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.   Hosts: Martin Nelson, NHS England, South West, Advanced Practice Education & Training Development Lead Lou Buckle, NHS England, South West, Education and Development Specialist Lead   Guests: Kate Shorthose, Consultant in Palliative Medicin ..read more

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 steps involved in gaining Advanced Practice recognition via this process. We hear about the key role of the education provider and academic supervisor in supporting people through this journey. We also discuss what a good ePortfolio looks like and highlight important aspects for people to consider when embarking on this route to gaining their Advanced Practice Digital Badge.  We hope you enjoy listening! Hos ..read more

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. We highlight and discuss frameworks, toolkits, networks and developmental opportunities which can further research activity including the Advanced Practice Multi-professional Practice-based Research Capabilities Framework and developing a research ..read more

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 ..read more

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. For more information regarding this podcast connect with us: Email - ⁠acpenquirieslondon@hee.nhs.uk⁠ Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/nhsewte⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/NHSE_WTE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram ..read more

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. This is a special series of three podcasts showcasing how Advanced Practitioners in mental health are undertaking leadership, education and workforce transformation roles. For more information regarding this podcast connect with us: Email - ⁠acpenquirieslondon@hee.nhs.uk⁠ Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/nhsewte⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/NHSE_WTE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram ..read more

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. This is a special series of three podcasts showcasing how Advanced Practitioners in mental health are undertaking leadership, education and workforce transformation roles. For more information regarding this podcast connect with us: Email - ⁠acpenquirieslondon@hee.nhs.uk⁠ Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/nhsewte⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/NHSE_WTE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagr ..read more

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. For more information regarding this podcast connect with us: Email - ⁠a ..read more

This is the second in a two-part episode hosted by Natalie Hough, with a focus on Advanced Practice in Primary Care. Natalie Hough, continues her conversation with Lauryn Murdoch, a Trainee Advanced Practitioner, and Dr Salma Ahmed, a GP Supervisor on Advanced Practice in Primary Care. For more information regarding this podcast connect with us: Email - ⁠acpenquirieslondon@hee.nhs.uk⁠ Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/nhsewte⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/NHSE_WTE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/nhse_wte ..read more

This is the first in a two-part episode hosted by Natalie Hough, with a focus on Advanced Practice in Primary Care. Natalie is in conversation with Lauryn Murdoch, a Trainee Advanced Practitioner, and Dr Salma Ahmed, a GP Supervisor. They discuss how they have set up their clinical supervision and offer advice and guidance to aspiring trainees and GP Supervisors. For more information regarding this podcast connect with us: Email - ⁠acpenquirieslondon@hee.nhs.uk⁠ Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/nhsewte⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/NHSE_WTE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram -  ..read more