A Reset Point
We sat down with Nandan Gautam, Consultant ITU, to talk about recognising when you might need a reset in your career. Nandan reflects on his…
A Greater Impact
In this episode, we join Martin Richardson, Hospital Executive Director at Solihull, to talk about how a drive to impact the population we…
Connections
We spent some time with Dave Lightening, Director of Warehouse and Logistics, to discuss the valuable leadership skills he has developed during…
Freedom To Be Autonomous
Rachel Hornabrook, Lead Research Nurse, shares how the opportunities she has been given and the inspirational leaders she has worked with have…
Linking In With People
We caught up with Simon Jarvis to talk about his new role as Hospital Executive Director at Good Hope. Simon reflects on his leadership style,…
Faith In Yourself
In this episode, we join Umesh Salanke, Consultant in Emergency Medicine, to talk about how he supports junior doctors in The Trust on their…
People-Centred Needs
Wumi Arowolo, Ward Manager, shares how she uses a person-centred approach to identify and meet the needs of her team members. Wumi reflects on…
The Heartlands Spirit
We spent some time with Dr Rifat Rashid, newly appointed Hospital Executive Director at Heartlands, to talk about what she is most looking…
Welcome to Leadership
In this episode, we join Jonathan Brotherton, Chief Executive, to introduce our new Welcome to Leadership programme. Jonathan shares what the…
Leading Through Change
In healthcare, there is constant change, which can be unsettling and even scary for staff. In this episode, we join Charlotte Keates, Director…
Embracing New Challenges
Jennifer Willett, Matron, Infectious Diseases, HIV, Immunology and Allergy, reflects on the challenges, knowledge and skill set she has…
Inspiring Confidence
We sat down with Peaches Mandebvu, Clinical Support Nurse/Sister, to discuss how she supports new starters to become knowledgeable, skilled and…
First Impressions Count
We spent some time with Deanne Hastilow, Cardiology Team Leader, to talk about how she helps new starters to initiate into her team. Deanne…
Performance Management
As a manager, possibly the most important aspect of your role is managing the performance of the people in your team. However, very few…
The People’s Promise
In this episode, we joined Robbie Harley, Service Operations Manager, to discuss the importance of team meetings and one-to-ones in supporting…
Wellbeing And A Positive Mindset
Jacqui Holmes, Senior Physiotherapist, shares how her struggles with mental health issues during the covid pandemic have encouraged her to…
Every Day Is A Learning Day
We spent some time with Clare Beesley, Bereavement Midwife, who talks about the importance of being a strong advocate for her service, families…
A Critical Friend
We sat down with Vicki Flindall, Director of Financial Management, to talk about the significance of authenticity to her leadership style.…
What Kind Of Leader Will You Be In 2023?
In this episode, we reflect on some of the key messages and advice shared in our stories from 2022. This is a great episode to inspire and…
Start With Positivity
In this episode, Lucy Henderson shares how she fell in love with a career in Solihull Theatres from her first student nursing placement there…
Dare To Lead
Ruth Pearce, Head of School of Nursing, AHPs and Midwifery, reflects on how leadership styles have changed and developed in the NHS. Having…
Compassion And Counsel
Simon Clarke shares how his time working in the Royal Navy has inspired and influenced his leadership style today. He reflects on the vital…
Leading Through Uncertainty
We spent some time with Natasha Salmon, Matron, Trauma and Orthopaedics, to talk about the challenges she faced when moving into a Band 7 role…
Challenge My Thinking
In this episode, we're catching up with Lead Sexual Health Advisor and Team Manager Jara Phattey, who talks about how her want to work in…
Actively Listen
Jamie Richardson shares his experience of the challenges he faced when taking on a progressional role managing a new and larger team than he…
The Importance Of Reflection
In this episode, we join Sarah Perry, Office Manager, Trauma and Orthopaedics, to talk about the importance of reflection and the appraisal…
Looking Outwards
We spent some time with Sally Austin, Divisional Managing Director, to talk about how the chance to have a wider impact on patient care led her…
Leading With Vision
Christopher Stephen reflects on the vital role that data and statistics play in influencing health services and how, although his team in…
Learning From The Team
In this episode, we spent some time with Karen Biles, Group Support Manager, Facilities, to talk about her skills in transforming teams and…
Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone
Paul-John Alegado shares how his passion for healthcare and education has led to a career as a Clinical Educator. Paul-John reflects on his…
Maintaining Relationships
In this episode, Beth O'Riordan reflects on the daily pressures and challenges she faces as an Operations Manager in the Emergency Department…
Kind, Connected & Bold
Simon Jarvis, Director of Facilities, shares how a need to make a difference gave him the confidence to push himself out of his comfort zone…
The Balance
In this episode, we join Maria Aslam, Specimen Reception Manager, to talk about how her experience as a Biomedical Scientist has influenced the…
What You Control
Every day there is a world of things fighting for our attention. Although you are concerned or interested in these things, you cannot always…
Lead Patient Experience
Across UHB, many different teams interact with and serve diverse groups of people. Whether that be through direct patient care, supporting…
Lead Your Team
Have you taken the time this month to sit down with your team and ask them how are you? Where are we as a team? Where do we want to be? In this…
Lead Yourself
The effectiveness of a team depends largely on the person that's leading that team. As we start a New Year, it's a good time to reflect upon…
Seeking Feedback
Physiotherapist Lucy Hill shares her experience of transitioning from a Band 5 to a Band 6. Although a daunting change at first, Lucy reflects…
The Right Thing
In this episode, we spent some time with Kiran Ali, Haematology Ward Manager, to talk about her journey from peer to leader and the challenges…
From Journalism to the NHS
Fiona Alexander, Director of Communications, reflects upon her career journey and how her time as a journalist developed a valuable and…
Effective Conversations
Leading a team is about effective conversations and great relationships with the people we work with. Across UHB, we are having conversations…
Strength & Power Of The Team
In this episode, we join Harriet Brown, Therapy Team Lead, to discuss the obstacles she encountered and overcame to fulfil her career…
Personal Impact – ABC Model
In this episode, we spend some time with Ali Fisher, Head of Leadership Engagement, to discuss the ABC Personal Impact Model. Ali talks about…
Building Trust
In this episode, we're catching up with Office Manager Lyn Taylor who talks about the importance of continual development. Having taken a…
Working Alongside
In this episode we sat down with Ghazala Bi a Radiographer to discuss how she leads her team, the importance of remembering why she got into…
Be Yourself
We spent some time with Portland Johnson, Private and Overseas Team Leader, to talk about how she tackled a new role and the challenges she's…
Keeping Patients In Mind
Nick Adams reflects on how working in the hospitality industry prior to joining the NHS has shaped his leadership style and behaviours. He…
Leading Through Covid
In this episode, we look at how Covid has impacted leadership and what that means for first line leaders in the Trust. Tim talks about the…
Build Into The Role
Tony Sinton shares his experience of landing the Estates Team Leader role in January 2021 and the journey he's been on since. Having a wealth…
How We Work Around Here
In this episode, we spend some time with Kevin Bolger, who looks at our Leadership Behaviours and what they might mean for how we work around…
Relate & Communicate
Barry Panton, HR Advisor & Mediator talks through his journey at UHB and how his role as a mediator has influenced his leadership style and the…
Calm & Approachable
Cheryl Smith, Catering Manager shares her perspectives on the importance of remaining calm even during uncertain times, why visibility as a…
Your People Matter
Louise Milligan, Deputy Director of Nursing in Emergency Care shares her experience of what it felt like when she had her first line manager…
Where’s Your Attention?
Life’s full of distractions and each of us has to manage constant demands on our time, effort and attention. It's hard not to get pulled in a…
Updates Are Available
Everything's moving fast these days, but it’s still easy to get stuck in old and outdated ways of thinking and operating. Life at UHB is…
Showing Up
More than 20,000 people work across UHB every day and the version of each of us that shows up has a massive impact on our patients and the…
Check The Mirror
What’s it like to be managed by you? When we’re busy, it’s easy to forget the impact we each have as team leaders. This episode is a…