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Episode 7: Iain Hennessey on Carving an Innovation Career in the NHS, Building the Alder Hey Innovation Hub, and Balancing Surgery with Tech Leadership
What does it take to be a paediatric surgeon and the driving force behind one of the NHS’s most groundbreaking innovation hubs?
In this episode, we sit down with Mr. Iain Hennessey, Consultant Paediatric Surgeon and Clinical Director of Innovation at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital. From a childhood spent in the mine rescue medical centre to founding the iconic Alder Hey Innovation Hub (aka the Batcave), Iain shares how he fused medicine, creativity, and technology to forge a truly unconventional clinical career.
Tune in to hear:
How Iain’s engineering instincts and love of theatre shaped his surgical journey
The origin story of the Alder Hey Innovation Hub and why 2014 was a tipping point for NHS innovation
Honest reflections on risk, failure, and redefining clinical success
Practical advice for doctors who want to explore innovation without leaving medicine behind
Whether you're a med student, clinician, or creative thinker at a crossroads, this episode is your invitation to imagine a different kind of future in healthcare.
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By Out Of ProgrammeWhat does it take to be a paediatric surgeon and the driving force behind one of the NHS’s most groundbreaking innovation hubs?
In this episode, we sit down with Mr. Iain Hennessey, Consultant Paediatric Surgeon and Clinical Director of Innovation at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital. From a childhood spent in the mine rescue medical centre to founding the iconic Alder Hey Innovation Hub (aka the Batcave), Iain shares how he fused medicine, creativity, and technology to forge a truly unconventional clinical career.
Tune in to hear:
How Iain’s engineering instincts and love of theatre shaped his surgical journey
The origin story of the Alder Hey Innovation Hub and why 2014 was a tipping point for NHS innovation
Honest reflections on risk, failure, and redefining clinical success
Practical advice for doctors who want to explore innovation without leaving medicine behind
Whether you're a med student, clinician, or creative thinker at a crossroads, this episode is your invitation to imagine a different kind of future in healthcare.