The Hillingdon Hospitals' Podcast

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...

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...

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 celebrat...

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.  For all the latest Trust news and information check out our website - www.thh.nhs.uk.

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.  For all the latest Trust news and information check out our website - www.thh.nhs.uk.

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 ou...

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). For all the latest Trust news and information check out our website - www.thh.nhs.uk.

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 st...

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 Awar...

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.  For all the latest Trust news and information check out our website - www.thh.nhs.uk.

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.  For all the latest Trust news and information check out our website - www.thh.nhs.uk.

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 Nation...

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 w...

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 te...

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. For all the lates...

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.  For all the latest Trust news and information c...

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...

Behind every operating theatre department door are a skilled group: Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs). From preparing the operating room to assisting anaesthetists in intubation, airway maintenance and ensuring the patient’s wellbeing, ODPs are critically important members of the surgical team.   To find out more about what it's like to work as an ODP, we caught up with Teresa Honour...

It's almost time for Estates and Facilities Day 2024 so in the build-up to the event, we catch up with Steve Wedgwood, our Director of Operational Estates and Facilities, to talk about what people can expect from the day. Steve also talks about his near 500 strong team, why they are known as 'the backbone of the NHS' and the leadership team recently winning a Team of the Year Award....

In this special episode, Adam Tocock, library services manager, speaks to Louise Cave about the chapter she authored for 'Harnessing Digital Technology and Data for Nursing Practice'. They explore how collective leadership can drive positive change and ensure everyone plays a role in shaping the future of digital technology in healthcare.  They also talk about her approach to writing the...

We're joined by the Trust's Head of Therapies Alex Porter to find out more about what his role entails and the services Therapies offer for patients and staff. Alex also talks about what the department has done following last year's staff survey, as well as explaining some of the new measures being implemented as a result of the feedback.  Interested in taking part in a future podca...

As part of Palliative Care and Grief Awareness Month at the Trust, we catch up with Mortuary Services Manager Joanna Balchin and Bereavement Office Manager Larry Quinn. They discuss what the process of care after death looks like at the Trust, the support they provide to patients and families, managing emotions and expectations, the pressures of their jobs and plenty more. For all the latest Trust...

We catch up with clinical psychologist Phil Pocock and Elaine Hotson, the Trust's health, well-being and engagement lead, to talk about mental health in line with Mental Health Awareness Week (13-19 May). Topics up for discussion include common misconceptions, why being open and honest is so important, this year's theme for the Week which is movement, services for teams and wider groups,...

In this week's episode, Adam Tocock, our Trust's library services manager is joined by Phil Perks,  regional manager for BMJ, and Ross Whistler, head of learning and assessment products, for a chat about BMJ learning and what it has to offer for Trust staff.  Tune in to hear more about some of the key features of BMJ  Learning, how it can help staff prepare for assessments, and how Trust...

We catch up with Godfrey Sahayadass to learn more about Microsoft 365 and the new apps which are now available to Hillingdon Hospital staff. Godfrey, who is the Corporate Applications Service Manager, discusses a range of apps and tools, including Lists, Planner, Power Apps, Power Automate and Power Autoagents, with the aim of increasing productivity and efficiency. For all the latest Trust news a...