Behind the Hospital Curtain

By Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Behind the Hospital Curtain is the NNUH podcast, discussing health topics with experts from the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

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The podcast currently has 23 episodes available.

Behind the Hospital Curtain episodes:

August 05, 2024 A tour of the Norfolk and Norwich Orthopaedic Centre - NaNOC
In this episode we give a walking tour of the new Norfolk and Norwich Orthopaedic Centre, NaNOC. We hear from Jim Wimhurst, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon and Cristiana Jorge, Matron for Trauma and Orthopaedics, who have been heavily involved in bringing this project to life. We look at the facilities including two theatres, a ward, recovery area and physiotherapy room. Our guests explain how patients will benefit from using a stand alone unit and how this new facility will help reduce waiting lists.
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34min
July 08, 2024 Robotic Surgery
In this episode we discuss how robotic surgery is enhancing patient outcomes and their overall experience. We speak to Mr Mark Rochester, Clinical Director for Urology and Prof Irshad Shaikh, Colorectal surgeon, who both use robots to operate on their patients. We're also joined by Richard Cushing, who was operated on by Prof Shaikh to remove bowel cancer. Because of the benefits of robotic surgery he was able to be discharged 23 hours later. Both surgeons talk about the advantages of using robots compared to traditional techniques, how we are an exemplar site in this field, and what the future of robotic surgery could involve.
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23min
June 03, 2024 Why I volunteer at my local hospital
As National Volunteers' Week celebrates 40 years of volunteering across the country, we speak to one of our amazing volunteer drivers Gerald Bradley. He explains why he decided to volunteer for us, what he does, and how rewarding he finds it. We also speak to Sally Dyson, our Voluntary Services Manager, about the huge range of volunteer opportunities available at NNUH. Plus we have details of a special Showcasing Volunteering event taking place at the hospital during National Volunteers' Week.
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23min
April 29, 2024 Supporting patients with dementia and their carers
In this episode we speak to Liz Yaxley, our Dementia Services Manager, and Jamie Artherton-Howlett, a Senior Dementia Support Worker, about the additional support the team gives to patients at NNUH who are living with dementia. They also explain how carers and relatives are involved in the patients' care and supported by our staff. We also preview what will be taking place at this year's Dementia Fayre being held at the hospital on 20 May.
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24min
March 25, 2024 Celebrating 170 years of the Jenny Lind Children's Hospital
170 years ago the Jenny Lind Children's Hospital opened thanks to a generous donation from the famous Opera singer Jenny Lind. It was only the second children's hospital in the country at the time. Today our clinicians provide specialist services to children and young people across East Anglia. In this episode find out more about our history and our ambition for the future.
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23min
February 19, 2024 The importance of health research
In this episode we speak to our lead research nurse for commercial and strategic partnerships at the NIHR Norfolk Clinical Research Facility, Louise Coke, and Amy Nichols, Senior Clinical Research Nurse in the Women's and Children's team at NNUH. We discuss the benefits of health research, how patients can get involved and some of the challenges in recruiting participants.

If you would like to register your interest to take part in a research trial visit https://bepartofresearch.nihr.ac.uk/
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26min
January 22, 2024 Navigating Cancer Care
NNUH is the largest cancer centre in the East of England offering world class services to around 6000 patients a year. In this episode we hear from Macmillan Information Manager Bethan Philips about how we support patients and their loved ones through the cancer journey. We discuss the cancer pathway including different types of treatments and the support services available in Norwich and Cromer.
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33min
December 12, 2023 Striving for sustainable healthcare
In this episode we chat to Ellen Goodwin, NNUH's Sustainability Manager, alongside Emma Jarvis, Environmental Arts Manager to talk about how we are striving to provide more sustainable healthcare. We discuss the NNUH green plan, small steps both staff and patients and visitors can make, and how we are improving biodiversity across our sites.
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28min
November 14, 2023 Transforming healthcare through the Virtual Ward
In this episode we speak to Claire Beard, Virtual Ward Manager at NNUH. We discuss how the virtual ward works, the benefits to patients and their families or carers, and the wider healthcare system.
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27min
October 17, 2023 ED nurses - have you got what it takes?
In this episode we talk to two of our emergency nurses who have recently featured on national TV in Emergency Nurses: A&E Stories. We hear from Gemma Wright, Paediatric Nurse who works in Children's ED, and Rebecca Stopp, Deputy Sister and Practice Educator. We discuss why they chose careers in emergency nursing, what it takes to be an A&E nurse, and Gemma shares how she put her nursing skills to the test when her mum had a cardiac arrest.
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32min

FAQs about Behind the Hospital Curtain:

How many episodes does Behind the Hospital Curtain have?

The podcast currently has 23 episodes available.