Cake with Joe and Jayne

Presenter Jessica Hilligenn and guests discuss sexism, harassment and sexual assault in the workplace. Featuring Dr Becky Cox, the co-founder of Surviving in Scrubs, a campaign set up to challenge the culture around these issues in healthcare. https://www.survivinginscrubs.co.uk And actress Lisa Rose, who witnessed the behavior of sex offender Harvey Weinstein as an office junior at film company M...

Emergency Medical Consultant Dr Chris Turner is the co-founder of Civility Saves Lives and deeply passionate about how we treat each other at work.   In this talk he shares insights about culture, teamwork and the importance of good communication, even with a bit of bad language thrown in.   Edited highlights from Chris’ talk at the 2026 Tent Talks at Salisbury Hospital. Tent Talks...

Emergency Medical Consultant Dr Heidi Edmundson delivers a brutal insight into working within a healthcare system in crisis and almost paying the ultimate price.   Edited highlights from Heidi’s talk at the 2026 Tent Talks at Salisbury Hospital. Tent Talks 2026 was made possible by the generosity of donors to The Stars Appeal. Presented by Jessica Hilligenn. Hosted on Acast. See aca...

Professor Sir Al Aynsley-Green is the UK’s only Professor of Compassionate Care, knighted in 2006 for his services to children and young people.   In this talk he challenged the audience to consider how they could help put humanity back into healthcare with a deeply personal story.   Edited highlights from Sir Al’s talk at the 2026 Tent Talks at Salisbury Hospital. Tent Talks 2026 w...

John is the new Managing Director at Royal United Hospitals Bath. In this episode Jon reveals how he performed for the Pope. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nick is the new Managing Director at Salisbury District Hospital. Nicks casual attire caused an early exit at the Palace of Westminster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lisa is the new Managing Director at Great Western Hospital Swindon. Lisa explains how netball enables her to be herself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a special episode recorded during Women’s History Month. Jayne hosts a discussion on women in leadership, with the CEO of BSW Hospitals Group, Cara Charles-Barks, and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust staff members Sen Peralta, Clinical Nurse Specialist in the Spinal Unit, and Jen Malyon, Finance Business Partner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Jayne shares tea and cake with new Chief Executive Cara Charles-Barks. They discuss growing up in Australia, Cara’s farming skills and her love of jam, plus how the developing group of hospitals can change patient experience and outcomes across Wiltshire, Swindon and Bath. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Missed any episodes of our new Cake podcast series? Here’s an extra slice, as co-hosts Jayne and Ian give a taste of the treats in store as they chat with some of our staff about why they do what they do, and how they got there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Head of Facilities Ian Robinson rhapsodises about his love for Tropical House music, and the genre’s Norwegian star. He also warns that he is a jinx when it comes to artists not turning up at gigs he’s bought tickets for! And Business Development & Private Patient Manager Paul Russell shares his story of starting as volunteer at the Trust and his time as a BBC radio correspondent. Hosted on Ac...

In this episode, Deputy Chief Medical Director Duncan Murray talks about growing up in apartheid South Africa and his stint on a medical helicopter in Sydney. Plus, Orthopaedic Physiotherapist Katherine Wilcocks chats about learning to shoot growing up on a farm, and the pressure of being a Physio for rugby teams on match day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Matron Miguel Vasconcelos whips out his book of unusual British sayings and discusses his decision to move from Portugal to the UK. Plus, Fit Test Lead Hollie Storey chats about her career to date, including stints at Formula 1 teams McLaren and Williams. She also discusses her love of cocktails, boxing and, of course, cake. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

Medicine Division Rota Manager James Juden reveals that his lucrative first job was as a pot washer or ‘Fairy Liquid Operative’ at the local village pub – when he was 11 years old! Plus, Ben Oakleigh, Divisional Manager in Urgent & Emergency Medicine, tells how although his rugby career was cut short by injury, his love of the game led him to working with teams in South Africa. Hosted on Acast...

In this episode, Transformation Portfolio & Programme Lead Neil Lewis recounts how his work in the Army helped him deal with PTSD from a horrific childhood traffic accident. Also, Former Education staff member Tanya Neal, who has served as a RAF Police Officer, admits that when she was young, she always wanted to be a Nurse, but realised she would be ‘terrible’ at it. Hosted on Acast. See acas...

In this episode, Knowledge and Library Services Manager Helen Dobson offers insights into the work of an insurance investigator and a teacher in prisons. And Facilities General Manager Paul Freeman talks about how being treated in the Burns Unit for a terrible accident inspired him to work at the Trust. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Besh Nijhar-Brown, HR and Recruitment expert, and Dave Roberts, Associate Director of Communications, Engagement and Community Relations at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, as they share tips and advice on applying and interviewing for a job in the NHS. This podcast episode also includes some staff members recalling their own job-seeking experiences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

In this episode, Radio Odstock presenter Kev Lawrence discusses his modest exam results leading to an unusual route to being a teacher and his love of hospital radio, while Associate Director of Communications Dave Roberts attempts to explain his career, from not being a cowboy and failing to join the Navy - which led to a decade working in the theatre, time in politics and then arriving at Salisb...

In this episode, our Sustainability Manager Gemma Heath talks about how as a young mother she studied for a degree, accidentally got a job with our charity the Stars Appeal and after many years raising funds now leads the hospital's commitment to sustainability, while Katie Duggan reflects on her love of hospitality and the demands of running the hospital catering service. Hosted on Acast. See aca...

Providing inclusive public services during a time of debate and division. With guests Ian Green OBE Chair of Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, The Very Reverend Nick Papadopoulos Dean of Salisbury and Cheryl Samuels Director of People at Evelina London Women’s & Children’s Hospital. This episode was recorded in front of a live audience during Salisbury Hospital's Tent Talks festival of lear...

In this episode Lee Phillips, Head of Pathology, and Katy Griffin from the Stars Appeal describe how they followed their childhood passions into successful careers, and we hear about the impact of David Attenborough, polka dot zebras, giant lizards and careless tortoises. Lee explains his love affair with the hospital wooshy system. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode covers gymnastics, new hips and babies. Hannah goes from life as a trainee midwife at Salisbury to annoying mother-to-be and now a Divisional Director of Operations – but is she now a manager or still a midwife at heart? Helen takes us on a journey from disappointment through biosciences, the Science Museum, and not quite knowing how to describe her jobs to her current role as a...

Welcome back to The Cake. In this new series we will be exploring why we do the jobs we do, what motivates us and how our work life choices are influenced by many factors, both planned and unplanned. In this first episode we introduce our new co-host Ian Crowley and talk with hospital Chaplain Adrian Burholt and Macmillan Primary Cancer Care Facilitator Nurse Rhonda Williams. Rhonda...

In this episode Jayne is joined by guest host Kate Jenkins and guests Vicki Horrell and George Goodrick-Meak to discuss love.  They reminisce about meeting their partners, explore what loves mean and ponder on how to keep love alive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Lydia and Cathy discuss the impact of the menopause on themselves, their families and work colleagues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.