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- Today43 min
Episode 25: Knot to be missed - The RCOG surgical skills podcast | Sharp minds, not just sharp scalpels
In this reflective and energising episode of Knot to be Missed: the RCOG Surgical Skills Podcast, hosts Hannah Pierce and Naomi Harvey are joined by Dr Simon Frazer, paediatrician and founder of Doctors Training, to explore what makes training meaningful, sustainable and human. Simon shares his journey from clinical paediatrics into medical education, including the importance of finding the 'extra thing' that brings joy and longevity to a medical career. The conversation explores how doctors can move beyond tick-box supervision towards real mentoring, why trainers need time and support to train well, and how simple conversations — often over coffee — can transform feedback, confidence and progression. Together, they discuss the pressures facing trainees and trainers, the need to invest in educators, how to handle difficult conversations constructively, and why professional sustainability starts with boundaries, reflection and self-care.
- 2 weeks ago26 min
Episode 24: Knot to be missed - The RCOG surgical skills podcast | Through a different lens
In this episode, hosts Hannah Pierce and Naomi Harvey are joined by Dr Sarah Maling to explore how innovative thinking can unlock new surgical training opportunities. Dr Maling shares how she helped create access to high-volume surgical training outside traditional NHS settings, ensuring trainees could continue to gain hands-on operative experience safely and effectively. Her work offers valuable lessons for all specialties facing reduced theatre exposure and increasing pressure on training opportunities. Together, they discuss what happens when clinical demand shifts away from traditional training environments, and how educators can respond with practical, collaborative solutions that protect both patient care and trainee development.
- 4 weeks ago25 min
Episode 23: Knot to be missed - The RCOG surgical skills podcast | Future of abortion care
In this episode, hosts Hannah Pierce and Naomi Harvey speak with Dr Rebecca McKay, consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist and the associate dean for abortion training, about the future of surgical abortion training in the UK. They explore how abortion care has evolved, what this means for current and future trainees, and the dual need for emergency skills and a elective sustainable consultant workforce. Dr McKay shares her vision for improving access to training—particularly in collaboration with the independent sector—and outlines practical solutions to current barriers. An insightful listen for anyone interested in shaping inclusive, competent, and future-ready abortion care services.
- Apr 7, 202626 min
Episode 22: Knot to be missed - The RCOG surgical skills podcast | Emergency simulation
Every surgeon remembers their first truly unwell patient — the adrenaline, the uncertainty, the weight of getting it right. Miss Christine Ang joins us to talk about how CCrISP and emergency simulation give trainees the closest thing to experience before the real crisis hits. Christine shares what she’s learned from directing the course, the barriers trainees face in the current system, and why simulation isn’t a 'nice extra' — it’s essential preparation for the realities of modern practice. Whether you’re early in training or decades into your career, this episode will change the way you think about emergency care.
- Mar 27, 202634 min
Episode 6: Supporting our doctors - an RCOG podcast | Post-traumatic stress symptoms
O&G staff are commonly exposed to psychologically traumatic events at work. In some cases, these experiences can trigger post-traumatic stress symptoms. Pauline explains the key set of symptoms that characterise post-traumatic stress and the impact these symptoms can have on organisations, staff and the patients in their care. Laura Goodfellow offers a detailed overview of the Good Practice Paper, which provides a framework for the prevention, identification and treatment of PTSS symptoms. She discusses how this supports employers to minimise the impact of traumatic events on staff, and ultimately to improve patient care. Laura Goodfellow and Pauline worked alongside colleagues Andrew Weeks, Kaylee Shean and Helen Spiby to co-author the RCOG Good Practice Paper on the prevention and treatment of work-related post-traumatic stress symptoms in the maternity and gynaecology workforce. In this episode, they speak to Laura Hipple about post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) in the O&G workforce and delve into the content of the paper. We'd like to give a content warning for this episode, which discusses themes of work-related trauma and post-traumatic stress symptoms throughout. If this topic is triggering for you, you may wish to listen to one of our other podcasts instead.
- Mar 27, 202619 min
Episode 5: Supporting our doctors - an RCOG podcast | Peer support in NHS Lothian
In this episode, Laura Hipple and Kirsty Dundas discuss the value of peer support in our specialty. Kirsty shares insight into the peer support initiative in place at NHS Lothian in Scotland, which is offered to staff affected by adverse events in obstetrics and gynaecology. Kirsty explains what peer support is and what it isn’t, provides an overview of how it was set up in NHS Lothian, and reflects on why peer support initiatives are invaluable to supporting staff. We'd like to give a content warning for this episode, as it touches on the themes of trauma and adverse events. If these topics are triggering for you, you may wish to listen to one of our other podcasts.
- Mar 27, 202624 min
Episode 4: Supporting our doctors - an RCOG podcast : Race equity in the workforce
he RCOG is committed to working towards racial equity in the UK, through listening to our membership, raising awareness and sharing examples of good practice that can overcome differential attainment and workplace discrimination. In this episode, Laura Hipple and Farah Siddiqui celebrate the launch of the RCOG’s Race equity in the workforce resource. Farah summarises the College’s work in this area over the last three years that led to the development of an eLearning package, including gaining member insights from across the UK. This free resource, hosted on RCOG Learning, is designed to empower every member of staff, at every level, to be a part of meaningful change, not just in conversation, but also through action. Farah explains what is included in the six modules and highlights how everyone can play their part in cultivating psychologically safe environments that benefit both staff and patients.
- Mar 24, 202625 min
Episode 3: Supporting our doctors - an RCOG podcast | Cultivating psychologically safe teams in O&G
In this episode, Susie Crowe talks to co-founder of Psych Safety, Tom Geraghty, about what psychological safety is and why it is important in healthcare. Susie and Tom discuss how we can cultivate psychologically safe teams in obstetrics and gynaecology by modelling psychological safety, encouraging all members of the team to ask questions, flattening the hierarchy and providing people with the space and time to reflect, communicate and contribute in their own individual way.
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