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The Next GenCast
by Nish Manek
The NextGen Cast is a podcast from Next Generation GP, a free national leadership programme for GPs at the start of their careers. In this podcast, we go backstage with some of our favourite speakers..and get to know the real people behind the titles. You'll hear candid interviews with some amazing leaders from the NHS and beyond, as they share their stories of leading through challenges, the lessons they've learnt, and their top pieces of advice as you embark on your own leadership journey. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privac
Episodes
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Episode 56: Backstage with Rammya Mathew- early-career GP, Medical Director and BMJ columnist
Backstage with Rammya Mathew Dr Rammya Mathew is a GP, Medical Director for Brent Integrated Care Partnership, BMJ columnist and GP appraiser. She has built a portfolio career across clinical practice, leadership, writing and population health, while working part-time around family life. In this...
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Episode 55: Backstage with Dame Caroline Clarke
It was an absolute pleasure to record this conversation live at NHS Confed Expo 2026 with one of the NHS's most respected leaders. In this special live episode of Next GenCast, I sat down with Dame Caroline Clarke, Regional Director for NHS England in London, to explore the leadership journey…
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Episode 54: Backstage with Amanda Doyle
What really happens behind the scenes when NHS policy is made? In this episode, Nish speaks with Dr Amanda Doyle OBE, National Director for Primary Care and Community Services for NHSE, to unpack how national decisions are actually negotiated, challenged, and delivered into frontline care. From…
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Episode 53: Backstage with Jim Mackey, CEO of the NHS
In this rare and candid conversation, Dr Nish Manek speaks with Jim Mackey, CEO of NHS England, about leadership at the very top of the NHS. Jim reflects on his journey from a working-class upbringing to leading one of the largest healthcare systems in the world, and speaks openly about the…
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Episode 52: Backstage with Sabrina Cohen-Hatton, Chief Fire Officer
From sleeping rough at 15 to becoming one of the UK’s youngest female Chief Fire Officers, Sabrina Cohen-Hatton’s story is extraordinary- but this episode goes far beyond inspiration. This is a masterclass in high-stakes leadership, cognitive bias, psychological safety, and refusing to let your...
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Episode 51: Backstage with Paul Corrigan, strategic adviser at the Department of Health and Social Care.
In this episode of Next Gen Cast, Dr Nish Manek speaks with Paul Corrigan, one of the most influential figures in modern UK health policy. From advising Tony Blair inside No.10 to shaping the NHS 10-Year Plan today, Paul brings rare institutional memory and sharp insight into leadership, reform,...
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Episode 50: Backstage with Hannah Miller (author and coach)
In this episode, we welcome back Hannah Miller — the only guest I’ve ever invited for a second conversation so far. Hannah Miller is the Founding Director of Sidekick, a coaching and training company that helps individuals and leaders understand and use their strengths. She’s a certified...
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Episode 49: Backstage with Prof Sir Jonathan Van-Tam
In this episode, Professor Sir Jonathan Van-Tam, former Deputy Chief Medical Officer for England, shares his remarkable journey from a market town in Lincolnshire to the national stage during the COVID-19 pandemic. Known for his honesty, clarity, and trademark analogies, JVT reflects on his...
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RE-RELEASE- Episode with Don Berwick
🎧 Re-release As many of us take a well-earned pause over the summer, we’re revisiting one of our most popular and inspiring episodes: our conversation with the legendary Don Berwick. Whether you’re listening for the first time or returning to it with fresh ears, this episode is packed with…
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Episode 48: Backstage with Prof Jason Leitch, former National Clinical Director of the Scottish Government
Jason Leitch on Leadership, Public Trust & Fixing the Hoover In this powerful and personal episode, Professor Jason Leitch – former National Clinical Director of the Scottish Government – joins Dr. Nish Manek for an honest, insightful conversation on what it truly means to lead through crisis.…
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Episode 47: Backstage with Prof Sir Steve Powis, National Medical Director
In this landmark episode of the Next GenCast, Dr. Nish Manek sits down with Professor Sir Steve Powis, just weeks before he steps down as National Medical Director of the NHS in England after more than seven years in the role. This is not just an interview — it's an unfiltered, powerful…
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Episode 46: Backstage with Prof Sir Chris Whitty
For this episode, I’m absolutely honoured to be joined by someone I've wanted to interview for a long time: Prof Sir Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer for England. Ever wondered about the man behind the podium—the calm, steady voice that guided the nation through one of its toughest times?…
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Episode 45: Backstage with Dr Becks Fisher
On today’s episode, I’m absolutely honoured to be joined by my dear friend, Dr Becks Fisher. Becks is a GP and the Director of Research and Policy at the Nuffield Trust—a hugely respected voice in UK health policy. Becks helped to co-found Next Gen GP nearly eight years ago, and she’s been a…
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Episode 44: Our TOP 5 most popular episodes
The Best of The Next Gen Cast: Celebrating Eight Years of Next Gen programmes In this special episode of The Next GenCast, we celebrate the Next Gen's 8-year anniversary by revisiting the highlights from the five most downloaded podcast episodes. Get ready to hear from truly inspiring leaders on…
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Episode 43: Backstage with Ben Maruthappu, CEO of Cera
Today, I’m delighted to welcome Dr Ben Maruthappu, a young leader who has transformed from being a junior doctor to globally recognised entrepreneur. Ben is the co-founder and CEO of Cera, the UK's largest health tech company, which supports over two million patients a month with innovative,...
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Episode 42: Backstage with Dr Raj Patel MBE, former NHSE director
I’m thrilled to share the latest episode of our podcast with you. This time, I had the honour of sitting down with Dr Raj Patel MBE. I worked with Raj when he was Interim National Medical Director of Primary Care for NHS England. Before that he was Medical Director for the North-West, and has…
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Episode 41: Backstage with Tara Mohr, author and coach
I am SO excited in this episode to speak to Tara Mohr, an expert in women’s leadership and well-being, and an author, educator and certified coach. Her book, Playing Big: Practical Wisdom for Women Who Want to Speak Up, Create and Lead, is one of my favourite books, and I am constantly…
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Episode 40: Backstage with Nnenna Osuji, CEO of North Middlesex University NHS Hospital Trust
This episode is with the wonderful Dr Nnenna Osuji, Chief Exec of North Middlesex University Hospital Trust and consultant haematologist. From her multicultural upbringing in Scotland and Trinidad to her academic journey in medicine and haematology, Nnenna's path is one of resilience and…
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Episode 39: Backstage with Dr Agatha Nortley-Meshe, NHSE Regional Director for London
This episode is with Dr Agatha Nortley-Meshe, a practising GP and Regional Medical Director for Primary Care, for NHS England. She has extensive experience in urgent care, having previously been Medical Director the London Ambulance Service, and Clinical Governance Lead for Croydon NHS 111. As…
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Episode 38: Backstage with Ben Francis, CEO of Gymshark
This episode is with Ben Francis MBE, the founder and now the CEO of Gymshark, the global gym brand that is worth billions. Gym Shark started here in the UK in Birmingham, when Ben was in his 20s and working for Pizza Hut. This is a conversation I have looked forward to for such a long time…
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Episode 37: Backstage with Shellye Archambeau (fomer tech CEO)
This episode is with Shellye Archambeau, former CEO of MetricStream. You may not have heard of her, but I think you’ll be glad you did when you’ve listened. I love hearing leadership stories of people outside the NHS, and I think this one in particular gave me lots to think about. I stumbled…
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Episode 36: Backstage with Max Prangnell for a media crash course
This episode is a media training masterclass, with Max Prangnell. You never know as a leader when you might be thrust under the media spotlight, and it's always better to be prepared. But good, affordable media training is hard to come by.... so we've brought an expert to you. Max has been the...
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Episode re-release: Backstage with Sir John Timpson
This month we are re-releasing one of our most popular episodes- a conversation with Sir John Timpson, Chairman and owner of Timpson. Many observers can't understand how a firm of shoe repairers can keep its staff happier than some of Britain's richest companies. The answer lies with the chairman...
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Episode 35: Backstage with Dr Karen Kirkham (CMO of Deloitte)
This episode is witih Dr Karen Kirkham, who is Chief Medical Officer of Deloitte. Karen has been a practising GP for over 30 years, and previously was Clinical Lead for the Dorset Integrated Care System, as well as a National Clinical Advisor for Systems Development with NHSE/I. She's an...
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Episode 34: Backstage with Dr Claire Fuller
Our 2024 season kicks off with Dr Claire Fuller, who is the National Medical Director of Primary Care for NHSE, a role she's held since September 2023. Prior to that she was Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Chief Executive, having previously been the Accountable Officer for the CCG. She's...
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Episode 33. Backstage with: Prof Michael West
After a bit of a break, The Next GenCast is back with some amazing guests for you... And that starts with this episode, which is with our most requested guest since the podcast started- Professor Michael West. Michael West is officially Professor of Work and Organisational Psychology at Lancaster...
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Episode 32. Backstage with: Oliver Burkeman.
This is our Next GenCast Christmas Special! We've done something different for this one: instead of hearing from a leader, this episode is with the utterly brilliant best-selling author and journalist, Oliver Burkeman. His latest book "Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals", was easily...
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Episode 31. Backstage with: Dr Aarti Bansal.
This episode is an extra special collaboration with the wonderful team at FairHealth. They are an amazing charity set up by GPs, offering free resources to help anyone in the NHS to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to work in areas of deprivation. This episode is hosted by Dr Rachel...
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Episode 30. Backstage with: Sir Michael Marmot
We are back! And this is an extra special episode to kick us off, with none other than Professor Sir Michael Marmot, the guru of health inequalities. Sir Michael Marmot's work has changed how physicians, public health experts and governments think about health inequity. His work has been cited…
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Episode RE-RELEASE: with Laura Neilson.
Continuing our summer re-release series, this episode is with the amazing Dr Laura Neilson. Laura invariably moves our Next Gen audiences to tears and sparks standing ovations, because of her incredibly powerful story of influencing health inequalities from when she was only a medical student....
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Episode RE-RELEASE: with Karyn McCluskey
Over the summer period we are re-releasing some some of our most popular conversations.... This conversation is with Karyn McCluskey, chief executive of Community Justice Scotland. I heard Karyn on a podcast a few years ago, and never forgot her story. Karyn trained as a nurse in the NHS, but has...
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Episode RE-RELEASE: with Sarah-Jane Marsh.
We're taking a break over the summer, and re-releasing some of our most popular episodes. This one is with Sarah-Jane Marsh, CEO of Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital. Sarah-Jane joined the NHS via the Graduate Management Scheme. Appointed Chief Operating Officer at Birmingham Children’s...
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Episode 29. Backstage with: Dr Bola Owolabi
This is Episode 29, with Dr Bola Owolabi, Director of Health Inequalities at NHS England and NHS Improvement, COVID-19 has shone a harsh light on some of the inequalities that persist in our society, and Bola has been leading the NHS effort to accelerate progress in tackling this over the last…
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Episode 28. Backstage with: Hannah Miller
Leadership starts with leading yourself, and there is no better person to help us understand ourselves than this week's guest- Hannah Miller. Hannah is one of our most popular speakers at Next Generation GP, and you'll see why! She's an amazing coach, supporting emerging leaders from all sorts of...
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Episode 27. Backstage with: Dame Helen Stokes Lampard.
This episode is a podcast takeover.... with one of our wonderful Next Gen GPs in Nottingham, Dr Sarah Armitage, taking on the role of host! Dame Helen Stokes Lampard, as she subsequently became known after the podcast was recorded, will be a familiar name and voice to many of you. Whether you’ve...
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Episode 26. Backstage with: Lord Victor Adebowale
Lord Victor Adebowale has been responsible for some ground-breaking developments in his career as both a campaigner and a leader for the homeless, the unemployed, the disadvantaged and those with learning disabilities. He is currently Chair of the NHS Confederation, which represents various NHS...
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Episode 25. Backstage with Don Berwick.
Welcome to the first episode of 2022, and a very special guest.... For the past 30 years, Donald Berwick has been one of the leading authorities and innovators of quality and improvement both in the U.S. healthcare system and in the NHS. A paediatrician by background, Don was for 19 years the...
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Episode 24. Backstage with: Jake Humphrey
Welcome to the final episode of 2021, and our Christmas Special! Jake Humphrey is one of the UK’s best known TV presenters, and he is currently the lead Premier League football presenter on BT sport, having previously spent over a decade at the BBC covering Formula One and before that children’s...
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Episode 23. Backstage with: The Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt
Jeremy Hunt is currently the Chair of the Health and Social Care Select Committee. In the aftermath of the 2010 General Election, Hunt was appointed Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, responsible for delivering the 2012 London Olympic Games. He will be best known to many of us for…
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Episode 22. Backstage with: Dr Margaret Ikpoh
Dr. Margaret Ikpoh is a GP partner and current RCGP Faculty Chair for Humber and The Ridings. She's also Associate Director of Primary Care for Hull and York Medical School, a Fellow of the Royal College of General Practitioners, one of of the co-champions of Yorkshire and Humber Clinical…
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Episode 21. Backstage with: Sir David Nicholson.
Sir David Nicholson is currently Chair of Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust and more recently was also appointed Chair of Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust, but he will be a familiar name to many as previous Chief Executive of the NHS. His career in NHS management started as a…
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Episode 20. Backstage with: Nikki Kanani
Dr Nikki Kanani MBE doesn't need much of an introduction: over the last year she’s become a familiar face to many on the podium at Number 10 and has been one of the busiest GPs in the country. That's because since 2018 she’s been the Medical Director of Primary Care for NHS England and NHS...
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Episode 19. Backstage with: Dame Clare Gerada
Our guest this week is Prof Dame Clare Gerada, probably known to many of you- in fact she’s been called the most well-known GP in Britain. She’s currently Medical Director of NHS Practitioner Health (a service for doctors and dentists with mental health problems), Chair of a charity called…
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Episode 18. Backstage with: Sir John Timpson.
My guest this week is Sir John TImpson, Chairman and owner of Timpson. Yes of Timpsons, the high street shop where we, our parents and perhaps our grandparents have gone to have shoes repaired, keys cut or in my case have holes punched in shoe and watch straps because they are always too big!…
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Episode 17. Backstage with: Dame Barbara Hakin
Dame Barbara Hakin’s immense personal contribution to the NHS has spanned four decades – as a clinician, manager and national leader. During her long career she has worked as a GP for 20 years before taking up her first management role in the NHS, first as a Primary Care Trust Chief Executive in...
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Episode 16. Backstage with Laura Neilson.
I've been really excited to do this episode for a while now. Dr Laura Neilson invariably moves our Next Gen audiences to tears and sparks standing ovations, because of her incredibly powerful story of influencing health inequalities from when she was only a medical student. Laura is the CEO of…
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Episode 15. Backstage with: David Richmond
After our last episode with Rachel Steen who is just embarking on her career as a qualified GP, for Episode 15 we spoke to someone retired from clinical practice, with decades of experience in clinical leadership to draw upom. This conversation is with Dr David Richmond, who is currently a...
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Episode 14. Backstage with Rachel Steen.
Our third episode of 2021 is with Dr Rachel Steen, who is a newly qualified GP in Sheffield with a passion for health inequalities. She is right at the start of her leadership journey, and a great example of someone who has transformed her perception of what leadership is, tackled her own…
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Episode 13. Backstage with Martin McShane.
Our second episode of 2021 is with Dr Martin McShane. Martin is currently Chief Medical Officer at Optum, with over three decades of NHS experience in both frontline clinical services and management. He trained as a general and vascular surgeon, and then became a GP partner in an ex-mining...
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Episode 12. Backstage with Imogen Staveley
Happy New Year! Our first episode of 2021 is with a young GP and rising star Dr Imogen Staveley. Imogen is newly qualified, having only been a GP for 6 years- but what she has achieved in that time is quite remarkable. She is a GP appraiser, Deputy Chair of Warwickshire North CCG, and a clinical...
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The NextGen Cast is a podcast from Next Generation GP, a free national leadership programme for GPs at the start of their careers. In this podcast, we go backstage with some of our favourite speakers..and get to know the real people behind the titles.
You'll hear candid interviews with some amazing leaders from the NHS and beyond, as they share their stories of leading through challenges, the lessons they've learnt, and their top pieces of advice as you embark on your own leadership journey.
Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privac
HOSTED BY
Nish Manek
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