Bullhorns and Sirens

This episode is sponsored by GMB Union Secamb Branch. Learn more or join here: https://www.gmb.org.uk/join-gmb This episode we are joined by Tasha Day MBE, a career Army Paramedic. Tasha gives us an insight into what her role is, how it differs from the civilian paramedic world and shares inspirational stories of her career. We also find out how she got her MBE! For anyone interested in a paramedic career in the army or reservists then this is for you! Tasha is running the London Marathon this year for a great cause, donate here: https://events.armybenevolentfund.org/fundraisers/natashaday/londonmarathon2025

This episode is sponsored by GMB Union Secamb Branch. Learn more or join here: https://www.gmb.org.uk/join-gmb During this episode of Bullhorns and Sirens, Tommy talks about 5 topics that YOU have provided. Topic 1 - Essay Writing Tips Topic 2 - The role of Community First Responders Topic 3 - Attitudes and behaviours towards students and junior clinical grades Topic 4 - How to stop feeling nervous on big jobs Topic 5 - The routes to becoming a paramedic Enjoy!

This episode is sponsored by GMB Union Secamb Branch. Learn more or join here: https://www.gmb.org.uk/join-gmb During this episode of Bullhorns and Sirens, Tommy takes you through 10 tips to survive the night shift. We all have those nights where we hit a wall and wonder how we will get through it, but by using these tips, hopefully you will reduce your night shift fatigue and survive the night. Enjoy!

This episode brings the fantastic Matt James, the co-founder of the well known charity 'In Our Ambulance Hearts' and he is also an incident commander for a UK Ambulance Trust. We dive into In Our Ambulance Hearts and also the daily activities he gets up to as an incident commander. This episode is sponsored by the GMB Union Secamb Branch. Learn more or join here: https://www.gmb.org.uk/join-gmb

Welcome to our Election special episode series, in each episode of this three part series we break down the healthcare specifics of each parties manifestos to help inform and educate ahead of the upcoming general election/polling day. We are not encouraging or trying to sway your vote. We are providing you with information so you can make an informed decision. We can only emphasise the importance of completing your own research and reading each party manifesto in depth. Find the Liberal Democrat Party manifesto online at this link: https://www.libdems.org.uk/manifesto Find the Reform UK Contract online at this link: https://assets.nationbuilder.com/reformuk/pages/253/attachments/original/1718625371/Reform_UK_Our_Contract_with_You.pdf?1718625371 Join GMB today: https://www.gmb.org.uk/join-gmb

Welcome to our Election special episode series, in each episode of this three part series we break down the healthcare specifics of each parties manifestos to help inform and educate ahead of the upcoming general election/polling day. We are not encouraging or trying to sway your vote. We are providing you with information so you can make an informed decision. We can only emphasise the importance of completing your own research and reading each party manifesto in depth. Find the Labour Party manifesto online at this link: https://labour.org.uk/change/my-plan-for-change/ Join GMB today: https://www.gmb.org.uk/join-gmb

Welcome to our Election special episode series, in each episode of this three part series we break down the healthcare specifics of each parties manifestos to help inform and educate ahead of the upcoming general election/polling day. We are not encouraging or trying to sway your vote. We are providing you with information so you can make an informed decision. We can only emphasise the importance of completing your own research and reading each party manifesto in depth. Find the Conservative Party manifesto online at this link: https://public.conservatives.com/static/documents/GE2024/Conservative-Manifesto-GE2024.pdf Join GMB today: https://www.gmb.org.uk/join-gmb

This episode is brought to you by GMB the union SECAmb branch. In this episode we debrief an incident involving a critically unwell patient. All details have been anonymised and other details altered to protect identity of persons. Note - This episode refers to a previous incident debrief episode. This is awaiting upload at a later date. We hope you enjoy and welcome any feedback. Don't forget to head to www.gmb.org.uk to find out more about GMB the union and sign up now.

In this minisode series episode, Tommy and Sam discuss ASHICE/Pre-Alert/Blue Calling a patient into hospital. Drop your comments/thoughts/suggestions over on our Instagram or here on Spotify!

Following on from what to do when a patient declines hospital we've pulled together how best to document and manage capacity in this regard. Find more great content over on our social media platforms and on our website where you can also check out our new ECG course.

In this tutorial Tommy talks about what to do when a patient declines hospital against advice. Find this and more content across our social media platforms and website including our ECG course.

Check out Tommy"s latest tutorial, the management of PPH. You can find it on TikTok and Youtube also. Check out more great content on our website including our new digital ECG course.

This episode we are delighted to have the company of Olivia, founder and director of Changing Minds Training. She talks about her own experiences as a patient during a mental health crisis, aswell as top advice for us going forward when treating patients with mental health difficulties. She talks about her company and has offered a special discount for you all for the individual mental health and suicide first aid courses. Head to www.changingmindstraining.com to learn more about what Olivia offers.

Tommy takes 5 minutes to talk through reading an ECG!

Brought to you by the Pocket Clinician team, this episodes discusses culture in the ambulance service, and the wider health service. The team also welcome Poppy to her first episode, and break down how they would improve culture if they were the CEO’s of three different ambulance services!

Brought to you by the Pocket Clinician team, this episode hosts Dr Fionna Moore. She is the former Medical Director and Chief executive of SECAmb and LAS, and currently working with KSS HEMS (Air Ambulance). Dr Moore discussed her life and career to date, the good and the bad, how she has helped shape the ambulance services and trauma networks and where the ambulance service is heading next!

Brought to you by the Pocket Clinician team, this 2nd part hosts Andrew Ormerod the founder of CPD Me. This particular episode gets to know Andrew on a more personal level. Sam and Tommy delve into Andrews experiences in the ambulance service, and how he has seen change and development in the pre-hospital arena.

Brought to you by the Pocket Clinician team, this episode hosts Andrew Ormerod the founder of CPD Me. This particular episode focuses on all things CPD, and how CPD Me came about. The gents talk about what is classed as CPD and what can I log as CPD. Andrew talks about what CPD he engages in and how he came to where he is today.

Brought to you by the Pocket Clinician team, this sixth episode hosts Consultant Midwife Dawn Kerslake. She talks about her role within the ambulance service, and her career path to where she is now. Sam and Tommy fire a range of maternity scenarios at Dawn, with plenty of discussion around mum and baby centered care, so that we can be as prepared as possible for those maternity related jobs!

Brought to you by the Pocket Clinician team, this fifth episode talks about burnout. With burnout being so prevalent across the NHS, Sam, Tommy and James explore what actually burnout and what causes it. They also individually talk about their experiences around hitting burnout, and how they now identify and prevent it.

Brought to you by the Pocket Clinician team, this second part of Episode 4 hosts Critical Care Paramedic Jon. He breaks down a hot debrief and what gets reflected upon. The importance of clinical governance is discussed and its importance within the the role of a CCP. Jon also tells us how he copes with seeing traumatic events, and what he does to combat this. Also he answers questions sent in by you the listeners!

Brought to you by the Pocket Clinician team, this fourth episode hosts Critical Care Paramedic Jon. He recalls why he wanted to become a CCP and how he got there. Discussions take place around ROSC, team working, as well as the skills he can bring to scene as a CCP. This is the first of two parts with Jon, so stay tuned for part 2 next week!

Brought to you by the Pocket Clinician team, this third episode talks about mental health. Sam, Tommy and James explore mental health not just of patients, but then ambulance staff as well. They also look into the HCPC guidance on registrant mental health, and the recently published updates to this.

Brought to you by the Pocket Clinician team, this second episode explores OSCE's and how to prepare for them. Sam, Tommy and James reflect on their own experiences and share their own methods. Further in the episode the team talk about preparing for an ambulance placement, and what to expect when seeing the back of an ambulance for the first time!

Brought to you by the Pocket Clinician team, this first episode in the series talks about the different entry routes into becoming a paramedic. Sam, Tommy and James all reflect on their own experiences behind getting into paramedicine, as well as some useful tips for the process!