Episode 1: Leadership

In the first episode in this brand new series, Dr Ellie Cosstick explores what it takes to be a leader in the NHS with Dr Sally Briggs, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) Medical Director and Consultant Geriatrician, and Dr Sohail Munshi, MFT's Joint Chief Medical Officer.

Sally and Sohail discuss what led them into leadership roles, what skills a good leader should possess and how a resident doctor with ambitions to be a leader should go about it.

What is The Medical Podcast: The podcast for resident doctors?

Ever wondered what goes into becoming a consultant? Maybe you're a resident doctor and you're figuring out the next steps in your career? Or perhaps you're just starting out on your training?

Join Dr Ellie Cosstick as she talks to a series of guests from Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust to get the lowdown on what it means to be a consultant, what it takes to become a leader in the NHS, what a career in research or education might look like, what role digital is playing in improving the lives of patients, and plenty more.