National Health Executive Podcast

The NHS stands at a crossroads. With rising demands, workforce shortages, and a stretched budget, the question of whether technology can save the NHS is more pressing than ever. In the latest episode of the National Health Executive Podcast, we bring together a panel of experts to explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence and digital health technologies in addressing these ch...

Artificial intelligence is emerging as a transformative force in healthcare. In the latest episode of the National Health Executive Podcast, we gathered a panel of experts to discuss the integration of AI in managing surgical caseloads and triage systems. The conversation highlighted the potential benefits, challenges, and ethical considerations that come with implementing AI in clinical settings....

In the latest episode of the National Health Executive podcast, we tackle one of the most pressing issues facing the NHS today: long waiting lists. With the demand for healthcare services on the rise, our expert panel delves into the root causes of these delays and explores innovative solutions that could revolutionise patient care. Dr. Faris Al-Ramadani, Amanda Sullivan, and Ruth Bradbury share t...

In the latest episode of the National Health Executive podcast, guests tackled a pressing issue that affects all of us: NHS recruitment. With over 1.4 million staff, the NHS is the UK's largest employer, yet it faces significant challenges in attracting and retaining talent. Our guests, Mike Tresise, Jamie Coates, and Lucy Murcott, share their insights on the current landscape of NHS recruitment,...

As the world grapples with climate change, the NHS is stepping up to address its environmental impact, particularly in travel and transport. In the latest episode of the NHE podcast, we explore the significant share of emissions attributed to staff commutes, patient travel, and ambulance fleets. With experts Jonathan Guppy, Hawuran Hussain, and Sam Goss, we delve into the challenges faced by NHS t...

In the latest episode of the National Health Executive Podcast, host Roy Rowlands sits down with Fiona Garin McDonough, Vice President, Strategic Marketing, EMEA, BD, to unravel the complexities of the healthcare paradox. This paradox highlights the growing demand for healthcare services, particularly as the population ages and chronic diseases become more prevalent, while simultaneously, healthca...

In the latest episode of the National Health Executive podcast, we delve into one of the biggest challenges facing the NHS today: how to attract, train, and retain the next generation of health professionals. With alarming statistics revealing over 120,000 vacancies in England and one in five doctors considering leaving their posts, the conversation is more relevant than ever. The episode features...

Dive into our latest episode where we discuss the NHS New Hospitals programme with leading experts! Discover how innovative design, sustainability, and community engagement are shaping the future of healthcare. Don't miss this insightful conversation that reveals how new hospitals can transform patient care and meet the evolving needs of our communities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

In the latest episode of the National Health Executive Podcast, listeners can delve into the exciting world of digital health and its transformative effects on the NHS, featuring insights from Dr. Penny Kechagiolgou. As we navigate through the challenges that the NHS faces, Penny highlighted the importance of digital empowerment for clinicians and the need for data-driven decisions. With waiting t...

In our latest podcast episode, we delve into a topic that is crucial for the future of healthcare: cyber security. With the rise of digital services in the NHS, the opportunities are immense, but so are the risks. Our expert panel consisting of Chris Clinton, Michael Knight, Patrick Maw, and Nasser Arif discusses the evolving landscape of cyber threats and the essential strategies needed to protec...

In an era where the healthcare landscape is constantly evolving, the role of NHS leaders has never been more crucial. Our recent panel discussion, titled "Empowering the NHS Leaders Through Continuous Learning," brought together a group of experts to shed light on the importance of ongoing education and training for leaders in the NHS. The conversation began with Sean Pusey from Pearson, who highl...

In our latest episode, we sit down with Andrew Cannon, CEO of Medica Group, to explore the transformative role of teleradiology in the NHS. Learn how Medica addresses diagnostic backlogs, maintains clinical excellence, and embraces innovative technologies to enhance patient safety. Don't miss this insightful discussion on the future of healthcare! Listen now to find out more about the challenges a...

In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, the advent of virtual wards and telemedicine presents an exciting opportunity to reshape patient care within the NHS. With 40% of hospital beds occupied by patients who could potentially recover at home, the need for innovative solutions has never been more pressing. In our latest podcast episode, we bring together a panel of experts to discuss the tra...

For episode 54 of the National Health Executive podcast, we were joined by Dr Rehan Hairdry, consultant gastroenterologist at the Cleveland Clinic London, to speak about diagnostics, efficiencies, patient outcomes and more through the medium of oesophageal motility disorders. Dr Haidry explained how these disorders impact patients’ quality of life and the knock-on effect on the NHS too. He also di...

For episode 53 of the National Health Executive podcast, we were joined by the Centre for Mental Health ’s CEO, Andy Bell, to speak about the government’s approach to mental health and care, reforming the Mental Health Act, and how the short, medium and long-term future of the NHS looks. Speaking on some of the NHS’s future plans and goals, Andy highlighted the importance of people being willing t...

For episode 52 of the National Health Executive podcast we were joined by National Voices’ CEO, Jacob Lant, to talk about the first weeks of the new government, his relationship so far with health secretary Wes Streeting, how Lord Darzi’s report should land, and the way forward for the third sector. Speaking on what he wants to see over the course of this parliament, Jacob said: “A bit more forens...

 For episode 51 of the National Health Executive podcast, we were joined by Dr Dan Rose, who is the medical director for UK and Ireland at Everlight Radiology, to explore the radiology workforce crisis, what solutions can be put in place to address the issues, and whether teleradiology can be the future for the sector. On flexible working, Dan said that it is a key recommendation from the roy...

For episode 50 of the National Health Executive podcast, we were joined by Dr Nicky Huskens , CEO at the Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission, to talk about everything from some of the recent investment being funnelled into the sector, to hopes for the future with the new Labour government. Some of the funding includes the next stage in the government’s £40m pledge to develop new lifesaving research....

For Episode 49 of the National Health Executive podcast, we were joined by David Hemming, who is service lead for major programmes at NHS Shared Business Services. We spoke to David before our Estates online conference, where he featured on our Building the Hospitals of the Future panel. We asked him about the NHS estate, Hospital 2.0, and the New Hospital Programme (NHP)—right before chancellor R...

For episode 48 of the National Health Executive podcast, we spoke to award-winning and internationally acclaimed broadcaster and journalist, Pete Price, about his life and experience with aversion therapy on the NHS. This episode contains explicit language and strong views In the podcast, we explored how aversion therapy ties in with conversion therapy and what the Bill that has been making its wa...

For episode 47 of the National Health Executive podcast, we were joined by Sue Holden, the CEO at the Advancing Quality Alliance — otherwise known as Aqua. Sue spoke about her leadership philosophy, where that mindset comes from and the epiphanies she’s had while working in the NHS. She said: “We can focus on the ‘what’ and forget the ‘how’ is where the magic happens, so — from my point of view —...

In Episode 46 of the National Health Executive podcast, we were joined by Trish Greenhalgh, who is a professor of primary care health sciences at the University of Oxford, as well as a former GP. Trish offered insight into how the primary care digital transformation journey is going, specifically since the explosion of innovation observed following the pandemic. Trish highlighted some of the recen...

For episode 45 of the National Health Executive podcast, we were joined by Nathalie Kingston, who is the director the National Institute for Health and Care Research BioResource. Nathalie explained everything from the inner workings of the BioResource and the UK’s research ecosystem, all the way to women in science and the NIHR’s inclusion strategy. On three things to remember, she said: “Make sur...

For episode 44 of the National Health Executive podcast, we were joined by Tom Bell, who has held management roles in the public, private and third sector – working specifically with the NHS in digital, telehealth and now as a patient safety partner. Tom offered his insight into what patient safety actually means for the NHS, the make-up of the NHS when it comes to patient safety, how data can fac...

For episode 43 of the National Health Executive podcast, we were joined by Dr Penny Kechagioglou, who is a Consultant Clinical Oncologist at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust. Penny spoke about the main challenges and opportunities in cancer care at the moment, as well as how should prevention factor in to policy decisions and the needs of the oncology workforce. Penny said:...