Compilation Episode – Practical Tips for Parents Working in the NHS

There’s no doubt that the NHS is a unique and highly pressurised work environment.To celebrate the launch of applications opening for our award-winning NHS Fellowship Programme we have handpicked some of the most thought provoking discussions from previous podcast episodes.Each clip features an inspiring NHS Leader who has combined or is currently combining a big career with raising small children.Topics covered include:Advice on returning to workDriving change and the gender pay gap in the NHSPostnatal depressionOvercoming challengesGuiltDeciding when to have childrenFlexible working in the NHSFeatured:Dr. Susie Minson – Consultant Paediatrican (Series 1, Episode 1)Professor Jane Dacre – Emeritus Professor of UCL Medical School (Series 1, Episode 6)Dr. Geraldine Strathdee OBE – National Clinical Director for Mental Health, NHS England (Series 2, Episode 12)Dr. Suhana Ahmed – Clinical Director – Older People’s Mental Health Service & Consultant Psychiatrist (Series 3, Episode 25)Dr. Becky Maxwell – Emergency Medicine Consultant & Deputy Medical Director (Series 3, Episode 41)Dr. Karen Squires – A&E Consultant (Series 6, Episode 95)Kate Jarman – co-founder of Flex NHS and Director of Corporate Affairs (Series 7, Episode 100)Applications are now open for our award-winning NHS Fellowship until 11 July. Find out more.Find out more about the work of Leaders Plus, including details of our award-winning Fellowship Programmes and our latest events by signing up to receive our emails at leadersplus.org.uk/newsletter.Listen now on Apple Music | Listen now on SpotifyAre you progressing a big career whilst raising small children? Each month we send out a helpful round-up email featuring useful info and brave new ideas for ambitious mums and dads. Sign up now.Applications are now open for our NHS FellowshipOur FMLM accredited NHS Fellowship is a career development programme for working parents in the NHS who want to lead positive change. Apply by 11/07. Find out more.

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Big Careers Small Children helps ambitious parents progress careers they love whilst being present with their children. Through honest and informal conversation, senior leaders divulge what they have learnt on their own journey of combining big careers with young children to our host Verena Hefti MBE. Expect lots of aha moments, inspiration, fresh ideas, and practical support, so you can move forward in your career in a way that works for you and your family.This podcast is hosted by our social enterprise Leaders Plus. We believe that no parent should have to choose between progressing the career they love and enjoying their young children. Through the Big Careers, Small Children podcast and our award-winning Fellowship Programme, we have supported thousands of Leaders with young children to make brave decisions about their future. We unapologetically help more mums (and dads with significant caring responsibilities) to get to senior leadership positions, because only by helping parents to progress their career can we have true gender equality at the top and address the gender pay gap.Be part of our positive movement for change and sign up to receive our informative monthly emails at www.leadersplus.org.uk/newsletterWe hope you enjoy listening to our podcast and invite you to follow us on social media @leaders_plus #BigCareersSmallChildren