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In this episode, we explore how to engage with the Research Pillar of Advanced Practice. Our discussion explores a modernised view of research activity within NHS clinical settings, including service evaluation, audit and quality improvement. We discuss the barriers clinicians might face in developing research activity and how they might be overcome.

The Rhythm Check podcast offers practical advice and guidance for all trainee doctors to support their personal and professional wellbeing. 

The fourth episode in the series covers exercise and movement, and some of the challenges we might have in fitting this around our training. 

Hosts Flo and Katie are joined by Jonny Moses, a GP trainee in the east of England. Together they discuss common challenges that trainees face when it comes to movement and exercise.  

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Practical advice and guidance for all trainee doctors and dentists to support their personal and professional wellbeing.

The third episode in the series covers coping mechanisms, and in particular focusing on how some of our normal methods to help us unwind and relax can become unhealthy.

Many people find a glass of wine or a cold beer after a long day at work helps to switch off… but at what point does this start becoming harmful?

Hosts Flo and Katie are joined by Blair Merrick, a specialty trainee in infectious diseases and general medicine in the east of England. Together they discuss three common challenges that trainees face when it comes to coping mechanisms and alcohol.

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In this episode, Ajay Bhatt talks to Elizabeth Hearn, Advanced Practitioner Mental Health.

They discuss her journey and how her role has changed since completing the MSc.

This is a special series of three podcasts showcasing how Advanced Practitioners in mental health are undertaking leadership, education and workforce transformation roles.

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In this episode, Ajay Bhatt talks to Laura Pisaneschi, Advanced Practitioner Mental Health.

They discuss her journey and how her role has changed since completing the MSc.

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In this episode, Ajay Bhatt talks to Narenza Dhanasar, Advanced Practitioner - Mental Health.

They discuss her journey and how her role has changed since completing the MSc.

This is a special series of three podcasts showcasing how Advanced Practitioners in mental health are undertaking leadership, education and workforce transformation roles.

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In this episode, Ajay Bhatt talks to Georgette Eaton, NIHR Doctoral Research Fellow, about her journey to applying and undertaking a DPhil in Evidence Based Healthcare at the University of Oxford.

Looking at this through the lens of Georgette's journey, they discuss the application process to undertake a PhD, and some of the steps that are required to embark on this research pathway.

A fascinating insight into what to consider if you want to pursue a career as a clinical academic, and some of the funding options available.

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This is the second in a two-part episode hosted by Natalie Hough, with a focus on Advanced Practice in Primary Care.

Natalie Hough, continues her conversation with Lauryn Murdoch, a Trainee Advanced Practitioner, and Dr Salma Ahmed, a GP Supervisor on Advanced Practice in Primary Care.

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This is the first in a two-part episode hosted by Natalie Hough, with a focus on Advanced Practice in Primary Care.

Natalie is in conversation with Lauryn Murdoch, a Trainee Advanced Practitioner, and Dr Salma Ahmed, a GP Supervisor.

They discuss how they have set up their clinical supervision and offer advice and guidance to aspiring trainees and GP Supervisors.

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In this episode, Ajay Bhatt is joined by Joanna Fairhurst, Clinical Leadership Fellow.

They discuss the leadership opportunities available to advanced practitioners through the NHS Leadership academy.

If you are an advanced practitioners and are interested in the leadership pillar of advanced practice, tune in to find out all the great opportunities available to you.

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In this episode, Natalie Hough talks to Lucy Cooper, an Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Clinical Research about her journey, her role and her experiences working in clinical research.

Lucy and Natalie discuss the importance of thinking outside the box to meet the research pillar.

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In this episode, Natalie Hough talks to Emma Rose, an Advanced Practitioner in Paediatric Interventional radiography, they discuss her journey, her role and her experiences working as a Radiographer in Advanced Practice.

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In this episode, Nick Sullivan, Regional Faculty Lead for Advancing Practice – London, outlines the eligibility criteria for this route, the application process, projected timelines and what work is involved for the candidate.

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In this episode, Ajay Bhatt is joined by Greg Wiltshire, Advanced Clinical Practitioner, and Michael Trauer, Emergency Department Consultant.

They undertake an in-depth case-based discussion.

Greg demonstrates how a case can be presented in methodical, stepwise approach and Michael highlights noteworthy features of the case.

Please join us for this excellent demonstration of a case-based discussion, presented by two great clinicians.

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In this episode, Natalie Hough is joined by Clare Sutherland, Associate Director for Advanced Practice, University Hospitals Derby and Burton.

They discuss what it takes to be an Advanced Practice lead, lessons learnt and tips for those starting out.

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In this episode, Natalie Hough talks to James Pratt, Trust Lead for Advanced Practice at Nottingham University Hospitals, about the apprenticeship route for Advanced Practice.

We hope this podcast will answer your questions about what an apprenticeship in Advanced Practice is, key differences between the ‘traditional’ MSc funded route and pros and cons of this route.

James also demonstrates how it can be used for long term strategic planning of Advanced Practice.

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In this episode, Ajay Bhatt talks to Nora Ponnusamy, London region Project Manager, and Geoffrey Jonas, London region Business Support Officer, about the commissioning process and how you can apply for funding.

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In this episode, Ajay Bhatt talks to Dr Deborah Harding, Associate Professor at the Centre for Allied Health - Kingston University.

They discuss Kolb's experimental learning cycle and offer some practical ways which can be used in clinical supervision.

Dr Harding offers some top tips on how to start that all important supervision relationship and an excellent exercise to help us understand how we learn.

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In this episode, Natalie Hough talks to Harriet Hunt and Dr Nirja Joshi from the charity, Duty to Care.

They talk about the charity and how it can support anyone in the NHS with wellbeing.

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In this episode, Ajay Bhatt talks to Dr Yvonne Coldron, Advanced Practitioner in physiotherapy and supervision and assessment lead for Health Education England (now NHS England).

They discuss the finer points of reflection and offer some practical ways in which reflection can be used.

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In this episode, Ajay Bhatt talks to Tim Yorston, Consultant Nurse, who has 30 years' experience in the NHS and the emergency department.

They talk about health care complexities, swimming in the sea of uncertainty, human factors and why name badges are so important!

Please join us for this brilliant analysis of the factors that affect Advanced and Enhanced practitioners in training and beyond.

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In this episode, Ajay Bhatt talks to Mathew Grundy-Bowers, Consultant Nurse in sexual health and HIV.

They talk about how they have operationalised clinical supervision within the workplace, with excellent examples and tops tips.

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The Rhythm Check podcast offers practical advice for trainee doctors and dentists to support their personal and professional wellbeing.

The second episode in the series covers personal relationships, and how training can impact on these at work and at home.

When work gets tough it is often personal life that suffers the most. Yet, having healthy relationships and a network of support is something that can really help our wellbeing.

Hosts Flo and Katie are joined by Natasha Asselin-Miller, an Obstetrics and Gynaecology consultant in the East of England.

Together they discuss three common challenges that trainees face in maintaining healthy relationships.

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In this episode of the NHS England South West Advancing Practice podcast series we explore the role of Advanced Practice within Radiography.

We discuss the importance of supervision and governance, and discuss how the non-clinical pillars of advanced practice are important within an advanced practitioners job plan.

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In this podcast we will be exploring the leadership and management pillar of advanced practice.

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In this podcast Kerri Eilertsen-Feeney, Workforce, Training and Education Lead Midwife for NHS England and Jonathan Corner, Post Graduate Dean for the Midlands and Liaison Postgraduate Dean for Obstetrics, discuss the upcoming Improving the Interprofessional Experience in maternity and neonatal services conference.

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The Rhythm Check podcast offers practical advice for trainee doctors and dentists to support their personal and professional wellbeing.

Hosted by trainees and for trainees, each episode will look at one of the ‘pillars of lifestyle medicine’.

Hosts Flo and Katie are joined by Sej Modasia, an anaesthetics trainee in the east of England.

Sleep improves mood, concentration and overall health.

While doctors advise patients how to prioritise their sleep to benefit their long-term health, many find it hard to take their own advice.

This episode discusses three common challenges that trainees face when it comes to sleep.

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In this episode of the NHSE South West Advancing Practice podcast series, we are revisiting the Allied Health Professional in advanced practice conversation with two of our associate workforce leads.

We talk through the insights and learning from their work into emerging areas of advanced practice and hear about the resources that have been developed to help take these conversations forward.

Host: Rachael Brandreth, (NHS England WT&E, Advanced Practice Education & Training Development Lead)

Guests: Jennifer Lloyd & Luke Cunningham, (NHS England WT&E, Advanced Practice Workforce Transformation Associates)

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A podcast on dyslexia in surgeons, the challenges they face and how they can be supported.

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A podcast for healthcare educators on the experiences of neurodivergent learners and how they can be supported.

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In this podcast episode, we talk to the Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust to explore the challenges and benefits of advanced practice in mental health.

They share their journey of implementing advanced practice within the Trust, taking us through their strategic planning for the training and supervision. They discuss the importance of multi-professional advanced practice which will improve patient care and encourage a holistic approach.

Host: Fiona Ramsay, Advancing Practice Supervision and Assessment Lead for Mental Health, Learning Disability and Autism, NHS England, South West Faculty for Advancing Practice 

Guests: Jodie Ley, Advanced Clinical Practitioner/ Consultant Nurse and Advanced Practice Lead for Mental Health, Cornwall Foundation Partnership Trust.

William Lee, Consultant Liaison Psychiatrist, Royal Cornwall Hospital

Lucy Bentley, Trainee Advanced Practitioner in the Psychiatric Liaison Team, Royal Cornwall Hospital

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This episode of the South West Advancing Practice podcast series explores the role of Advanced Practice within the field of Musculoskeletal (MSK) health.

We review the impact of MSK conditions on population health and the potential scope of multi-professional MSK Advanced Practice across healthcare settings. We also discuss the upcoming MSK Advanced Practice Credential and the role this will have in developing the future MSK workforce across the four pillars of Advanced Practice.

Host: Simon Ingram, Advancing Practice Supervision and Assessment Lead for Physiotherapy and MSK, NHS England, South West Faculty for Advancing Practice 

Guests: Susie Durrell, Consultant Physiotherapist, Gloucestershire Advanced Practice ICB Lead, Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Nick Sullivan, Regional Faculty Lead for Advancing Practice - NHS England, London Faculty for Advancing Practice.

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Primary Care education and training in Kent, Surrey and Sussex, with Dr Tariq Hussain (Patch Associate GP Dean for North and West Kent). In this episode, we talk to Dr Liz Norris, Head of GP School for Kent, Surrey and Sussex on a wider variety of topics, particularly GP trainees.

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Trainee and Educator perspectives on working in the NHS as an IMG.

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In this episode of our advanced practice podcast series we explore the development of advanced practice in complex nutrition support. We talk to a trainee advanced practitioner and service manager about the benefits and challenges of setting up the roles and implementation in practice.

Host: Rachael Brandreth, (NHS England WTE, Advancing Practice Supervision and Assessment Lead for Speech and Language Therapy, Dietetics, Podiatry, Occupational Therapy.

Guests: Raphaella Rookes, Head of Nutrition and Dietetics, Yeovil District Hospital

Sarah Brownlie, Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Nutrition and Vascular Access Nurse Specialist, Yeovil District Hospital

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Host Priya Shah is joined by Dr Neil Modha a GP and trainer with experience in the wider network to discuss primary care networks, federations and integrated care boards, and the structure of primary care. Aimed at general practice trainees, the podcast series provides support through training and helps to promote resilience after qualifying.

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In this episode, we will expand on questions explored in episode one ‘Supporting You’. We’ll talk about how as healthcare professionals, we can support others who are experiencing loneliness and social isolation. Join our host Holly Potton talking with our guest speakers, Dr Simon Opher, GP with a specialism in mental health and Gemma Freer-Wright, Senior Social Prescribing Link Worker.

If you are affected by any of the content within this podcast, please reach out to the following organisations:

• Red Cross support line (0808 196 3651)
• Samaritans support line (116 123)
• NHS Every Mind Matters website: https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/

There are more links on the Campaign to End Loneliness Charity website, too: Helpful links | Campaign to End LonelinessHelpful links | Campaign to End Loneliness

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Loneliness and social isolation can have a significant impact on our health and wellbeing. In this episode we will be finding out how they affect different people, how to get support from your GP and/or through your training placement with our guest speakers, Dr Bodgan Chiva Guirca, Developmental Lead for Global Social Prescribing Alliance, Jack Branson, Student Therapeutic Radiographer and Ell Storey, Student Occupational Therapist from Sheffield Hallam University.

If you are affected by any of the content within this podcast, please reach out to the following organisations:

• Red Cross support line (0808 196 3651)
• Samaritans support line (116 123)
• NHS Every Mind Matters website: https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/

There are more links on the Campaign to End Loneliness Charity website, too: Helpful links | Campaign to End Loneliness

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A podcast on mindfulness techniques for people doing supervision to trainees.

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Introduction to a simple, guided mindful exercise to help deal with stress or anxiety.

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In this episode, Dr Tolu, a trust grade IMG shares her perspective on overcoming communication difficulties, abbreviations, the British weather and social isolation.

Start - 02:08: Introduction

02:09- 03:48 Dr Tolu’s perspective of her initial transition and communication challenges

03:49- 06:49: Overcoming feedback from colleagues

06:50- 11:50: Dr Tolu’s experience of shadowing and the challenges of getting to know the NHS

11:51- 16:42: What makes a good supervisor

16:43- 18:16: Adapting to the difference in weather

18:17- 20:32: Overcoming isolation as an IMG and pros and cons of living in hospital accomodation

20:33- 21:59: Overcoming the cultural differences

22:00- 27:46: Tips for new IMGs

27:47-29:09: Tips for educators

29:10- 30:37: Tips for general members of staff in the NHS

30:38 - End: closing

In this episode, EDI lead, Mano Jamieson, talks about challenges from a Human Resources team in the IMG transition process, microaggressions and the importance of taking an anti-racism stance.

Start - 01:15: Introduction

01:16- 05:46: Mano’s journey into his role as an EDI Lead- why is it important?

05:47- 08:04: What is BAME?

08:05- 11:30: Challenges of HR teams in the IMG transition process- what can be done better?

11:31- 12:37: Who are the stakeholders in a trainees employment

12:38- 16:16 Projects on anti racism- Reporting tool and zero tolerance frame work

16:17- 22:08: Bystanding vs Upstanding, what actions can we take against microaggressions and racism?

22:09- 23:15: The importance of having an anti-racism stance as a senior clinician

23:16- 26:29: Advice for IMG doctors

26:30- 28:42: Advice for Educators

28:43- 30:56 Advice for general members of staff in the NHS

30:57- End: Closing

This episode covers how to start difficult conversations about end of life care with patients and their family. Host Priya Shah is joined by palliative care nurses, Caroline Wheeldon and Claire Nicell from The Hospice of St Francis in Hertfordshire.        

• Resources Dying is Not as Bad as You Think, Kathryn Mannix - https://www.bbc.co.uk/ideas/videos/dying-is-not-as-bad-as-you-think/p062m0xt 
• Dying Matters, Hospice UK - https://www.hospiceuk.org/our-campaigns/dying-matters 
• Let’s Talk About Death and Dying - https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/health-wellbeing/relationships-family/end-of-life-issues/talking-death-dying/ 
• End of Life Care Resources, NHS England - https://www.england.nhs.uk/eolc/resources/ 
• Talk CPR - http://talkcpr.wales/ 
• Universal Principles for Advance Care Planning (ACP) - https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/universal-principles-for-advance-care-planning.pdf

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Join us for a podcast episode where Dr Rob, a Differential Attainment Training Programme Director in the General Practice School speaks to us about his 'Hello My Story Is' Project, his experiences as an educators in common challenges faced by IMG trainees and trainers in supporting IMG doctors and his top tips for both IMG trainees and educators. 

In this episode of the HEE South West Advancing Practice podcast series we are exploring advanced practice in ophthalmology. 

We talk about developing and supporting a trainee advanced practitioner from the orthoptic profession and discuss the benefits their background is bringing to their current role and service.

Host: Sharon Wade, HEE Advancing Practice Supervision and Assessment Lead for Anaesthesia and Surgery

Guests: Helen McCarthy, Head Orthoptist, University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS FT Gurdeep Matharu, Trainee Advanced Practitioner & Senior Orthoptist, University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS FT.

In this episode, Dr Mahwish shares her experiences of transitioning from her trust grade job, the challenges she faces, reverse mentoring, resilience and self-compassion as an IMG. 

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In this episode, we will be covering Dr Kike’s journey into the NHS, what factors in her workplace supported her through the pandemic, good supervision and what it means to hear, her family’s experience of her move to the UK and her experience of visas and driving as an IMG. Enjoy!  

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Episode Chapters:   Start- 01:57: Introductions   
01:58- 04:54: Dr Kike’s experience of her transition into the NHS   
04:55- 05:50: What factors in the workplace made her feel supported   
05:51- 07:05: Supervisor support   07:06- 08:05: What would she have done differently?   
08:06- 09:48: Dr Kike’s family’s experience of the move   
09:49- 12:30: IMG’s experience of visa and driving license   
12:31- 12:45: The little things people can do to support IMGs   
12:46- 16:40: Closing questions (Tips for trainees, trainers and general staff)   
16:41- end: Closing 

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This episode covers how to start preparing for the recorded consultation assessment (RCA) examination. 

Host Priya Shah is joined by Fiona Leckie a portfolio GP, Associate Dean for Exam Support (HEE East) and Pauline Foreman, GP trainer and RCA examiner. 

Together these exam experts share top tips on RCA preparation and submissions.

Aimed at general practice trainees, the podcast series provides support through training and helps to promote resilience after qualifying.