The Cake

Lisa Thomas

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Lisa is the new Managing Director at Great Western Hospital Swindon. Lisa explains how netball enables her to be herself.

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Nick Johnson

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Nick is the new Managing Director at Salisbury District Hospital. Nicks casual attire caused an early exit at the Palace of Westminster.

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John Palmer

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 05:00:00 GMT

John is the new Managing Director at Royal United Hospitals Bath. In this episode Jon reveals how he performed for the Pope.

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Women and Leadership

Tue, 06 May 2025 15:49:56 GMT

This is a special episode recorded during Women’s History Month. Jayne hosts a discussion on women in leadership, with the CEO of BSW Hospitals Group, Cara Charles-Barks, and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust staff members Sen Peralta, Clinical Nurse Specialist in the Spinal Unit, and Jen Malyon, Finance Business Partner.

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Jayne in conversation with new Chief Executive Cara Charles-Barks

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 09:29:30 GMT

In this episode Jayne shares tea and cake with new Chief Executive Cara Charles-Barks. They discuss growing up in Australia, Cara’s farming skills and her love of jam, plus how the developing group of hospitals can change patient experience and outcomes across Wiltshire, Swindon and Bath.

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Why We Do What We Do – Series Teaser

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 15:55:36 GMT

Missed any episodes of our new Cake podcast series? Here’s an extra slice, as co-hosts Jayne and Ian give a taste of the treats in store as they chat with some of our staff about why they do what they do, and how they got there.

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Why we do what we do – Ian and Paul

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 12:00:21 GMT

Head of Facilities Ian Robinson rhapsodises about his love for Tropical House music, and the genre’s Norwegian star. He also warns that he is a jinx when it comes to artists not turning up at gigs he’s bought tickets for! And Business Development & Private Patient Manager Paul Russell shares his story of starting as volunteer at the Trust and his time as a BBC radio correspondent.

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Why we do what we do – Katherine and Duncan

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 06:00:14 GMT

In this episode, Deputy Chief Medical Director Duncan Murray talks about growing up in apartheid South Africa and his stint on a medical helicopter in Sydney. Plus, Orthopaedic Physiotherapist Katherine Wilcocks chats about learning to shoot growing up on a farm, and the pressure of being a Physio for rugby teams on match day.

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Why we do what we do – Miguel and Hollie

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 12:00:38 GMT

In this episode, Matron Miguel Vasconcelos whips out his book of unusual British sayings and discusses his decision to move from Portugal to the UK. Plus, Fit Test Lead Hollie Storey chats about her career to date, including stints at Formula 1 teams McLaren and Williams. She also discusses her love of cocktails, boxing and, of course, cake.

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Why we do what we do – James and Ben

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 06:00:42 GMT

Medicine Division Rota Manager James Juden reveals that his lucrative first job was as a pot washer or ‘Fairy Liquid Operative’ at the local village pub – when he was 11 years old! Plus, Ben Oakleigh, Divisional Manager in Urgent & Emergency Medicine, tells how although his rugby career was cut short by injury, his love of the game led him to working with teams in South Africa.

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Why we do what we do – Neil and Tanya

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 12:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Transformation Portfolio & Programme Lead Neil Lewis recounts how his work in the Army helped him deal with PTSD from a horrific childhood traffic accident. Also, Former Education staff member Tanya Neal, who has served as a RAF Police Officer, admits that when she was young, she always wanted to be a Nurse, but realised she would be ‘terrible’ at it.

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Why we do what we do – Helen and Paul

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 08:31:39 GMT

In this episode, Knowledge and Library Services Manager Helen Dobson offers insights into the work of an insurance investigator and a teacher in prisons. And Facilities General Manager Paul Freeman talks about how being treated in the Burns Unit for a terrible accident inspired him to work at the Trust.

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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly – Getting a Job in the NHS

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 15:42:11 GMT

Join Besh Nijhar-Brown, HR and Recruitment expert, and Dave Roberts, Associate Director of Communications, Engagement and Community Relations at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, as they share tips and advice on applying and interviewing for a job in the NHS. This podcast episode also includes some staff members recalling their own job-seeking experiences.

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Why we do what we do - Dave and Kev

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 08:00:13 GMT

In this episode, Radio Odstock presenter Kev Lawrence discusses his modest exam results leading to an unusual route to being a teacher and his love of hospital radio, while Associate Director of Communications Dave Roberts attempts to explain his career, from not being a cowboy and failing to join the Navy - which led to a decade working in the theatre, time in politics and then arriving at Salisbury Hospital.

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Why we do what we do - Gemma and Katie

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 15:54:15 GMT

In this episode, our Sustainability Manager Gemma Heath talks about how as a young mother she studied for a degree, accidentally got a job with our charity the Stars Appeal and after many years raising funds now leads the hospital's commitment to sustainability, while Katie Duggan reflects on her love of hospitality and the demands of running the hospital catering service.

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Power of Inclusion

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 08:29:37 GMT

Providing inclusive public services during a time of debate and division. With guests Ian Green OBE Chair of Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, The Very Reverend Nick Papadopoulos Dean of Salisbury and Cheryl Samuels Director of People at Evelina London Women’s & Children’s Hospital. This episode was recorded in front of a live audience during Salisbury Hospital's Tent Talks festival of learning.

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Why we do what we do – Katy and Lee

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 07:15:51 GMT

In this episode Lee Phillips, Head of Pathology, and Katy Griffin from the Stars Appeal describe how they followed their childhood passions into successful careers, and we hear about the impact of David Attenborough, polka dot zebras, giant lizards and careless tortoises. Lee explains his love affair with the hospital wooshy system.

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Why we do what we do – Hannah and Helen

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 07:00:17 GMT

This episode covers gymnastics, new hips and babies. Hannah goes from life as a trainee midwife at Salisbury to annoying mother-to-be and now a Divisional Director of Operations – but is she now a manager or still a midwife at heart? Helen takes us on a journey from disappointment through biosciences, the Science Museum, and not quite knowing how to describe her jobs to her current role as a senior improvement practitioner.

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Why we do what we do – Adrian and Rhonda

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 06:45:16 GMT

Welcome back to The Cake. In this new series we will be exploring why we do the jobs we do, what motivates us and how our work life choices are influenced by many factors, both planned and unplanned. In this first episode we introduce our new co-host Ian Crowley and talk with hospital Chaplain Adrian Burholt and Macmillan Primary Cancer Care Facilitator Nurse Rhonda Williams. Rhonda describes her life in South Africa and what motivates her in her work while Adrian takes us on a journey from tech entrepreneur to hospital chaplain and charity founder.

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Love

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 08:00:43 GMT

In this episode Jayne is joined by guest host Kate Jenkins and guests Vicki Horrell and George Goodrick-Meak to discuss love. They reminisce about meeting their partners, explore what loves mean and ponder on how to keep love alive.

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The Menopause

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 14:37:29 GMT

In this episode Lydia and Cathy discuss the impact of the menopause on themselves, their families and work colleagues.

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Mid-Life

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 10:57:08 GMT

In this episode, Dave Broughton discusses how he moved from a management career to being a hospital porter. The episode explores societal prejudice, domestic management and a little rugby.

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Parenthood

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 06:00:44 GMT

This episode is a rollercoaster of emotions as Jenny Stagg and Louise Arnett discuss the highs and lows of parenthood, the struggles with work and childcare and how it feels when the kids eventually leave home. And Joe leaves the podcast as he takes up a new role outside the Trust.

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Military Family

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 13:28:18 GMT

In this episode, Joe and Jayne discuss the military family with veteran Dr Simon Hunter and army child David Murtagh. The conversation covers growing up in the army community, the impact of operational deployment on the family and the fear and reality of loss.

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Grief

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 11:51:54 GMT

In this episode, Joe and Jayne discuss the impact of grief and dying with Hospice Volunteer Holly Storey, End of Life Lead Hannah McClean and Vicky Bowhill from the Bereavement Team. We are all likely to experience grief at some point in our lives and the guests share how loss has impacted them and their families and share some thoughts on how to prepare for the inevitable.

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Age

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 04:00:21 GMT

In this episode we explore age. Executive PA Kirsty and Adie from the Housekeeping team discuss music, movies and life goals. Kirsty shares some of her list “The meaning of things older people say” and Adie shares his thoughts on becoming a father later in life.

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Prejudice

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 08:28:17 GMT

In this episode, Non-Executive Director Tania Baker discusses gender transitioning and Dr Helen Iveson talks about her experiences as a sexual health consultant. Both reveal some of their own prejudices.

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Royalty

Tue, 31 May 2022 14:35:26 GMT

In this special episode to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, Joe and Jayne discuss with Matron Katie Ransby and Head of Communications Dave Roberts meeting the Queen, kedgeree and what the monarchy means to them.

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Volunteering

Fri, 27 May 2022 07:09:23 GMT

As part of Volunteers' Week, Joe and Jayne are in conversation with Hospital and Stars Appeal volunteers Richard and Judy and Hospice volunteer Michele. They discuss the role of volunteers and what volunteering means to them.

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Mental Health

Mon, 23 May 2022 11:00:08 GMT

This episode was recorded as part of Mental Health Awareness Week. Series host Joe becomes a guest to discuss his own struggles with mental health and coming to terms with loss while Operational Matron Carrie Jones shares her experience of post-natal depression.

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Disability

Tue, 17 May 2022 08:48:11 GMT

In this episode, we explore what work and life is like for colleagues that have either a visible or invisible disability. Guests Sarah Craine and Natasja Dumay challenge the use of the label disabled and reveal how their conditions have impacted on their lives and careers.

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Spring and Easter - a time of optimism and hope

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 16:31:41 GMT

In this episode Joe and Jayne discuss how springtime and Easter offer the opportunity to plan for the future, embrace the world around us and celebrate hope. With Stars Appeal Staff Counsellor Pamela Kirkham and Consultant Cardiologist Dr Susie Lewis.

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Faith

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 11:40:19 GMT

Joe and Jayne discuss faith and the role of the chaplaincy service with hospital Chaplain Frances Canham.

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Race and Place

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 11:37:04 GMT

Joe and Jayne discuss issues of race in the workplace with Paula Lewis, Senior Improvement Practitioner, and Lead Education and Training Pharmacist Natasha Grover.

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Sexuality

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 11:35:44 GMT

Joe and Jayne discuss sexuality in the workplace with Chief Executive Stacey Hunter and Chief Medical Officer Peter Collins.

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