The Right Chamber E21 – Support Workers: The Unsung Heroes of Patient Care
In this episode, we hear from Lorraine Allchurch, Lead AHP Support Worker at The Dudley Group. Lorraine shines a light on the often-overlooked but essential contribution of support staff within the NHS. Support workers cover a wide range of roles, including radiography assistants, dietetic assistants, therapy practitioners, and more. Lorraine explains that while some use […]
The Right Chamber – E21 Support Workers: The Unsung Heroes of Patient Care
In this episode, we hear from Lorraine Allchurch, Lead AHP Support Worker at The Dudley Group. Lorraine shines a light on the often-overlooked but essential contribution of support staff within the NHS. Support workers cover a wide range of roles, including radiography assistants, dietetic assistants, therapy practitioners, and more. Lorraine explains that while some use […]
The Right Chamber – E20 Opening doors for the people of Dudley
In this episode, Rachel Pearce, Workforce Development Business Partner at The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust, discusses her role and the innovative projects she leads to strengthen local NHS career pathways. Having transitioned from a traditional HR background, Rachel’s position—introduced in December 2023—focuses on developing talent pipelines, building partnerships with schools and colleges, and making […]
The Right Chamber – E20 Opening doors for the people of Dudley
In this episode, Rachel Pearce, Workforce Development Business Partner at The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust, discusses her role and the innovative projects she leads to strengthen local NHS career pathways. Having transitioned from a traditional HR background, Rachel’s position—introduced in December 2023—focuses on developing talent pipelines, building partnerships with schools and colleges, and making […]
The Right Chamber – Ep 19 – Making Medics: The Russells Hall Way
In this episode, we meet Laura James, Undergraduate Assistant Manager, and Courtnie Griffiths, Fifth Year Undergraduate Coordinator, who share insights into the vital work of the Ron Grimley Undergraduate Centre at Russells Hall Hospital. Their team supports medical students and trainees from the University of Birmingham, Aston University, and Three Counties Medical School—coordinating placements, timetables, […]
The Right Chamber – Ep 19 – Making Medics: The Russells Hall Way
In this episode, we meet Laura James, Undergraduate Assistant Manager, and Courtnie Griffiths, Fifth Year Undergraduate Coordinator, who share insights into the vital work of the Ron Grimley Undergraduate Centre at Russells Hall Hospital. Their team supports medical students and trainees from the University of Birmingham, Aston University, and Three Counties Medical School—coordinating placements, timetables, […]
The Right Chamber – E18 Finding Resolution: How the NHS Listens
In this insightful episode, we meet Jill Faulkner, Associate Director of Patient Experience, who shares her extensive experience and the vital role she plays in supporting both patients and staff. With a career in the NHS spanning over 30 years—eight of them at Dudley—Jill provides a behind-the-scenes look at the work involved in patient experience […]
The Right Chamber – E18 Finding Resolution: How the NHS Listens
In this insightful episode, we meet Jill Faulkner, Associate Director of Patient Experience, who shares her extensive experience and the vital role she plays in supporting both patients and staff. With a career in the NHS spanning over 30 years—eight of them at Dudley—Jill provides a behind-the-scenes look at the work involved in patient experience […]
The Right Chamber – E17 Martha’s Rule: Listen, Act, Protect
In this episode, Dr Adrian Jennings, a consultant anaesthetist at The Dudley Group since 2013, shares insights into his career and the evolving role of anaesthesiology. Initially pursuing a path in internal medicine, Adrian shifted to anaesthetics after realising he preferred the focused, hands-on nature of the specialty. He now specialises in vascular anaesthesia, preoperative […]
The Right Chamber – E17 Martha’s Rule: Listen, Act, Protect
In this episode, Dr Adrian Jennings, a consultant anaesthetist at The Dudley Group since 2013, shares insights into his career and the evolving role of anaesthesiology. Initially pursuing a path in internal medicine, Adrian shifted to anaesthetics after realising he preferred the focused, hands-on nature of the specialty. He now specialises in vascular anaesthesia, preoperative […]