SoWhoCaresAnyway

SoWhoCaresAnyway E6 An Inconvenient Truth

In this next episode of "So Who Cares Anyway?" I am thrilled to introduce Dr Rebecca Myers, an incredible advocate for healthcare transformation.
Having first encountered Rebecca on LinkedIn, where she shared an insightful article co-authored with Alison Leary titled "Why are healthcare professionals leaving NHS roles?" I knew I had to invite her to discuss this further. As I read this article, so much of what it said resonated with me from my own personal experience of working as a nurse in the NHS. 
Rebecca, a registered nurse with a strong community background, is a Board Trustee at the Queen's Nursing Institute, Visiting Associate Professor at London South Bank University, and an Organisational Development Practitioner. Together, we delve into the critical issues facing healthcare professionals today, the often overlooked emotional labour as an inconvenient truth, and the toll it takes on healthcare workers.
Tune in to hear about the importance of supporting healthcare workers emotionally, the value of the therapeutic relationship, and the need for honest conversations about the limitations of the system. We also explore how widening the team, collective leadership, and recognising the contributions of social sciences can help create a more compassionate healthcare environment.
Don't miss this enlightening conversation on the real challenges and potential solutions in healthcare. 
 
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SoWhoCaresAnyway E5 Heratige and Health?

In this next episode of SoWhoCaresAnyway, I am delighted to introduce Phil Ward, director of the Eastern Applied Research Consortium https://easternarc.ac.uk/ Having first met Phil in 2020, I became intrigued by how a collaborative of research-intensive universities might support the health and wellbeing of their communities. My initial thoughts were, heritage and health? How does that link? But as Phil explains in this episode, the work of the Eastern ARC is much broader, and its impact on health and well-being is vast. So, listen in to hear more about how, under Phil’s leadership, four key focus areas emerged: coast, food, heritage, and sanctuary. The consortium not only links the University of East Anglia, the University of Essex, the University of Kent, and the University of Sussex, but also aims to work together with communities and other regional stakeholders, including NHS trusts, integrated care boards, charities, galleries, and museums, to address various challenges and make a positive impact on their communities.
 
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SoWhoCaresAnyway E4 No Transformation without workforce transformation

Welcome to another episode of "So Who Cares Anyway" Where I am delighted to introduce my extraordinary guest, Kim Manley. Kim has had a huge impact upon me, how I work, think, and what I do, supporting and challenging me along the way.
Kim’s impressive career includes establishing multi-professional consultant practice, seamlessly integrating professional expertise, system leadership, embedded research, and workforce transformation. In this episode Kim shares her insights into this practice, emphasising the development of consultant practitioners who are empowered to act as collaborative systems leaders with the credibility and influence needed to drive transformation. Based upon the work that Kim has herself developed, Kim then shares her insights into Practice Development to achieve person-centred, safe, effective care, co-creating and co-producing with people, and creating learning cultures through leadership and skilled facilitation. Kim continues to talk about how we make sure Continuous Professional Development is impactful, transforming career pathways, cultures of care, and knowledge translation.
In recognition of her contributions to quality patient services, Kim was awarded the CBE in 2000. With over 165 publications and 6 edited books, Kim was identified as one of the Nursing Times top 50 leaders in 2015 and recognised as one of seventy nurses having the most impact on the NHS in its 70-year celebrations in 2018.
So, join me for an insightful conversation with Kim Manley, where we delve into the intricacies of workforce transformation and its impact on sustainable change in healthcare.
Useful related links; 
https://www.hee.nhs.uk/sites/default/files/documents/Multi-professional%20framework%20for%20advanced%20clinical%20practice%20in%20England.pdf 
https://www.hee.nhs.uk/sites/default/files/documents/Sept%202020%20HEE%20Consultant%20Practice%20Capability%20and%20Impact%20Framework.pdf
 
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I am passionate about developing integrated health and social care and creating wider systems that support the health and wellbeing of our community. If you enjoy this podcast and find it useful please consider supporting me by buying me a coffee  Your support will be much appreciated

SoWhoCaresAnyway E3 Being a respectful disruptor

In this episode, I am delighted to be joined by Farah Virani. Farah, who worked as an orthoptist for ten years, shares how her redeployment during the Covid-19 pandemic was a moment of awakening. She witnessed the real challenges and complexities faced by people working in large organizations and the cascade of ramifications one decision might have.
Since then, driven by her passion for hearing and supporting others, Farah has taken on roles where she can be creative, respectfully disruptive, ask powerful questions, and lead transformative change. From tackling a Darzi Fellow challenge, listening to 4,684 people and leading the creation of 50 grassroots community-led well-being projects, to embedding bespoke IT systems for care in the NHS with Cloud 21, and her voluntary work with TEDxNHS, where people share their unique stories.
Listen to hear more about Farah’s journey, her achievements, and how, by listening to people's stories, not just seeing big patterns but uncovering small golden nuggets, she continues to make impactful change.
(3) Cloud21 Ltd: Overview | LinkedIn
(3) Naabil Khan | LinkedIn
(3) TEDxNHS: Overview | LinkedIn
 
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I am passionate about developing integrated health and social care and creating wider systems that support the health and wellbeing of our community. If you enjoy this podcast and find it useful please consider supporting me by buying me a coffee  Your support will be much appreciated

SoWhoCaresAnyway E2 #DoWith

In this second episode of #SoWhoCaresAnyway I'm delighted to introduce Adam Lent, a senior consultant in the leadership and organisational development team at the King's Fund. In this episode Adam will introduce the #DoWith movement. Recognising the innovative and impactful work that people are doing Adam discuss the challenges of achieving these innovations that focus on doing things with people, emphasising what matters and works for them—whether they are people in our communities or frontline staff providing care.
Join us as Adam shares insights, inspiring stories, and launches the #DoWith movement.
“Don’t take the status quo as the way to go” Adam Lent
Join the Call to Action via #DoWith
Sign up for the #DoWith event on the 26th March Kings Fund DoWith event
Or email dowith@kingsfund.org to find out more about how to become a part of this inspiring social movement for change
 
About the Host
To find out more about Ruth Germaine visit Reflective Ruth at LinkTree 
I am passionate about developing integrated health and social care and creating wider systems that support the health and wellbeing of our community. If you enjoy this podcast and find it useful please consider supporting me by buying me a coffee  Your support will be much appreciated

So Who Cares Anyway E1 From Silence to Voice

From Silence to Voice: The Journey of Professionalisation with Dr. Debbie Reid
 
In the inaugural episode of 'So Who Cares Anyway?', host Ruth introduces Dr. Debbie Reed, a Reader at the Faculty of Science and Medicine at King's College London. Dr. Reed shares insights from her extensive career, beginning with her tenure in the Royal Navy, her pivotal role in professional development at the University of Kent, and her current work at King's College. Central to the discussion is the concept of professionalisation, the importance of continuous education, and how occupations evolve into recognised professions, inspired by the book 'From Silence to Voice'. They delve into the significance of developing professional voice, creating impactful educational programs, and fostering a culture of leadership and continuous improvement. Dr. Reed emphasises the necessity of recognising, respecting, and rewarding professional groups to ensure sustained growth and effectiveness in their fields.
 
To find out more about Ruth Germaine visit Reflective Ruth at LinkTree 
I am passionate about developing integrated health and social care and creating wider systems that support the health and wellbeing of our community. If you enjoy this podcast and find it useful please consider supporting me by buying me a coffee  Your support will be much appreciated