The Hillingdon Hospitals' Podcast
A podcast from The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Episodes
145 episodes
Podcast on National Inclusion Week 23-27 September
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 Matt...
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Women's Network Event with MacMillan Team
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 (C...
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Special podcast edition: Staff Awards winners 2024
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 eig...
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How can we celebrate our staff?
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, wher...
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Supporting our staff - what does 'zero tolerance' actually mean?
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 abus...
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Could Self-Rostering be the solution to preventing burnout?
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...
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Improved outcomes for resuscitation
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 ...
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Podcast: developments in talking about and treating dementia
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 ha...
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In conversation with Head of Clinical Health Psychology Alex King
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 Psych...
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What a 'Veteran-Aware' Trust means for staff and patients
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 yea...
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How to nominate a colleague for this year's staff awards
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 c...
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What patients can expect from Hillingdon's new rehabilitation garden
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 ne...
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What are ODPs? The team once dubbed the 'SAS of the NHS'
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 well...
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Celebrating 'the backbone of the NHS' on Estates and Facilities Day
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 talk...
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How can digital technologies improve healthcare?
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 posi...
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How have Therapies responded to staff feedback?
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 staf...
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Managing the dead and dealing with bereaved families' emotions
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 ...
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Don't sit in silence - Top tips for staying on top of your Mental Health
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...
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Adam Tocock speaks to BMJ
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 off...
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Microsoft 365 and the new apps available to Hillingdon Hospital staff
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,...
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The civil engineer running a marathon for Hillingdon Hospital's neo-natal unit
Freddie Mundy shares his incredible story on this week's podcast having been born at Hillingdon Hospital eight weeks prematurely.Freddie, who is now 29, is running the Edinburgh marathon in May to raise funds for the hospital's neo-nata...
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The new £9.7m project providing heating and hot water to Hillingdon Hospital
We catch up with Director of operational Estates and Facilites at the Trust, Steve Wedgwood, to talk about the new incinerator - or Energy Generation Centre as it is now known.Following a two-year project costing nearly £10m, the plant ...
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15:48
The four stages of burnout - and how to prevent them!
It's a special podcast this week from our recent Women's Network event workshop, where Leslie Gaudet talks about the importance of self-care and ways to prevent burnout.Leslie is a self-care strategist for female CEOs and their teams, a...
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When moisture becomes a menace - identifying and preventing MASD
Following national Moisture Associated Skin Damage Awareness (MASD) Day, we sat down with our Trust's experts, the Tissue Viability Team, to talk about MASD, risk factors, the common causes, and how we can help prevent patients from developing ...
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