Welcome to our penultimate episode of the series. Today we are joined by the fantastic Monique Carayol – an executive coach and fellow podcaster with many years of experience in the NHS too. Monique takes us through a journey about harnessing the strengths of coming from a non-traditional background, and what unique qualities that brings to the table. We talk about authenticity and backing yourself, as well as finding what works for you in navigating the complex world of office politics. We hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we did, and if you want to check out Monique’s podcast you can find out more here: Bravery in the Boardroom ,

and connect with Monique here: http://linkedin.com/in/monique-carayol

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We hope you all had a good break over the festive period. Now for our first podcast episode of 2025 – episode 9 – we meet with Dr Minal Bakhai, National Director for Primary Care Transformation at NHS England. As a GP herself, Minal tells us about her experiences of working at the coalface of primary care. We hear about the challenges of health inequalities for under-served communities, as well as the opportunities that digital health provides to level the playing field of health outcomes. She also tells us about her very personal motivation for doing the work she does, and how the world of digital transformation needs more people from diverse backgrounds.

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Season’s greetings for our cheeky bonus episode! As a little holiday gift to you all we are delighted to be joined by Digital Nurse, and Shuri Network Fellowship scheme alumna Tosin Akinlabi. In this interview, Tosin tells us about her remarkable journey and all the hard work it’s taken to reach her current position. She talks about juggling family life, education, setbacks and winning the Digital Health Rising Star Award 2024 this summer – did we also mention she’s an author? Get ready to be inspired and impressed – we hope you enjoy listening.

An Introduction to Digital Nursing - book by Tosin Akinlabi

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Today sees the launch of episode 7 of series 3, and today our special guest is Ziana Butt, Program & Project Management Analyst at Accenture and multi-faceted Renaissance Woman extraordinaire. Ziana takes us through her career journey as a developer, and shares her insights into the skills and attributes that can help you in that role. But not only that, we  will also hear about her other roles which include being an elite athlete, an author, and an EDI activist. And last but not least, she also tells us about the apprenticeship training route that she took, and how technology can be a career for all. Prepare to be blown away by a fantastic role model – we definitely were.

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In our sixth episode, we hear from Andy Callow, Chief Digital and Transformation Officer at Nottingham University Hospitals Trust. Andy takes us through the difference between a CIO and  CDIO, what it means to be a Board-level digital professional, and why being an expert in every aspect of technology isn’t necessarily the most important credential you need for the role. We’ll also hear some real talk about his journey into pro-active allyship around race equality, practical tips for others wanting to understand the “how”, and even some thoughts on career progression for everyone. You can learn more through his excellent blog here, including the popular How not to suck at NHS job offer negotiations entry. We hope you enjoy listening as much as we did!

In addition, here is the Tom Loosemore definition of digital, The Matthew Syed book Rebel Ideas: The Power of Diverse Thinking, Robin DiAngelo’s book White Fragility, and the Skills Passion Matrix mentioned in the episode.

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Today in our 5th episode we’re talking all about innovation – that word that gets bandied about so often in health tech. But what actually is innovation? Why is the starting point sometimes controversial? Why is the NHS not quite as unique as we think? And if you have an innovative idea, where should you start? Here to answer all of these questions and more is true renaissance woman Aahuti Rai: Healthcare Innovation Advisor, Venture Partner, and founder of Four Points Consulting.

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In our fourth episode, we’re joined by Dr Victoria Betton, Director of people.com and Hassan Chaudhury, Head of Commercial at Great Ormond Street Hospital, who co-founded the Equity Charter along with our very own Ayesha Rahim. Hear the team talk about why “equity” is so important within the digital health world, why it’s not enough to be passively “not racist”, what the Equity Charter is, and how you can get involved.

You can also hear Ayesha reading out the statement of support from the Rt. Hon. Diane Abbott MP for this work here, the text of which is reproduced in full below:

"Racism has no place in any part of our society, including in our digital health systems. The potential for pervasive discrimination within these platforms, products and within the organisations who produce them not only undermines trust, but also denies individuals the equitable care they deserve. Any healthcare-related industry has a particular responsibility to consider its impact on people, and we must hold it to the highest standards of equity and justice.
By promoting fairness and inclusion, the Equity Charter is paving the way for a more just and humane digital health landscape. This is everybody's job to tackle, and we must all play our part in dismantling systemic racism and ensuring equitable access to healthcare.
To all attendees of the Equity Charter summit, I urge you to carry these actions forward beyond this event. Public confidence in the health tech industry depends on our collective efforts to support the delivery of care for everyone in society. Let us commit to continuous advocacy, policy reform, and education in our communities and workplaces. Together, we must strive for a future where every individual receives the healthcare they are entitled to, regardless of their background. Your ongoing dedication is crucial in making equity in digital health a lasting reality."

Finally, thank you to the following organisations who have supported the Equity Charter so far: Blüm, Silver Buck, Meet Health, The King's Fund, Bevan Brittan LLP, and ReStart Consulting

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For our third episode, we’re joined by Dr Lia Ali, Clinical Adviser in the Transformation Directorate of NHS England, and Consultant Liaison Psychiatrist at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. Lia helps us navigate that frequently asked question of what a “portfolio career” is, and how you might get one. She takes us through a no-holds-barred description of the challenges she has faced, but also the positive enablers and the people who have helped her along the way. We’ll also touch on User-Centred Design and collaborating internationally, and what this has to do with vegetable peelers (see also Series 2 Episode 2 for our dedicated episode on UCD).  Listen to the show, and find out if a portfolio career is for you.

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In our second episode of the series, we’re joined by Dr Jess Morley, Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Yale Digital Ethics Centre. Jess tells us about what’s new in AI since we released our original episode on AI back in 2022, key questions to ask software suppliers using AI in their products, and why the field needs everyone to move it along – not just technical experts. Check out the links below to courses and resources mentioned in the episode, and enjoy the show!

The Alan Turing Institute

MIT Online

Coursera

Python Courses & Tutorials | Codecademy

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Welcome to Series 3 of the Shuri Network podcast! In this episode we’re talking all things allyship. We will get to know our new co-host Carolyn Barkin, an Independent Digital Health Consultant and why she thought twice about taking on the hosting role. In addition, our special guest is Bernice Hewson – Executive Coach and founder of Raising Racial Consciousness Ltd, which helps leadership teams on their Equality, Diversity and Inclusion journey. Tune in to listen to us explore the concept of allyship, and how it can be a thing of beauty! We hope you enjoy the new series.

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