Let's Talk Surgery: The RCSEd Podcast

Sesi, Greg and Paddy are joined by John and Andrew, vascular registrars, to discuss their innovative work and research projects around critical limb ischaemia and service redesign.

In this episode, Greg and Sesi are joined by Patrick Coughlin, consultant vascular surgeon in Cambridge. They discuss the exciting upcoming vascular surgery series on the "Let's Talk Surgery" podcast where the latest in vascular research, practice, training and innovation will be explored.

A consultant colorectal surgeon and a career dedicated to improving the lives of women with complex childbirth injuries, Mhairi Collie joins Sesi and Greg to talk about her journey, the Uganda Childbirth Injury Fund and the recent prestigious award of Global Citizen of the Year. Selflessness, caring, compassion and the strive to make the world a better place for all!

“Inspiring… Bravery… Self-less… Fun” Some of the reflections from Mr Philip Hammond, Consultant Paediatric Surgeon who joins Sesi and Greg on this episode of the podcast. Phil discusses his humanitarian missions as well as a brief stint with the Royal Navy. This is full of interesting insights and useful advice.

Caroline Lamb is the current Chief Executive of NHS Scotland and the Director General of Health and Social Care within the Scottish Government. She joins Greg and Sesi to reflect on her leadership journey but also her experiences of leading through the pandemic in a number of portfolio areas within the Scottish Government. Passionate about leadership, empowering others, and inclusivity, Caroline a...

On this episode of the podcast, we meet Tim Graham, consultant cardiac surgeon and leads the Professional Standards Office at RCSED. He discusses his training journey, being a cardiac surgeon, his passions and candid reflections on leading through a crisis / difficult moments as well as gives us a flavour of the role of the professional standards office.

In the second in our four-part leadership series focusing on leading through the crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic, Greg and Sesi sit down with Dr David Rosser, Chief Executive of University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. As head of one of the largest hospital trusts in the UK, they discuss Dr Rosser's experiences of responding to the clinical challenges posed by pandemic, and the role o...

Following the recent publication of ‘Patient Safety: Improving Safety Out of Hours’ document, Greg and Sesi are joined by Beth Lineham, Orthopaedic Registrar and co-author of the report, to discuss some of the salient points identified in the survey. They discuss key issues highlighted and some examples of good practice noted in the survey.

A four part series focusing on leadership, in particular leading through crisis within the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Greg and Sesi are joined on the podcast by the Scottish Government National Clinical Director, Professor Jason Leitch to discuss his leadership journey and his reflections on the last 12 months.

Sesi is joined by Gillian Hardman from the RCSED Trainees committee in an all-female panel, in commemoration of International Women’s Day, to reflect on how the pandemic has impacted on Medical Students. They are joined by an inspiring group of students to have open, frank conversations on their experiences and hopes for the future. Important lessons on how to help future generations during this d...

In the final episode of the patient safety series, Greg and Sesi welcome Kevin Turner, consultant urologist and chair of the surgical adverse events first aid response working group to discuss patient safety from the lens of resilience in surgeons and other clinicians. We discuss the concept of the secondary casualty following significant adverse events, how we can support clinicians through compl...

As our focus on patient safety continues, Greg and Sesi welcome Professor Rhona Flin to the podcast to discuss her journey through psychology, human factors and translation of her work to the frontline of healthcare.

The second instalment of the patient safety series - Out of the darkness of the death of his wife in 2005 came a number of positives – Martin has continued to advocate for patient safety to be at the forefront of all we do in health and social care around the world. The Clinical Human Factors Group, his journey through adversity and how we can aim for a ‘just culture rather than blame culture’ is...

The first of 5 episodes in our patient safety series which looks to interview leading figures in patient safety work across RCSEd and the rest of the UK. Miss Anna Paisley, consultant Upper GI Surgeon and chair of the RCSEd Patient Safety Group joins Greg and Sesi.

In the final episode of the FST Trainer’s series, we sit down with Claire McNaught – RCSEd Honorary Secretary and Colorectal Surgeon to discuss her reflections on training.

On this episode of the Let’s Talk Surgery Podcast FST Series, James Tomlinson joins Greg and Sesi for an exciting, brilliant and informative discussion on training, leadership, and the human side of surgery. Plus some good tips on books to read as well as sage words of wisdom.

Ahead of the upcoming inaugural wellbeing week hosted and organised by the RCSED trainees’ committee, Kellie Bateman and Gillian Hardman join Greg and Sesi on the podcast to talk about the importance of wellbeing both during the COVID pandemic and as we move forward. They also build up to wellbeing week with the development, and some of the highlights of the week. Not to be missed!

On the next episode of the Let’s Talk Surgery Faculty of Surgical Trainers Series, we welcome Chris Caddy, retired Consultant Plastic Surgery who shares his reflections of training from the views of being a trainer.

Professor Robin Paton, consultant paediatric orthopaedic surgeon, joins Greg and Sesi to share his reflections of training from the perspective of a trainer. Important messages and lots of good humour.

This week, we bring the first episode of a new FST series exploring training from the eyes of trainers. Fascinating insight into their training experiences as trainees and also as trainers. Mr. David O’Regan join us this on this episode.

Ahead of the Christmas holiday season, we bring you a mini-Christmas quiz with the College Office Bearers as well as a Christmas message to Fellow, members, affiliates, and our audience. At the end of a tough 2020, we hope to bring some Christmas cheer and light-hearted round table podcast episode.

Greg and Sesi are joined on the podcast by Dr. Jonathan Hanson, Consultant in Sports & Exercise Medicine, Team doctor for Glasgow Warriors Rugby team and member of the Scottish Government Medical Advisory Group on Sports Concussion. He talks about some of the short, medium and long effects of concussions, the work being done to tackle concussions and head injuries in sports and the general pub...

On this week's episode, Greg goes from being the host to the guest - taking us through his leadership experience / journey over the course of a fellowship like no other in the face of the COVID pandemic.

On this week's episode of the RCSEd Let's Talk Surgery Podcast, we sit down with 2 leaders in the field of Paediatric Global Surgery, Professor Kokila Lakhoo and Naomi Wright. Join us for insightful discussions and practical tips on getting involved.

On this week's episode, we summarise the latest activity within the College, and highlight exciting developments and upcoming events to get involved in.