Podcasts of speeches

This page lists all the keynote speakers for the NHS Employer's annual conference and exhibition 2007. You can download podcasts of some of these including Rt Hon Alan Johnson MP, Clare Chapman, David Nicholson, Steve Barnett and the Panel discussion entitled The NHS of the future: can HR deliver? You can also read the text of Alan Johnson and Clare Chapman's speech and if you were a delegate at the conference you will be able to download Clare Chapman's powerpoint presentation.

Technical info: You can play the files below with any audio player installed on your computer that can play MP3 files - like Windows Media Player, Winamp etc. Usually, when clicking on the link your computer should open the player automatically and start playing the file. If this is not the case please right-click the link, select 'save as' to save the file locally (e.g. on your desktop) and then open it with an audio player of your choice. The podcasts can also be transferred to any portable audio device that can play MP3 files

Rt Hon Alan Johnson MP (Secretary of State for Health)

Clare Chapman (Director General of Workforce, Department of Health)

David Nicholson (Chief Executive of the NHS in England)

Steve Barnett (Director, NHS Employers)

Panel discussion: The NHS of the future: can HR deliver? With Will Hutton (Chief Executive of the Work Foundation) Julie Moore (Chief Executive, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust) Dr Anthony Hesketh (Senior Lecturer in Management Learning and Leadership, Lancaster University)

Rt Hon Alan Johnson MP
Clare Chapman
David Nicholson
Steve Barnett
Jack Black
Steve Ellis
John McCarthy CBE
Edward Stourton


		Rt Hon Alan Johnson MP Secretary of State for Health Thursday 11 October, 14.30 - 15.30 Alan Johnson MP addressed conference today with the message that HR is absolutely essential to delivering the Darzi vision for the health service. Hear the podcast speech in full. (MP3 31Mb) Read the speech text. About Alan Johnson Alan was appointed Secretary of State for Health in June this year. Formerly a postman, he has had a long career as Government minister, including roles as Secretary of State for Education and Skills, Secretary of State at the Department of Trade and Industry, and Secretary of State at the Department of Work and Pensions.

		Clare Chapman Director General of Workforce, Department of Health Tuesday 9 October, 13.50 - 15.00 Clare Chapman told delegates they could make a big difference in improving lives for patients, the public and staff as the workforce enters the final stage in a period of major change. Hear the podcast speech in full (MP3 19Mb) Hear the podcast questions and answers session (MP3 16Mb) Presentation slides (please note the presentation slides are only accessible to conference delegates) read the speech text About Clare Chapman Clare took responsibility for workforce issues in the NHS and social care system in January, joining the DH from Tesco where she was Group Personnel Director. She was previously Vice President of Human Resources at Pepsi Cola International's Central Europe Operations offices and Dean of Quaker University at Quaker Oats Incorporated, where she established the company's worldwide learning institute.

		David Nicholson Chief Executive of the NHS in England Wednesday 10 October, 11.30 - 12.30 David Nicholson said that with yesterday’s Comprehensive Spending Review announcement and Ara Darzi’s review, the NHS now has a fantastic opportunity to make a health service we can all be proud of. Hear the podcast speech in full (MP3 39Mb) Hear the podcast question and answers session (MP3 18Mb) About David Nicholson Chief Executive of the NHS in England, David Nicholson's NHS career spans 25 years. He was Chief Executive of NHS London, Birmingham and Black Country Strategic Health Authority (SHA), and West Midlands South and Shropshire & Staffordshire SHAs.

		Steve Barnett Director, NHS Employers Tuesday 9 October, 13.30 - 13.50 Steve Barnett demonstrated the enthusiasm staff have for working in the NHS and talked about the need to work in partnership to re-engage the workforce and jointly overcome challenges. Hear the podcast speech in full Hear the podcast questions and answers session Read the speech text About Steve Barnett Steve has led NHS Employers since its inception, bringing a wealth of workforce experience from the Home Office and the Department of Health. He's a member of the National Leadership Network for the NHS, the Cabinet Office Public Sector Employers Forum and the Government's Public Services Forum, among others.

		Will Hutton Chief Executive of the Work Foundation Panellist Thursday 11 October, 13.30 14.30 The NHS of the future: can HR deliver? Hear the panel discussion podcast (MP3 36Mb) Will is chief executive of The Work Foundation, an independent, not-for-dividend research-based consultancy on work, workplace and employment issues in Britain. He began his career as a stockbroker and investment analyst, and prior to joining The Work Foundation he spent four years as editor-in-chief of the Observer, for whom he continues to write regularly.

		Julie Moore Chief Executive, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust Panellist Thursday 11 October, 13.30 - 14.30 The NHS of the future: can HR deliver?

		Dr Anthony Hesketh Senior Lecturer in Management Learning and Leadership, Lancaster University Panellist Thursday 11 October ,13.30 - 14.30 The NHS of the future: can HR deliver Dr Anthony Hesketh, BSc, PhD is a Senior Lecturer in the Management School at Lancaster University. His research focuses on capturing the impact of transformational outsourcing on organisational performance. An expert in talent management, Anthony researches and consults with some of the world's leading organizations on outsourcing, human capital management and its measurement.

		Jack Black Founder of Entrepreneurial Exchange Tuesday 9 October, 17.00 - 17.45 Jack is one of the UK's leading authorities on personal development, with a formidable reputation for innovating change in UK and European organisations. Working with international leaders, he's created a powerful new approach to organisational development and brings to the conference a presentation style that has been likened to a mixture of Billy Connolly and Billy Graham.

		Steve Ellis Senior Coach, RogenSi Thursday 11 October, 09.45 - 10.45 Steve advises large organisations and works with Olympic athletes. His coaching style has inspired many to achieve results they initially thought were impossible. Steve is in demand, simply because he has a knack for enabling organisations and individuals to overcome their challenges and get results.

		John McCarthy CBE Broadcaster and author Wednesday 10 October, 16.30 - 17.30 An acclaimed broadcaster and author, John survived for five years as a hostage in Lebanon, using self-motivation to stay alive. He developed techniques to overcome physical and mental torture, self-doubt and despair. Like his friend, fellow Beirut hostage, Brian Keenan, John's story is dramatic, moving and humbling, and captivates all who hear it.

		Edward Stourton BBC broadcaster, author and journalist Conference Chair Turning his skills as a presenter on the Today programme to the role of conference chair, Edward has also been a foreign correspondent for the BBC and ITN. He was author and presenter for the landmark BBC2 series Absolute Truth in 1997 and was a founding member of Channel 4 news.