career as an SAS doctor in A&E? Key challenges faced as an SAS doctor and how to manage them while maintaining patient care standardsAs BMA doctor representative from Hillingdon HospitalAdvice to junior doctors considering the SAS route, particularly A&EThanks for listening and don't forget to come back for a new episode each Monday!
Let us know what you thought of this episode or what else you'd like to hear about from across the Trust by tweeting us at @HillingdonNHSFT.For all the latest Trust news and information check out our website - www.thh.nhs.uk/
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On World Mental Health Day, let’s all come together to talk about mental health and show everyone that mental health matters. Talking about our mental health can help us cope better with life’s ups and downs.
In this episode Elaine Hotson, health and wellbeing lead, talks to Phil Spivey, chief people officer, about supporting our staff with their mental health.World Mental Health Day is celebrated every year on 10 October. This year’s theme is workplace mental health. The theme highlights the importance of addressing mental health and wellbeing in the workplace, for the benefit of people, organisations, and communities.
Thanks for listening and don't forget to come back for a new episode each Monday!
Let us know what you thought of this episode or what else you'd like to hear about from across the Trust by tweeting us at @HillingdonNHSFT.For all the latest Trust news and information check out our website - www.thh.nhs.uk/
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We also have a special edition podcast for you, with Phil Spivey (chief people officer), Paula Lewis (Freedom to Speak Up Guardian), and Elaine Hotson, health and wellbeing lead.
They are discussing what Black History Month is about, plus the events we have for the month of October.Thanks for listening and don't forget to come back for a new episode each Monday!
Let us know what you thought of this episode or what else you'd like to hear about from across the Trust by tweeting us at @HillingdonNHSFT.For all the latest Trust news and information check out our website - www.thh.nhs.uk/
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Martha’s Rule is being implemented to give patients, families, carers and staff round-the-clock access to a rapid review from a separate care team if they are worried about a person’s condition.
Jide Menakaya, consultant paediatrician, talks to Jessamie Hockings about the project.
Thanks for listening and don't forget to come back for a new episode each Monday!
Let us know what you thought of this episode or what else you'd like to hear about from across the Trust by tweeting us at @HillingdonNHSFT.For all the latest Trust news and information check out our website - www.thh.nhs.uk/
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National Inclusion Week events (23-27 Sept)
National Inclusion Week is a significant time for organisations across the UK to focus on creating inclusive workplaces where everyone feels they belong. This year’s theme is “Impact Matters”, which emphasises the importance of the actions we take and the difference they make at our Trust in fostering an inclusive environment and aligns perfectly with our ongoing work in EDI too.
We have lots of events lined up during the week to highlight the important work being done around equality, diversity and inclusion, and how you can get involved. Everyone is welcome, we hope to see you at the events, and look forward to listening and learning from our staff.
Thanks for listening and don't forget to come back for a new episode each Monday!
Let us know what you thought of this episode or what else you'd like to hear about from across the Trust by tweeting us at @HillingdonNHSFT.For all the latest Trust news and information check out our website - www.thh.nhs.uk/
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Kavita Goreeba, antenatal lead midwife talk about the upcoming joint Women's Network and Macmillian event on 26 September (12 - 2pm) in the Education Centre.
Guest speakers are Fiona Hussey (Mcmillian Support Manager, Phil Pocock (Clinical Psychologist and Elaine Hotson (Health and Wellbeing).
Thanks for listening and don't forget to come back for a new episode each Monday!
Let us know what you thought of this episode or what else you'd like to hear about from across the Trust by tweeting us at @HillingdonNHSFT.For all the latest Trust news and information check out our website - www.thh.nhs.uk/
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We celebrated a wonderful evening of staff awards, with winners announced in an exciting ceremony. Listen online for the winners, hearing from the staff who nominated them.
There were nearly 300 nominations for our awards, over eight different categories – a record number. This reflects the amazing work that our staff do every day. Five of the categories reflect the core CARES values that our staff live by every day. Staff could also be nominated for a CEO’s Award for Dedication and Achievement, or a Board Award. This year there is also an additional ‘Public Nomination Award’ to reflect the praise and appreciation we receive from the community we serve.
This year's award categories this year are:
CARES Award: CommunicationCARES Award: AttitudeCARES Award: ResponsibilityCARES Award: EquityCARES Award: SafetyCEO’s Award for Dedication and Achievement - to recognise outstanding contributions made by a member of staff who has served more than 15 years in the TrustBoard Award - for people or a team exemplifying ‘I am the Change’, innovation or who have introduced new initiatives to the workplace.Thanks for listening and don't forget to come back for a new episode each Monday!
Let us know what you thought of this episode or what else you'd like to hear about from across the Trust by tweeting us at @HillingdonNHSFT.For all the latest Trust news and information check out our website - www.thh.nhs.uk/
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We are proud of the care our staff and services provide. In order to continue providing excellent care, we want to celebrate and recognise the things our staff do well.
We have our Staff Awards evening coming up on 5 September, where will be celebrating the staff who have won an award in one of eight categories – Communications, Attitude, Responsibility, Equity and Safety. As well as a CEO’s Award, Board Award and a new Public Nomination Award where staff were nominated by a member of the public.
But there are other ways to celebrate staff, both from staff and patients, listen to find out more.Thanks for listening and don't forget to come back for a new episode each Monday!
Let us know what you thought of this episode or what else you'd like to hear about from across the Trust by tweeting us at @HillingdonNHSFT.For all the latest Trust news and information check out our website - www.thh.nhs.uk/
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In this week's episode we talk about how the recent riots that took place across the UK have impacted colleagues, how the Trust can provide support, what 'zero tolerance' means in practice, and what to do if you ever experience any form of abuse in the workplace.
Thanks for listening and don't forget to come back for a new episode each Monday!
Let us know what you thought of this episode or what else you'd like to hear about from across the Trust by tweeting us at @HillingdonNHSFT.For all the latest Trust news and information check out our website - www.thh.nhs.uk/
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In this week's episode we speak to doctors Sabrina Waheed and Anna Burford about trialling self-rostering, and whether giving doctors greater control over their shifts can help with work life balance, morale, and wellbeing.
Tune in to find out more.Thanks for listening and don't forget to come back for a new episode each Monday!
Let us know what you thought of this episode or what else you'd like to hear about from across the Trust by tweeting us at @HillingdonNHSFT.For all the latest Trust news and information check out our website - www.thh.nhs.uk/
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Talking to us in this podcast are Tara Peaks, lead nurse for resuscitation, and Laura Wilkins, resuscitation officer in Tara's team. The Resuscitation Team has recently reported on an improvement in the resuscitation outcomes in the trust, and Tara and Laura talk about the team and about this improvement.
The team has recently produced a report to the Resuscitation Committee as part of National Cardiac Arrest Audit, and explain how this was done and plans for the future.Thanks for listening and don't forget to come back for a new episode each Monday!
Let us know what you thought of this episode or what else you'd like to hear about from across the Trust by tweeting us at @HillingdonNHSFT.For all the latest Trust news and information check out our website - www.thh.nhs.uk/
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In this week's special episode, we talk to Duncan Alston, consultant geriatrician, about Parkinson's Dementia and his work to try and improve the conversations we have with patients about the condition.
Around half of people who have Parkinson's for over ten years will develop Dementia, but the cognitive aspect of this disease is not commonly discussed. In this episode we discuss what is being done to change that, pioneering work that can confirm or rule out an Alzheimer's diagnosis through lumbar puncture, and promising new drugs that are currently being assessed for use in the NHS.
Tune in to find out more.Thanks for listening and don't forget to come back for a new episode each Monday!
Let us know what you thought of this episode or what else you'd like to hear about from across the Trust by tweeting us at @HillingdonNHSFT.For all the latest Trust news and information check out our website - www.thh.nhs.uk/
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What does a clinical health psychologist actually do? It's a good question and one not many people will have the correct answer to.
On this podcast, we catch up with Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Head of Clinical Health Psychology at Hillingdon Hospital, Dr Alex King, to talk about his role at the Trust.
Alex provides a fascinating insight into his profession and the work he and his team do with patients.Thanks for listening and don't forget to come back for a new episode each Monday!
Let us know what you thought of this episode or what else you'd like to hear about from across the Trust by tweeting us at @HillingdonNHSFT.For all the latest Trust news and information check out our website - www.thh.nhs.uk/
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We speak to deputy chief nurse Graeme Wright about the Trust's work to become Veteran-Aware and what it means for patients and staff.
He also explains the significance of the Armed Forces Covenant, which the Trust signed earlier this year, the various stages of accreditation to becoming a Veteran-Aware organisation, and what staff and patients need to know about the project.Thanks for listening and don't forget to come back for a new episode each Monday!
Let us know what you thought of this episode or what else you'd like to hear about from across the Trust by tweeting us at @HillingdonNHSFT.For all the latest Trust news and information check out our website - www.thh.nhs.uk/
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We sat down with Elaine Hotson, the Trust's Health and Wellbeing Lead, to talk about plans for this year's Staff Awards and how you can help make sure our excellent staff are recognised.
Tune in to find out more about the awards categories, what our judges are looking for, and how you can get involved. Nominations are open until 12 July.Thanks for listening and don't forget to come back for a new episode each Monday!
Let us know what you thought of this episode or what else you'd like to hear about from across the Trust by tweeting us at @HillingdonNHSFT.For all the latest Trust news and information check out our website - www.thh.nhs.uk/
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We catch up with famous gardener and landscape architect Tom Stuart-Smith to talk about the new Jubilee Rehabilitation Garden at Hillingdon Hospital.
Tom has overseen the project alongside colleague Max Harriman to transform the space next to the Jubilee Building and provide an oasis of calm for patients undergoing rehab.
On the podcast he talks about he got involved in designing the garden, what it represents, the importance of having green spaces and what he hopes patients will take away from visiting it.Thanks for listening and don't forget to come back for a new episode each Monday!
Let us know what you thought of this episode or what else you'd like to hear about from across the Trust by tweeting us at @HillingdonNHSFT.For all the latest Trust news and information check out our website - www.thh.nhs.uk/
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