A Returning Doctor
@returningdoctor.bsky.social
NHS doctor • left medicine then returned after a long career break • Anaesthetist • Specialty (SAS) Doctor • Mum • Introvert • Runner (slow & happy) • Coffee (always) ☕
#Anaesthesia • #MedSky • #AnSky • #CareerReturn • #ReturningDoctor 🩺
#Anaesthesia • #MedSky • #AnSky • #CareerReturn • #ReturningDoctor 🩺
November 9, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Just brilliant!
Anecdotes and music combining humour, black humour and serious commentary to show the joy, tragedy and occasional absurdity in medicine.
So many relatable themes.
And a reminder that the jobs we do are extra-ordinary.
Thank you for such a skillful portrayal and for your advocacy.
Anecdotes and music combining humour, black humour and serious commentary to show the joy, tragedy and occasional absurdity in medicine.
So many relatable themes.
And a reminder that the jobs we do are extra-ordinary.
Thank you for such a skillful portrayal and for your advocacy.
September 28, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Just brilliant!
Anecdotes and music combining humour, black humour and serious commentary to show the joy, tragedy and occasional absurdity in medicine.
So many relatable themes.
And a reminder that the jobs we do are extra-ordinary.
Thank you for such a skillful portrayal and for your advocacy.
Anecdotes and music combining humour, black humour and serious commentary to show the joy, tragedy and occasional absurdity in medicine.
So many relatable themes.
And a reminder that the jobs we do are extra-ordinary.
Thank you for such a skillful portrayal and for your advocacy.
Usually snoozing on the sofa at this time on a Sunday evening, but this week sitting in a packed theatre 😅
Looking forward to this 🙂
@amateuradam.bsky.social
#Undoctored
Looking forward to this 🙂
@amateuradam.bsky.social
#Undoctored
September 28, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Usually snoozing on the sofa at this time on a Sunday evening, but this week sitting in a packed theatre 😅
Looking forward to this 🙂
@amateuradam.bsky.social
#Undoctored
Looking forward to this 🙂
@amateuradam.bsky.social
#Undoctored
After a day working from home putting together some teaching material, I am forced to ponder...
What an increase in productivity and reduction in frustration there could be if only we had software that was not approaching 20 years old.
#NHS
What an increase in productivity and reduction in frustration there could be if only we had software that was not approaching 20 years old.
#NHS
September 22, 2025 at 4:20 PM
After a day working from home putting together some teaching material, I am forced to ponder...
What an increase in productivity and reduction in frustration there could be if only we had software that was not approaching 20 years old.
#NHS
What an increase in productivity and reduction in frustration there could be if only we had software that was not approaching 20 years old.
#NHS
Soft rain and rainbows on today's walk
Restorative
Restorative
September 13, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Soft rain and rainbows on today's walk
Restorative
Restorative
The Desiderata
by
Max Ehrmann
by
Max Ehrmann
September 13, 2025 at 10:49 AM
The Desiderata
by
Max Ehrmann
by
Max Ehrmann
A small cappuccino in the hospital Costa is now £4! ☕
September 9, 2025 at 6:03 PM
A small cappuccino in the hospital Costa is now £4! ☕
I never thought I would leave medicine
But life happens to doctors too
Life is not linear
Careers are not linear either
Acknowledging that is the first step in providing support - to those thinking of leaving, and for those wishing to return.
#ReturningDoctor
But life happens to doctors too
Life is not linear
Careers are not linear either
Acknowledging that is the first step in providing support - to those thinking of leaving, and for those wishing to return.
#ReturningDoctor
September 3, 2025 at 10:50 AM
I never thought I would leave medicine
But life happens to doctors too
Life is not linear
Careers are not linear either
Acknowledging that is the first step in providing support - to those thinking of leaving, and for those wishing to return.
#ReturningDoctor
But life happens to doctors too
Life is not linear
Careers are not linear either
Acknowledging that is the first step in providing support - to those thinking of leaving, and for those wishing to return.
#ReturningDoctor
We took the F35 last week to Hveravellir and had rainbows on the return journey.
What a spectacular place 🇮🇸
What a spectacular place 🇮🇸
September 1, 2025 at 8:34 PM
We took the F35 last week to Hveravellir and had rainbows on the return journey.
What a spectacular place 🇮🇸
What a spectacular place 🇮🇸
August 31, 2025 at 5:13 PM
I actually enjoy learning the origins of nomenclature 😅
The antiplatelet names are cool
The antiplatelet names are cool
August 21, 2025 at 8:42 AM
I actually enjoy learning the origins of nomenclature 😅
The antiplatelet names are cool
The antiplatelet names are cool
Hot training run followed by an iced coffee
#UKRunChat
#UKRunChat
August 17, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Hot training run followed by an iced coffee
#UKRunChat
#UKRunChat
August 17, 2025 at 3:50 PM
This photo memory popped up today
A lucky shot that almost looks like a time-lapse stack, but is actually four different gulls at different stages of flight
At a beach in the north-east of Scotland, 9 years ago
A lucky shot that almost looks like a time-lapse stack, but is actually four different gulls at different stages of flight
At a beach in the north-east of Scotland, 9 years ago
August 13, 2025 at 7:30 AM
This photo memory popped up today
A lucky shot that almost looks like a time-lapse stack, but is actually four different gulls at different stages of flight
At a beach in the north-east of Scotland, 9 years ago
A lucky shot that almost looks like a time-lapse stack, but is actually four different gulls at different stages of flight
At a beach in the north-east of Scotland, 9 years ago
I liked the colours and textures of this heather against the pine tree trunk.
It's good to get outdoors after busy shifts at work.
I realised I hadn't taken a really deep breath for quite a few days.
It's good to get outdoors after busy shifts at work.
I realised I hadn't taken a really deep breath for quite a few days.
August 7, 2025 at 5:48 PM
I liked the colours and textures of this heather against the pine tree trunk.
It's good to get outdoors after busy shifts at work.
I realised I hadn't taken a really deep breath for quite a few days.
It's good to get outdoors after busy shifts at work.
I realised I hadn't taken a really deep breath for quite a few days.
...
It has been a 'journey' of ups and downs
It felt like a leap into the unknown...but I am glad I took that leap
It is possible to take an alternative route through a medical career!
#NHS
#CareerReturn
#ReturnToWork
...and thanks to those who have supported me 🙏
It has been a 'journey' of ups and downs
It felt like a leap into the unknown...but I am glad I took that leap
It is possible to take an alternative route through a medical career!
#NHS
#CareerReturn
#ReturnToWork
...and thanks to those who have supported me 🙏
August 6, 2025 at 10:48 AM
...
It has been a 'journey' of ups and downs
It felt like a leap into the unknown...but I am glad I took that leap
It is possible to take an alternative route through a medical career!
#NHS
#CareerReturn
#ReturnToWork
...and thanks to those who have supported me 🙏
It has been a 'journey' of ups and downs
It felt like a leap into the unknown...but I am glad I took that leap
It is possible to take an alternative route through a medical career!
#NHS
#CareerReturn
#ReturnToWork
...and thanks to those who have supported me 🙏
July 27, 2025 at 2:43 PM
I am glad that the review stated very clearly that the expansion had been 'suboptimal'.
To me, the seemingly ad-hoc implementation from those 'in charge' has been one of the most baffling aspects of the whole situation, and has resulted in so much avoidable distress and anger.
To me, the seemingly ad-hoc implementation from those 'in charge' has been one of the most baffling aspects of the whole situation, and has resulted in so much avoidable distress and anger.
July 16, 2025 at 3:57 PM
I am glad that the review stated very clearly that the expansion had been 'suboptimal'.
To me, the seemingly ad-hoc implementation from those 'in charge' has been one of the most baffling aspects of the whole situation, and has resulted in so much avoidable distress and anger.
To me, the seemingly ad-hoc implementation from those 'in charge' has been one of the most baffling aspects of the whole situation, and has resulted in so much avoidable distress and anger.
Managed a 3.4 mile jog in the woods (because cooler??) and now have my feet in a bowl of cold water
Scorchio in 🏴
Scorchio in 🏴
July 12, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Managed a 3.4 mile jog in the woods (because cooler??) and now have my feet in a bowl of cold water
Scorchio in 🏴
Scorchio in 🏴
It's a cracking day
July 12, 2025 at 12:02 PM
It's a cracking day
Clicked the link but there's no option for SAS anaesthetists to select professional role in Q1 🫤
July 9, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Clicked the link but there's no option for SAS anaesthetists to select professional role in Q1 🫤
We still talk about visiting my husband's grandmother and her offering him one of the 'Tennents Lager Lovelies' cans from her store cupboard.
I now wish we had kept it as a piece of social history to share with our children.
I now wish we had kept it as a piece of social history to share with our children.
July 4, 2025 at 4:58 AM
We still talk about visiting my husband's grandmother and her offering him one of the 'Tennents Lager Lovelies' cans from her store cupboard.
I now wish we had kept it as a piece of social history to share with our children.
I now wish we had kept it as a piece of social history to share with our children.