How do you plan to foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing between the two critical care units under your supervision? My plan is to spend time on both sites regularly – not just in meetings but on the unit with the teams. My first priority is getting to know everyone, understanding their daily challenges, and seeing first-hand how each unit works. By listening, learning and working alongside the teams, I hope to create open and reliable channels of communication between the two sites. This includes regular cross-site meetings, shared learning events and cross-site working groups where we can come together to discuss challenges, celebrate successes and exchange best practice.
Could you share a memorable moment from your career that shaped your leadership approach or philosophy? I was called to review a deteriorating patient on a busy ward, and when I arrived, it was clear the ward team were anxious and unsure. What struck me the most wasn’t just the patient’s condition, it was how my ward colleagues were looking for guidance, reassurance and someone to support them. Rather than jumping to conclusions, I paused to listen to the nurse and what actions had already taken place, and to the resident doctor. By doing that, I was able to create a calm environment, encourage teamwork, empower others to trust their judgment and prioritise actions to stabilise the patient. Critical Care Outreach and my recent leadership course has shaped my leadership philosophy. In outreach, you are a guest in someone else’s space, so I carry a deep level of respect towards others.
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