Shows
Our People PodcastEnding Violence Against Women with White Ribbon UKIn this episode ahead of White Ribbon Day 2025, we sit down with Nathan King, Domestic Abuse Health Advocate, from South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT).From quick-fire questions to deep insights, Nathan shares his journey into healthcare, the role of safeguarding in NHS settings, and how STSFT is taking action to end violence against women.Learn what it means to be a White Ribbon-accredited organisation, how staff are engaging with the campaign, and why men play a crucial role in creating change.🎧 Topics covered:What is White Ribbon UK and why...
2025-10-2728 min
Our People PodcastHow Martha’s Rule is saving lives - LIVE PODCASTOur People Podcast: Martha’s Rule Live SpecialIn this special live episode of Our People Podcast, recorded at the Patient Safety and Safeguarding Conference 2025 as part of Safetember, we shine a spotlight on Martha’s Rule - a vital initiative putting patient and family voices at the heart of care.Discover expert insights from Phillip O'Donnell, Consultant in Emergency Medicine & Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine, and Lisa Hobbs, Martha’s Rule Project Lead.You’ll also hear from a panel of dedicated NHS staff sharing real-world experiences of implementing Martha’s Rule in clinical practice—p...
2025-09-1829 min
Evolution Exchange Digital Health PodcastEvo Digital Health #195 - South Tyneside And Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust – Digital Transformation JourneyHost Rose Sullivan speaks with Ken Bremner, CEO at South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust, Vicky Mitchell, Director of Planning and Business Development at South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust, Kevin Joisce, CCIO at South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust, and Andy Hart, Director of Information Management and Technology at South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust. Together, they share insights on digital transformation, healthcare IT, and modernizing patient care through innovative NHS digital strategies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-09-1250 min
Evolution Exchange Digital Health PodcastEvo Digital Health #194 - Regional CEOs - Discussing Challenges, Advice & CollaborationHost Rose Sullivan is joined by four leading regional NHS CEOs: Stacey Hunter (Group CEO, University Hospital Tees), Birju Bartoli (CEO, Northumbria Healthcare Trust), Ken Bremner (CEO, South Tyneside & Sunderland), and Salma Yasmeen (CEO, Sheffield Health & Social Care). They share real-world insights into navigating healthcare leadership, strategic collaboration, and overcoming regional NHS challenges. This episode delivers valuable perspectives on digital health, trust coordination, and effective governance in the evolving UK healthcare system. A must-listen for healthcare professionals and innovators. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-08-0152 min
BSG From Top to BottomIntroduction to the BSG with President, Prof. Colin ReesProf. Colin Rees and Dr. Roisin Bevan chat about all things BSG. As well as being elected president of the BSG, Colin is a Professor of Gastroenterology at Newcastle University and an Honorary Consultant at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Trust. Dr. Roisin Bevan, Chair of the BSG Education Committee, is a consultant physician and gastroenterologist in North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust.Â
Chapters
(00:00:09) - BSG: From Top to Bottom(00:01:27) - The BSG(00:05:22) - Bsg committees and how to get more involved(00:12:21) - The BSG Live Review(00:13:54) - BSG Project 90(00:20:20) - BSG Podcast
2025-07-1121 min
NENC Providers PodcastReflecting on a Year of ProgressKen Bremner MBE is Chair of the North East and North Cumbria Provider Collaborative and Chief Executive of South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust.In this episode of the NENC Providers Podcast, Ken reflects on a year of progress across the region’s NHS services and looks ahead at the collaborative’s priorities for 2025 and beyond.Ken shares insights into the Provider Collaborative’s standout achievements — from the opening of new Community Diagnostic Centres to national-leading elective care performance — and discusses how partnership working is transforming patient care across the North East and North Cumbria.
2025-07-0933 min
Our People PodcastWhat It's Like to Have Cataracts Removed - Cataract Awareness Month Bonus ClipIt’s Cataract Awareness Month! We’re throwing it back to an episode of the Our People Podcast, featuring Lynn Bates, Cataract Treatment Centre Manager at Sunderland Eye Infirmary.Lynn walks us through the journey a patient takes when coming to us for cataract treatment.👉 Listen to the full episode on YouTube and don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more inspiring stories from across our Trust.
2025-06-2708 min
Our People PodcastLooking after your Mental Health - The Check UpThe Check Up: Looking After Your Mental Health | Expert NHS Advice in less than 10 MinutesWelcome to The Check Up, a new series of 10-minute, bite-sized episodes where we bring you expert advice, top tips, and valuable insights from various departments at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust to help you stay healthy and informed.In this episode, we’re joined by Carl Sketchley, Clinical Lead for Children and Young People’s Mental Health Services at STSFT. Carl shares his top tips for looking after your mental health.🎧 Tune in and take a check...
2025-05-1507 min
Our People PodcastMaking Difficult Conversations Easier: Dying Matters WeekIn this special episode, part of Dying Matters Week, we sit down with Joanna and Joy, two end-of-life facilitators at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT).Together, they share their insights, experiences, and expert advice on how to navigate the difficult conversations surrounding death with care and understanding.Joanna and Joy explore the importance of initiating open dialogues about end-of-life planning, addressing the emotional challenges faced by families, and providing guidance to those supporting loved ones through the final stages of life.
2025-04-3014 min
Our People PodcastMeet the Winners of Our 2025 Staff Recognition Awards | Our People PodcastStaff Recognition Awards 2025 | South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust 🎉On Friday 4th April 2025, we proudly hosted our third annual Staff Recognition Awards at the Beacon of Light in Sunderland – and this year’s event was bigger and better than ever!Join us as we celebrate the incredible dedication, compassion, and achievements of our amazing staff across South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust.Meet the 2025 winners, hear their heartfelt reactions, and see why they’re truly making a difference in healthcare.🔔 Subscribe to our channel for more stories from Our People and u...
2025-04-1523 min
Our People PodcastHealthy eating made easy - The Check UpWelcome to The Check Up, a brand new series of 10-minute, bite-sized episodes where we bring you expert advice, top tips, and valuable insights from various departments at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust to help you stay healthy and informed.In this first episode, we’re joined by the experts from our Dietetics department. Kate Roberts, Childhood Weight Management Dietitian, Claire Milford, Dietetic Assistant Practitioner, and Lucy Matheson, Diabetes Prevention Dietitian, will share their top tips on healthy eating, making it easier than ever to incorporate nutritious choices into your daily routine.Whether yo...
2025-03-2010 min
Our People PodcastA deep dive into NeurophysiologyTo mark Healthcare Science Week, meet Amanda, Julie and Caroline from the Neurophysiology department at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust.We ask some quick fire questions, and take a deep dive into what Neurophysiology is all about and the investigations that take place at STSFT.
2025-03-1225 min
Evolution Exchange Digital Health PodcastEvo Digital Health #180 - Project And Programme Management In The NHSEmma Heath explores the critical role of project and programme management in the NHS with leading experts. Gary Adamson (Digital Project and Improvement Manager, York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust), David Swan (Innovation Project Manager, South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust), and Christopher Penrose (Programme Manager - Key Systems Improvement, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust) share their experiences and insights. Learn how digital transformation, innovation, and systems improvement drive positive change within the NHS, benefiting patients and healthcare professionals alike. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-01-2457 min
Our People PodcastLooking into research at Sunderland Eye InfirmaryAs we have already discovered in this series of Our People Podcast, a series of teams work alongside each other to provide care at Sunderland Eye Infirmary.The latest to be featured on the podcast is the research team, who carry out such valuable work to help us maintain the highest of standards.Hear from Senior Research Nurse Karen Davidson, Research Nurse Michelle Young and Senior Ophthalmic Photographer Nicolle Teasdale as they discuss their roles, the work carried out by the team and the upcoming move to the new eye hospital...
2024-06-2634 min
Our People PodcastAll about orthopticsRafaela Schelle is a Specialist Orthoptist and Orthoptic Department Manager at Sunderland Eye Infirmary.She joined us for this episode of Our People Podcast to discuss all things orthoptics, and the transformational effect she expects the new eye hospital to make.
2024-06-1939 min
Our People PodcastChanging FuturesChanging Futures is a multi-million pound partnership aimed at reforming health and wellbeing for those most in need.Our Alcohol Care Team here at the Trust plays a key role within Changing Futures.Listen to Lead Alcohol Nurse Specialist Roisin Burdis to find out how the Alcohol Care Team help patients in our region.Roisin is joined by host Rob Parnaby who is the Trust's former Directorate Manager in Gastroenterology and Metabolic Medicine. They are also joined by Changing Futures Senior Responsible Officer Mark Smith and Touchpoint Operational Lead Victoria Johansen.
2024-06-121h 09
Our People PodcastA guide to optometryContinuing our theme on the eye care provided by the Trust, we catch up with consultant optometrist and the head of optometry service at Sunderland Eye Infirmary, Chris Steele.Chris talks about his career background and provides a guide to optometry, as well as a description of just what a difference the new Eye Hospital will make.
2024-06-0552 min
Our People PodcastSunderland Eye Infirmary - Meet the managersWe again focus on the fantastic work of Sunderland Eye Infirmary in this episode of Our People Podcast.In the hotseat are Directorate Manager Fiona McKinley and Matron Carol Jobling.
2024-05-2840 min
Our People PodcastEye Clinic Liaison ServiceExcitement is growing within South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust ahead of the opening of the new Eye Hospital in Sunderland. In this latest episode of Our People Podcast, we focus on the Eye Clinic Liaison Service, which is currently based at Sunderland Eye Infirmary. Eye Clinic Liaison Officer Mary Hall speaks about just what a difference the new facility will make, and discusses the journey which has taken her to the role she is now in, alongside support worker Andrew Hall. An honorary mention also to Zoom, Mary's brilliant guide dog!
2024-05-2234 min
Our People PodcastSunderland Eye Infirmary Emergency DepartmentThis episode of Our People Podcast sees us delve into the emergency department at Sunderland Eye Infirmary with department manager Gemma Sloanes and junior charge nurse Adam Taylor.The pair discuss their careers so far and give us an insight into life at the Eye Infirmary.
2024-05-1530 min
Our People PodcastCataract Treatment CentreLynn Bates is our Cataract Treatment Centre Manager at Sunderland Eye Infirmary.Lynn talks us through what cataracts are and what happens when a patient comes to us to have them removed.She also discusses how excited she is to move to the new Eye Hospital and how this will benefit patients needing cataract treatments.
2024-05-0825 min
Our People PodcastNew Eye HospitalTina Morrell helped launch our plans for the new Eye Hospital in Sunderland city centre. Ahead of her retirement as Programme Manager she joined us to talk about why there is a need to replace Sunderland Eye Infirmary and what's involved in such a huge project.This includes the thought process into every decision being made to ensure we continue to provide the best possible care.Tina also talks about challenging obstacles that come with such a complex plan and ultimately how the new Eye Hospital will benefit patients.
2024-05-0140 min
Our People PodcastStaff Recognition Awards 2024Our People Podcast is back.On Friday 19th April we hosted our second annual Staff Recognition Awards as South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust. The event was held at the Beacon of Light in Sunderland and it was even bigger and better than last year.Listen to find out who the winners were.
2024-04-2323 min
Stay and ThriveStay & Thrive: a call to actionAcross this series we’ve heard from internationally educated healthcare professionals about what it’s like to move to the UK to work for the NHS, as well as from experts to discuss how we can all help make that transition a little easier. This time, we’re sitting down with 3 managers and leaders from the NHS to discuss how best we can put into practice some of the principles we’ve been hearing about. How can we create strong foundations for internationally educated colleagues to progress in their careers in the NHS? What support should be offered...
2024-04-0228 min
Our People PodcastChristmasOn the last episode of Season Three, here at STSFT we're in the festive spirit.As a Trust we're proud to have so many international recruits that work in our hospitals and within the community.We met up with Ward E54 Manager Jay de la Cruz from the Philippines, Theatre Manager Juna George from India and Adaptation Nurse Lynda Nwaokweanwa from Nigeria as they share how they celebrate Christmas where they come from.
2023-12-2018 min
Our People PodcastCall4ConcernOn the latest episode of Our People Podcast we met up with Louise Howe and Lisa Hobbs from our Critical Care Outreach Team.Louise and Lisa talk about Call4Concern which is a service for adult patients, families and friends to call for help and advice if they are concerned about a patient's condition.The service is led by the Critical Care Outreach Team and Louise and Lisa discuss how this benefits patients, relatives and staff.
2023-12-0633 min
Our People PodcastSafeguardingOn this week's episode of Our People Podcast we visited Durham Road's Children Centre to talk to Tracy Dawson, Kerry Pate and Janice Blakey from our Safeguarding team.The team discuss the importance of safeguarding here at STSFT and how they advise and support our staff and patients.They also talk about how someone can look after their own wellbeing and provide an example of what a case may look like.
2023-11-2932 min
Our People PodcastWorkforce Health and Wellbeing WeekOn this week's edition of Our People Podcast, our Internal Engagement Officer Jade, speaks to Wellbeing Practitioner, Claire Skaife, about our upcoming Workforce Health and Wellbeing Week.Listen to find out how the events will look, how our staff can get involved, and why making sure our staff feel supported, is important to our Trust.
2023-11-2227 min
Our People PodcastLegacy MentorsOn this week's episode of Our People Podcast we met up with Matron for NMAHP Workforce Retention Jayne Billings alongside Legacy Mentors Jimmy Sarmiento, Bency Raseena and Siobhan Lynch.Earlier this year the Nursing and Quality Workforce Team launched our Legacy Mentor Service.The team is made up of experienced registered nurses who offer support to newly registered Nurses, Midwives, and Allied Health Professionals.Jayne, Jimmy, Bency and Siobhan tell us how they help our new starters including our international recruits settle in.
2023-11-1525 min
Our People PodcastOral HealthOn this week's episode of Our People Podcast we met up with Oral Health Promoters Pauline Wright and Emma Bruce.Pauline and Emma talk about the importance of promoting oral health and the best ways to practice good oral hygiene at home.They also discuss how bad oral health can have an impact on your overall health and what the most common issues are.
2023-11-0827 min
Our People PodcastWinter PressuresOn this week's episode of Our People Podcast we met up with Director of Operations and Deputy Chief Executive Dr Sean Fenwick.Sean discusses how he is involved with helping the Trust manage winter pressures and provides an insight of what pressures the NHS may be dealing with this year.He also talks about what patients and the community can do to help ease these pressures and what plans have been put in place throughout the region.
2023-11-0110 min
Our People PodcastStaff Network Groups - Part 3: Workforce Race Equality Staff NetworkIn the final episode of our three-part series about the Staff Network Groups here at the Trust, we talk to Junior Sister Vasily George from the Renal Satellite Unit at Durham Treatment Centre.Vasily is involved with the Workforce Race Equality Staff Network (WREN). She talks about how the group is a confidential, safe space for staff to share experiences, provide advice and support, raise concerns and identify solutions.Vasily also discusses what the Mary Seacole Leadership Programme is and how this has helped her develop. At the beginning of the episode, we're joined by...
2023-10-2513 min
Our People PodcastStaff Network Groups - Part 2: Positive HealthOn this week's episode of Our People Podcast we continue to talk to our Staff Network Groups. We met up with Organisational & Leadership Practitioner Jill Duncan who chairs the Positive Health Group. This is for staff at the Trust living with long-term physical or mental health conditions.Jill talks about her own long-term physical condition as she suffers from rheumatoid arthritis. She discusses how the Positive Health Group helped her and how it has benefitted several staff working at the Trust.
2023-10-1829 min
Our People PodcastStaff Network Groups - Part 1: LGBT+ & ThriveYesterday was World Mental Health Day.To help raise awareness of this we are highlighting our Staff Network Groups in a three-part series on Our People Podcast.To kick start this on this week's episode we met up with Thrive Clinical Team Lead Dr Sarah Markham and Assistant Psychologist Rachel Baines.Rachel is part of the LGBT+ Staff Network and discusses how the group is a safe space for staff to share their experiences and receive support.Sarah and Rachel are also part of the Thrive team which is a service...
2023-10-1118 min
Our People PodcastSunderland Eye InfirmaryOn this week's episode of Our People Podcast we joined Sunderland Eye Infirmary Clinical Lead and Consultant Ophthalmologist Ajay Kotagiri.Our Eye Infirmary is one of the leading providers of eye health care services in the UK and is a centre of excellence.Ajay discusses the types of services we provide our patients and how we aim to provide a first-class service to people who have eye emergencies.He also talks about how staff have been involved with the planning of the new Eye Hospital and how that will benefit our patients.
2023-10-0438 min
Our People PodcastWorld Heart DayOn Friday 29th September it's World Heart Day.World Heart Day is a reminder for everyone to take care of their hearts as cardiovascular disease continues to be the world’s number one killer.To discuss this for the 50th episode of Our People Podcast we joined Consultant Cardiologist Mickey Jachuck and Senior Chief Physiologist in Cardiology Joanna Spence.They talk about the difference between a heart attack and a cardiac arrest, the importance of learning how to do CPR and lifestyle changes that could help prevent any future heart problems.Mi...
2023-09-2726 min
Our People PodcastPsychosexual TherapyEarlier this month we marked Sexual Health Week.To discuss the mental aspect of sexual health we joined Psychosexual Therapist Elaine Conway.Elaine talks about the sort of issues her patients deal with and the services she provides in order to help them. She also highlights the importance of sex education.
2023-09-2050 min
Our People PodcastVascularSeptember is National Vascular Disease Awareness Month.To discuss this on Our People Podcast we joined Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner Gemma Davison and Consultant Dr Adriano Sala Tenna.Gemma and Adriano talk about the most common diseases the vascular department deals with and how the new Investigation and Intervention Unit at Sunderland Royal Hospital will benefit our patients and staff.
2023-09-1336 min
Our People PodcastDelirium and Dementia Outreach TeamOn this week's episode of Our People Podcast we joined Elder Life Specialist Practitioner Claire Boylan and Nurse Consultant for Older Persons Chris Cairns.Claire and Chris talk about how the Alexandra Centre aims to act as a centre of excellence and how the team helps our over 65-year-old patients with delirium and dementia.They also discuss how the service has a role to support carers and staff within the Trust by providing information, education and specialist input to the wards.
2023-09-0658 min
Our People PodcastDigital TheatresOn this week's episode of Our People Podcast we joined Theatre Manager Alan Simpson and Deputy Directorate Manager for Theatres and Critical Care Louisa Robinson.Our digital theatres have recently had a major overhaul to give operating theatre teams the best technology at their fingertips.Alan and Louisa talk about why it is important that the team have all the latest technology and what happens during a patient's procedure.They also discuss what it takes to work in theatres and the strong team bond within the department.
2023-08-3050 min
Our People PodcastYoung Persons' GroupOn this week's episode of Our People Podcast we joined Safeguarding Children Nurse Advisor Michelle Milburn and Patient Experience Facilitator Alison McNally.In 2017, the Trust set up the Young Persons' Group which aims to make a difference to children and young people accessing hospital and health services.Michelle and Alison are key figures in running the group and discuss how they make sure the voices of children and young people are heard throughout the Trust.We were also joined by members of the group as they talk about how it benefits them and...
2023-08-2312 min
Our People PodcastResearch & InnovationOn this week's episode of Our People Podcast we joined Director of Research Deepali Varma and Director of Innovation Imran Ahmed.Deepali and Imran talk about the important role research and innovation play at our Trust and how they help patient care.They also discuss why they joined the NHS and how they got to where they are.
2023-08-1636 min
Our People PodcastDiabetesOn this week's episode of Our People Podcast we joined Diabetes Specialist Nurse and Safe Care Lead Kay Brown as well as Consultant Nimantha De-Alwis.Did you know more than 4.3 million people are now living with a diagnosis of diabetes in the UK?Kay and Nimantha talk about what diabetes is, how someone can be tested for it and what health problems it can cause.They also discuss how diabetes can be treated, how it can be prevented and why it is important for our staff to be educated on the condition.
2023-08-0925 min
Our People PodcastWorld Breastfeeding WeekTo kick start Season 3 of the multi-award winning Our People Podcast we celebrate World Breastfeeding Week.We joined Infant Feeding Lead for Midwifery, Stacey McFarlane, Community Nursery Nurse, Cheryl Rutherford and mam Angel Puttock.Angel talks about her first-hand experience of breastfeeding whilst Stacey and Cheryl list all the benefits that come with it.They also discuss this year's Breastival which has been put on during the week to support and celebrate breastfeeding as part of everyday life.The team also talk about the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative and how...
2023-08-0230 min
Our People PodcastNHS75To celebrate the NHS 75th birthday we spoke to our Chief Executive Ken Bremner on this special episode of Our People Podcast.Ken discusses the importance of having a National Health Service free at the point of access and the vital role technology and innovation plays as we reach this important milestone.He also talks about how the NHS has evolved since its launch in 1948 and what our role is as a Foundation Trust.
2023-07-0531 min
Evolution Exchange Digital Health PodcastEvo NHS #98 - Improving The Patient Experience in the NHSJoin host Emma Heath in Episode 98 of Evo NHS as she explores the topic of improving the patient experience in the NHS. Emma is joined by a panel of experts who bring their valuable insights and experiences to the table. The guests include Kuldip Nijjar, Continuous Improvement Lead at Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; David Napier, Complaints and Feedback Manager at Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust; Adam Charlton, Digital Transformation Relationship Manager at Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust; and Mark Taylor, Continuous Improvement Lead at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust. Get ready for an engaging discussion...
2023-06-2036 min
Our People PodcastNeurophysiologyIn the final episode of Season Two we spoke to Head of Neurophysiology and Senior Chief Clinical Physiologist Debra Young.Debra talks about what Neurophysiology is, how the department has kept the patient waiting lists down and the development of our Advanced Physiologist.In April we hosted our Staff Recognition Awards and Debra also discusses how proud she was to win the Governors' Award.
2023-05-3109 min
Our People PodcastMove with MeOn this week's episode we are joined by Extended Scope Practitioners Jill Clark and Catherine Johnson.Jill and Catherine work at Sunderland Integrated Musculoskeletal Service (SIMS) which offers specialist assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of joint, bone and muscle conditions to patients.Recently the service has launched a self-help tool called Move with Me, which is an online resource available to patients to allow them to start treatment as soon as possible.
2023-05-2410 min
Our People PodcastPtE Shared Decision Making CouncilWe are one of 14 Trusts to be involved in the Shared Governance: Collective Leadership Programme which is sponsored by the Chief Nursing Officer for England, Ruth May.The programme aims to promote excellence in practice and shared decision making across our nursing teams and is the only accredited programme of its kind in the world.On this week's episode of Our People Podcast we were joined by Assistant Director of Nursing and Lead for the Pathway to Excellence Sharon McDowell and Operating Department Practitioner Jason Deegan.Jason has recently setup a shared decision...
2023-05-1728 min
Our People PodcastHealthwatchOn this week's episode of Our People Podcast we were joined by Wendy Hadlington and Sheila Scott who work at Healthwatch Sunderland and Healthwatch South Tyneside.The pair talk about the work that is going on at our hospitals and around the community to help improve our services and ensure we give our patients the best treatment possible.Wendy also discusses how our Outpatients Department at Sunderland Royal Hospital won the Star Award.
2023-05-1027 min
Our People PodcastStaff Recognition AwardsOn Friday 28th April the Trust celebrated its first Staff Recognition Awards.The event was hosted at the Beacon of Light and was dedicated to the healthcare heroes that work at our Trust to thank them for their service to the NHS.Listen to find out the nominees and winners of all the awards.
2023-05-0218 min
Our People PodcastNational Cancer CNS DayThis episode marks National Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist Day.The aim of the day is to raise the profile of cancer clinical nurse specialists at a time when patients and the cancer workforce need them more than ever.To help do this on Our People Podcast we were joined by Cancer Lead Nurse Kelly Craggs, Community Staff Nurse Michaela Fleury and Out of Hours Palliative Care Team member Alison Bruce.They also discuss the STSFT Cancer Internship Programme which helps enable registered nurses to develop more specialist knowledge, skill and experience through working...
2023-04-2621 min
Our People PodcastSupport for New MumsOn this week's episode of Our People Podcast we spoke to Lead Midwife for Maternal Mental Health Lorna Middlemass and Midwife Sarah Little.Our maternity team has lots of experience in what they do and will be there for you throughout your pregnancy.Lorna and Sarah discuss how the team supports new mums through services such as Birth Reflection and Talking Therapies.They also talk about where's best to go to access these services.
2023-04-1918 min
Our People PodcastMaternal Mental HealthPatients who suffer trauma as a result of pregnancy or giving birth can now get support from a new Maternal Mental Health Service here at STSFT.To talk about this service on this episode of Our People Podcast we were joined by Lead Midwife for Maternal Mental Health, Lorna Middlemass and Clinical Psychologist, Lyndsey Hall.The pair discuss how the service has many different support avenues for pregnant people and their families.Lorna and Lyndsey also talk about how the service meets the needs of the NHS Long Term Plan which sets out...
2023-04-1219 min
Our People PodcastInnovationOn this week’s episode of Our People Podcast we spoke to Head of Innovation, Mark Taylor. He discusses how the Trust encourages innovation within every department and how we support any ideas which have been identified to help staff in their day-to-day work.Mark also talks about how the Trust took two titles in this year's Bright Ideas in Health Awards and how the maternity team are using sign language to help our deaf or hard of hearing patients.
2023-04-0536 min
Our People PodcastThriveOn this week’s episode of Our People Podcast we spoke to Head of Clinical Health Psychology, Sonia Wilson and Clinical Psychologist, Sarah Markham.Sarah is also the Clinical Lead for Thrive which is a service that offers emotional and mental health support for all STSFT staff.Sarah and Sonia discuss how our staff can benefit from an in-house service such as Thrive and what it has to offer.
2023-03-2924 min
Our People PodcastMilitary MarchIt’s Military March which is the annual NHS campaign to celebrate reservists working in the NHS.To commemorate this on this week’s episode of Our People Podcast we spoke to Armed Forces Healthcare Lead, Tobi Oladipo and Workforce Development and Education Manager, Gemma Taylor.Tobi discusses how his role supports our veteran patients and how he links up with other local organisations to provide the best possible care whilst Gemma talks about how proud she is to work for an Armed Forces Friendly Employer.
2023-03-2226 min
Our People PodcastColorectal Cancer MonthAI is a big buzz term in health and tech in the news at the moment - but we were well ahead of the trend with our own lifesaving studies.Our Trust is leading a research trial using Artificial Intelligence to spot what could become cancer during endoscopy checks on our patients.We, alongside eight other Trusts across the country, have taken part in COLO-DETECT, which helps flag up polyps which might have otherwise been missed by the naked eye.In this episode of Our People Podcast, we talk to Professor Colin Rees...
2023-03-1550 min
Our People PodcastInternational Women's DayMarch 8th marks International Women’s Day.We met with our Executive Director of Human Resources and Organisational Development Kath Griffin and Equality Diversity and Inclusion Lead Phillipa Poole to discuss the day.This episode looks at our Menopause Pledge, which was marked one year ago today, and what we’re doing to help those facing period poverty.It also talks on how we’re helping all our colleagues learn more about how they can support each other through the menopause, what help is on hand to help our colleagues keep well and suppor...
2023-03-0828 min
Our People PodcastClaire's Neonatal ExperienceIn this week's episode we spoke to Workstream Lead for the Path to Excellence, Claire Skaife. In March 2020, Claire was 34 weeks pregnant when she contracted COVID-19. She was treated by her colleagues at Sunderland Royal Hospital as they saved her and her baby's life.Here she talks about her experience and how the Northern Neonatal Network helped her through this time. Claire discusses how that led to her becoming a member of the Parent Advisory Group as well as a Professional Nurse Advocate. This sees her act as a voice for parent experiences, driving positive change for...
2023-03-0115 min
Our People PodcastOur People Podcast TrailerWelcome to Our People Podcast. We have been talking to our extraordinary staff from around the Trust, bringing OUR people to YOU!
2023-02-2700 min
Our People PodcastNorthern Neonatal Network Care Coordinator TeamOn this week’s episode of Our People Podcast we spoke to Northern Neonatal Network Care Coordinator, Claire Campbell. Claire was the first Neonatal Care Coordinator in post in the UK. She discusses why there was a need for such a team and how it came about. Claire also talks about what the Northern Neonatal Network is and how it helps our patients.
2023-02-2212 min
Our People Podcast Learning Disability Liaison NursesIn this episode, our host Harry Newhouse is joined by Pauline Henry and Wendy Myers. They work as Learning Disability Liaison Nurses with our Trust. Join them as they talk about how their roles help patients with learning disabilities, discuss what the Carer Passport is and other areas of their role.
2023-02-1512 min
Our People PodcastSpecial Feature: Nursing and Midwifery Excellence ConferenceIn October STSFT hosted a conference all about Nursing and Midwifery Excellence.Nursing and Midwifery Excellence is the Trust's way of delivering the American Nursing Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Pathway to Excellence programme. The programme aims to promote excellence in practice and shared decision making across our nursing teams and is the only accredited programme of its kind in the world. On the day, we were joined by colleagues from two other Trust's who have already achieved Pathway to Excellence designation. Listen here to find out how they achieved designation, what their challenges were, and how...
2023-02-0825 min
Our People PodcastAntenatal ClassesOn this week’s episode of Our People Podcast we spoke to members from our Maternity team.Patient and Staff Experience Midwife, Joanna Wylie and Rotational Midwife, Stacey McFarlane talk about how our Antenatal Classes help and support parents-to-be with their new arrival.
2023-02-0131 min
Our People PodcastSexual HealthOn this week’s episode of Our People Podcast we spoke to members from our Sexual Health team. Community Specialist Health Improvement Practitioner, Dan Dobson and Clinical Team Manager, Julie Codling give a rundown of what services they offer as well as how they reach out to the community to help you learn about good sexual health.
2023-01-2537 min
Our People PodcastAlcohol Care TeamOur People Podcast is back with Season Two! In the first episode we talk to our award-winning Alcohol Care Team (ACT). We were joined by Lead Alcohol Specialist Nurse, Roisin Burdis and ACT Practitioner, Carly Hall.They talk about the process our patients go through to access the service, the support patients get once they have been discharged and Carly talks about her own first-hand experience of someone who has needed support.
2023-01-1834 min
Our People PodcastChairAllison Thompson has had a packed career so far, leading businesses and supporting others as they fulfil their dreams to lead their own ventures.She already had a decade of NHS experience as non-executive director when she became our chair this April, having been our vice-chair before that.In this interview, recorded a little earlier this year, she talks about her experiences in her new role so far and her passion for helping our communities live well in addition to the physical challenges she's set herself.
2022-12-0846 min
Our People PodcastMen's CancerOn this week's episode of Our People Podcast we were joined by Urology Cancer Specialist Nurse, Gayle Adams as we talked about cancers that affect men. We discussed what sort of cancers men face, the process from being diagnosed with cancer and what the Trust has to offer those suffering with cancer.
2022-11-3017 min
Our People PodcastFraudOn today's episode of Our People Podcast we were joined by Recruitment Services Manager, Vicky Bowmaker and Counter Fraud Specialist, Paul Bevan. We discuss the recruitment process we carry out here at the Trust and how we look at putting a stop to fraud.
2022-11-2332 min
Our People PodcastMusculoskeletalOn this week's episode of Our People Podcast we met up with Clinical Lead for Sunderland Integrated Musculoskeletal Service (SIMS) and Sports and Exercise Medicine Consultant, Dr Glen Rae and Physiotherapist Nia Woodhouse. We talked about what SIMS is and how it helps our patients as well as the launch of their new self-help tool Move With Me.
2022-11-1628 min
Our People PodcastNHS Staff Survey (Big Health & Wellbeing Team Talk Special)The NHS Staff Survey is underway and this year we are also using it as part one of our STSFT Team Talk tools. It will help us improve how we listen and communicate with each other. The national survey gives our staff the opportunity to share their views about working for the Trust and NHS. To talk about this important survey, we were joined by Organisational & Leadership Development Advisor, Angela Dodds. She discusses how it helps us understand what our staff think we do well as an employer as well as highlight the things we need to...
2022-11-0911 min
Our People PodcastFinancial Resilience (Big Health & Wellbeing Team Talk Special)In the run up to Talk Money Week here at the Trust, staff from Serve & Protect Credit Union joined us as they shared their tips on how to become financially resilient. Business Development Manager, Rob Lovesey and Marketing Manager, Chris Kerrigan also provided us with insight on what Serve & Protect Credit Union can do for our staff and how you can help look after your money during the cost-of-living crisis.
2022-11-0221 min
Our People PodcastBlack History Month (Big Health & Wellbeing Team Talk Special)In the UK, October marks the beginning of Black History Month. In this episode we are joined by Vice Chair and Non-Executive Director, Ngozi Lyn Cole and Lead Chaplain, Reverend Remi Omole. We find out what Black History Month is and why we celebrate it.
2022-10-2637 min
Our People PodcastStoptober (Big Health & Wellbeing Team Talk Special)During October thousands of people are attempting to quit smoking. On this episode of Our People Podcast we are joined by Elaine Jackson and Josie Onwuliri from our newly launched Tobacco Dependance Treatment Service as well as Occupational Health & Wellbeing Specialist Jodie Kendall. Elaine and Josie discuss what the new service does for any patients wanting to quit smoking whilst Jodie talks through the services that are available to our staff.
2022-10-1920 min
Our People PodcastForever CherishedOn this week's episode of Our People Podcast we met up with Specialist Bereavement Lead Midwife, Charlotte Mutton and Patient and Staff Experience Midwife, Joanna Wylie. We talked about our new bereavement service, Forever Cherished, and what it offers those that have suffered from the loss of a baby.
2022-10-1229 min
Our People PodcastHealth Literacy (Big Health & Wellbeing Team Talk Special)Throughout October and November, we're holding our big health and wellbeing team talk. As a Trust, we place a really high value on the wellbeing of our staff as well as our patients. Earlier this year we launched our workforce health and wellbeing hub, and we want to continue to share information and support our staff as best we can. To kick this off we spoke to Health Literacy Officer, Lorna Dawson and Population Health Lead, Fiona Carney to discuss what the Trust is doing for health literacy month and why it is so important.
2022-10-0523 min
Our People PodcastAge Concern Tyneside SouthIn this episode, we speak to Age Concern Tyneside South's Chief Officer Grahame Cassidy about what the service offers the residents of South Tyneside.
2022-09-2815 min
Our People PodcastOrgan DonationOn this week's episode of Our People Podcast we met up with Medical Executive Director, Dr Shaz Wahid and Renal Medicine Consultant, Dr Sid Ahmed. We talked about the upcoming Organ Donation Week, breakthroughs within renal medicine and answered your FAQs. For more information on organ donation visit: https://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/
2022-09-2130 min
Our People PodcastAge UK SunderlandOn this week's episode of Our People Podcast we spoke to Sharon Quinn from Age UK Sunderland. We talked about how Age UK support people in our local communities, what support is available to older people and how you can access it.
2022-09-0711 min
Our People PodcastPerformance and Information ServicesIn this episode, we meet Data Analyst Ruth Hall and Deputy Data Assurance Manager Vicky Carr, who work in our Performance and Information Services department. They explain how the teams ensure our information is recorded correctly and it can be used to drive our organisation forward.
2022-08-3146 min
Our People PodcastArmy ReservesOn this week’s episode of Our People Podcast we spoke with our reservists Dr. Alexander Seager and Alex Cairns. We discussed their roles here at the Trust and how they balance their civilian life with a military career to ensure that should their country require them, they would be ready to serve as part of the military.
2022-08-2432 min
Our People PodcastEquality, Diversity and Inclusion In this episode, we speak to Phillipa Poole and Jake Higgin, our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Team, about their work and how they help our patients and staff make our Trust a better and fair place to be.
2022-08-1730 min
Our People PodcastResearchOn this week’s episode of Our People Podcast we spoke with Head of Research, Claire Livingstone. We talked about what the research team do here at the Trust and what they are currently working on.
2022-08-1028 min
Our People PodcastHospital Discharge ServiceOn this week's episode of Our People Podcast we spoke with the Trust's Clinical Lead's Lynn Tallintire and Kay Stidolph as well as our new System Coordinators Rachel Daurat and Catherine Reay. We talked about the Trust's Discharge Lounge at both South Tyneside and Sunderland including what it involves, how it works as well as some of the projects that our teams have been working on.
2022-07-2724 min
Our People PodcastRadiologyOn this week’s episode of Our People Podcast we spoke with experienced radiographers Paul Simpson and Dee Sixsmith. We discussed the benefits of the new state-of-the-art £10 million Integrated Diagnostic Centre that is being built at South Tyneside District Hospital as well as what it takes to be a Radiographer.
2022-07-2040 min
Our People PodcastDown Syndrome Care BoxesOn today's episode we talked to Antenatal Services Manager, Amanda Bargh and Caroline Turner from Down’s Syndrome North East. In March Down’s Syndrome North East donated new care boxes to Sunderland Royal Hospital’s maternity unit. The care boxes were aimed at supporting new mums who have given birth to babies with Down’s Syndrome and their families.
2022-07-1128 min
Black All YearBlack All Year - Power and PrivilegeSend us a textWhat is privilege? How does privilege bring, or remove, power? Can Black people have privilege in the Western World? Join us in discussion with Ngozi Lyn Cole. Ngozi Lyn Cole believes that everyone has the passion and potential to achieve their ambitions and sees her ‘why’ as supporting individuals and organisations to do just that. A self-employed coach and leadership catalyst, she is co-founder of GLT Partners Ltd, a support agency for charities, social enterprises and businesses.Ngozi holds non-executive posts including Chair of the North East Justic...
2022-05-1959 minBlack All YearBlack All Year - Power and PrivilegeSend us a textWhat is privilege? How does privilege bring, or remove, power? Can Black people have privilege in the Western World? Join us in discussion with Ngozi Lyn Cole. Ngozi Lyn Cole believes that everyone has the passion and potential to achieve their ambitions and sees her ‘why’ as supporting individuals and organisations to do just that. A self-employed coach and leadership catalyst, she is co-founder of GLT Partners Ltd, a support agency for charities, social enterprises and businesses.Ngozi holds non-executive posts including Chair of the North East Justic...
2022-05-1959 min
Contingency FMBedside Chats: Diabetes & EndocrinologyWe are joined today by Dr Alison Heggie, a Diabetes & Endocrine consultant (South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust) to find out more about life in this specialty. Stay tuned for some helpful tips on how to manage diabetes on call, how to make the most of your time on an endocrine ward and why endocrinology is a fascinating place in which to work.
Further resources can be found at:
https://www.diabetes.org.uk/
https://www.endocrinology.org/clinical-practice/clinical-guidance/society-for-endocrinology-guidance/
https://www.diabetes.org.uk/professionals/resources/shared-practice/inpatient-and-hospital-care...
2020-06-2414 minContingency FMIntroduction to Contingency FMWelcome to Contingency FM, a podcast produced by teaching fellows at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust.
This podcast is endorsed by Newcastle University and the Northern Foundation School.
This podcast is aimed at final year medical students and junior doctors, to support key parts of practice, including dealing with death and dying, on-call shifts and prioritisation.
A second season will consist of interviews with consultants and specialists, with a joint focus on careers advice and practical advice for moving into jobs in specific specialties.
A guide...
2020-04-2907 min