The Right Chamber

Alcohol Addiction Recovery: A Personal Story of Hope, Recovery and Support Alcohol Addiction Recovery: Why Recovery Is Possible Alcohol addiction recovery can feel overwhelming, both for the person experiencing addiction and for those supporting them. In this episode of The Right Chamber , hosts Jasprit Kaur and Victor Adeyera welcome Samantha Fisher , Lead Alcohol Clinical Nurse Specialist, along...

Alcohol Care Team: Understanding Alcohol Harm, Recovery and NHS Support Alcohol-related harm affects millions of people across the UK, yet many misconceptions still exist about alcohol dependency and the support available to those who need help. In this episode of The Right Chamber, we explore the work of the Alcohol Care Team and examine the challenges faced by patients, families and healthcare p...

How the NHS Charity Supports Patients and Staff When people think about healthcare, they often picture doctors, nurses, treatments and hospital wards. However, the Dudley Group NHS Charity plays an important role behind the scenes, helping to enhance patient care, support staff wellbeing and fund projects that sit beyond the scope of traditional NHS budgets. In this episode of The Right Chamber ,...

NHS Leadership Podcast: Behind the Scenes of Modern Healthcare In this episode of The Right Chamber, our NHS leadership podcast explores the realities of running and supporting a modern hospital during one of the most challenging periods in healthcare. Hosts Dr Jasprit Kaur and Dr Victor Adeyera lead an honest conversation about operational pressure, staff wellbeing, patient safety, and the future...

Understanding NHS Leadership Behind the Scenes In this episode of The Right Chamber , we explore healthcare leadership through our NHS corporate governance podcast . The discussion focuses on the systems and decisions that help hospitals operate safely, legally and effectively. Many people only see the frontline side of healthcare. However, hospitals also rely on governance and corporate teams wor...

NHS work experience and apprenticeships There is more than one way to build a career in the NHS. While many people assume university is the only route, work experience and apprenticeships offer powerful alternatives. These pathways help people gain insight, develop confidence, and take meaningful first steps into healthcare. In this episode of The Right Chamber , we explore how these opportunities...

Driving a culture change for safer workplaces The final episode of our three-part sexual safety mini-series focuses on what happens after awareness and data . Attention shifts to reporting processes, accountability and the practical steps needed to support staff, driving a culture change for safer workplaces. Confidence in reporting Guests discuss why clear, transparent reporting pathways matter a...

Sexual Safety in the NHS and the data. Episode two of this three-part mini series focuses on staff survey findings exploring sexual harassment in the NHS. Rather than presenting numbers alone, the conversation explains what the data reveals about prevalence, experience and reporting. Looking beyond the headlines From there, the discussion moves beneath the surface. Guests explore why reporting rat...

Sexual Safety in the NHS. TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses topics related to sexual harassment and inappropriate behaviour in the workplace, which some listeners may find distressing. Please take care while listening, and feel free to skip this episode or take a break if you need to. This first episode of this three-part mini series on sexual safety in the NHS opens a necessary conversation...

Episode overview In this episode, Jasprit and Victor look at General Practice at the centre of the NHS, and how it works quietly in the background.  They speak with Dr Lucy Martin; a Dudley GP and Chief of Primary Care at Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust, about what’s changing in primary care and why it matters to patients, hospital teams, and the wider community. What “Trust-run” general practic...

Healthcare technology is evolving fast, but progress brings responsibility. In this episode of The Right Chamber , we look beyond the headlines to explore how AI and digital systems are actually being used inside the NHS, and how AI technology must not be a substitute for professional judgement. Why This Conversation Matters. AI already supports clinical decision-making, data analysis, and patient...

This episode of The Right Chamber dives into one of the most important challenges in modern healthcare: supporting resident doctors in a system under constant pressure. Dr Richard Alleyne, a palliative medicine consultant and Wellbeing Champion for resident doctors, joins Jasprit and Victor to share practical insights on how senior clinicians can create safer, healthier working environments. He ex...

In this episode, hosts Victor and Jasprit sit down with Ruckie Kahlon to explore hospital pharmacy. Ruckie shares her 25-year journey with the Trust, from pre-registration pharmacist to Chief Pharmacist and Medicines Optimisation lead. She explains how pharmacy within the hospital underpins every patient pathway, from prescribing decisions to administration and monitoring of medicines. Moreover, s...

In this episode of The Right Chamber, hosts Jasprit and Victor sit down with Peter Lowe, Group Director of Improvement across Sandwell & West Birmingham (SWBH) and The Dudley Group. They explore what it really takes to build a culture where every NHS colleague can make care better. Peter traces his 25-year NHS journey from the service desk to Deputy CIO, where he led a £32m digital patient rec...

Introduction Learn about moving, handling and dignity in the NHS with hosts Jasprit and Victor as they talk to Paul Featherby-Davis , a nurse of 23 years who now leads moving & handling and core-risk medical device education at The Dudley Group. Paul shares how evidence-based training improves safety for patients and staff. From portable oxygen and infusion pumps to syringe drivers and suction...

Introduction We sit down with Professor Atiq-ur Rehman, a leading vascular surgeon, medical educator and humanitarian whose remarkable journey beautifully bridges continents, compassion, and community impact. Professor Rehman recounts his path from earning his medical degree in Pakistan to moving to the UK in the early 1990s. He completed advanced surgical training at renowned institutions, includ...

Introduction: Professor Sabena Jameel shares her remarkable journey from growing up as the daughter of an Indian immigrant in the Peak District to becoming specialist for professionalism in medicine. She has over 25 experience years as an inner-city GP in Birmingham while simultaneously developing an influential career in medical education. Sabena reflects on her shift into education in 2006.  Wit...

In this episode, we hear from Lorraine Allchurch , Lead AHP Support Worker at The Dudley Group. Lorraine shines a light on the often-overlooked but essential contribution of support staff within the NHS. Support workers cover a wide range of roles, including radiography assistants, dietetic assistants, therapy practitioners, and more. Lorraine explains that while some use these positions as steppi...

In this episode, Rachel Pearce, Workforce Development Business Partner at The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust, discusses her role and the innovative projects she leads to strengthen local NHS career pathways. Having transitioned from a traditional HR background, Rachel’s position—introduced in December 2023—focuses on developing talent pipelines, building partnerships with schools and colleges,...

In this episode, we meet Laura James, Undergraduate Assistant Manager, and Courtnie Griffiths, Fifth Year Undergraduate Coordinator, who share insights into the vital work of the Ron Grimley Undergraduate Centre at Russells Hall Hospital. Their team supports medical students and trainees from the University of Birmingham, Aston University, and Three Counties Medical School—coordinating placements,...

In this insightful episode, we meet Jill Faulkner, Associate Director of Patient Experience, who shares her extensive experience and the vital role she plays in supporting both patients and staff. With a career in the NHS spanning over 30 years—eight of them at Dudley—Jill provides a behind-the-scenes look at the work involved in patient experience and complaints management. Jill discusses her bro...

In this episode, Dr Adrian Jennings, a consultant anaesthetist at The Dudley Group since 2013, shares insights into his career and the evolving role of anaesthesiology. Initially pursuing a path in internal medicine, Adrian shifted to anaesthetics after realising he preferred the focused, hands-on nature of the specialty. He now specialises in vascular anaesthesia, preoperative assessment, and eme...

In this episode, microbiologist Dr. Elizabeth Rees shares her journey and reflections from her 26-year career at the Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust. Originally from Birmingham and trained in the West Midlands, Liz began her consultant role in 1999 and has since taken on multiple responsibilities including Infection Control Doctor and Chief of Community and Core Clinical Services. The focus of t...

In this powerful episode, we welcome back Dr. Richard Alleyne, a palliative care consultant, to delve deeper into the world of end-of-life medicine and what drew him to this vital yet often misunderstood field. Listeners are taken on a reflective journey through Richard’s early days as a GP trainee and the profound personal experience that led him to shift paths toward palliative care. He shares t...

In this inspiring episode, we meet Mr Babar Elahi, an accomplished eye surgeon and the current Chief of Surgery for Women and Children at The Dudley Group. Babar shares the compelling story of his journey from Pakistan to the UK, detailing the challenges, pivots, and perseverance that shaped his career in ophthalmology. Starting his education in a prestigious military boarding school in Pakistan,...