OU on the BBC: One Year On - Can Gerry Robinson Fix The NHS? Programme three

By: The OpenLearn team (The Open University)

In the final programme of the series, Gerry is running out of time and patience.

10 Jan

2007

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Gerry’s made some progress; waiting times in one department have dropped from 8 weeks to 2 weeks, he’s getting the surgeons to use their time in theatres more effectively, and extra nursing staff is helping theatres run more efficiently.

But there’s something that still needs work: the chief executive, Brian James. Gerry wants him to start leading the organization by getting out of his office and engaging with the staff at every level.

But Gerry has only weeks left at Rotherham and he’s not convinced the chief executive will take his advice.

Explore the inside story behind the third programme in the series with our interviews with both Gerry Robinson and Brian James (Chief Executive), along with perspectives from our panel of experts in management and health care.

Gerry Robinson on... fixing the NHS: lessons learned Production team

What lessons did Gerry learn from his time at Rotherham General Hospital and what lessons are there for the wider NHS? Read more : Gerry Robinson on... fixing the NHS: lessons learned

Brian James on... Gerry's legacy Production team

What lessons were learned by Chief Exec Brian James on how he runs his NHS Trust Hosptial and what lessons were there for the wider... Read more : Brian James on... Gerry's legacy

How was it for you? Tom Heller

After watching Can Gerry Robinson Fix The NHS?, Dr Tom Heller looks at some of the key issues involved. Read more : How was it for you?

The politics of NHS management John Storey

John Storey looks at the politics involved in managing an organisation such as the NHS. Read more : The politics of NHS management

Has Gerry Robinson fixed the NHS? OU

After watching Can Gerry Robinson Fix The NHS?, Mark Fenton-O'Creevy asks whether Gerry Robinson has really made changes to the NHS. Read more : Has Gerry Robinson fixed the NHS?

Can Gerry Robinson...: One Year On in more depth:

OU on the BBC: One Year On - Can Gerry Robinson Fix The NHS? Programme one The Open University / Karen Parker

Sir Gerry Robinson is man on a mission: he has 6 months, no money and one NHS hospital. His goal is to reduce waiting lists... Read more : OU on the BBC: One Year On - Can Gerry Robinson Fix The NHS? Programme one

OU on the BBC: One Year On - Can Gerry Robinson fix the NHS? Programme two OU

Two months in, and Sir Gerry is finding the going tough; tensions between the consultants and hospital management are making it difficult for him to... Read more : OU on the BBC: One Year On - Can Gerry Robinson fix the NHS? Programme two