In this episode we will be exploring the importance of workforce planning in relation to the development of the advanced practice workforce. We will explore this at a regional, system and organisation level, and discuss some of the key aspects and barriers to robust workforce planning in general, and specifically for advanced practice. We hope you enjoy listening. Host: Lou Buckle, NHS England South West, AdvancedPractice Education and Development Specialist Lead Guests : Tony Overd, NHS England...
Jun 02, 2025•43 min
In this episode of the NHS England South West Advanced Practice podcast series, we discuss the development of an advanced practice role in the hospice setting. We hear about the journey taken by St Margarets Hospice to develop an advanced practice role, as well as how the organisation and supervisor are supporting the trainee on her journey. Hosts: Martin Nelson , NHS England, South West, Advanced Practice Education & Training Development Lead Lou Buckle , NHS England, South West, Education ...
Nov 11, 2024•34 min
In this episode, we follow two applicants' journeys through the NHS England ePortfolio (supported) Route to Advanced Practice. We explore the purpose of the ePortfolio route and the steps involved in gaining Advanced Practice recognition via this process. We hear about the key role of the education provider and academic supervisor in supporting people through this journey. We also discuss what a good ePortfolio looks like and highlight important aspects for people to consider when embarking on t...
Sep 27, 2024•45 min
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. We highlight and discuss frameworks, toolkits, networks and developmental opportunities which can further research activity including the Advanced ...
Jul 24, 2024•28 min•Ep. 17
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. For more information regarding this ...
Mar 19, 2024•31 min
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 tra...
Jan 18, 2024•25 min
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. For more information regarding this podcast connect with us: Email - acpenquirieslondon@hee.nhs.uk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nhsewte ...
Nov 23, 2023•7 min
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. This is a special series of three podcasts showcasing how Advanced Practitioners in mental health are undertaking leadership, education and workforce transformation roles. For more information regarding this podcast connect with us: Email - acpenquirieslondon@hee.nhs.uk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nhsewte...
Nov 23, 2023•10 min
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. For more information regarding this podcast connect with us: Email - acpenquirieslondon@hee.nhs.uk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nhsewte...
Nov 23, 2023•11 min
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 th...
Nov 23, 2023•25 min
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. For more information regarding this podcast connect with us: Email - acpenquirieslondon@hee.nhs.uk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nhsewte X - https://twitter.com/NHSE_WTE Instagram -...
Nov 23, 2023•26 min
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. For more information regarding this podcast connect with us: Email - acpenquirieslondon@hee.nhs.uk Facebook - https://www.face...
Nov 23, 2023•30 min
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. For more information regarding this podcast connect with us: Email - acpenquirieslondon@hee.nhs.uk Facebook - https://www....
Nov 23, 2023•31 min
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. For more information regarding this podcast connect with us: Email - acpenquirieslondon@hee.nhs.uk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nhsewte X - https://twitter.com/NHSE_WTE Instagram - ...
Nov 23, 2023•37 min
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. For more information regarding this podcast connect with us: Email - acpenquirieslondon@hee.nhs.uk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nhsewte X - https://twitter.com/NHSE_WTE Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nhse_wte/ A transcript of...
Nov 23, 2023•31 min
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. For more information regarding this podcast connect with us: Email - acpenquirieslondon@hee.nhs.uk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nhsewte X - https://twitter.com/NHSE_WTE Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nhse_wte/ A transcri...
Nov 23, 2023•13 min
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. For more information regarding this podcast connect with us: E...
Nov 23, 2023•23 min
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. For more information regarding this podcast connect with us: Email - acpenquirieslondon@hee.nhs.uk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nhsewte X - https://twitter.com/NHSE_WTE Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nhs...
Nov 23, 2023•52 min
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. For more information regarding t...
Nov 23, 2023•43 min
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. For more information regarding this podcast connect with us: Email - acpenquirieslondon@hee.nhs.uk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nhsewte X - https://twitter.com/NHSE_WTE Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nhse_wte/...
Nov 23, 2023•39 min
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. For more information regarding this podcast connect with us: Email - acpenquirieslondon@hee....
Nov 23, 2023•29 min
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. For more information regarding this podcast connect with us: Email - acpenquirieslondon@hee.nhs.uk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nhsewte X - https://twitter.com/NHSE_WTE Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nhse_wte/...
Nov 23, 2023•31 min
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. For more information regarding this podcast connect with us: Email - acpenquirieslondon@hee.nhs.uk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nhsewte X - https://twitter.com/NHSE_WTE Instagram - ...
Nov 23, 2023•27 min
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. For more information regarding this podcast connect with us: Email - acpenquirieslondon@hee.nhs.uk F...
Nov 23, 2023•29 min
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. For more information regarding this podcast connect with us: Email - acpenquirieslondon@hee.nhs.uk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nhsewte X - https://twitter.com/NHSE_WTE Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nhse_wte/...
Nov 23, 2023•28 min
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 Obs...
Nov 20, 2023•34 min
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. For more information regarding this podcast connect with us: Email - england.advancingpractice.sw@nhs.net Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nhsewte X - https://twitter.com/...
Nov 08, 2023•25 min
In this podcast we will be exploring the leadership and management pillar of advanced practice. For more information regarding this podcast connect with us: Email - england.acpenquiries.se@nhs.net Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nhsewte X - https://twitter.com/NHSE_WTE Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nhse_wte/ A transcript of this episode is available here...
Oct 31, 2023•30 min
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. For more information regarding this podcast connect with us: Email - carl.lander1@nhs.net Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nhsewte X - https://twitter.com/NHSE_WTE Instagram - ...
Oct 11, 2023•8 min
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...
Oct 06, 2023•31 min
