Introduction to series 4 - leadership in Local Government. How does it work; what can the NHS learn?

What do we mean by the independent healthcare sector; how does it operate and what is the relationship to the NHS? - all questions and talking points that we delve into with David Hare - CEO of the Independent Healthcare Providers Network.

Working from 37 hospital units Ramsay Heath Care are a partner for the NHS, whilst also providing independent health care for insurers and individuals. Nick Costa, the UK Chief Executive discusses how they operate, what makes the organisation tick and lessons that the NHS could benefit from.

As the managing director of Vitality UK, Keith Klintworth describes their approach to lifestyle change and support healthy living; how they support their staff and insights into how their approach is applicable to the challenges facing the NHS.

Andrew Walton founded Connect Health as a specialist physiotherapy provider at the age of 26 and in the podcast we discuss how the organisation has developed; what he has learnt and how independent healthcare differs to the NHS - or shares many similarities.

The five podcasts in series 2 has given an insight into national leaders and their organisations. The episode is a summary of the themes coming out of these conversations and Matthew’s thoughts on what are the main challenges for national regularly body’s looking forward.

What is having the freedom to speak up? How do we improve our healthcare culture and safety that allows people to speak up without the fear of detriment? Jayne Chidgey-Clark - our national guardian discusses all.

As registrar and Chief Executive of the General Medical Council, Charlie is responsible for the independent regulation of medical professionals. He discussed how the organisation work, their challenges and his impact as a leader.

Recorded shortly before standing down as chief executive of the Nursing & Midwifery Council, Andrea describes the work of the NMC, the challenges and her approach to leadership.

The Care Quality Commission is the regulator of health and care across England. Ian Trenholm is the outgoing Chief Executive and discusses what the organisation does, how it does it and how it has changed.

Henrietta is the first Patient Safety Commissioner and is a champion for patients. She discussed how she leads the drive to improve the safety of medicines and medical devices. Her aim is to improve how patients are listened to by the healthcare system, the government, and the NHS to place them at the heart of decision making.

What do the leaders of national organisations do to support great culture and leadership in health care delivery? This series sets out to understand more.

Episode 13 brings together the themes from all of the episodes in series one, with one of international experts on culture and compassionate leadership - Michael West. Michael details the importance of the NHS staff survey, the importance of inclusive and compassionate leadership.

Birju describes her history in the organisation, passion and desire to serve the local population and lead the organisation into the next exciting 10 years of development and change.

Julian describes the approach to leadership, change and improvement he has seen in Berkshire healthcare since he joined in 2011.

Mairead McCormick discusses the approach in Kent Community NHS Foundation Trust to proper, engaging and involvement work with staff and how to make changes in services.

From aeroplanes, retail and the voluntary sector into the NHS, Graham described his leadership approach, supporting staff to get things right, take risk and create conditions for staff to excel.

Hal Spencer discusses his development from a registrar in 2003 to becoming the chief executive in 2022 at Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

12 years of experience in making change in Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust distilled into 40 mins - all centred around listening and engaging with colleagues and making focused changes.

Andrew describes the change that has happened across Solent NHS Trust, since 2016, that started with listening to and discussing issues with their staff.

Fed up with standards below what was acceptable and poor staff survey results, Combined started on a ‘listening project’; listened to their people and made changes. Buki explains how they did this, what has changed and gives insight into her leadership approach.

Neil Carr has been a chief executive for 17 years and shares his experience and insights in leadership, quality improvement, the importance of research and data to support making change.

Tracy Allen has led Derbyshire Community services since 2011 and they have had consistently high staff satisfaction in their annual surveys - the podcast explores how this has happened and what they do to improve day by day.

Jane Tomkinson, as the joint chief executive of Liverpool Heart and Chest NHS Foundation Trust and Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, shares the experiences building a great team in Liverpool and the re-building work being undertaken in the organisation in Chester.