The NICE Podcast

• Summer Vibes, Winter Pressures: ICU JMO Recruitment Secrets

  In this episode of The NICE Podcast, Ben (who seems to be convinced it’s summer), Kate, and special guest Jeram Hyde dive into the ins and outs of junior medical recruitment for intensive care in 2026. Jeram shares his insider knowledge on crafting a standout application and nailing the interview, while Kate explores why humility might just be the most vital trait for a future intensivist. Packed with practical advice, personal insights, and a touch of seasonal confusion, this is essential listening for anyone eyeing an ICU career.Jeram Hyde is an Intensive Care specialist and supervisor of training based in Newcastle. He has a masters degree in HR Management and Business Administration, as well as an Associate Fellowship in Medical Administration. Outside of work he enjoys time with his family watching the F1, rock climbing and is a keen paraglider.

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• After the Shift: Talking about ICU at Home

  In this thought provoking episode, Ben and Kate sit down with Tegan Butts, a highly respected local ICU nurse, to talk about something many of us struggle with — how to explain our work in intensive care to the people we love, many of whom don't work in the healthcare industry.From sending banana emojis 🍌 to navigating the emotional weight of life and death in casual conversation, this episode dives into the complexity of bringing our ICU world into our homes — thoughtfully, ethically, and authentically.

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• Powered by Purpose: Conducting Research Trials in ICU

  In recognition of Clinical Trials Day 2025, Kate and Ben are joined by Amber Poulter, a Research Clinical Nurse Consultant, for an insightful conversation about the complexities of conducting research in the intensive care environment.Together, they explore what makes ICU research so challenging and essential. The discussion covers how consent is managed when patients are unconscious or critically unwell, whether patients can be enrolled in trials without their prior consent, and the ethical frameworks that underpin these decisions. They also examine the practical barriers that can make research difficult in ICU, as well as the enablers that support successful trial conduct.This episode shines a light on the purpose-driven people making ICU research possible, and why it matters for patients, families, and the future of intensive care.Clinical Trials Day 2025 - At the forefront of every therapeutic breakthrough, you’ll find clinical research professionals who are driven by a powerful purpose: advancing treatments that transform patients' lives. ​Clinical researchers move innovative therapies from scientific discovery to the developments of tomorrow. With every data point collected, every protocol created, and every patient served, their contributions have the potential to improve health outcomes and benefit generations to come. ​ These professionals are powered by a commitment to drive clinical research forward. ​They are powered by knowing that the work they do matters. ​They are powered by the common purpose of advancing human health. ​ And, together, their purpose is realized—study by study, patient by patient—in communities around the world. ​ For Clinical Trials Day 2025, ACRP honors the power and purpose of all clinical research professionals.

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• Family Meetings in ICU: Building a Toolkit

  Building on their previous episode, Kate and Ben draw from their experiences in intensive care to develop a practical toolkit of actions and behaviours that support best practice in family meetings.

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• Coaching through Complexity with Phil Cheung

  The NICE podcast hosts, Kate and Ben, introduce Dr Philip Cheung, an anaesthetist, simulations and professional coach. They discuss the intersection of life and work and how a coaching relationship can lead to success in the workplace.Links below:Philip Cheung CoachingInternational Coaching Federation

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