We didnt win. But so so proud to be shortlisted! So many amazing EDI champions, allies and activitists in one room 💜 @NHSEngland @NHSMidlands @ULHT_Equality @ULHT_News

I would like 2 give personal thanks 2 all colleagues who supported safe delivery of care 2 our patients during the IA of our Jnr Dr colleagues.I wanted 2 give a shout out 2 our ACPs who bridged many gaps inour med workforce.Well done! @WiseBadger15 @ULHT_News @KarenDunderdale

First time for new “New Consultant and SAS Doctors Meeting” at @UHNM_NHS representing the Exec MD.

A pleasure to work nights with these brilliant geriatricians No nonsense talk of consultant “heroes stepping up”- JDs do this daily for a pittance Support the real heroes- the JDs. You fight for a better NHS for everyone & we will always have your back & keep your patients safe

11/ on a personal note; I saw a lot of ‘10’ @SWBHnhs Hope it was the same for others elsewhere Lucky to have @SujitAgarwal0 @drtallu @AshGulati_ @KTheivendran stepping down & ⭐️ SAS docs @adiag91 & others who worked as they did many others to mention but they know who they are

/10 it wasn’t easy, lots of changes to clinical activity but no doubt senior decision makers did make a difference However it took time,willingness, compromise & stepping into different zones Its worth a reflection (or few) on how they work & what we can do to change old habits

/9 senior decision making is clearly better. This is better in person & makes it more seamless for the pt. Being more present & involved meant a lot less faff,a lot less phone calls & actual makes for a pleasant pt experience. Be nice to see this happen more often

/8 getting a second opinion is so easy isn’t it when a boss calls a boss. The contrast experience when juniors make the same call is mind boggling. More bosses should make the calls clearly….save your junior getting the short end of it. Respect works two ways btw

/7 talking to some of the seniors who also did ward cover, interesting to hear how they were able to rationalise what was needed for their patient…why don’t we do that every day? Do it in the day that leaving an uncertain decision in the evening…

/6 continuing with Ix; do we ever stop to think ‘why’? I don’t think we do. Maybe working with surgeons has made my thought process a bit more streamlined but I will always ask why a blood test is done out of hours if it’s not indicated. Hope more senior docs ❓themselves more

/5 amount of work we create for our juniors…tests that don’t need to happen at that time & how it’s ok to not ask for a test. My ward cover shift were slightly eye opening for that.I can ask ❓& make decisions, but can defer with experience. We need to make that easier for JDs

/4 stepping up meant going into slightly unfamiliar territory but not having any ego about asking questions. That was me in sorting a DC from ED or prescribing certain meds on EPR…this was the same for many of us. That included the choice to do nights 👏🏽👏🏽 @AcutemedSarbc

/3 lots of discussions about consultants stepping up down; those willing to help were plenty. Those with trepidation was real too it least it shows we’re human..& yes, admit to the fact we don’t do TTOs/request tests. Having a @EdwardFogden on side got us sorted & lots engaged ✅

/2 how to approach your juniors with regards to the situation; approach with kindness, don’t corner them! Having heard of experiences of other trainees elsewhere…I hoped we managed it well, having a @Mikeblaber as your sidekick helped ++

/1 lots of emergency planning in 2 weeks, hugely insightful into the personalities who you work with! Skilled organisational skills comes in handy, covid pandemic skills kicked back into action. Having an organised #CMO @markanderson55 made a massive difference ✅

A thread about the start of this week, what did we do ‘right’ & what we should learn from🧵 Was an interesting 3 days, just sharing some thoughts/reflections

Today was Shrove Tuesday - Pancake day. Who found the time to remember and enjoy this? Ash Wednesday tomorrow x

Happy New Year.

Wedding fayre supporting my amazing daughter in law Zei Mears So talented #windmillhoteldudley #weddingcakes

So they say a ‘change is as good as a rest’-I did both during my time off.Spent a restful time on the Greek Island of Kefalonia & then came home & changed my hairstyle.Rested, recharged and ‘restyled’(latter the hair that is). Back to work on Monday & ready! #LifeofaDeputyCOO