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Breathing Life into Healthcare Science; Emma Crookes
Jun 21, 2026
24m 58s
Preparing for the worst, living for today: Lauren Ward
May 25, 2026
27m 27s
Cherry Lee: Leadership, Lorries and Living Life Unapologetically
May 2, 2026
26m 39s
Maxwell Rousell: Finding Your Niche - From Apprentice to Digital Champion
Apr 19, 2026
23m 18s
Colin Dunkley: The Quiet Revolutionary - Epilepsy, Emotion and Working Upstream
Mar 22, 2026
33m 40s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/21/26 | ![]() Breathing Life into Healthcare Science; Emma Crookes | Emma Crookes is the Respiratory and Sleep Physiological Science Service Manager at Sherwood Forest Hospitals. In this episode, she opens the door on healthcare science, one of the NHS's least understood professions. Emma explains how her team diagnoses and treats sleep apnoea, a condition affecting around 5% of the population that often goes unnoticed until a partner points out the snoring and breathlessness in the night. She talks through lung function tests, the psychology of getting nervous patients to blow into intimidating machines, and the 8,000 patients on CPAP treatment across the trust. She reflects on a career that started in equine sports science, a chance conversation with her auntie about a job advert, and twenty years building a service that sits under the healthcare science umbrella that most people have never heard of. Along the way she shares why she still does a little jig when she sees healthcare science listed as a career option for schoolchildren and why getting people moving despite breathlessness matters as much as any medication. A conversation about diagnosis, motivation and a profession working quietly behind the scenes to keep patients breathing easier. | 24m 58s | ||||||
| 5/25/26 | ![]() Preparing for the worst, living for today: Lauren Ward | Lauren Ward plans for the moments nobody wants to imagine. As Emergency Planning and Business Continuity Officer, she helps ensure the NHS is ready for everything from major incidents to power failures and extreme weather. But behind her role lies an extraordinary personal story of RAF service, two cancer diagnoses in a single year, losing the career she loved and finding a new purpose helping others. A moving conversation about resilience, leadership, family and staying calm when life takes an unexpected turn. | 27m 27s | ||||||
| 5/2/26 | ![]() Cherry Lee: Leadership, Lorries and Living Life Unapologetically | Cherry Lee has a shaved head, tattoos and piercings. She drives a lorry. She's the lead singer of an 80s/90s rock band called Thick Skinned. And she's one of the most thoughtful, strategic leaders you'll ever meet. Deputy General Manager for Surgery. Former jockey, former rugby player, former nurse, former ODP, former Surgical Care Practitioner. Someone who's learned that assumptions are usually wrong. Her journey includes a cardiac arrest at 19 that ended her sport career. Her parents consented to amputation. Surgeons in Scarborough saved her leg. A consultant told her: "Your sport career is over. But you've still got a life. So think about what you want to do." So she became a patient. Then institutionalized to hospital life. Then a nurse who saw ODPs doing the exciting bits in resus and thought "that's for me." Then operations. Then leadership. Six careers. Never settling for the status quo. Never letting anyone else define who she should be. Her advice to her younger self? "All the mistakes I've made have made me who I am. Just do what you want to in the moment and it'll take you where it needs to go." Don't judge the book by its cover. You'll miss the whole story. | 26m 39s | ||||||
| 4/19/26 | ![]() Maxwell Rousell: Finding Your Niche - From Apprentice to Digital Champion✨ | digital inclusionNHS+3 | Maxwell Rousell | NHS appNHS | — | digital servicescommunity support+3 | — | 23m 18s | |
| 3/22/26 | ![]() Colin Dunkley: The Quiet Revolutionary - Epilepsy, Emotion and Working Upstream✨ | epilepsypaediatrics+3 | Colin Dunkley | NHS | — | traumaprevention+3 | — | 33m 40s | |
| 3/8/26 | ![]() Arron Smith: From RAF to the Recovery Room - Bringing Structure to Chaos✨ | NHSmilitary leadership+3 | Arron Smith | RAFNHS+2 | — | rejectionleadership evolution+2 | — | 29m 29s | |
| 2/21/26 | ![]() Sally Palmer: Many Hats, One Mission - Inside Infection Control✨ | infection controlhealthcare+3 | Sally Palmer | COVIDSt John Ambulance | — | Nurse Consultantprevention+3 | — | 26m 36s | |
| 2/7/26 | ![]() Growing Our Own: Apprentices, Confidence and Second Chances✨ | apprenticeshipscareer transformation+2 | RichieLacey+2 | Growing Our OwnOnly Human After All | — | National Apprenticeship Weekself-doubt+2 | — | 30m 57s | |
| 1/24/26 | ![]() From the Archives: Amanda Barrett - A Nurse's Journey from Bedside to Blueprint✨ | nursingproject management+2 | Amanda Barrett | Community Diagnostic CentreOnly Human After All | Mansfield | healthcare improvementlegacy+2 | — | 30m 00s | |
| 1/3/26 | ![]() Jo Freeman: Pharmacy, Purpose and Choosing to Stay✨ | pharmacycareer development+2 | Jo Freeman | Sherwood Forest Hospitals | — | Assistant Chief PharmacistSherwood Forest Hospitals+2 | — | 27m 16s | |
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| 12/21/25 | ![]() Holiday Special: Andrea in the Guest Chair✨ | patient careleadership+2 | Andrea | — | — | underdogjoy+2 | — | 30m 30s | |
| 12/7/25 | ![]() Holiday Special: James in the Guest Chair✨ | Lego obsessionsmedical school+7 | James Thomas | Lego | — | holiday specialguest seat+2 | — | 27m 28s | |
| 11/22/25 | ![]() Rachel Gibbons: The Admin That Saved Lives✨ | cancer detectionhealthcare administration+3 | Rachel Gibbons | Sherwood Forest HospitalsNHS | — | histopathologysarcoma+3 | — | 21m 10s | |
| 11/8/25 | ![]() Saroona Haroon: The Sherlock Holmes of the Slide | Dr Saroona Haroon is a histopathologist at Sherwood Forest Hospitals and a self-described "detective of the microscope." In this conversation, she reveals the world behind the biopsies – the careful art of diagnosing disease from tiny tissue slices, the three-micron precision of lab work, and the deep satisfaction of solving diagnostic puzzles that directly help patients she'll never meet. Saroona talks about growing up surrounded by microscopes and x-ray boxes in her grandfather's GP practice, following her mother into laboratory medicine, and finding her passion in dermatopathology. She shares how her faith guides her approach to work and life, the importance of halal income, and how she balances clinical excellence with raising a family. This episode celebrates the heroes behind the scenes – the pathologists, biomedical scientists and lab teams whose meticulous work underpins diagnosis and treatment across the NHS. Saroona's infectious enthusiasm for her specialty reminds us why histopathology matters, even if most patients never see the people examining their slides. A conversation about precision, purpose and the joy of work that genuinely fulfills. | 27m 58s | ||||||
| 10/26/25 | ![]() Claire Etches: Teaching Doctors the Paediatric Way | Claire Etches has spent 20 years caring for sick children on Ward 25. Two years ago she did something pretty unusual – she started teaching medical students. Not nursing students. Medical students. In this conversation, Claire talks about what it's like being the first nurse in her role at Sherwood Forest Hospitals, demystifying paediatrics for terrified students who've never held a baby, and why sometimes the best teacher for a junior doctor is the nurse who's been doing it for two decades. She also discusses imposter syndrome, the power of someone believing in you and why her signature lemon drizzle might need to compete in a medical education bake-off. This is a story about breaking down artificial barriers, multi-professional learning done right, and what happens when someone taps you on the shoulder and says "you'd be brilliant at this" | 29m 09s | ||||||
| 10/11/25 | ![]() Kate Wright: Celebrating Allied Health Professions, 14 Roles, 1 Purpose | In this special episode for Allied Health Professional Day, Andrea and James celebrate the extraordinary world of AHPs with Kate Wright, Chief Allied Health Professional at Sherwood Forest Hospitals. Kate lifts the lid on the 14 professions that make up this vital, diverse workforce — from dietitians and physiotherapists to orthoptists, radiographers and paramedics. Together, they explore what unites these roles: a holistic approach to care, deep compassion for patients, and an ability to bring people back to independence and hope. Kate also shares her own story — from nursing auxiliary in Oxford to Chief AHP — and reflects on moments that shaped her journey: a single inspiring physio, a role she helped to design, and the importance of believing in yourself (and others) before you feel ready. The conversation celebrates what makes AHPs special: teamwork, adaptability, kindness and quiet excellence — the threads that hold our health service together. | 29m 18s | ||||||
| 9/27/25 | ![]() Zahid Noor: Grit, Gratitude and Belonging in the NHS | Respiratory physician and Associate Medical Director Dr Zahid Noor joins us to share a 35-year story of courage, grit and service — from arriving in the UK from Pakistan in 1989 to mentoring hundreds of internationally educated doctors at Sherwood Forest Hospitals. He recalls the early hurdles of PLAB, culture shock and living on £5 a week for food, right down to the “burnt chickpeas and baked beans” phone-home moment. With warmth and humility, Zahid explains why “thank you, please and sorry” are the three most useful words for new colleagues, and how conduct and culture matter as much as clinical skill. He demystifies medical appraisal — a developmental conversation, not performance management — and how five-yearly revalidation reassures the public that doctors stay current and safe. We also touch on a sensitive shift over time: from education-driven migration to more economic drivers, and why a balanced, humane approach helps patients, staff and the wider NHS. Through it all, Zahid’s message is simple: work hard, support one another, and help people belong. | 31m 12s | ||||||
| 9/14/25 | ![]() Tania Bacon: Paediatric Nursing, Side Quests and Pink Fluffy Care | Fifteen years into paediatric nursing, Tania Bacon is Deputy Ward Leader on Sherwood Forest’s Ward 25 and a driving force behind Greatex — positive incident reporting that captures what goes right so teams can learn from it. Tania takes us inside a 34-bed children’s ward where nurses often care for parents as much as for resilient young patients, and where playful “pink fluffy care” helps reduce fear and build trust. She shares how one night with a septic baby became a turning point, prompting nurses to train in bloods and cannulation and proving that celebrating excellence can change practice. Through fellowships and “side quests” Tania has found her voice as a leader who chooses bedside influence over climbing the ladder. Warm, honest and energetic, this is leadership made human. | 29m 57s | ||||||
| 8/31/25 | ![]() Brent Gillicker: From Submarines to Scrubs | Brent Gillicker is a registered Operating Department Practitioner who once served as a Royal Navy submariner. He talks about bringing submarine-honed resourcefulness into theatres, expanding the ODP role as a surgical first assistant, and why details like a neat suture line matter to patients. Brent shares a simple idea that speeds change — his “iterative meeting” — and a leader-leader mindset inspired by Turn the Ship Around. We also explore the Armed Forces support network at Sherwood, mental health first aid, and the power of tenacity and apprenticeships to open NHS careers. | 29m 31s | ||||||
| 8/3/25 | ![]() Irvine Makani: Emergency Nursing via Aerospace Engineering | Irvine Makani’s story is one of transformation, resilience, and heart. Trained in aerospace engineering and once dreaming of becoming a pilot, Irvine’s life took an unexpected turn following personal loss—and led him into nursing. In this powerful conversation, he reflects on his journey from South Africa to Zimbabwe to the UK, shares what it’s really like working on the frontline of emergency care, and opens up about race, identity, and finding belonging in the NHS. With wisdom, honesty, and humility, Irvine speaks about the emotional toll of abuse in healthcare, the power of professional kindness, and what it means to lead by example—even when the job is tough. | 29m 18s | ||||||
| 7/27/25 | ![]() Jodie Ward: Glitter, Grit and the Power of Play | Jodie Ward never planned to become a nurse. She joined the hospital as a hostess, delivering meals to patients — until one day, she overheard a nurse calming a distressed family and thought, “I want to do that.” In this heartwarming episode, Jodie takes us on her extraordinary journey from dinner trolley to children’s ward rising through the ranks as a single parent, becoming one of our first paediatric nursing associates and finally qualifying as a registered children’s nurse. She talks with humour and honesty about bringing joy into dark situations, why she decorates the ward with eight Christmas trees, the power of play, glitter, and sick bowls worn as hats and the people who believed in her when she almost gave up. It’s a story of compassion, creativity, and courage — and proof that sometimes, the best nurses are the ones who never saw it coming. | 24m 52s | ||||||
| 7/6/25 | ![]() Neelakshi Armugam: Radiology, Representation and Really Good Cake | In this inspiring episode of Only Human After All, we meet Dr Neelakshi "Neela" Armugam – Radiology Registrar, newly appointed Chief Registrar and all-round warm and wise presence at Sherwood Forest Hospitals. Neela shares her fascinating journey from a Mauritian family of nurses to becoming a doctor in a specialty she clearly loves. She opens up about her hopes for junior (or rather, “resident”) doctors, the importance of being seen and valued, and the power of food, gardening, and cake to build belonging. | 28m 35s | ||||||
| 6/22/25 | ![]() Nicki Williams: Nursing, Advocacy and Relentless Heart | In this inspiring episode, we meet Nicki Williams, a passionate and compassionate arrhythmia nurse specialist who opens up about her journey through cardiology, patient advocacy and life as a mum navigating serious health challenges at home. From supporting patients with complex heart rhythms and life-limiting conditions to her powerful volunteer work with POTS UK including a recent visit to Parliament, Nicki shares how listening, educating and empowering are at the heart of everything she does. We explore how she turned early career rejection into a thriving vocation, why she’s aiming for a PhD and how her experiences as a parent of a child with life-threatening allergies have deepened her commitment to patient-centred care. It’s a conversation full of warmth, wisdom and a few chickens—don’t miss it. | 28m 29s | ||||||
| 6/8/25 | ![]() Amanda Barrett: A Nurse’s Journey from Bedside to Blueprint | In this episode of Only Human After All, we meet Amanda Barrett, a nurse by background who now leads major improvement projects across diagnostics. Amanda talks about her personal journey from ward leadership into project management, and how her nursing identity continues to shape her work. She gives a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the new Community Diagnostic Centre in Mansfield, a project that will deliver faster and more accessible tests in a welcoming community setting. Amanda shares the complexities of designing a new healthcare facility from scratch, her passion for patient-centred improvement, and the emotional moments that stay with her from her clinical career. The conversation also touches on her pride in seeing her daughter become a children’s nurse, and the value of following your own path in healthcare. This is a thoughtful and inspiring episode about legacy, leadership, and never losing sight of the patient. | 30m 02s | ||||||
| 5/26/25 | ![]() Tom Palmer: Balancing the Books and Breaking the Mould | This week on Only Human After All, we meet Tom Palmer—an NHS financial controller with a surprising story. Tom shares how a love of maths and a leap into a finance apprenticeship led him into a decade-long NHS career. Along the way, he’s learned that good financial leadership isn’t about saying no—it’s about working alongside clinical teams to enable better care. He opens up about being an introvert in a collaborative world, overcoming a childhood stammer, and finding pride in helping turn spreadsheets into scanners and ideas into impact. This is a warm, honest conversation about values, self-belief, and the quiet power of doing your job with integrity | 27m 32s | ||||||
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