The Hillingdon Hospitals' Podcast

Head of Spiritual and Pastoral Care at Hillingdon Hospital, Jack Creagh, talks to us after winning the CARES Award for Responsibility at the Staff Awards. In the podcast, Jack talks about his team of volunteers, their role at the hospital and how it feels to have won the accolade. For all the latest Trust news and information check out our website - www.thh.nhs.uk.

In this week's episode we speak to Tina Benson, COO, about the launch of Cerner EPR at our Trust, what it means for our staff and our patients, what to expect over the launch period and how it will change the way we work in the future.  Tune in to find out more.  For all the latest Trust news and information check out our website - www.thh.nhs.uk.

In this week’s episode, Adam Tocock, library services manager, speaks to Cynthia Oji, our equality, diversity and inclusion lead about the significance of Black History Month and how the Trust is celebrating this year.  She talks about this year’s theme ‘saluting our sisters’, the importance of representation in the workplace, and how we can continue to work towards a more inclusive culture.  Tune...

In this week's episode we speak to Elaine Hotson, Health, Wellbeing and Engagement Lead, about how colleagues can access support if they have been affected by the horrific events in Israel and Gaza. We share some of the psychological and pastoral support services available to staff, including NW London Keeping Well , our clinical psychology service, and the employee assistance line (accessed...

Staff Awards podcast with Dr Ajoy Nair from the Alderbourne Rehab team, and colleagues Petra Zeiser-Finn and Helen Johnstone, to speak about winning the CARES Award for Equity. The three talk about their work at Hillingdon Hospital and the incredible story behind the team's nomination. For all the latest Trust news and information check out our website - www.thh.nhs.uk.

In this week's episode we talk to Cynthia Oji, EDI Lead, Paula Lewis, Freedom to Speak Up Guardian, and Elaine Hotson, Health and Wellbeing and Engagement Lead about the launch of CARES Week, which focuses on our Trust's values.  We discuss what CARES Week is, why it is important, and how you can get involved. Tune in to find out more.  For all the latest Trust news and information check...

In this episode,  Adam Tocock, Library Services Manager, sits down with Emma Glover and Phil Perks, from BMJ to talk about BMJ on Examination, an exam revision platform designed to support trainee doctors through a wide range of postgraduate qualifications - now available to Trust staff!  It covers all main specialities, and it accessible by a free app as well as the online platform, so that you c...

How much do you know about preventing the spread of infection?  In today's episode we speak Toko Khadani, Head of Nursing for Infection Prevention and Control and Deputy Director of Infection Prevention and Control, about IPC after the pandemic, why hand washing saves lives, and why gloves are not always your friend if you want to prevent the spread of infection.  Tune in to find out more.  F...

In this week's episode we spoke to Dr Salman Khan about the Trust's Internal Professional Standards, why we have them, how they were developed, and what they mean within the context of the wider acute collaborative.  Listen to find out more.  For all the latest Trust news and information check out our website - www.thh.nhs.uk.

In this week's episode we talk to Chloe Jarvis about the upcoming launch of a new staff app, which will enable everyone at the Trust to have vital information at their fingertips, wherever they are.  Featuring links to key contacts, Trust news, health and wellbeing services, and much more, it is designed to make it much easier for you to find what you need, when you need it.  For all the late...

In this episode we spoke to Nicole McLaughlin, our local counter fraud specialist about common types of fraud, the risk to organisations, tell tale signs that fraud may have occurred, and what to do if you think you have identified an issue.  Tune in to find out more.  For all the latest Trust news and information check out our website - www.thh.nhs.uk.

In this week's episode we caught up with our new chief medical officer, Dr Alan McGlennan, to find out a bit more about him, what drew him to our Trust, his first impressions of our organisation, and what he hopes to achieve in his new role.  Tune in to find out more.  For all the latest Trust news and information check out our website - www.thh.nhs.uk.

In this week's episode we speak to Apitha Ganashalingam, client manager, and Suveer Gill, operations manager, about the relaunched Staff Bank, the role it plays in the Trust, how greater collaboration across the four north west London acute trusts means more opportunities for you, and how you or your friends and family can sign up. Through the Staff Bank, you can sign up to flexible working a...

In this week's episode, Curlene Wilson, clinical practice facilitator, and Melissa Quince, practice development midwife, discuss their careers and experiences in midwifery, the training available at the Trust, and the midwifery open day, which takes place on 4 September.  Tune in to learn more about midwifery and how you can kickstart your career.  For all the latest Trust news and informatio...

In this week's episode we talk to Elaine Hotson, Health, Wellbeing & Engagement Lead, about this year's staff awards, and how you can nominate any teams or individuals who deserve to be recognised for their extraordinary work. Categories for 2023 include the CARES Awards for Communication, Attitude, Responsibility, Equity and Safety, the CEO's Award for Dedication and Achievemen...

In this week's episode we sit down with Adam Tocock, Library Services Manager, to talk about the new library services strategy and what it means for our Trust,  Tune in to find out more.  For all the latest Trust news and information check out our website - www.thh.nhs.uk.

In this week's episode we speak to the Cerner Project Team about preparing for the launch of the new Electronic Patient Record system in November, what this means for our Trust, and what teams need to do to make sure they are ready for go live.  For all the latest Trust news and information check out our website - www.thh.nhs.uk.

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

In this week's episode we sit down with our CEO, Patricia Wright, to talk about the upcoming open day, which takes place on Saturday 8 July at Mount Vernon Hospital. The event is event will be a fun, family day out for families, patients and the public. It's free to enter and there’ll be a bouncy castle, a BBQ, and charity football tournament. There will be lots of family-friendly activi...

In today's episode we speak to Fran Husson, who has become a passionate advocate for Care Information Exchange and Personal Health Record after they revolutionised her patient experience . She talks to us about what CIE is, how it has made it possible for her to have greater control over her own care, and the lasting benefits for both patients and health and social care workers. She also disc...

Hillingdon Hospitals staff bookclub discusses their latest read: Hamnet, by Maggie O'Farrell. The bookclub is run by the library at Hillingdon Hospital, please listen to a chat about the book, but we warned, there are spoilers! For all the latest Trust news and information check out our website - www.thh.nhs.uk.

In this episode, Kavita Goreeba, midwife and antenatal educator speaks to  Sarah Beeharry, specialist diabetes midwife and Ruma Dutta, consultant obstetrician about gestational diabetes.  They answer some of the your commonly asked questions, including: what causes gestational diabetes? Who is most at risk? and how can you manage the condition?  Listen to find out more.  For all the latest Trust n...

Hillingdon Hospitals staff bookclub discusses their latest read: Eleanor Oliphant is completely fine, by Gail Honeyman. The bookclub is run by the library at Hillingdon Hospital, please listen to a chat about the book, but we warned, there are spoilers! For all the latest Trust news and information check out our website - www.thh.nhs.uk.

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

We sat down with Danny Karystinos, the Trust's Diversity and Inclusion Lead to talk about the National Day for Staff Networks (10 May 2023),  the role networks play at our Trust,  and how we can all help shape a more inclusive culture through allyship.  Tune in to find out more.   For all the latest Trust news and information check out our website - www.thh.nhs.uk.