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.

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Host: Lou Buckle, NHS England South West, AdvancedPractice Education and Development Specialist Lead

Guests: Tony Overd, NHS England South West, Senior Workforce Planning Lead. Dan Hoare, NHS Somerset, Integrated Care System Workforce Planning Lead. Julie Reeve, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, Associate Directorof Advanced Practice & Consultant Nurse in Emergency Medicine

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.

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Martin Nelson, NHS England, South West, Advanced

Lou Buckle, NHS England, South West, Education and

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Kate Shorthose, Consultant in Palliative Medicine

Clare Marks, Head of Nursing Services, St

Cher Griffiths, Trainee Advanced Clinical

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

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Claire Paling, Spinal Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner, Salisbury

Beth Foxwell, Advanced Clinical Practitioner & Advanced Practice Lead, Cheltenham Central Primary Care Network

Colin Roberts, Associate Professor Advanced Clinical Practice, University of Plymouth

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.

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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.  

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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 trainee in infectious diseases and general medicine in the east of England. Together they discuss three common challenges that trainees face when it comes to coping mechanisms and alcohol.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 the funding options available.

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