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The Right Chamber

Ron Grimley Undergraduate Centre

25 episodes

2 days ago

The Right Chamber is our NHS Trust’s podcast that explores what really makes a hospital a hospital. We share authentic conversations with everyone who keeps the NHS running, from doctors, nurses, and students to facilities, admin, and corporate staff. Each episode is designed to be accessible to the public while meaningful for healthcare professionals, breaking down barriers and showing the NHS as a living, human community. It’s where the whole heartbeat of the hospital comes together, in one place. Produced by the Ron Grimley Undergraduate Centre.

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The Right Chamber is our NHS Trust’s podcast that explores what really makes a hospital a hospital. We share authentic conversations with everyone who keeps the NHS running, from doctors, nurses, and students to facilities, admin, and corporate staff. Each episode is designed to be accessible to the public while meaningful for healthcare professionals, breaking down barriers and showing the NHS as a living, human community. It’s where the whole heartbeat of the hospital comes together, in one place. Produced by the Ron Grimley Undergraduate Centre.

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Self-Improvement

Health & Fitness,

Episodes (20/25)

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The Right Chamber E25 – Building a Culture of Continuous Improvement in the NHS

In this episode of The Right Chamber, hosts Jasprit and Victor sit down with Peter Lowe, Group Director of Improvement across Sandwell & West Birmingham (SWBH) and The Dudley Group. They explore what it really takes to build a culture where every NHS colleague can make care better. Peter traces his 25-year NHS journey from… The Right Chamber E25 – Building a Culture of Continuous Improvement in the NHS

3 days ago

36 minutes 20 seconds

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The Right Chamber E24 – Moving, Handling, and Dignity in the NHS

Introduction Learn about moving, handling and dignity in the NHS with hosts Jasprit and Victor as they talk to Paul Featherby-Davis, a nurse of 23 years who now leads moving & handling and core-risk medical device education at The Dudley Group. Paul shares how evidence-based training improves safety for patients and staff. From portable oxygen… The Right Chamber E24 – Moving, Handling, and Dignity in the NHS

2 weeks ago

30 minutes 46 seconds

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The Right Chamber E23 – A Father’s Legacy, A Surgeon’s Mission

Introduction We sit down with Professor Atiq-ur Rehman, a leading vascular surgeon, medical educator and humanitarian whose remarkable journey beautifully bridges continents, compassion, and community impact. Professor Rehman recounts his path from earning his medical degree in Pakistan to moving to the UK in the early 1990s. He completed advanced surgical training at renowned institutions,… The Right Chamber E23 – A Father’s Legacy, A Surgeon’s Mission

1 month ago

27 minutes 38 seconds

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The Right Chamber E22 – Beyond the Rules: The Human Side of Being a Doctor

Introduction: Professor Sabena Jameel shares her remarkable journey from growing up as the daughter of an Indian immigrant in the Peak District to becoming specialist for professionalism in medicine. She has over 25 experience years as an inner-city GP in Birmingham while simultaneously developing an influential career in medical education. Sabena reflects on her shift […]

1 month ago

38 minutes 18 seconds

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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 […]

2 months ago

25 minutes 20 seconds

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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 […]

2 months ago

34 minutes 59 seconds

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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, […]

3 months ago

30 minutes 12 seconds

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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 […]

3 months ago

26 minutes 6 seconds

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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 […]

4 months ago

25 minutes 22 seconds

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The Right Chamber – E16 Ground zero: A microbiologist’s COVID story

In this episode, microbiologist Dr. Elizabeth Rees shares her journey and reflections from her 26-year career at the Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust. Originally from Birmingham and trained in the West Midlands, Liz began her consultant role in 1999 and has since taken on multiple responsibilities including Infection Control Doctor and Chief of Community and […]

4 months ago

37 minutes 28 seconds

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The Right Chamber – E15 Compassion in practice: Life in palliative medicine

In this powerful episode, we welcome back Dr. Richard Alleyne, a palliative care consultant, to delve deeper into the world of end-of-life medicine and what drew him to this vital yet often misunderstood field. Listeners are taken on a reflective journey through Richard’s early days as a GP trainee and the profound personal experience that […]

5 months ago

36 minutes 43 seconds

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The Right Chamber E14 – Through my eyes: a surgeon’s global journey

In this inspiring episode, we meet Mr Babar Elahi, an accomplished eye surgeon and the current Chief of Surgery for Women and Children at The Dudley Group. Babar shares the compelling story of his journey from Pakistan to the UK, detailing the challenges, pivots, and perseverance that shaped his career in ophthalmology. Starting his education […]

5 months ago

34 minutes 47 seconds

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The Right Chamber – E13 Teach, Train, Inspire: Life as a Clinical Educator

In this insightful episode of the Right Chamber podcast, the conversation centres on clinical education, mentorship, and the importance of fostering a supportive learning environment for nursing students. Rob Louis, a seasoned nurse educator with a background in renal nursing, shares his journey from being a cadet in a distinctive mink green uniform to becoming […]

5 months ago

24 minutes 54 seconds

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The Right Chamber – E12 Heart Matters: Conversations with Heart Failure Nurses

This episode offers a valuable insight into the evolving role of heart failure nurses and the advancements in heart failure treatment over recent decades. Guests Jacqui Elson-Whittaker and Glynis Whitefoot, both experienced heart failure nurses, share reflections on the early days of heart failure care in the late 1990s and early 2000s, when treatment options… The Right Chamber – E12 Heart Matters: Conversations with Heart Failure Nurses

6 months ago

40 minutes 21 seconds

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The Right Chamber – Ep 11 – Breaking barriers for locally employed doctors

In this insightful episode of our podcast, we explore the transformative journey of locally employed doctors (LEDs) in the UK healthcare system. Hosted by Dr Victor Adeyera and Dr Jasprit Kaur, we are joined by Dr Tamar Saeed, a consultant in endocrinology, and Dr Sumaira Malik, a locally employed doctor, who share their experiences and… The Right Chamber – Ep 11 – Breaking barriers for locally employed doctors

6 months ago

35 minutes 17 seconds

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The Right Chamber – E10 Stronger together: mental health in healthcare

The medical profession is known for its high-pressure environment, demanding workload, and emotional challenges. But what can be done to better support doctors as they navigate these pressures? In this episode, we sit down with Dr Richard Alleyne, a palliative medicine consultant at The Dudley Group, to discuss the critical issue of well-being in medicine.… The Right Chamber – E10 Stronger together: mental health in healthcare

7 months ago

33 minutes 39 seconds

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The Right Chamber – E9 Small changes, big differences

In this episode, we explore the critical link between procurement and sustainability in the NHS, uncovering how clinical purchasing decisions directly impact the journey toward net-zero emissions. Our guests Clare Nash and Ninette Harris, experts in procurement and sustainability, discuss the pressing need to reduce the NHS’s carbon footprint—62% of which comes from the products,… The Right Chamber – E9 Small changes, big differences

7 months ago

33 minutes 1 second

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The Right Chamber – E8 More than a doctor: Finding purpose in medicine

In this episode, Dr Jane Dale, offers suggestions to resident doctors and trainees on dealing with low morale and the pressures of training in an ever-demanding healthcare system.

8 months ago

27 minutes 52 seconds

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The Right Chamber – E7 The Art of Imaging: Smarter Scan Requests for Better Care

Dr Victor Adeyera and Dr Jasprit Kaur present the seventh episode of The Right Chamber. In this episode, consultant radiologist, Dr Min Yen Wong, shares invaluable insights for resident doctors and trainees on how to make effective radiological imaging requests. Discover the best practices, common pitfalls to avoid, and Dr Wong’s candid thoughts on request… The Right Chamber – E7 The Art of Imaging: Smarter Scan Requests for Better Care

9 months ago

32 minutes 47 seconds

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The Right Chamber – E6 – Career Decisions

Dr Victor Adeyera and Dr Jasprit Kaur present the fifth episode of the Right Chamber. In this episode, core surgical trainee, Dr Omar Mostafa, spoke to us about his career path, working in trauma and orthopaedics and his love for all things aviation. If there is anything you would like us to cover in future… The Right Chamber – E6 – Career Decisions

9 months ago

28 minutes 56 seconds