The LivIPL Podcast

In this insightful episode, we dive deep into the world of radiotherapy with the help of our guests: Thomas Edwards, Radiotherapy Operational Lead for Service for The Christie Proton Centre, and Rachael Edwards, Clinical Service Lead for Radiotherapy (photons) at The Christie. Together, they are not only Liverpool University Alumni but share their vast experience and expertise in the rapidly evolving field of cancer treatment, offering listeners a rare behind-the-scenes look at these two distinct approaches to radiotherapy.Throughout the conversation, Tom and Rachael provide valuable insights into their roles in managing and advancing radiotherapy services, the importance of collaboration across teams, and what interprofessional working means to them. Whether you're a healthcare professional, a patient, or simply interested in learning more about the future of cancer treatment, this episode is packed with expert knowledge and inspiring stories which demonstrates success is a journey, not a straight route.

In this episode, we explore the critical topics of equality, diversity and discuss the importance of fostering inclusive environments and the role of "white allyship" in supporting marginalised communities. Through thoughtful conversations, we unpack the challenges of addressing systematic inequality and provide actionable insights on how to be an effective ally in the pursuit of equality in healthcare and beyond.

In this episode, Diagnostic Radiography student Elly sits down with Dr Louise Burton, a Lecturer in Diagnostic Radiography, to discuss her fascinating career as a Forensic Radiographer. Dr Burton shares insights into this unique field, highlighting her experiences and the intriguing aspects of working in forensic radiography. If you found this episode interesting, we recommend watching "Cause of Death" filmed at Royal Preston Hospital on Channel 5, we spoke about this series in the episode and this documentary goes behind the scenes of real-life coronial investigations, medical processes and police investigations.

In this episode, we catch up with Elly and Kerryann before they graduate as diagnostic radiographers! They share their personal stories, what drew them to diagnostic radiography and returning to education and their experiences on placement. We also debunk common myths, talk about the importance of diagnostic radiographers as part of the Interprofessional team and offering a glimpse into this exciting and dynamic career pathway.For more information on the opportunities available in Diagnostic Radiography (Foundation/BSc/Pre-reg MSc) visit https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/courses/2025/diagnostic-radiography-bsc-hons

Meet Hanson, our pre-registration MSc Diagnostic Radiography student from Nigeria and Jane, our pre-registration MSc Occupational Therapy student from Ukraine. We talk about making the leap to study at Liverpool and the pathways which led them here, getting to grips with not only the differences in education and clinical terminology but Scouse too! And giving their tips to anybody thinking of undertaking international study.

In this episode, we chat to Maxine, a lecturer on the pre-registration MSc in Mental Health Nursing and Liam a current student on the programme. They share their unique career journeys and what inspired them to pursue mental health nursing. Together, we break down common myths and gain insight into this often misunderstood profession.

We welcome the extraordinary Professor Tom Solomon CBE FRCP FMedSci, Director of The Pandemic Institute, Chair of Neurology and Director of the National Institute for Health and Care Research Health Protection Research Unit in Emerging and Zoonotic Infections Clinical Infection, Microbiology and Immunology...the definition of interprofessional learning!!We talk about Professor Solomon's fantastic work around the Covid-19 pandemic, his clinical experience including treating the late Roald Dahl and his sell out show "Covid for Kids/Ker-pow- How the Science Superheroes Crushed Covid" and "Roald Dahl's Marvellous Medicine" at The Edinburgh Fringe Festival.Prof Solomon's book "Roald Dahl's Marvellous Medicine" is available on the link below:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Roald-Dahls-Marvellous-Medicine-Solomon/dp/1781383391

We talk to the inspirational Jo Trask, Health Inequalities and Patient Engagement Programme Manager, whose work involves encouraging more people across the NHS to understand the barriers to treatment and care and work towards improving access to healthcare. We listen to how Jo's personal experiences have influenced her passion to break down the barriers around discrimination and inequalities in healthcare and how both current and future healthcare professionals can have awareness and make a difference through their professional practice.

Resilience is definitely more than a buzzword but why is it so important? Therapeutic Radiography student Hayley Hernandez-Martin speaks to Dr Warren Donnellan, Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Liverpool on understanding resilience, identifying the individuality of the term and understanding ways in which resilience can be promoted in different disciplines and specialisms.