Chief Executive of Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Mel Pickup, is joined by Jessica Beattie, Practice Educator, and Clare Chippendale, Staff Nurse, who told us about the Nursing Associate programme, and how this relatively new role opens so many doors for colleagues.Av Mel Pickup - In Conversation at BTHFT

Chief Executive of Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Mel Pickup, is joined by Cat Shutt, Head of Organisational Development, and Carly Wilson, Recruitment and Onboarding Lead, to talk about staff recognition at BTHFT. Cat and Carly will talk about their role in bettering employee experience here at the Trust…

Jen and Pepper talk about their role in encouraging and engendering a culture of research activity here at the Trust.Av Mel Pickup - In Conversation at BTHFT

Sally and Amy talk about how Magnet4Europe is transforming nursing practice and improving the experience for staff and patients in Bradford.Av Mel Pickup - In Conversation at BTHFT

Jamilla and Victoria discuss both the importance and challenges of palliative care as well as the innovative research being conducted to improve end-of-life care.Av Mel Pickup - In Conversation at BTHFT

International colleagues Abdellatif and Diogo discuss their journeys to working at the Trust and some of the highlights and challenges they faced along the way.Av Mel Pickup - In Conversation at BTHFT

Sam speaks about her commitment to social justice and her long career in public, voluntary and social enterprise organisations. She also speaks about the work of the alliance and the important role it plays in the health and wellbeing of the people in our district.Av Mel Pickup - In Conversation at BTHFT

Samantha tells us about why the awards were founded and how they were introduced at the Trust. Melbourne, originally from the Philippines, shares the story of her journey to Bradford and her pride in being one of the first DAISY Award Honourees in our hospitals.Av Mel Pickup - In Conversation at BTHFT

Aisha, who has a background in politics and started her journey in the Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) department before moving to Maxillofacial Services, tells us all about the scheme and shares her diverse experiences within the Trust.Av Mel Pickup - In Conversation at BTHFT

Erica tells us about why she founded Dear Erica and the benefits this online community has brought to agency and bank staff, as well as sisters and matrons.Av Mel Pickup - In Conversation at BTHFT

Chief Executive of Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Mel Pickup, is joined by Fiona Mattison, Complaints Lead for Urgent, Elderly and Specialist Medicine and Bashir Ahmed, a Service Manager for Surgery and Digestive Diseases to talk about the Trust's Veteran Aware Accreditation.Av Mel Pickup - In Conversation at BTHFT

Chief Executive of Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Mel Pickup, is joined by Sam Keighley, Chief Executive of the Bradford VCS alliance.Av Mel Pickup - In Conversation at BTHFT

Chief Executive of Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Mel Pickup, is joined by Professor Alex Brown a Consultant in Elderly care and Midwife Gillian Simpson.Av Mel Pickup - In Conversation at BTHFT

Syima tells us about the history of the festival, it's contibution to health and well-being and shares some of the highlights of this year's programme. Collette explains how events such as the festival fit in to the broader aims of Living Well and her work across the district.Av Mel Pickup - In Conversation at BTHFT

Chris tells us about his recent trip to Malawi, where he and colleagues have been supporting local medical professionals for many years. He also talks about the work of the Listening for Life Centre here in Bradford. Mel on Twitter: twitter.com/Mel_Pickup Find out more about the Listening for Life Centre…

We hear about Vicky's work on the innovative Butterfly Pathway, supporting families of babies with life-limiting conditions. We also hear from a family that Vicky recently supported through the pathway. Vicky on Twitter: twitter.com/Vicmidwife1 Mel on Twitter: twitter.com/Mel_Pickup Find out more about the Butterfly Pathway…

Professor Congdon is the eighth Vice-Chancellor of the University of Bradford and is the first woman to hold the role. Shirley has significant experience of working in higher education championing the quality of the student experience, widening participation, engagement with business and communities and advancing the quality of research and innovat…

Rukeya is a Senior Midwife, Educator, Supervisor of Midwives and researcher immersed in clinical practice and education. Rukeya on Twitter: twitter.com/miahrukeya Mel on Twitter: twitter.com/Mel_PickupAv Mel Pickup - In Conversation at BTHFT

Arshad is a Muslim Imam and head of the team. Joanna is a Humanist SPaRC practitioner. They discuss their journeys to working in the hospital and how they have transformed the service, from a more traditional hospital chaplaincy, to the SPaRC team. You can find out more about SPaRC at sparc.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk SPaRC team on Twitter: twitter.co…

James describes how his work as a Junior Doctor in A&E inspired his work on organ donation and Karen shares the story of the tragic death of her husband, Mark, in 2017. Mark's organs went on to help nine recipients and led Karen to become an advocate for organ donation. You can find out more about organ donation and join the organ donor register on…

Fiona talks about how she has always wanted to be, not just a doctor but a surgeon. She also shares how people can reduce their risk of developing cancer and what to look for when checking your breasts. Fiz tells us about being diagnosed with Breast Cancer and how she has used this experience to raise awareness of Breast Cancer out in the community…

Elaine is the newly appointed Independent Chair for the Bradford District Craven Health & Care Partnership and in this episode she talks to Mel about her role and how her early career in social care informed her belief in the power of partnership working. Find out more about the Bradford District & Craven Health & Care Partnership: https://www.brad…