Behind the Hospital Curtain

In this episode we head into Theatres to speak to two Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) who explain the different roles and types of skills needed to work in Theatres. We also discuss the logistical challenges of running over 30 Theatres efficiently so that we can treat as many patients as possible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we speak to Justine Williams, a Clinical Educator in end-of-life care about how our palliative care team helps patients and their loved ones. Justine's role is to deliver education so that all staff are confident in delivering high quality end of life care - something that is so important in in Norfolk which is experiencing a significant increase in its older population. We also di...

In this episode we take a look inside our new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) and speak to Seshni Mohammed, Radiology Services Manager, and Dr Clare Beadsmoore, Consultant Radiologist and Chief of Imaging. They explain the concept of CDCs and how our new facility will be able to accommodate up to 150,000 appointments a year when it is at full capacity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

To mark National Apprenticeship Week 2025 we speak to Career Development Manager and to one of our recent apprentice graduates Kerry Baldwin, who was the first to undertake a Trainee Operations Manager role as part of her apprenticeship. We explore the benefits of apprenticeships, not only for the individual but for the NHS as a whole. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we speak to Consultant Clinical Biochemist Dr Allison Chipchase about what goes on in the labs at NNUH. From turning around blood tests in under an hour, to helping our teams prioritise further tests for bowel cancer, it's a highly pressured environment that has a huge impact on patient care - with around 70% of all diagnoses relying on Pathology work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

In this special episode we talk to Julie Cooper and Remy Martin from the N&N Hospitals Charity. They explain how the charity supports the work of the Trust to further enhance patient care and the experience and environment for patients, visitors and staff. They give examples of how to get involved to support the charity’s work, from epic fundraising challenges to gifts in kind and legacy donat...

In this episode we speak to Critical Care Consultant Dr Deborah Easby and Clinical Lead Physiotherapist for Critical Care, Toni Bladon, about the role that rehabilitation plays on Critical Care. From speech and language therapists, to physiotherapists and rehabilitation assistants offering sunshine therapy, the rehab carried out on Critical Care helps aid patients recovery, both physically and men...

In this episode we meet three members of our new youth forum - Millie, Millie and Quin. We discuss the role of the Forum and why they decided to get involved. We talk about some of the projects they’re currently working on and the importance of having a say in shaping changes and improvements to the facilities and care for young people at NNUH. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...

In this episode, to mark Organ Donation Week 2024, we speak to Natasha Leggett who's life was saved 19 years ago when she had a double lung and heart transplant. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we give a walking tour of the new Norfolk and Norwich Orthopaedic Centre, NaNOC. We hear from Jim Wimhurst, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon and Cristiana Jorge, Matron for Trauma and Orthopaedics, who have been heavily involved in bringing this project to life. We look at the facilities including two theatres, a ward, recovery area and physiotherapy room. Our guests explain how pati...

In this episode we discuss how robotic surgery is enhancing patient outcomes and their overall experience. We speak to Mr Mark Rochester, Clinical Director for Urology and Prof Irshad Shaikh, Colorectal surgeon, who both use robots to operate on their patients. We're also joined by Richard Cushing, who was operated on by Prof Shaikh to remove bowel cancer. Because of the benefits of robotic surger...

As National Volunteers' Week celebrates 40 years of volunteering across the country, we speak to one of our amazing volunteer drivers Gerald Bradley. He explains why he decided to volunteer for us, what he does, and how rewarding he finds it. We also speak to Sally Dyson, our Voluntary Services Manager, about the huge range of volunteer opportunities available at NNUH. Plus we have details of a sp...

In this episode we speak to Liz Yaxley, our Dementia Services Manager, and Jamie Artherton-Howlett, a Senior Dementia Support Worker, about the additional support the team gives to patients at NNUH who are living with dementia. They also explain how carers and relatives are involved in the patients' care and supported by our staff. We also preview what will be taking place at this year's Dementia...

170 years ago the Jenny Lind Children's Hospital opened thanks to a generous donation from the famous Opera singer Jenny Lind. It was only the second children's hospital in the country at the time. Today our clinicians provide specialist services to children and young people across East Anglia. In this episode find out more about our history and our ambition for the future. Hosted on Acast. See ac...

In this episode we speak to our lead research nurse for commercial and strategic partnerships at the NIHR Norfolk Clinical Research Facility, Louise Coke, and Amy Nichols, Senior Clinical Research Nurse in the Women's and Children's team at NNUH. We discuss the benefits of health research, how patients can get involved and some of the challenges in recruiting participants. If you would like to reg...

NNUH is the largest cancer centre in the East of England offering world class services to around 6000 patients a year. In this episode we hear from Macmillan Information Manager Bethan Philips about how we support patients and their loved ones through the cancer journey. We discuss the cancer pathway including different types of treatments and the support services available in Norwich and Cromer....

In this episode we chat to Ellen Goodwin, NNUH's Sustainability Manager, alongside Emma Jarvis, Environmental Arts Manager to talk about how we are striving to provide more sustainable healthcare. We discuss the NNUH green plan, small steps both staff and patients and visitors can make, and how we are improving biodiversity across our sites. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

In this episode we speak to Claire Beard, Virtual Ward Manager at NNUH. We discuss how the virtual ward works, the benefits to patients and their families or carers, and the wider healthcare system. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we talk to two of our emergency nurses who have recently featured on national TV in Emergency Nurses: A&E Stories. We hear from Gemma Wright, Paediatric Nurse who works in Children's ED, and Rebecca Stopp, Deputy Sister and Practice Educator. We discuss why they chose careers in emergency nursing, what it takes to be an A&E nurse, and Gemma shares how she put her nursing sk...

In this episode of Behind the Hospital Curtain we mark Organ Donation Week by hearing Charlotte and Lucy Hornby's story. Charlotte's husband, and Lucy's dad, Andy, was in a road traffic collision, and sadly they were given the news he would not survive. We talk about what happened and the decision to donate Andy's organs, which went on to transform the lives of three people. We're also joined by N...

In this episode we hear from Vicky Mash, former maths teacher turned NNUH midwife! We discuss everything you need to know about our maternity services, from what to do when you discover you are pregnant, what to expect at antenatal appointments, what to do if there are any concerns during pregnancy, labour options and postnatal care. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first of a new podcast from the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH), we speak to Head of Spiritual Healthcare, Adrian Woodbridge, and Beth-Anne Mancktelow, Senior Health and Wellbeing Practitioner. We discuss what impacts our wellbeing and the simple steps we can all take to look after ourselves. We discuss spirituality and what that means to different peopl...