The MedicsPro Podcast
By MedicsPro
The MedicsPro PodcastJun 30, 2021
Special Guest: Rajeeve Parmar on his app Rewired Rehab - to reduce post-stroke disability
This time we have Dr. Parmar on to discuss his journey with MedicsPro and his start-up business, Rewired.
Marianne and Gail received a fascinating insight into the app he and his team created to reduce post-stroke disability.
Raj talks in detail about the crisis of strokes in the UK and the importance and changes his app can make as part of the recovery of individuals affected by a stroke.
Special Guest: Amanda Closier, Head of Governance at MedicsPro
Our first guest of season 3 is none other than Amanda Closier. Amanda is our Head of Governance & Compliance at MedicsPro. Working behind the scenes to facilitate the compliance process; training, references, joining the agency, etc.
Listen to this episode to hear Amanda go into detail about the importance of compliance and her role in Governance for MedicsPro.
Special Guest: Minhaz Miah, ODP
Our first guest of 2022. We chat to Minhaz about his achievements, his profound motivation, and his passion for life.
Looking forward to 2022
To kick off the new year, we reminisce about last year and what challenges everyone has faced. We also look forward to the possibilities that 2022 brings us!
Christmas 2021
Marianne, Gail & Bil catch up on their plans for the holidays and wish everyone a very Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!
Special Guest: Salim Hirani - Research into Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
This week we talk to Salim Hirani and his research into CTS (Carpal Tunnel Syndrome).
Vaccine is compulsory for NHS staff in England
Marianne, Bilqees, and Gail discuss the latest news regarding NHS staff and vaccinations.
Interview with Physiotherapist, Vinay Gemawat
This week Marianne & Gail interview Vinay Gemawat. He's recently joined MedicsPro as a candidate and he talks about his experience with MSK work, alongside remote physio work & face to face physio. Vinay also talks about his role as a PT with his own Clinic; Gems Physio, as well as his passion for running and the effects it can have on the body and mind, through his own experiences.
Special Guest: Specialist General Surgeon, Dr Gabriel Eke
MedicsPro's Clinical Managers, Bilqees and Gail interview Dr Gabriel Eke. They discuss the standards for entry to medical school and if this should be changed. They also discuss if A grades are worth more than personality for future Doctors.
Guest: Dr Tony Bleetman
Special episode with guest: Dr Tony Bleetman, talking about his extraordinary career. From working as a Locum in both the UK and Israel Healthcare systems, working as an Air Ambulance Doctor, and being the first Doctor to work with the police in the development of body armour.
NHS BIG TEA
This week we talk about the NHS Big Tea event on the 73rd Birthday of the NHS, & we reminisce over the good and bad we endured throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.
Special Guest: Afusat, ANP with MedicsPro
Listen to one of our amazing candidates talk about her career as an agency worker with MedicsPro.
Afusat, tells us about her working days and what’s changed in her role as an ANP due to Covid-19.
Marianne's trip to Portugal in a Covid world
This week Marianne explains the process of the COVID testing requirements and offers top tips from her recent journey.
IR35 - with Finance Manager, Paul Johnson
We quiz our Finance Manager, Paul Johnson on what you need to know about IR35.
If you have any more questions, you can contact your Consultant.
My role in the RCN - Interview with Gail Dempsey, Clinical Nurse Manager
In this episode, we interview Gail about her role on the board of the RCN, West Midlands. We also remember all NHS staff for International Nurses' Day on 12th May 2021!
What does the Covid vaccine mean for travel?
This week Marianne, Gail & Bil are discussing the Covid vaccine passports, and what it could mean for travel. Hear their opinions and thoughts as this conversation progresses.
One Year Anniversary of Lockdown
It's been a whole year since Boris Johnson told the nation to stay at home, how has it been for healthcare staff? Marianne, Bilqees & Gail discuss.
International Women's Day
Marianne, Bil & Gail discuss International Women's Day, what it means to them & the industry.
Low Vaccination Uptake
Marianne & Gail are joined by Bil again to discuss the perceived low uptake of the Covid-19 vaccine in healthcare workers.
Lateral Flow Tests & Vaccination Campaigns
We're back! Marianne & Gail discuss the community lateral flow testing and the vaccination rollout.
Bil can't be with us this episode, but is back next time!
Christmas in Nursing
Yasmin from the Marketing Team joins Marianne, Bilqees & Gail to discuss Christmas in Nursing. Should healthcare staff be more considerate of patient's diverse cultures at this time of the year?
This episode was recorded prior to the recent changes of lockdown rules for Christmas.
Equality 4 Black Nurses - With Neomi Bennett, founder of Equality 4 Black Nurses and Neo-slip
We're joined by Neomi Bennett from Equality 4 Black Nurses (and creator of the Neo-slip) to discuss the work they do to support healthcare staffing experiencing racial discrimination.
You can find out more at https://www.equality4blacknurses.com/
Follow Neomi on Twitter: @neoslip
10 Years at MedicsPro - Interview with Bilqees Mauthoor, Clinical Nurse Manager
Bilqees has been a Clinical Nurse Manager at MedicsPro for 10 years as of September 2020, Marianne & Gail find out how the agency nursing landscape has changed since 2010.
Got a question for the nurses? Email marketing@medicspro.com and we may answer your question on a future episode.
Interview with Phumzile Tshuma - Compliance Manager at MedicsPro
This week we chat to Phumzile Tshuma about the importance of the compliance process and some of the fantastic work her team do to ensure our candidates are always ready to work at our client's sites.
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Covid-19 Risk Assessments Explained
Marianne, Gail & Bil are back after a few very busy weeks. This week we discuss Covid-19 Risk Assessments and why they are important.
Revalidation
This week Marianne, Gail & Bil discuss the importance of NMC Revalidation and best practice for getting your portfolio ready.
Mental Health at Work
This week we discuss the Mental Health tole on healthcare workers of the current crisis, and some tips on how you can better manage your wellbeing. This episode was recorded on Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK and is hosted by Marianne Withers, Bilqees Mauthoor & Gail Dempsey.
Planning for after the Coronavirus
We're back and this week we discuss planning for after the coronavirus crisis.
Has the last couple of months changed your career goals, training plans or wellbeing? Let us know!
Maintaining & documenting CPD during Covid-19
This week Marianne, Gail & Bil discuss the importance of keeping CPD up to date and how to record key learning moments for your revalidation or portfolio.
Covid-19: Testing for Agency Healthcare Workers
Marianne, Gail and Bil are back discussing the availability of Covid-19 testing for Agency staff, social distancing and the NMC revalidation extension.