Come and join me in August. Sharing my PhD research.

VIVA is 6 weeks away. (16th June). PowerPoint written. 40hrs spent on writing out the answers to the possible questions. Why does the VIVA fill me with absolute dread? 4 yrs of research and funding, plus 1,400hrs of work all hinges on one day…… Any tips, gratefully appreciated.

Come and join a hard working dedicated obstetric team at Wakefield (MYTT) as an anaesthetic ODP. We have 3 positions available. There may be a possibility of rotation between main theatres too. Job ref:-C9377-SURG0092

PhD VIVA date - 16th June. Anyone considering a PhD I would advise to do it. A lot of time, stress and dedication, but the rewards conferences/ papers, and writing a chapter in the new Fundamentals of Perioperative Practice' by Wiley Blackwell is very rewarding. Thank UOD.

Presentation written for R’ham DGH. 👀 forward to engaging with the team. Civility, quality pt. safety, g’nance and HF are all key b’ding blocks to build and retain a resilient w’force, improve productivity, retention, ^ morale, change cultures and attitudes for staff/pt. care.

Really honoured to be chairing the 10th anniversary theatres conference in Manchester. Great agenda. Vast audience. NHS investing in CPD.

Cheers Dana. A relief.

After 1,172 days (1,285.5hrs) a landmark day today. I have triggered my ‘intention to submit’ at the University of Derby for my PhD. The best feeling to date. All the hardwork is paying off, all my spare time has been ploughed into my thesis. Thanks to everyone for supporting me.

My current PhD thesis is coming to its final conclusion. I’ve written a new skeleton policy based on direct feedback received by the theatre safety experts, which I’m happy to share with patient safety colleagues at NHS England to improve the WHO SSC and NatSSIPs adherence.

Really honoured to be asked to chair the 10th anniversary operating theatre conference in Manchester in the 6th Feb. I hope colleagues will be able to attend. A great speaker line up planned covering multiple topics on safety, activity and our green carbon footprint.

As 2025 approaches, the NHS, must keep pushing for apprenticeships if we are to have a workforce for the future. Action that supports financial and meaningful investment by NHS trusts is needed today, let’s stop ignoring the fact that our current workforce is ageing and tired.

Merry Christmas to all and a huge thanks to all the staff working over the festive period to ensure our patients are safe, and receive the treatment and support required.

Having being a patient following a full stroke and a TIA, I highly recommend this great team. Join a really important team that makes a real difference from day 1.

Be delighted too. Sharing the knowledge is key for all. Drop me a DM.