Peter Homa's guest appearances

Peter Homa

NHS Employers

The Military Medicine Podcast

Draper & Dash Presents: The Future of Healthcare

Nottingham Business School 
Business Leaders

Andrew Morgan

Tom Fletcher

Ian Smith

Stephen Hart

Eric Topol

Victor Adebowale

David Williams

John Timpson

Stephen Smith

Daniel Kraft

John James

Clive Lewis

Andrew Davidson

Rob Webster

Paul Taylor

OwlTail

Healthcare leader Peter Homa believes the most important thing for any leader is to believe in what you’re doing – even if it means walking away from a job to avoid being compromised.As Director General of the Defence Medical Services, Peter has been in charge of health care for every member of the British military for almost two years.But he also spent a quarter of a century running three of Britain’s biggest NHS teaching hospitals – and was founding chair of the NHS Leadership Academy.He told the Nottingham Business School’s Business Leaders’ Podcast: “Experience has taught me the fundamental importance of values – and not compromising them.“There was one particular occasion where I resigned. At the time, it felt like a very heavy decision. But… I was being asked to enact a role that wasn’t the one I’d applied for, in a way that I was profoundly uncomfortable doing. I chose to get out of it. “It was uncomfortable at the time, but it was entirely the right thing to do.”In this episode of the NBS podcast, Visiting Honorary Professor Mike Sassi asks Dr Homa how successful leaders maintain transparency, even under intense pressure.Peter says: “In healthcare we exhort our clinical colleagues to be open when things go wrong. As managers we need to lead by example. So, when I’ve done something wrong, it’s very important I demonstrate the behaviour I expect of others. “Also, through sharing adversities and difficulties, we build up levels of trust and confidence in each other.”Peter, who is also a member of Nottingham Business School’s advisory board, believes the most successful leaders keep a watchful eye on their own health.He thinks this will be increasingly important in the future.“I sense younger colleagues have a deeper sense of looking after themselves… a better sense of balance,” he says.“Many are concerned with working reasonable hours. I didn’t. I worked every hour I could…  with downsides in having lost really important, irreplaceable time with family.“Younger colleagues recognise time has got to be invested in home, family and loved ones, as well as work.”And this is reflected in the advice Peter offers the next generation of senior managers and leaders.“One of the first tasks of a leader is to look after themselves,” he says.“If they can’t look after themselves, they won’t be able to look after those people who are looking to them for leadership. “On occasions I’ve been completely knackered… I haven’t been able to devote quality attention to individuals or issues… and that has led to poorer outcomes and results.“So, take care of yourself. Focus on mind, body and soul. And enjoy!”

Healthcare leader Peter Homa believes the most important thing for any leader is to believe in what you’re doing – even if it means walking away from a job to avoid being compromised.As Director General of the Defence Medical Services, Peter has been in charge of health care for every member of the British military for almost two years.But he also spent a quarter of a century running three of Britain’s biggest NHS teaching hospitals – and was founding chair of the NHS Leadership Academy.He told the Nottingham Business School’s Business Leaders’ Podcast: “Experience has taught me the fundamental importance of values – and not compromising them.“There was one particular occasion where I resigned. At the time, it felt like a very heavy decision. But… I was being asked to enact a role that wasn’t the one I’d applied for, in a way that I was profoundly uncomfortable doing. I chose to get out of it. “It was uncomfortable at the time, but it was entirely the right thing to do.”In this episode of the NBS podcast, Visiting Honorary Professor Mike Sassi asks Dr Homa how successful leaders maintain transparency, even under intense pressure.Peter says: “In healthcare we exhort our clinical colleagues to be open when things go wrong. As managers we need to lead by example. So, when I’ve done something wrong, it’s very important I demonstrate the behaviour I expect of others. “Also, through sharing adversities and difficulties, we build up levels of trust and confidence in each other.”Peter, who is also a member of Nottingham Business School’s advisory board, believes the most successful leaders keep a watchful eye on their own health.He thinks this will be increasingly important in the future.“I sense younger colleagues have a deeper sense of looking after themselves… a better sense of balance,” he says.“Many are concerned with working reasonable hours. I didn’t. I worked every hour I could… with downsides in having lost really important, irreplaceable time with family.“Younger colleagues recognise time has got to be invested in home, family and loved ones, as well as work.”And this is reflected in the advice Peter offers the next generation of senior managers and leaders.“One of the first tasks of a leader is to look after themselves,” he says.“If they can’t look after themselves, they won’t be able to look after those people who are looking to them for leadership. “On occasions I’ve been completely knackered… I haven’t been able to devote quality attention to individuals or issues… and that has led to poorer outcomes and results.“So, take care of yourself. Focus on mind, body and soul. And enjoy!”

Ep. 10 - Peter Homa

In the 12th episode of the Military Medicine Podcast we interview the new Director General DMS, Mr Peter Homa CBE. Peter offers a fascinating insight into his rise from being a hospital porter to CEO of a Hospital trust, states his four major objectives for his time in the DMS, and outlines his quest to make the DMS the best place to work in Defence.This episode was kindly guest-edited by Capt Harry Claireaux.

In the 12th episode of the Military Medicine Podcast we interview the new Director General DMS, Mr Peter Homa CBE. Peter offers a fascinating insight into his rise from being a hospital porter to CEO of a Hospital trust, states his four major objectives for his time in the DMS, and outlines his quest to make the DMS the best place to work in Defence. This episode was kindly guest-edited by Capt Harry Claireaux.

The new Director General DMS, Mr Peter Homa CBE

This week Orlando and Richard are joined by none other than Peter Homa CBE. Peter was the Chief Executive of the Commission for Health Improvement and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the new Healthcare Commission, he went on to become the Chief Executive of St George’s Healthcare NHS Trust and Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and has held the position of the first ever Chair at the NHS Leadership Academy until recently. Peter presently holds the position of Director General at the Defence Medical Services

This week Orlando and Richard are joined by none other than Peter Homa CBE. Peter was the Chief Executive of the Commission for Health Improvement and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the new Healthcare Commission, he went on to become the Chief Executive of St George’s Healthcare NHS Trust and Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and has held the position of the first ever Chair at the NHS Leadership Academy until recently. Peter presently holds the position of Director General at the Defence Medical Services

Episode 2: Peter Homa CBE

Welcome to our first Personal, Fair and Diverse (PFD) podcast, which explores the journey that Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust have taken. During this recording we talk to Giles Matsell,  head of equality and diversity and Peter Homa, chief executive, about how they have embedded PFD into their organisation and how this has helped to make a difference. They also provide best practice examples of what they have done in their trust and tips on how to embed PFD.                                                                                  Go to our webpages to access more information and resources for the Personal, Fair and Diverse campaign.

Welcome to our first Personal, Fair and Diverse (PFD) podcast, which explores the journey that Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust have taken. During this recording we talk to Giles Matsell, head of equality and diversity and Peter Homa, chief executive, about how they have embedded PFD into their organisation and how this has helped to make a difference. They also provide best practice examples of what they have done in their trust and tips on how to embed PFD. Go to our webpages to access more information and resources for the Personal, Fair and Diverse campaign.