Bullhorns and Sirens – Details, episodes & analysis

Welcome to our Election special episode series, in each episode of this three part series we break down the healthcare specifics of each parties manifestos to help inform and educate ahead of the upcoming general election/polling day.

We are not encouraging or trying to sway your vote. We are providing you with information so you can make an informed decision. We can only emphasise the importance of completing your own research and reading each party manifesto in depth.

Find the Liberal Democrat Party manifesto online at this link:

https://www.libdems.org.uk/manifesto

Find the Reform UK Contract online at this link:

https://assets.nationbuilder.com/reformuk/pages/253/attachments/original/1718625371/Reform_UK_Our_Contract_with_You.pdf?1718625371

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Welcome to our Election special episode series, in each episode of this three part series we break down the healthcare specifics of each parties manifestos to help inform and educate ahead of the upcoming general election/polling day.

We are not encouraging or trying to sway your vote. We are providing you with information so you can make an informed decision. We can only emphasise the importance of completing your own research and reading each party manifesto in depth.

Find the Labour Party manifesto online at this link:

https://labour.org.uk/change/my-plan-for-change/

Join GMB today:

https://www.gmb.org.uk/join-gmb

Brought to you by the Pocket Clinician team, this episodes discusses culture in the ambulance service, and the wider health service. The team also welcome Poppy to her first episode, and break down how they would improve culture if they were the CEO’s of three different ambulance services!

Brought to you by the Pocket Clinician team, this episode hosts Dr Fionna Moore. She is the former Medical Director and Chief executive of SECAmb and LAS, and currently working with KSS HEMS (Air Ambulance). Dr Moore discussed her life and career to date, the good and the bad, how she has helped shape the ambulance services and trauma networks and where the ambulance service is heading next!

Brought to you by the Pocket Clinician team, this 2nd part hosts Andrew Ormerod the founder of CPD Me. This particular episode gets to know Andrew on a more personal level. Sam and Tommy delve into Andrews experiences in the ambulance service, and how he has seen change and development in the pre-hospital arena.

Brought to you by the Pocket Clinician team, this episode hosts Andrew Ormerod the founder of CPD Me. This particular episode focuses on all things CPD, and how CPD Me came about. The gents talk about what is classed as CPD and what can I log as CPD. Andrew talks about what CPD he engages in and how he came to where he is today.

Brought to you by the Pocket Clinician team, this sixth episode hosts Consultant Midwife Dawn Kerslake. She talks about her role within the ambulance service, and her career path to where she is now. Sam and Tommy fire a range of maternity scenarios at Dawn, with plenty of discussion around mum and baby centered care, so that we can be as prepared as possible for those maternity related jobs!

Brought to you by the Pocket Clinician team, this fifth episode talks about burnout. With burnout being so prevalent across the NHS, Sam, Tommy and James explore what actually burnout and what causes it. They also individually talk about their experiences around hitting burnout, and how they now identify and prevent it.

Brought to you by the Pocket Clinician team, this second part of Episode 4 hosts Critical Care Paramedic Jon. He breaks down a hot debrief and what gets reflected upon. The importance of clinical governance is discussed and its importance within the the role of a CCP. Jon also tells us how he copes with seeing traumatic events, and what he does to combat this. Also he answers questions sent in by you the listeners!

Brought to you by the Pocket Clinician team, this fourth episode hosts Critical Care Paramedic Jon. He recalls why he wanted to become a CCP and how he got there. Discussions take place around ROSC, team working, as well as the skills he can bring to scene as a CCP. This is the first of two parts with Jon, so stay tuned for part 2 next week!