The Cake

By NHS Salisbury

A series of podcasts exploring the motivation and emotions that drive the people working in the BSW Hospitals Group

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The podcast currently has 38 episodes available.

The Cake episodes:

July 27, 2026 How to Disagree Better - Dr Chris Turner
Emergency Medical Consultant Dr Chris Turner is the co-founder of Civility Saves Lives and deeply passionate about how we treat each other at work.

In this talk he shares insights about culture, teamwork and the importance of good communication, even with a bit of bad language thrown in.

Edited highlights from Chris’ talk at the 2026 Tent Talks at Salisbury Hospital. Tent Talks 2026 was made possible by the generosity of donors to The Stars Appeal.

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14min
July 27, 2026 How to Balance Optimism and Pessimism - Dr Heidi Edmundson
Emergency Medical Consultant Dr Heidi Edmundson delivers a brutal insight into working within a healthcare system in crisis and almost paying the ultimate price.

Edited highlights from Heidi’s talk at the 2026 Tent Talks at Salisbury Hospital. Tent Talks 2026 was made possible by the generosity of donors to The Stars Appeal.

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16min
July 27, 2026 The Case for Compassionate Care - Professor Sir Al Aynsley-Green
Professor Sir Al Aynsley-Green is the UK’s only Professor of Compassionate Care, knighted in 2006 for his services to children and young people.

In this talk he challenged the audience to consider how they could help put humanity back into healthcare with a deeply personal story.

Edited highlights from Sir Al’s talk at the 2026 Tent Talks at Salisbury Hospital. Tent Talks 2026 was made possible by the generosity of donors to The Stars Appeal.

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16min
October 29, 2025 Lisa Thomas
Lisa is the new Managing Director at Great Western Hospital Swindon. Lisa explains how netball enables her to be herself.
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25min
October 29, 2025 Nick Johnson
Nick is the new Managing Director at Salisbury District Hospital. Nicks casual attire caused an early exit at the Palace of Westminster.
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27min
October 29, 2025 John Palmer
John is the new Managing Director at Royal United Hospitals Bath. In this episode Jon reveals how he performed for the Pope.
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27min
May 06, 2025 Women and Leadership
This is a special episode recorded during Women’s History Month. Jayne hosts a discussion on women in leadership, with the CEO of BSW Hospitals Group, Cara Charles-Barks, and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust staff members Sen Peralta, Clinical Nurse Specialist in the Spinal Unit, and Jen Malyon, Finance Business Partner.
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32min
November 12, 2024 Jayne in conversation with new Chief Executive Cara Charles-Barks
In this episode Jayne shares tea and cake with new Chief Executive Cara Charles-Barks. They discuss growing up in Australia, Cara’s farming skills and her love of jam, plus how the developing group of hospitals can change patient experience and outcomes across Wiltshire, Swindon and Bath.
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30min
August 20, 2024 Why We Do What We Do – Series Teaser
Missed any episodes of our new Cake podcast series? Here’s an extra slice, as co-hosts Jayne and Ian give a taste of the treats in store as they chat with some of our staff about why they do what they do, and how they got there.
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3min
August 09, 2024 Why we do what we do – Ian and Paul
Head of Facilities Ian Robinson rhapsodises about his love for Tropical House music, and the genre’s Norwegian star. He also warns that he is a jinx when it comes to artists not turning up at gigs he’s bought tickets for! And Business Development & Private Patient Manager Paul Russell shares his story of starting as volunteer at the Trust and his time as a BBC radio correspondent.
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30min

FAQs about The Cake:

How many episodes does The Cake have?

The podcast currently has 38 episodes available.