Mini-series: The Key Worker

For the third and final episode of the MOAS mini-series, Laura interviews Sahm Harris-Thomas, a school nurse in London and mum to two ‘wondergirls’.

Sahm began training as a nurse aged 26 and navigated her two maternity leaves around her studies and nursing roles. She also completed her postgraduate diploma during the pandemic. She talks about her career shifts, and importantly her role as a key worker in the community during this crisis. We also find out how Sahm and her partner, also a key worker, managed their roles and childcare with the help of Sahm’s parents.

Sahm shares some of the stresses of being both a student nurse and parent, and she talks about the importance of her professional and personal support networks. We discuss burn out, mental health of young people and the value of listening.

Recorded just before Christmas 2020, we end by sharing some thoughts on community and neighbourhood. With us now in 2021 during a new lockdown and schools closed to most young people, it is good to reflect on the work of community as well as frontline NHS staff. This lockdown Sahm can still visit her schools. 

If you enjoyed this episode, do download the rest of the mini-series and listen to past MOAS conversations. It would be great to know what you think or want to hear more of.

Thank you and stay well.  

 

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Host and producer: Laura Broderick

Editor: Owen Wainhouse

Music by Ros Fraser