In this episode, Deputy Chief Medical Director Duncan Murray talks about growing up in apartheid South Africa and his stint on a medical helicopter in Sydney. Plus, Orthopaedic Physiotherapist Katherine Wilcocks chats about learning to shoot growing up on a farm, and the pressure of being a Physio for rugby teams on match day.

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In this episode, Matron Miguel Vasconcelos whips out his book of unusual British sayings and discusses his decision to move from Portugal to the UK. Plus, Fit Test Lead Hollie Storey chats about her career to date, including stints at Formula 1 teams McLaren and Williams. She also discusses her love of cocktails, boxing and, of course, cake.

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Medicine Division Rota Manager James Juden reveals that his lucrative first job was as a pot washer or ‘Fairy Liquid Operative’ at the local village pub – when he was 11 years old! Plus, Ben Oakleigh, Divisional Manager in Urgent & Emergency Medicine, tells how although his rugby career was cut short by injury, his love of the game led him to working with teams in South Africa.

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In this episode, Transformation Portfolio & Programme Lead Neil Lewis recounts how his work in the Army helped him deal with PTSD from a horrific childhood traffic accident. Also, Former Education staff member Tanya Neal, who has served as a RAF Police Officer, admits that when she was young, she always wanted to be a Nurse, but realised she would be ‘terrible’ at it.

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In this episode, Knowledge and Library Services Manager Helen Dobson offers insights into the work of an insurance investigator and a teacher in prisons. And Facilities General Manager Paul Freeman talks about how being treated in the Burns Unit for a terrible accident inspired him to work at the Trust.

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Join Besh Nijhar-Brown, HR and Recruitment expert, and Dave Roberts, Associate Director of Communications, Engagement and Community Relations at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, as they share tips and advice on applying and interviewing for a job in the NHS. This podcast episode also includes some staff members recalling their own job-seeking experiences.

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In this episode, Radio Odstock presenter Kev Lawrence discusses his modest exam results leading to an unusual route to being a teacher and his love of hospital radio, while Associate Director of Communications Dave Roberts attempts to explain his career, from not being a cowboy and failing to join the Navy - which led to a decade working in the theatre, time in politics and then arriving at Salisbury Hospital.

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In this episode, our Sustainability Manager Gemma Heath talks about how as a young mother she studied for a degree, accidentally got a job with our charity the Stars Appeal and after many years raising funds now leads the hospital's commitment to sustainability, while Katie Duggan reflects on her love of hospitality and the demands of running the hospital catering service.

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Providing inclusive public services during a time of debate and division. With guests Ian Green OBE Chair of Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, The Very Reverend Nick Papadopoulos Dean of Salisbury and Cheryl Samuels Director of People at Evelina London Women’s & Children’s Hospital. This episode was recorded in front of a live audience during Salisbury Hospital's Tent Talks festival of learning.

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In this episode Lee Phillips, Head of Pathology, and Katy Griffin from the Stars Appeal describe how they followed their childhood passions into successful careers, and we hear about the impact of David Attenborough, polka dot zebras, giant lizards and careless tortoises. Lee explains his love affair with the hospital wooshy system.

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