Great to Talk: Recent Episodes
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
As part of our celebrations of the 75th anniversary of the NHS this summer, we're highlighting the work of teams right across the Trust through our podcast, Great to Talk.
In this episode, we hear from consultant anesthetist Ben Maxwell about how his career in the NHS led him to serve in Afghanistan.
Find more information about the podcast on our website.
As part of our celebrations of the 75th anniversary of the NHS this summer, we're highlighting the work of teams right across the Trust through our podcast, Great to Talk.
In this episode, we hear from Lisa and July about the difference our charity Brighter Futures makes to the patients we care for.
Find more information about the podcast on our website.
As part of our celebrations of the 75th anniversary of the NHS this summer, we're highlighting the work of teams right across the Trust through our podcast, Great to Talk.
In this episode, we hear from two of our Admrial Nurses, Dee and Tim, about caring for patients with dementia and their families.
Find more information about the podcast on our website.
As part of our celebrations of the 75th anniversary of the NHS this summer, we're highlighting the work of teams right across the Trust through our podcast, Great to Talk.
In this episode, we hear from Neal and Nathan, two of our Advanced Clinical Practitioners about how they balanced studying alongside work to gain new skills.
Find more information about the podcast on our website.
As part of our celebrations of the 75th anniversary of the NHS this summer, we're highlighting the work of teams right across the Trust through our podcast, Great to Talk.
In this episode, we hear from Sharon and Kayley, two members of our various staff networks, which shape the care we provide for our patients.
Find more information about the podcast on our website.
As part of our celebrations of the 75th anniversary of the NHS this summer, we're highlighting the work of teams right across the Trust through our podcast, Great to Talk.
In this episode, we hear from Malkit and Morolayosi, two members of our Voluntary Services team. We also hear from Carrie, a nurse who spends her time volunteering abroad.
Find more information about the podcast on our website.
As part of our celebrations of the 75th birthday of the NHS this summer, we're highlighting the work of teams right across the Trust through our podcast, Great to Talk.
In this episode, as part of Huntington's disease Awareness Month, Emma shares how she's been helped in looking after her dad. Emma's mum, Joanne, is one of our Community Rehabilitation Assistants, and she helped her find the support, advice and guidance that she needed.
Find more information about the podcast on our website.
As part of our celebrations of the 75th birthday of the NHS this summer, we're highlighting the work of teams right across the Trust through our podcast, Great to Talk.
Ahead of International Clinical Trials Day (20 May), the episode features two members of our Research and Innovation team and a family who are taking part in one of our ongoing research trials.
Find more information about the podcast on our website.
As part of our celebrations of the 75th birthday of the NHS this summer, we're highlighting the work of teams right across the Trust through our podcast, Great to Talk.
As we mark International Nurses Day, our first episode shares the stories of two of our internationally educated nursing colleagues, Oluwatobi and Helena.
Find more information about the podcast on our website.
Patrick Ismond talks to Bev Breen, Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Lead for Gynaecology Outpatients and British Menopause Society member, about the effect menopause has on people’s lives.
In this episode Patrick talks to Bobbie-Leigh, who works in the IT department at the Trust about the term neurodiversity, what it encompasses and how the term supports a more positive narrative for people with neurodevelopmental differences.
In this episode Patrick Ismond, our Trust Equality, Diversity and Inclusion lead and our guest Sophia McKenzie, Violence Reduction Unit Coordinator for Bath & North East Somerset Council discuss what it means to be an ally, why it’s important and how you can be an effective ally.
You can’t be what you can’t see: it is true for all of us — we rely on stories, examples, leaders or, in the purest, most basic form, images that inform us about who we are and what our potential is, and without these, we are left unaware and unable to be that which we cannot see.
Host Patrick Ismond discusses the importance of role models with Deputy Medical Director, Dr Tobenna Onyirioha.