Another Paramedic Podcast

John Bailey

A small group of Paramedics and Healthcare Professionals working at and supporting the University of Sunderland Paramedic Science and Out of Hospital Care degree program chat about their time on the road, experiences and general life in a healthcare scenario. Aimed towards Student Paramedics, Qualified Paramedics and anyone who wants to listen to the chat. This Podcast features John Bailey, Kate Snowdon, Owen Finney, Michael Hall, Natalie Bell as well as guests who are all Paramedics working mainly within the University of Sunderland as Paramedic lecturers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 25. FEB.

    Episode 17 Why did you want to be a Paramedic

    The sixth episode of the second season of Another Paramedic Podcast, we talk to Sam and Harry, two first year students with the University of Sunderland. We talk a little about their backgrounds and what happened in their lives to lead them to thinking about being a Student Paramedic and then their journey to University then to studying to become a Paramedic. If you find you are struggling please reach out to friends, family or channels such as the ones below. Everyone is different and if you find you are struggling and need support please reach out to the appropriate channels and locations. As well as many other services, the Samaritans phone lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and are available in the UK on 116 123. Shout is a similar service except the conversation is via text, if you need their support text SHOUT to 85258. For students at the University, Sunderland offers a Wellbeing service which has been voted one of the best in the Country. All the members of the podcast work for the University of Sunderland and/or teach as part of the Paramedic Science and Out of Hospital Care BSc (HONS) course or are students at the University of Sunderland. We would like to thank the University of Sunderland for allowing us to record using their fantastic suites. If anyone has any questions about being a Paramedic or studying to become a Paramedic with the University of Sunderland, please get in touch and we would be happy to chat with you. This episode features John Bailey, Sam and Harry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 Std. 1 Min.
  2. 19.12.2025

    Episode 16 Christmas time discussion

    The fifth episode of the second season of Another Paramedic Podcast, we talk to Eve and Teigan, two third year students with the University of Sunderland. We talk a little about their backgrounds and what lead them to studying to become a Paramedic. We discuss the Christmas and New Year period and how this can impact on the patients we see, being a Student Paramedic and on us in general. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all. Christmas and New Year can be a difficult time, if you find you are struggling please reach out to friends, family or channels such as the ones below. Everyone is different and if you find you are struggling and need support please reach out to the appropriate channels and locations. As well as many other services, the Samaritans phone lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and are available in the UK on 116 123. Shout is a similar service except the conversation is via text, if you need their support text SHOUT to 85258. For students at the University, Sunderland offers a Wellbeing service which has been voted one of the best in the Country. All the members of the podcast work for the University of Sunderland and/or teach as part of the Paramedic Science and Out of Hospital Care BSc (HONS) course or are students at the University of Sunderland. We would like to thank the University of Sunderland for allowing us to record using their fantastic suites. If anyone has any questions about being a Paramedic or studying to become a Paramedic with the University of Sunderland, please get in touch and we would be happy to chat with you. This episode features John Bailey, Eve and Teigan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    58 Min.
  3. 19.11.2025

    Episode 15 How are the first 10 weeks of teaching feeling?

    The fourth episode of the second season of Another Paramedic Podcast, we talk to some mature students who began with the University in September. We talk about their backgrounds and what lead them to studying to become a Paramedic. The three students have all walked a different path that has lead them towards Paramedic science and we discus this together with how they have found their first block of teaching. Everyone is different and if you find you are struggling and need support please reach out to the appropriate channels and locations. As well as many other services, the Samaritans phone lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and are available in the UK on 116 123. Shout is a similar service except the conversation is via text, if you need their support text SHOUT to 85258. For students at the University, Sunderland offers a Wellbeing service which has been voted one of the best in the Country. All the members of the podcast work for the University of Sunderland and/or teach as part of the Paramedic Science and Out of Hospital Care BSc (HONS) course or are students at the University of Sunderland. We would like to thank the University of Sunderland for allowing us to record using their fantastic suites. If anyone has any questions about being a Paramedic or studying to become a Paramedic with the University of Sunderland, please get in touch and we would be happy to chat with you. This episode features John Bailey, Jo, Nicola and Jarva. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 Std. 5 Min.
  4. 12.09.2025

    Episode 14 What does being a Paramedic mean to you? Academics and Students

    The third episode of the second season of Another Paramedic Podcast, we talk to some students and Michael about the reasons we wanted to be a Paramedic, revisiting a theme from the beginning of the podcast. We also discuss advice to new students throughout the country beginning their journey and training this year and also a little freshers advice. We also discuss the students who have completed one, two or three years training as a Student Paramedic. We also talk to the new royalty of the Student Paramedic Society at the University of Sunderland. Everyone is different and if you find you are struggling and need support please reach out to the appropriate channels and locations. As well as many other services, the Samaritans phone lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and are available in the UK on 116 123. Shout is a similar service except the conversation is via text, if you need their support text SHOUT to 85258. For students at the University, Sunderland offers a Wellbeing service which has been voted one of the best in the Country. All the members of the podcast work for the University of Sunderland and/or teach as part of the Paramedic Science and Out of Hospital Care BSc (HONS) course or are students at the University of Sunderland. We would like to thank the University of Sunderland for allowing us to record using their fantastic suites. If anyone has any questions about being a Paramedic or studying to become a Paramedic with the University of Sunderland, please get in touch and we would be happy to chat with you. This episode features John Bailey, Michael Hall, Devon, Nadine and Amy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 Std. 14 Min.
  5. 15.06.2025

    Episode 11 What would you tell yourself?

    The eleventh and final episode of the first season of Another Paramedic Podcast, we talk to four students. In this episode we talk about the things that we would have told ourselves earlier in the course. We look at the things we have done and some of the things that caused stress. The students are all at different points throughout their degree and reflect on what they have done up to now while providing advice for their earlier selves, their peers and anyone thinking of starting out the journey to become a Paramedic. Everyone is different and if you find you are struggling and need support please reach out to the appropriate channels and locations. As well as many other services, the Samaritans phone lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and are available in the UK on 116 123. Shout is a similar service except the conversation is via text, if you need their support text SHOUT to 85258. All the members of the podcast work for the University of Sunderland and/or teach as part of the Paramedic Science and Out of Hospital Care BSc (HONS) course or are students at the University of Sunderland. We would like to thank the University of Sunderland for allowing us to record using their fantastic suites. If anyone has any questions about being a Paramedic or studying to become a Paramedic with the University of Sunderland, please get in touch and we would be happy to chat with you. This episode features John Bailey, Ailidh, Lucy, Nadine and Emily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 Std. 10 Min.
  6. 20.05.2025

    Episode 10 Resilience

    The tenth episode of Another Paramedic Podcast, we talk to Helen and Natalie In this episode we talk about resilience. We all know that at times stress can be overwhelming and mental health can be a difficult subject. The three of us discuss our ways of keeping our mental health and resilience high. We also discuss some times that we have struggled and how each person has their own way of protecting themselves. We talk about this in a University format, a work format and a home life format. Everyone is different and if you find you are struggling and need support please reach out to the appropriate channels and locations. As well as many other services, the Samaritans phone lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and are available in the UK on 116 123. Shout is a similar service except the conversation is via text, if you need their support text SHOUT to 85258. All the members of the podcast work for the University of Sunderland and/or teach as part of the Paramedic Science and Out of Hospital Care BSc (HONS) course or are students at the University of Sunderland. We would like to thank the University of Sunderland for allowing us to record using their fantastic suites. If anyone has any questions about being a Paramedic or studying to become a Paramedic with the University of Sunderland, please get in touch and we would be happy to chat with you. This episode features John Bailey, Helen McAdam and Natalie Bell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 Std. 4 Min.

Info

A small group of Paramedics and Healthcare Professionals working at and supporting the University of Sunderland Paramedic Science and Out of Hospital Care degree program chat about their time on the road, experiences and general life in a healthcare scenario. Aimed towards Student Paramedics, Qualified Paramedics and anyone who wants to listen to the chat. This Podcast features John Bailey, Kate Snowdon, Owen Finney, Michael Hall, Natalie Bell as well as guests who are all Paramedics working mainly within the University of Sunderland as Paramedic lecturers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.