The BJN Podcast

Welcome back to the BJN podcast. In this episode, Sean Boyle (Editor, British Journal of Nursing) sits down with Doctor Oladayo Bifarin (Senior Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing at Liverpool John Moore University; the Research Effectiveness Lead at Mersy Care NHS Foundation Trust; and one of the NIHR Senior Research Leaders) and Doctor Deborah Morgan (Senior Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing at Liverpool John Moore University). The discussion explores whether the UK's nursing research model is broken, what lessons might be learned from international models like Johns Hopkins in the US, and how the profession could evolve to better integrate evidence into practice. We're always keen to hear your feedback! If you'd like to share your thoughts on today's epsiode, drop us an email at: bjn@markallengroup.com  Like what you've heard here today? Check out the BJN website for more information on all things nursing: https://www.britishjournalofnursing.com/  The BJN podcast was edited by Tom Austin-Morgan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasaustinmorgan/ 

Welcome back to the BJN podcast. In this episode, Sean Boyle (Editor, British Journal of Nursing) sits down with Doctor Claire Dosdale (Assistant Professor in Adult Nursing at Northumbria University) to explore why awareness of gendered violence is so vital for nursing practice, how it shows up differently across genders and communities, and the steps nurses can take to support disclosures, safeguard patients, and challenge violence wherever it occurs—including within their own professional environments. We're always keen to hear your feedback! If you'd like to share your thoughts on today's epsiode, drop us an email at: bjn@markallengroup.com  Like what you've heard here today? Check out the BJN website for more information on all things nursing: https://www.britishjournalofnursing.com/  The BJN podcast was edited by Tom Austin-Morgan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasaustinmorgan/  Links and organisations discussed in this episode: National Organisations Supporting Survivors of Gendered Violence in the UK General Domestic Abuse Support: National Domestic Abuse Helpline (run by Refuge) Phone: 0808 2000 247 (24/7 freephone) Website: https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk Main Refuge website: https://refuge.org.uk Women's Aid Website: https://womensaid.org.uk Email: helpline@womensaid.org.uk Welsh Women's Aid Phone: 0808 80 10 800 (Live Fear Free Helpline, 24/7) Website: https://welshwomensaid.org.uk Sexual Violence Support: Rape Crisis England & Wales 24/7 Support Line: 0808 500 2222 Website: https://rapecrisis.org.uk (search for regional centre) Support Line website: https://247sexualabusesupport.org.uk The Survivors Trust Website: https://www.thesurviverstrust.org Support for Men: Respect Men's Advice Line Phone: 0808 801 0327 Email: info@mensadviceline.org.uk Website: https://mensadviceline.org.uk and https://www.respect.org.uk Mankind Initiative Phone: 01823 334244 Website: https://mankind.org.uk LGBTQ+ Specific: Galop Phone: 0800 999 5428 Email: help@galop.org.uk Website: https://www.galop.org.uk Specific Forms of Violence: Karma Nirvana (Honour-based abuse and forced marriage) Phone: 0800 5999 247 Website: https://karmanirvana.org.uk FORWARD (Female genital mutilation support) Website: https://www.forwarduk.org.uk Children and Young People: NSPCC Childline: 0800 1111 Website: https://www.nspcc.org.uk The Hideout (Women's Aid service for children) Website: https://thehideout.org.uk General Victim Support: Victim Support Phone: 0808 1689 111 Website: https://www.victimsupport.org.uk Provides support for all victims of crime including sexual violence Workplace links: Sexual safety in healthcare: https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/sexual-safety-in-healthcare-organisational-charter/ Surviving in Scrubs: https://www.survivinginscrubs.co.uk/ Text: 1st Edition Supporting Survivors of Sexual Violence and Abuse: Approaches to Care for Health Professionals Click hereto buy CPD course (online) Supporting Survivors of Sexual Violence/Abuse Access here  

Welcome back to the BJN podcast. In this episode, Sean Boyle (Editor, British Journal of Nursing) sits down with Felicia Kwaku (Associate Director of Nursing at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, an International Council of Nurses Global Nursing Leadership Institute Scholar, Chair of the Mary Seacole Trust, and the Immediate Past Chair of the Chief Nursing Office and Chief Midwifery Officer – Black and Minority Ethnic Strategic Advisory Group at NHS England) to discuss what intolerance looks like in healthcare, how international nurses can navigate and resist poor behaviour, and what changes are needed—both within the NHS and at a policy level—to ensure these staff are supported, protected, and empowered to thrive in their careers. We're always keen to hear your feedback! If you'd like to share your thoughts on today's epsiode, drop us an email at: bjn@markallengroup.com  Like what you've heard here today? Check out the BJN website for more information on all things nursing: https://www.britishjournalofnursing.com/  The BJN podcast was edited by Tom Austin-Morgan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasaustinmorgan/ 

Welcome back to the BJN podcast. In this episode, Sean Boyle (Editor, British Journal of Nursing) sits down with Felicia Kwaku (Associate Director of Nursing at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, an International Council of Nurses Global Nursing Leadership Institute Scholar, Chair of the Mary Seacole Trust, and the Immediate Past Chair of the Chief Nursing Office and Chief Midwifery Officer – Black and Minority Ethnic Strategic Advisory Group at NHS England) to discuss how nurses can step into leadership roles, why it's vital they have a voice in economic and policy forums, and the role they can play in addressing some of the world's most pressing challenges. We're always keen to hear your feedback! If you'd like to share your thoughts on today's epsiode, drop us an email at: bjn@markallengroup.com  Like what you've heard here today? Check out the BJN website for more information on all things nursing: https://www.britishjournalofnursing.com/  The BJN podcast was edited by Tom Austin-Morgan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasaustinmorgan/ 

Welcome back to the BJN podcast. In this episode, Sean Boyle (Editor, British Journal of Nursing) sits down with returning guest Nicki Thomas (Kidney Nurse and Professor at London South Bank University) and Doctor Patricia Smith (Senior Lecturer at University of East London and Physiotherapist in Allied and Public Health) to discuss the science behind exercise and kidney health, the barriers that prevent people from being active, and the practical steps nurses can take to empower individuals and communities to reduce their risk of kidney disease and diabetes through movement and lifestyle change. We're always keen to hear your feedback! If you'd like to share your thoughts on today's epsiode, drop us an email at: bjn@markallengroup.com  Like what you've heard here today? Check out the BJN website for more information on all things nursing: https://www.britishjournalofnursing.com/  The BJN podcast was edited by Tom Austin-Morgan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasaustinmorgan/ 

Welcome back to the BJN podcast. In this episode, Sean Boyle (Editor, British Journal of Nursing) sits down with Lindsay Hinson (Practice Development Nurse and Clinical Practitioner) to discuss the nature of prison nursing as a profession, the current issues the prison system is experiencing, and how nurses navigate the complex nature of prison-centred patient care.  The conversation explores Lindsay's experience as a prison nurse, why she believes in prison nursing as a profession, and what needs to change in the government's current strategies relating to prison health and wellbeing. We're always keen to hear your feedback! If you'd like to share your thoughts on today's epsiode, drop us an email at: bjn@markallengroup.com  Like what you've heard here today? Check out the BJN website for more information on all things nursing: https://www.britishjournalofnursing.com/  The BJN podcast was edited by Tom Austin-Morgan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasaustinmorgan/ 

Welcome back to the BJN podcast. In this episode, Sean Boyle (Editor, British Journal of Nursing) sits down with Natasha Rolls (Lead Stoma Care Nurse and Honorary Treasurer of the Association of Stoma Care Nurses UK) to discuss the current landscape of stoma care nursing, how the NHS Long Term plan will impact the profession and what information nurses need to know to adapt to future changes.  The conversation explores what the profession looks like today, how upcoming NHS strategies may reshape it, and what innovations could transform stoma care in the next few years.   We're always keen to hear your feedback! If you'd like to share your thoughts on today's epsiode, drop us an email at: bjn@markallengroup.com  Like what you've heard here today? Check out the BJN website for more information on all things nursing: https://www.britishjournalofnursing.com/  The BJN podcast was edited by Tom Austin-Morgan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasaustinmorgan/ 

Welcome back to the BJN podcast. In this episode, Sean Boyle (Editor, British Journal of Nursing) sits down with Caitlin Paterson (Drug Liaison Nurse) to discuss misconceptions relating to drug use, how drug use relates to the wider social healthcare issues, and how nurses can work with prevention measures.  The conversation explores Caitlin's experience working with this community, the truth behind common misconceptions about addiction and harm reduction, and what changes are needed in policy to prevent the UK from heading towards a US-style opioid crisis.  We're always keen to hear your feedback! If you'd like to share your thoughts on today's epsiode, drop us an email at: bjn@markallengroup.com  Like what you've heard here today? Check out the BJN website for more information on all things nursing: https://www.britishjournalofnursing.com/  The BJN podcast was edited by Tom Austin-Morgan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasaustinmorgan/ 

Welcome back to the BJN podcast. In this episode, Sean Boyle (Editor, British Journal of Nursing) sits down with David Green (Nurse Consultant for Immunisation for the UK Health Security Agency) to discuss vaccination programmes and the nursing profession. The conversation explores vaccine scepticism in the UK, why David believes in the life-saving power of vaccines, and what needs to change in public attitudes and healthcare strategies to protect communities, both now and in the future. We're always keen to hear your feedback! If you'd like to share your thoughts on today's epsiode, drop us an email at: bjn@markallengroup.com  Like what you've heard here today? Check out the BJN website for more information on all things nursing: https://www.britishjournalofnursing.com/  The BJN podcast was edited by Tom Austin-Morgan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasaustinmorgan/ 

Welcome back to the BJN podcast. In this episode, Sean Boyle (Editor, British Journal of Nursing) sits down with Luke Evans (Chair of the RCN Public Health Forum and a Registered Nurse Working in Health Equity) to discuss the nature of health inequalities and what can be done to address them. The conversation explores Luke's experiences in working to reduce disparities, why he believes in the power of nursing to make a difference, and what changes he thinks are needed, at both a local and national level, to create a fairer, healthier society for all.  We're always keen to hear your feedback! If you'd like to share your thoughts on today's epsiode, drop us an email at: bjn@markallengroup.com  Like what you've heard here today? Check out the BJN website for more information on all things nursing: https://www.britishjournalofnursing.com/  The BJN podcast was edited by Tom Austin-Morgan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasaustinmorgan/ 

Welcome back to the BJN podcast. In this episode, Sean Boyle (Editor, British Journal of Nursing) sits down with Carly Le Marechal (Nurse Lecturer and Former Safeguarding Nurse) to discuss what safeguarding nursing really involves. The conversation explores her experience working in safeguarding, why she believes safeguarding must adapt to new challenges like online harm, and what changes she'd like to see government strategies and professional frameworks to better protect both children and adults. We're always keen to hear your feedback! If you'd like to share your thoughts on today's epsiode, drop us an email at: bjn@markallengroup.com  Like what you've heard here today? Check out the BJN website for more information on all things nursing: https://www.britishjournalofnursing.com/  The BJN podcast was edited by Tom Austin-Morgan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasaustinmorgan/ 

Welcome back to the BJN podcast. In this episode, Sean Boyle (Editor, British Journal of Nursing) sits down with Kerry Wykes (Co-Founder and Director of Kinari and Nurse Leader) to discuss the experience of internationally educated nurses (IENs) working in the NHS.  The conversation explores the shortfalls that exist in the NHS's current approach to meeting the pastoral needs of IENs, how the service could be made more inclusive and welcoming, and the long-term impact that the failure to address these barriers could have on the wider health service. Want to find out more on this subject? Check out the International Retention Toolkit here: https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/international-retention-toolkit Kinari are hosting an unmissable, free conference on 18 November 2025, London Waterloo. This is aimed at Workforce, Recruitment or Education Leads, or anyone responsible for the support and pastoral care of international nurses or other team members in your organisation. Join us there: Sharing Best Practices in Pastoral Care 2025 Tickets, Tue 18 Nov 2025 at 08:45 | Eventbrite We're always keen to hear your feedback! If you'd like to share your thoughts on today's epsiode, drop us an email at: bjn@markallengroup.com  Like what you've heard here today? Check out the BJN website for more information on all things nursing: https://www.britishjournalofnursing.com/ 

Welcome back to the BJN podcast. In this episode, Sean Boyle (Editor, British Journal of Nursing) sits down with Zainab Noor (Clinical Psychologist at UCL), to discuss the concept of burnout, how it manifests, what the NHS can do to address the root causes of it, and how we can improve the wellbeing of its nursing and healthcare staff. We're always keen to hear your feedback! If you'd like to share your thoughts on today's epsiode, drop us an email at: bjn@markallengroup.com  Like what you've heard here today? Check out the BJN website for more information on all things nursing: https://www.britishjournalofnursing.com/ 

Welcome back to the BJN podcast. In this episode, Sean Boyle (Editor, British Journal of Nursing) sits down with Jo Laplana (Registered Nurse), to discuss his experience as a neurodiverse nurse working in the NHS.  The discussion explores the barriers that exist within the health service for neurodiverse staff, what adjustments can look like and when they should be implemented, and the wider responsibility of the NHS to improve the experience of its staff. We're always keen to hear your feedback! If you'd like to share your thoughts on today's epsiode, drop us an email at: bjn@markallengroup.com  Like what you've heard here today? Check out the BJN website for more information on all things nursing: https://www.britishjournalofnursing.com/ 

Welcome back to the BJN podcast. In this episode, Sean Boyle (Editor, British Journal of Nursing) sits down with Dina Paolini (Clinical Nurse Specialist and Career Coach for International Nurses), to discuss the role of internationally educated nurses in the NHS, and what NHS can learn from other health systems. The discussion explores the successes and limitations associated with the German, Italian and Canadian health services, as well as what barriers exist within the NHS.   Do you have a career coaching question for Dina? Contact her directly at: info@nursesmove.blog We're always keen to hear your feedback! If you'd like to share your thoughts on today's epsiode, drop us an email at: bjn@markallengroup.com  Like what you've heard here today? Check out the BJN website for more information on all things nursing: https://www.britishjournalofnursing.com/ 

Welcome back to the BJN podcast. In this episode, Sean Boyle (Editor, British Journal of Nursing) sits down with Nicki Thomas (Registered Kidney Nurse and Professor), to explore how we can bring nurses and the communities they serve closer together. The discussion covers Nicki's experiences working in long-term kidney disease prevention in south east London, and details some examples of community outreach programmes that have been successful in improving access to healthcare.  We're always keen to hear your feedback! If you'd like to share your thoughts on today's epsiode, drop us an email at: bjn@markallengroup.com  Like what you've heard here today? Check out the BJN website for more information on all things nursing: https://www.britishjournalofnursing.com/ 

Welcome back to the BJN podcast. In this episode, Sean Boyle (Editor, British Journal of Nursing) sits down with Shellie Radford (Nurse Researcher) to discuss new developments in the treatment of IBD and Crohn's disease, whether current approaches are too reactive rather than proactive, and how nurses can help patients address the psychological impacts of IBD. We're always keen to hear your feedback! If you'd like to share your thoughts on today's epsiode, drop us an email at: bjn@markallengroup.com  Like what you've heard here today? Check out the BJN website for more information on all things nursing: https://www.britishjournalofnursing.com/ 

Welcome back to the BJN podcast! We're excited to be launching season 3, and kicking things off with an exploration into all things artificial intelligence.  In this episode, Sean Boyle (Editor, British Journal of Nursing) sits down with Laurence Lovat (Professor in Gastroenterology and Biophotonics at UCL) to discuss how AI will impact nursing, whether it will replace or augment the role of the nurse, how it can improve the delivery of care and what future developments are on the horizon.  We're always keen to hear your feedback! If you'd like to share your thoughts on today's epsiode, drop us an email at: bjn@markallengroup.com  Like what you've heard here today? Check out the BJN website for more information on all things nursing: https://www.britishjournalofnursing.com/ 

In this episode, Brian Webster and Geoffrey Walker discuss what it takes to be an effective leader. 

In this episode, Michelle Croston, Associate Professor of Nursing at the University of Nottingham takes over the podcast to interview Marco Tomietto, Professor of Nursing at Northumbria University and Charlotte Gordon, Assistant Professor of Adult Nursing at Northumbria University about the findings of the Sigma impact vaccination study.