100 Leaders programme opens applications for Cohort 2

100 Leaders: Our journey so far

Title card: What is your project?
Jill Foreman, head of specialist services, integration and pathways: Our project is about increasing physical activity opportunities for our staff.
Neil Parks, associate practitioner on ward 26: Our project title is called the ‘buddy system’.
Amy Hunter, advanced practitioner in medical ultrasound: We are improving patients’ experiences accessing ultrasound services in early pregnancy.
Nicola Critchley, retail team leader in catering: My project is called the rainbow gardens and stairs which will link the dining room with the rainbow rooms.
Lindsey Wallace, head of planning and performance: Our courageous change challenge was to reduce general theatre waste and increase levels of recycling.
Eoin Carroll, care group manager for collaborative care: Our courageous change is about investing in staff health and wellbeing.
Kath Tarn, senior clinical professional in community therapy: My project is called the networking service and the networking service aims to connect people in the Trust.
Jun Saw, principle pharmacists for medicine safety and governance: Our group project is about promoting virtual education and staff training.
Ish Ahmed, consultant surgeon: So my project revolves around how we reduce bureaucracy that stifles innovation.
Rachel De Silva, senior clinical professional and quality improvement lead: So our project is a wellbeing hamper which aims to deliver some small token gifts to our staff and volunteers.
Title card: How has leading your pack developed you as a leader?
Jill Foreman: It’s developed me as a leader by connecting me with people outside of my normal area of work and has connected others across the organisation which is where the power of this project is.
Title card: What have you learned from leading your pack and being part of the 100 Leaders?
Eoin Carroll: As part of the 100 Leaders initiative, I’ve learned more about myself than I thought I would. Jun Saw: I’ve also learned so much from the team members because all of them are leaders in their own way.
Ish Ahmed: How we embrace change from all levels. My team and all other teams are made of people from a diverse nature working in different specialities and the ideas that have flowed across in all these meetings has been phenomenal.
Title card: What is your message to inspire future staff to join the 100 Leaders?
Kath Tarn: See it as a chance to show what you are capable of. Learn from others, be yourself, prepare to think differently and take a risk.
Amy Hunter: You won’t regret it. I’ve had the opportunity to meet loads of new people that I would feel like I’ve never had the opportunity to work with before. We’ve knocked down barriers between departments.
Neil Parks: It’s a really good chance to put yourself out there and show the people what you can do.
Nicola Critchley: I met some challenges along my journey but overcome them and it’s been the most inspiring few months of my life. So my advice to anyone would be if the chance comes your way, just go for it.
Title card: What is your message to inspire future staff to join the 100 Leaders?
Lindsey Wallace: I would like to inspire and mentor others to develop as leaders within the organisation.
Rachel De Silva: I would like to go on to do the Mary Seacole programme. Just to put a lot of this learning into practice and continue to develop and build my confidence around leadership.
Title card: How would you describe your journey on the 100 Leaders initiative so far?
Exciting. Rewarding. Inspiring. Insightful.
Engaging. Accomplishment. Impactful. Connection.
Humbled. Challenging. Encouraging. Doubt.
Risk-taking. Potential. Innovative. Motivational.
Empowering. Passion.
Title card: 100 Leaders initiative – now recruiting for cohort 2