In this podcast Mel Pickup, Chief Executive of Bradford Teaching Hospitals, engages in a compelling discussion with Rajindra Singh, a Consultant Oncologist and Urological Surgeon, about the transformative world of robotic surgery. This episode delves into the evolution of surgical techniques, the benefits of robotic surgery for both patients and surgeons, and the future of this innovative technology. .

Chief Executive of Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Mel Pickup, is joined by Jessica Beattie, Practice Educator, and Clare Chippendale, Staff Nurse, who told us about the Nursing Associate programme, and how this relatively new role opens so many doors for colleagues.

Chief Executive of Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Mel Pickup, is joined by Cat Shutt, Head of Organisational Development, and Carly Wilson, Recruitment and Onboarding Lead, to talk about staff recognition at BTHFT.

Cat and Carly will talk about their role in bettering employee experience here at the Trust

Jen and Pepper talk about their role in encouraging and engendering a culture of research activity here at the Trust. 

Sally and Amy talk about how Magnet4Europe is transforming nursing practice and improving the experience for staff and patients in Bradford.

Jamilla and Victoria discuss both the importance and challenges of palliative care as well as the innovative research being conducted to improve end-of-life care. 

International colleagues Abdellatif and Diogo discuss their journeys to working at the Trust and some of the highlights and challenges they faced along the way. 

Sam speaks about her commitment to social justice and her long career in public, voluntary and social enterprise organisations. She also speaks about the work of the alliance and the important role it plays in the health and wellbeing of the people in our district.

Samantha tells us about why the awards were founded and how they were introduced at the Trust. Melbourne, originally from the Philippines, shares the story of her journey to Bradford and her pride in being one of the first DAISY Award Honourees in our hospitals. 

Aisha, who has a background in politics and started her journey in the Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) department before moving to Maxillofacial Services, tells us all about the scheme and shares her diverse experiences within the Trust.