Why We Care: The Nursing Career Podcast Thu, 14 May 2026 17:15:29 -0400 https://whywecare.buzzsprout.com en-gb © 2026 Why We Care: The Nursing Career Podcast yes 17dc33f8-5737-59db-9075-19e79187a9fe Cygnet Health Care episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Cygnet Health Care https://storage.buzzsprout.com/n2thwebg3v2bnf0locv94vxidz6w?.jpg Why We Care: The Nursing Career Podcast S3|E4 Nurses reflect on the challenges and opportunities facing the profession S3|E4 Nurses reflect on the challenges and opportunities facing the profession Welcome to Why We Care: The Nursing Career Podcast.

Nursing has it's challenges but there are a lot of opportunities to develop your career and help the people you care for. We take time out with some of the wonderful nurses here at Cygnet to talk about the challenges they've faced in the profession, and what they've learnt. And what's required of the modern-day nurse.

In this episode Jo [Deputy Director of Nursing at Cygnet] is joined by Richard [Ward Manager], Sonya [Clinical Team Lead], and Goodness [Mental Health Nurse]

Find out more about nursing at Cygnet and the career opportunities available to nurses https://join.cygnetgroup.com/nursing/

]]> Welcome to Why We Care: The Nursing Career Podcast.

Nursing has it's challenges but there are a lot of opportunities to develop your career and help the people you care for. We take time out with some of the wonderful nurses here at Cygnet to talk about the challenges they've faced in the profession, and what they've learnt. And what's required of the modern-day nurse.

In this episode Jo [Deputy Director of Nursing at Cygnet] is joined by Richard [Ward Manager], Sonya [Clinical Team Lead], and Goodness [Mental Health Nurse]

Find out more about nursing at Cygnet and the career opportunities available to nurses https://join.cygnetgroup.com/nursing/

]]> Cygnet Health Care Buzzsprout-14545594 Wed, 21 Feb 2024 12:00:00 +0000 938 full false S3|E3 How great collaboration helps your nursing career S3|E3 How great collaboration helps your nursing career Welcome to Why We Care: The Nursing Career Podcast.

What does great collaboration mean for your nursing career and, ultimately, the people you care for?

We take time out with some of the wonderful nurses here at Cygnet to help your find the answers. In this episode Jo [Deputy Director of Nursing at Cygnet] is joined by Richard [Ward Manager] and Sonya [Clinical Team Lead].

Find out more about nursing careers at Cygnet
https://join.cygnetgroup.com/nursing/

]]> Welcome to Why We Care: The Nursing Career Podcast.

What does great collaboration mean for your nursing career and, ultimately, the people you care for?

We take time out with some of the wonderful nurses here at Cygnet to help your find the answers. In this episode Jo [Deputy Director of Nursing at Cygnet] is joined by Richard [Ward Manager] and Sonya [Clinical Team Lead].

Find out more about nursing careers at Cygnet
https://join.cygnetgroup.com/nursing/

]]> Cygnet Health Care Buzzsprout-14545580 Wed, 21 Feb 2024 12:00:00 +0000 1175 full false S3|E2 Being a mental health nurse - what gets you through the tough times? S3|E2 Being a mental health nurse - what gets you through the tough times? Mental health nursing has its challenges.

But what gets you through the tough times?

We asked some of the nurses here at Cygnet.

Find out more about nursing at Cygnet here: https://join.cygnetgroup.com/nursing/

]]> Mental health nursing has its challenges.

But what gets you through the tough times?

We asked some of the nurses here at Cygnet.

Find out more about nursing at Cygnet here: https://join.cygnetgroup.com/nursing/

]]> Cygnet Health Care Buzzsprout-14530822 Mon, 19 Feb 2024 15:00:00 +0000 312 full false S3|E1 Mental health nursing - Stories about the impact we have S3|E1 Mental health nursing - Stories about the impact we have Nursing is driven by a simple aim with a big impact.

To make life better for the people we care for.

There are many stories.

We spoke to some of the nurses here at Cygnet about theirs.

Find out more about nursing at Cygnet here: https://join.cygnetgroup.com/nursing/

]]> Nursing is driven by a simple aim with a big impact.

To make life better for the people we care for.

There are many stories.

We spoke to some of the nurses here at Cygnet about theirs.

Find out more about nursing at Cygnet here: https://join.cygnetgroup.com/nursing/

]]> Cygnet Health Care Buzzsprout-14530820 Mon, 19 Feb 2024 15:00:00 +0000 394 3 1 full false S2|E5: Celebrating Nursing Support Workers S2|E5: Celebrating Nursing Support Workers The role of support workers is so important in nursing. We all know someone who really makes a difference day in day out. And we all know someone who could become a support worker. 

Recently we celebrated National Nursing Support Workers’ Day for the amazing work that all support workers do across all organisations.

Graham Staddon, one of our support workers at Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke, was interviewed by BBC Radio. He talks about how he became a support worker and what it takes to do the job. 

Do you know someone who could help others?

https://careers.cygnethealth.co.uk/

]]> The role of support workers is so important in nursing. We all know someone who really makes a difference day in day out. And we all know someone who could become a support worker. 

Recently we celebrated National Nursing Support Workers’ Day for the amazing work that all support workers do across all organisations.

Graham Staddon, one of our support workers at Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke, was interviewed by BBC Radio. He talks about how he became a support worker and what it takes to do the job. 

Do you know someone who could help others?

https://careers.cygnethealth.co.uk/

]]> Cygnet Health Care Buzzsprout-9679911 Tue, 07 Dec 2021 18:00:00 +0000 771 5 full false S2|E4: Creating a sense of belonging in teams S2|E4: Creating a sense of belonging in teams During the summer we launched the Changing Lives Podcast for the staff here at Cygnet Health Care. 

We had some great chats for Season 1, so we’ve decided to share some of them here on Why We Care - The Nursing Career Podcast.

Creating a sense of belonging is really important, especially in a new service like Joyce Parker Hospital.  In this episode, Stacey chats about belonging with Louise and Rachael who work together at Joyce Parker Hospital. 

Stacey Spooner is a Clinical Team Leader / Ward Manager, Louise Hales is a Mental Health Nurse, and Rachael Tooley is a Senior Support Worker. 

What does belonging look like? What’s it like being part of an entirely new service? What have been the challenges? What have been the positives? And how can teams foster that sense of belonging and community? Stacey, Louise and Rachael cover this, and more, in this episode. 

https://careers.cygnethealth.co.uk/

]]> During the summer we launched the Changing Lives Podcast for the staff here at Cygnet Health Care. 

We had some great chats for Season 1, so we’ve decided to share some of them here on Why We Care - The Nursing Career Podcast.

Creating a sense of belonging is really important, especially in a new service like Joyce Parker Hospital.  In this episode, Stacey chats about belonging with Louise and Rachael who work together at Joyce Parker Hospital. 

Stacey Spooner is a Clinical Team Leader / Ward Manager, Louise Hales is a Mental Health Nurse, and Rachael Tooley is a Senior Support Worker. 

What does belonging look like? What’s it like being part of an entirely new service? What have been the challenges? What have been the positives? And how can teams foster that sense of belonging and community? Stacey, Louise and Rachael cover this, and more, in this episode. 

https://careers.cygnethealth.co.uk/

]]> Buzzsprout-9306008 Fri, 15 Oct 2021 13:00:00 +0100 1244 2 4 full false S2|E3: Resilience S2|E3: Resilience During the summer we launched the Changing Lives Podcast for the staff here at Cygnet Health Care. 

We had some great chats for Season 1, so we’ve decided to share some of them here on Why We Care - The Nursing Career Podcast.

In this episode, Barry and Albert talk about resilience. At the time of recording, Barry Swire is Operations Director for the South East and National Lead for Trim and Straw, and Albert Chelliah is Hospital Director at Cygnet Churchill. 

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.

What does resilience look like and how do we find it? It’s something all of us have, whether we know it or not. And life tests even the most resilient people every day. 

Barry and Albert share their stories and advice in episode 3.

https://careers.cygnethealth.co.uk/

]]> During the summer we launched the Changing Lives Podcast for the staff here at Cygnet Health Care. 

We had some great chats for Season 1, so we’ve decided to share some of them here on Why We Care - The Nursing Career Podcast.

In this episode, Barry and Albert talk about resilience. At the time of recording, Barry Swire is Operations Director for the South East and National Lead for Trim and Straw, and Albert Chelliah is Hospital Director at Cygnet Churchill. 

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.

What does resilience look like and how do we find it? It’s something all of us have, whether we know it or not. And life tests even the most resilient people every day. 

Barry and Albert share their stories and advice in episode 3.

https://careers.cygnethealth.co.uk/

]]> Cygnet Health Care Buzzsprout-9305989 Tue, 12 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0100 1446 2 3 full false S2|E2: Organisational culture during Covid S2|E2: Organisational culture during Covid What can organisations and teams learn about culture during the challenges of Covid? 

We cover this in our second episode of Season 2 of Why We Care - The Nursing Career Podcast. 

We chat with Jo, Keeley and Katie about the experiences and learnings they’ll take into the future. 

Jo is a Regional Nursing Director, Keeley is a Clinical Manager and Katie is a Hospital Manager at Cygnet Lodge Brighouse.

https://careers.cygnethealth.co.uk/


]]> What can organisations and teams learn about culture during the challenges of Covid? 

We cover this in our second episode of Season 2 of Why We Care - The Nursing Career Podcast. 

We chat with Jo, Keeley and Katie about the experiences and learnings they’ll take into the future. 

Jo is a Regional Nursing Director, Keeley is a Clinical Manager and Katie is a Hospital Manager at Cygnet Lodge Brighouse.

https://careers.cygnethealth.co.uk/


]]> Cygnet Health Care Buzzsprout-9292615 Fri, 08 Oct 2021 13:00:00 +0100 409 2 2 full false S2|E1: Building a nursing network S2|E1: Building a nursing network What’s the value in having a nursing network and what does it take to set one up?

We cover this in our first episode of Season 2 of Why We Care - The Nursing Career Podcast. 

During the summer, Jo, Keeley, and Katie chat about their experiences and share some advice.

Jo is a Regional Nursing Director, Keeley is a Clinical Manager and Katie is a Hospital Manager at Cygnet Lodge Brighouse.

https://careers.cygnethealth.co.uk/


]]> What’s the value in having a nursing network and what does it take to set one up?

We cover this in our first episode of Season 2 of Why We Care - The Nursing Career Podcast. 

During the summer, Jo, Keeley, and Katie chat about their experiences and share some advice.

Jo is a Regional Nursing Director, Keeley is a Clinical Manager and Katie is a Hospital Manager at Cygnet Lodge Brighouse.

https://careers.cygnethealth.co.uk/


]]> Cygnet Health Care Buzzsprout-9281459 Wed, 29 Sep 2021 17:00:00 +0100 1226 2 1 full false S1|E5: Jaden’s parents S1|E5: Jaden’s parents “You get a chance to breathe. You sleep in a way that you haven’t slept for in years.” This is what care means to Jaden’s parents. Andrea and Andrew share their son’s story and the challenges they face. We dedicated a whole episode to Andrea and Andrew because they have so much to share. This heartfelt conversation brings home to us why we care. 


]]> “You get a chance to breathe. You sleep in a way that you haven’t slept for in years.” This is what care means to Jaden’s parents. Andrea and Andrew share their son’s story and the challenges they face. We dedicated a whole episode to Andrea and Andrew because they have so much to share. This heartfelt conversation brings home to us why we care. 


]]> Why We Care Buzzsprout-6890888 Thu, 17 Dec 2020 09:00:00 +0000 1367 nursing 1 5 full false S1|E4: Leading and enabling co-production of care with service users S1|E4: Leading and enabling co-production of care with service users We learn a lot from our patients and service users. Raf, our Expert by Experience Lead, chats with Rowan. Raf is at the heart of our approach to co-production with service users and he shares some valuable experiences and advice on how he makes it all happen.

]]> We learn a lot from our patients and service users. Raf, our Expert by Experience Lead, chats with Rowan. Raf is at the heart of our approach to co-production with service users and he shares some valuable experiences and advice on how he makes it all happen.

]]> Why We Care Buzzsprout-6890885 Thu, 17 Dec 2020 09:00:00 +0000 1355 nursing 1 4 full false S1|E3: Caring for your career when you’re busy caring for others S1|E3: Caring for your career when you’re busy caring for others How do you care for your career when you’re busy caring for others? Career development is more than training; it’s about the small things that make a big difference. Tom, Claire, and Dean are nurses here at Cygnet Health Care. They’re good friends and colleagues who have extensive experience between them. This episode is a candid chat about why they do what they do, and how they’ve progressed in their careers. 

]]> How do you care for your career when you’re busy caring for others? Career development is more than training; it’s about the small things that make a big difference. Tom, Claire, and Dean are nurses here at Cygnet Health Care. They’re good friends and colleagues who have extensive experience between them. This episode is a candid chat about why they do what they do, and how they’ve progressed in their careers. 

]]> Why We Care Buzzsprout-6890876 Thu, 17 Dec 2020 09:00:00 +0000 1525 nursing 1 3 full false S1|E2: Patient and service user stories S1|E2: Patient and service user stories Our patients and service users share their stories and experiences about what it means to be cared for. They also talk about what good care looks like. It means so much to hear from our service users. Thanks for sharing your advice and stories.

]]> Our patients and service users share their stories and experiences about what it means to be cared for. They also talk about what good care looks like. It means so much to hear from our service users. Thanks for sharing your advice and stories.

]]> Why We Care Buzzsprout-6890873 Thu, 17 Dec 2020 09:00:00 +0000 766 nursing 1 2 full false S1|E1: Why do you work in healthcare? S1|E1: Why do you work in healthcare? Why do you work in healthcare? It’s a small question with some big answers. We hear about what it means to our staff to care for others. Thanks to our amazing staff for taking the time out of their busy schedules to chat with us. It’s great hearing why they do what they do. And during the tough times, it reminds us all why we work in healthcare.

]]> Why do you work in healthcare? It’s a small question with some big answers. We hear about what it means to our staff to care for others. Thanks to our amazing staff for taking the time out of their busy schedules to chat with us. It’s great hearing why they do what they do. And during the tough times, it reminds us all why we work in healthcare.

]]> Why We Care Buzzsprout-6890861 Thu, 17 Dec 2020 09:00:00 +0000 636 nursing 1 1 full false