John Ellis - Eye surgeon

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The Innovator's Journey

Jonathan Winter

15 episodes

5 days ago

Join host Jonathan Winter for a series of interviews designed to uncover different ways to succeed at work, in the midst of rapid change. You’ll hear life and career stories of creative people pushing the boundaries in their field, together with their thoughts on the future of work, technology, and on what’s uniquely special about being human not machine. The Innovator's Journey is designed to stimulate fresh thoughts on how you, your team and your best ideas are going to flourish.

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John Ellis - Eye surgeon

The Innovator's Journey

33 minutes 55 seconds

2 years ago

John Ellis - Eye surgeon

Health systems around the world are under strain. In the UK, post-pandemic backlogs in the NHS are at an unprecedented level, particularly for elective (non-emergency) procedures.

Nowhere is innovation more needed - or more challenging, given the scale and complexity of the NHS. So here's a welcome good news story: cataract surgery in Scotland is receiving a boost of innovation pioneered in Dundee.

Opthalmologist Dr John Ellis and his team have been using six-sigma techniques to achieve dramatic gains in productivity. And unlike so many other innovations dreamed up in Dundee, this one is not driven by technology. It is an essentially human story of teamwork and team spirit.

If you’re interested in high-performing teams, the future of healthcare professions, or the ups and downs of life as an innovator then I encourage you to listen to this episode. And if you’re inspired by Dr Ellis and his team, do share it with your colleagues and friends.

(00:00) Introduction

(02:58) THE PAST - My Life and Career Journey

(14:30) Creative Artefact

(16:45) THE PRESENT - My work and innovation

(27:53) THE FUTURE - Future of work

BONUS MATERIAL - How to tackle the waiting list challenge: https://youtu.be/TD-biK2NS1U

RELATED - YouTube documentary by Sirjhun Patel: A day in high volume eye surgery: https://youtu.be/r9GEk5dMKuM

This includes practical details including some of the 7 innovations put forward by the team, to achieve high volume:

1. Timed patient batches

2. 'Jump seats'

3. Intraoperative dilation

4. Patient clothing

5. Nurses mark eye

6. Topical anaesthetic

7. 60 minute 'time bank' training method