The Business of Healthcare Podcast with Tara Humphrey

"Creating the culture and leading by experience" is a mantra this week's podcast guest, Ankish Patel , swears by.   As Chief Pharmacist and Head of Primary Care Workforce at Nottingham City General Practice Alliance, Ankish has responsibility for supporting over 150 members of staff spanning 8 primary care network areas and it's clear; he knows his stuff when it comes to managing, developing, and...

Let's get event planning!    We are all well versed in mandatory training and where development within our individual roles is measured by the 'must do' workplace-based courses but when it comes to the events we choose, how do we target those which are most likely to make the biggest impact on our personal growth, and in our learning and progression as businesses and business leaders?   Before the...

It's our third episode of 2023 and to counter any recent effects of 'Blue Monday', as ever, it's my aim to offer some inspiration! So, this week on the podcast, I'm fully focused on my top five, most recently impactful reads, for those seeking empowerment, increased productivity levels and improved communication and leadership skills.      These books have truly influenced my approach; both intern...

This week I have the pleasure of speaking with Emma Challans-Rasool the Founder and Chair of Proud2bOps & Director of Organisational Development, Culture and Talent, NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Emma has worked across healthcare for almost 20 years. She started her career in Clinical Audit and Effectiveness working across Sheffield health and care partners.  Emma has been fortunate to lead i...

This week I have the pleasure of discussing how to make your NHS job application stand out with Dr Hussain Gandhi. We cover the following topics The difference of how and where you apply for your NHS job   In the supporting documentation, do not disclose your demographic information   Tailor your application   Contact the organisation to ask any questions prior to your application   Do your resear...

This is the first podcast of 2023 and I think for many people, the start of a new year provides us with the opportunity to look back and reflect over the past year. For me, one of the highlights of last year was the amount I got to travel for work I think because I'm happy to travel, because I have a really strong support system which enables me to do this, and because I leverage social media, thi...

223 – Phin Robinson Trusting the people around you This week I have the pleasure of interviewing Phin Robinson from Pure Physiotherapy .  Phin is the Founder & Director at Pure Physiotherapy Ltd. Phin gives us a leadership and management masterclass.  He has a tremendous amount of experience, please do check out his organisation if you are looking for a First Contact Physio or ways in which their...

This week I have the pleasure of interviewing Alex Matheson who is the NHS rainbow badge programme manager.   We discuss a variety of topics but I wanted to have Alex onto the podcast to share the importance of the rainbow badge scheme within the NHS. Alex also shares the health and workforce implications of not having an inclusive environment along with the following,   Performance Allyship   The...

Welcome back to The Business of Healthcare Podcast, this week I am discussing my trip to the Med-Tech World Conference that was held in Malta; I discuss amongst many other things   What did a PCN Manager get out of this conference?   Are we truly measuring how we use technology?   Could we use technology to improve our patient experience?   Be on that curve of innovation and change   Are we making...

This week it is a solo episode all about The Tipping Points within your Primary Care Network. I discuss;   Times in your network where you need expert advice   When it's no longer viable to just google the answer   There is no shame in saying you are struggling     Mentions in this episode   If you would prefer to watch a 6 minute YouTube Video on the same topic – click here to head on over to our...

This week I have the pleasure of interviewing Dr Owen Williams OBE who is the Chief Executive Officer of the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust.  This interview is FULL of helpful advice.   Owen gives us another leadership and management healthcare masterclass.   Here are some of the topics we cover today. Leadership & why Owen said yes to his current position   Seeing beyond what your or...

This week I have the pleasure of interviewing Brandie Deignan. Brandie is the Chief Executive Officer of a General Practice super partnership – she is phenomenal and so inspiring.   Brandie gives us a leadership and management healthcare masterclass.  She has a tremendous amount of experience and is relatively new to Primary Care. Brandie's background is hospitality and retail and she brings a ver...

217 What to do when your project is failing   Welcome to episode 217 of The Business of Healthcare Podcast.  This week I am talking about What to do when your project is failing. It is really important to share the highs and lows, this is how we grow as leaders.     This week on the Business of Healthcare Podcast   Red Flags in a Project   Trust your instincts & highlight the risks   Taking Radica...

216 The Role of the Digital Transformation Lead   Welcome to episode 216 of The Business of Healthcare Podcast.  This week I am talking about The Role of the Digital Transformation Lead and how the role can work within your Primary Care Network.   At THC Primary Care we have published four blogs also on this topic – please see the links below to head straight to them should you wish.     This week...

215 Workforce is our most valuable asset with Dr Richard Fieldhouse     I have the pleasure in welcoming Dr Richard Fieldhouse to The Business of Healthcare Podcast this week to share with us the work that is carried out by the National Association of Sessional GPs .  It is a great insight into the world of Locum GP's and why they are an important part of the GP Community. We hear about Richard's...

214 The Haven Podcast - Domestic Abuse and the importance of training with Tracey Secker.   I have the pleasure in welcoming Tracey Secker to The Business of Healthcare Podcast this week to share with us the work that is carried out at The Haven. The Haven offer a range of services and activities to support women and children, including a 24/7 helpline, safe accommodation, support for those living...

#213 The Role of The Primary Care Network Manager   I work as a Primary Care Network Manger within Primary Care Networks. However, this podcast is honestly applicable to any management role.  I learned a lot of these skills when I worked in a university as a business development manager.  It doesn't really matter where you are, it's the skills and how you apply them to your area of work.     The r...

212 Reflections on Building Culture   Welcome to episode 212 of The Business of Healthcare Podcast.  This week I am talking about Reflections on building culture and the importance of it to both your team and you clients/patients.     This week on the Business of Healthcare Podcast   Reflect on the Vision & Mission of the Business   What can you take from this episode and communicate with the team...

211 Cedi Frederick Learning how to work Differently Together       Cedi Frederick is now the Chair of Kent & Medway Integrated Care Board, he joins me today to discuss his new role and shares with us what it entails. We discuss the complexities of the new structure and how we need to collaborate differently and the need to start a movement.       This week on The Business of Healthcare:   Relation...

Dr Mohan Sekeram , is GP Principal at Wide W ay Medical Practice in Merton, RCGP Regional Clinical Lead London (Person Centred Care) and Clinical Lead for Social Prescribing in Wandsworth and Merton Borough. Mohan's work has set the gold standard for Social Prescribing and introducing Link Workers to Primary Care.   Mohan joins me today to talk about Social Prescribing. He shares what the differen...

Welcome back to episode 209 of The Business of Healthcare Podcast.  This week I am talking about Facilitation Tips and how to successfully conduct a meeting.  Firstly it is preparation, then it's the importance of mastering the fundamentals and being consistent. This episode will be beneficial if you are looking for tips and advice on how to hold your space within a meeting, or to appreciate what...

Welcome back to The Business of Healthcare Podcast.  This week I have the absolute pleasure of speaking with Salma Yasmeen who is the Executive Director of Strategy and Change – South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.   Salma brings a wealth of knowledge of health and care systems and leading innovation and change in organisations and across systems with people at the centre. Salma...

Welcome back to The Business of Healthcare Podcast.  This week I have the absolute pleasure of speaking with Ruth Rankine who is the Director of Primary Care at NHS Confederation.   We talk about the current challenges that PCN's are facing and how NHS Confed are supporting its members, what will happen after 2024? Does Ruth think PCN's will remain? Why do some PCN's thrive and some struggle? Ther...

Welcome back to The Business of Healthcare Podcast.  This week I have the absolute pleasure of speaking with Sean Duggan OBE who is the Chief Executive, Mental Health Network for the NHS Confederation and he has held this position since 2016.   Sean is dedicated to raising standards of care and treatment of mental health services and improving lives of those who use the services and their carers....

Welcome back to The Business of Healthcare Podcast.  This week I have the pleasure of speaking with Dr Neil Modha who is a General Practitioner Partner at Thistlemoor Medical Centre, Chair of Greater Peterborough Network GP federation and Co-chair of the Integrated Care Provider of the North part of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Integrated Care System.    In our Leadership series I thought it wo...