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Episode Synopsis
In this episode of the Unprescribed podcast, we welcome Dr Nikki Kanani, a seasoned GP, ex National Medical Director for Primary Care at NHS England, and founding member of Aneira Health. Nikki discusses her journey in various leadership roles through the NHS and the leadership lessons she’s accumulated along the way, her role during the COVID-19 vaccine programme, what she’s been up to at Aneira Health improving women’s healthcare and why the NHS needs to be brave and partner more to improve patient care and system efficiency.
(00:00) – Introduction to the Unprescribed Podcast
(01:58) – Shifting care to the community: aspirations vs. reality
(04:21) – Scaling innovation in general practice and total triage
(08:31) – From GP to National Medical Director: Nikki’s career journey
(13:36) - Nikki’s experience of the COVID-19 pandemic and the national vaccine rollout
(22:05) - Leadership lessons from the pandemic
(27:06) - Life after NHS England and founding Aneira Health
(35:20) - Biggest learnings from Nikki’s career
(41:17) - Why the NHS needs to partner more
(45:56) - What keeps Nikki optimistic
Music: Election Time by Kjartan Abel.
This music is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
(00:00) – Introduction to the Unprescribed Podcast
(01:58) – Shifting care to the community: aspirations vs. reality
(04:21) – Scaling innovation in general practice and total triage
(08:31) – From GP to National Medical Director: Nikki’s career journey
(13:36) - Nikki’s experience of the COVID-19 pandemic and the national vaccine rollout
(22:05) - Leadership lessons from the pandemic
(27:06) - Life after NHS England and founding Aneira Health
(35:20) - Biggest learnings from Nikki’s career
(41:17) - Why the NHS needs to partner more
(45:56) - What keeps Nikki optimistic
Music: Election Time by Kjartan Abel.
This music is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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