Latest Mental healthcare careers Podcast Episodes

Making a positive change with art psychotherapy

Changing Lives. The podcast for staff at Cygnet - September 05, 2023 14:00 - 28 minutes
In the latest episode of the Changing Lives podcast, we travelled to Cygnet Sherwood Lodge to learn more about art psychotherapy from our staff and service users. 

Social Care Superpower

Changing Lives. The podcast for staff at Cygnet - August 15, 2023 13:00 - 18 minutes
In this episode of the Changing Lives podcast, we're joined by six member of our social care staff as part of the Social Care Superpower campaign. They discussed what they consider to be the best things about their jobs and what skills and attributes they believe are needed to succeed in a care...

Embracing diversity with Cygnet's Multicultural Network

Changing Lives. The podcast for staff at Cygnet - July 26, 2022 13:00 - 45 minutes
Cygnet’s Multicultural Network is a vibrant forum that plays an instrumental role in providing a credible and unified voice for Minority Ethnic staff.  In this episode of the Changing Lives podcast, we visit Cygnet Hospital Taunton to chat with Hospital Manager, Josh, and Multicultural Network ...

Embracing diversity with Cygnet's Multicultural Network

Changing Lives. The podcast for staff at Cygnet - July 26, 2022 13:00 - 45 minutes
Cygnet’s Multicultural Network is a vibrant forum that plays an instrumental role in providing a credible and unified voice for Minority Ethnic staff.  In this episode of the Changing Lives podcast, we visit Cygnet Hospital Taunton to chat with Hospital Manager, Josh, and Multicultural Network ...

Nurturing our community together

Changing Lives. The podcast for staff at Cygnet - June 28, 2022 11:00 - 31 minutes
In this episode we visit Cygnet Brunel, a service providing neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative rehabilitation for men with mental health difficulties and acquired brain injuries. We caught up with Hospital Manager, Stephanie Coxon and the staff team and services users to hear about some of ...

Induction with a difference

Changing Lives. The podcast for staff at Cygnet - January 04, 2022 11:00 - 23 minutes
A great employee induction can make all the difference between new joiners enjoying a long, successful career at an organisation or leaving before their probation period is complete. In this episode of the Changing Lives podcast, Specialist Trainer, Adrian Ashurst, catches up with the team at C...

Inspiring self recovery: a sunrise of good feeling

Changing Lives. The podcast for staff at Cygnet - December 17, 2021 16:00 - 34 minutes
In this episode we’re at Gledholt Mews talking with resident Peter Adu about Duzy Arts – a social enterprise he has launched to support individuals living in mental health services. We also chat to Service Manager, Enrique Jose Chacoris, and some of the staff team at Gledholt Mews about their ...

Joining Cygnet as an international doctor

Changing Lives. The podcast for staff at Cygnet - November 29, 2021 15:00 - 39 minutes
In this episode we learn about Cygnet’s international doctor programme.  There is a lot to consider when relocating from one country to another for work. So, what’s it like to be an international doctor? What are the challenges and opportunities? And what support does Cygnet offer for overseas ...

Co-producing the Evergreen Cafe

Changing Lives. The podcast for staff at Cygnet - November 10, 2021 09:00 - 22 minutes
In this episode of Changing Lives we visit The Fields in Sheffield, a residential service for adults with learning disabilities.  We spoke with the staff team and resident Michael about their new Evergreen Cafe, which was born out of the People's Council meetings and has been co-produced by sta...

Creating a sense of belonging in teams

Changing Lives. The podcast for staff at Cygnet - August 18, 2021 09:00 - 20 minutes
Creating a sense of belonging is really important, especially in a new service like Joyce Parker Hospital.  In this episode of the Changing Lives Podcast, Stacey chats about belonging with Louise and Rachael who work together at Joyce Parker Hospital.  Stacey Spooner is a Clinical Team Leader ...

Finding the resilience within

Changing Lives. The podcast for staff at Cygnet - August 17, 2021 09:00 - 24 minutes
It’s been tough for the last year, and more, for everyone. The pandemic has challenged every walk of life. And, when it comes to mental health, resilience has been tested more than ever. Not just for patients/service users but for the people who care for them. In episode 3, we talk about resili...

Finding the resilience within

Changing Lives. The podcast for staff at Cygnet - August 17, 2021 09:00 - 24 minutes
It’s been tough for the last year, and more, for everyone. The pandemic has challenged every walk of life. And, when it comes to mental health, resilience has been tested more than ever. Not just for patients/service users but for the people who care for them. In episode 3, we talk about resili...

Getting through the tough times with inspirational colleagues

Changing Lives. The podcast for staff at Cygnet - August 02, 2021 08:00 - 20 minutes
In Episode 2 of Changing Lives, our podcast for the staff at Cygnet Health Care, we take some time out with Barry, Phoebe, and Rosie at Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke to celebrate inspirational colleagues during the pandemic, and how to get through the tough times.  Barry O’Driscoll is the Hospital M...

Keep caring and carry on during the pandemic

Changing Lives. The podcast for staff at Cygnet - July 28, 2021 12:00 - 17 minutes
In Episode 1 of Changing Lives, our podcast for the staff of Cygnet Health Care, Adrian and Nita get together for a brew and a chat. Adrian Ashurst is a Specialist Trainer, and Nita Roper is Hospital Director at Sherwood House. They have both been at Cygnet for well over a decade and take some ...

Keep caring and carry on during the pandemic

Changing Lives. The podcast for staff at Cygnet - July 28, 2021 12:00 - 17 minutes
In Episode 1 of Changing Lives, our podcast for the staff of Cygnet Health Care, Adrian and Nita get together for a brew and a chat. Adrian Ashurst is a Specialist Trainer, and Nita Roper is Hospital Director at Sherwood House. They have both been at Cygnet for well over a decade and take some ...