by Seconds Count
The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service Official Podcast. Let us take you behind the scenes of the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service as we share real stories, expert insights, and important conversations about saving lives, supporting communities, and shaping the future of emergency care.
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July 24, 2026
<p>In this episode of Seconds Count, we speak to Heather Sharpe, Assistant Director of Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response (EPRR) at the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, about her remarkable career spanning more than three decades.Heather reflects on her journey from joining the ambulance service as a 19-year-old Emergency Medical Technician to becoming a paramedic, Rapid Response Vehicle clinician and ultimately leading NIAS's emergency preparedness and resilience function.She shares stories from the front line during the 1990s, discusses how emergency planning has evolved, and reflects on the challenges and rewards of leadership, the importance of supporting colleagues, and breaking barriers for women in the ambulance service. Heather also talks about receiving the prestigious King's Ambulance Medal and why compassion, resilience and teamwork remain at the heart of everything she does.Listen now to hear the inspiring story behind one of NIAS's most experienced and respected leaders.</p>
July 20, 2026
<p>In this episode of Seconds Count, we speak to Sean Kelly, Clinical Training Manager at the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, about the vital role education and training play in preparing our frontline staff to deliver safe, effective patient care.Sean discusses how clinical training equips ambulance clinicians with the knowledge, skills and confidence to respond to a wide range of emergency situations, the importance of continuous professional development, and how training evolves to reflect the changing needs of patients and the service. Listen as they explore what it takes to prepare staff for the realities of frontline care, the value of lifelong learning, and how investing in education helps deliver the highest standards of care for the communities we serve.<br></p>
July 10, 2026
<p>In this episode of Seconds Count, we speak to Florence Milliken, Professional Liaison Consultant, from the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), about the vital role the HCPC plays in regulating health and care professionals and protecting the public.She discusses how professional standards help ensure safe, effective care, what regulation means in practice, and why public confidence in healthcare matters. Listen as she explains the HCPC's role, dispels common myths about regulation, and explores how maintaining high standards benefits patients, professionals and the wider public.</p>
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The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service Official Podcast.
Let us take you behind the scenes of the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service as we share real stories, expert insights, and important conversations about saving lives, supporting communities, and shaping the future of emergency care.
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