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Nursing Standard Podcast

Nursing Standard
NHS
Leadership
Nursing
NMC (nursing and Midwifery Council)
Patient Safety
RCN
Band Five
Bank Shifts
Dehydration
Female External Catheter
Alcohol
National PEWS
Communication
Band Six
General Practice Nursing
Health Misinformation
NMC Registration Fees
NHS Pay Review Body
Reflective Practice
NMC Revalidation

The go-to podcast for nurses discussing the issues that matter most to nurses and patients.

Hosted by Nursing Standard and RCNi.

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Latest Episodes

This week we published a special investigation into cuts to bank pay and shifts, which are costing some nursing staff hundreds of pounds a month in lost income.

Joining us on the podcast this week are representatives from the RCN north west region S... more

Nursing offers so many different career paths, so how do you decide which one to take?

University of Nottingham professor of critical inclusive leadership Stacy Johnson says leaning into what makes you unique is the right path to follow.

In the lat... more

Are there ways of making the revalidation process quicker and easier?

Claire Picton – a nurse consultant, author and intuitive nurse coach – acknowledges that a lot of registrants, including herself, do not begin to think about revalidation criteria... more

How can you change your communication style to build your confidence and present yourself as a leader?

RADA Business practitioner Jonny Lewis, who runs communication courses for the Florence Nightingale Foundation’s leadership scholarships, gives nu... more

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Recent Guests

Simon Browes
RCN England Northwest Regional Director
Royal College of Nursing
Episode: Bank cuts: NHS trusts accused of failing to challenge spending limits
Paul O'Keefe
RCN Officer for the Northwest Region
Royal College of Nursing
Episode: Bank cuts: NHS trusts accused of failing to challenge spending limits
Claire Picton
Nurse consultant, author, and intuitive nurse coach
Unspecified
Episode: Revalidation: how to make the process quicker and easier
Jonny Lewis
Practitioner at RADA Business; runs communication courses for the Florence Nightingale Foundation's Leadership Scholarships
RADA Business; Florence Nightingale Foundation
Episode: Communicating confidence: tips from a leadership expert
Agi Pradeep
Registered nurse and senior transplant coordinator at King's College Hospital, London
King's College Hospital
Episode: Communicating confidence: tips from a leadership expert
Vicci Hornsby
Pediatric Critical Care Educator with the West Midlands Children's Network in Birmingham
West Midlands Children's Network / Birmingham
Episode: What the paediatric early warning system means for nurses
Karl Emms
Lead Nurse for Patient Safety at Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Episode: What the paediatric early warning system means for nurses
Sally Quigley
Lead nurse for addictions at Southmead Hospital, Bristol
Southmead Hospital
Episode: What’s a ‘normal’ relationship with alcohol?
Amanda Jackson
Associate Chief Clinical Information Officer
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Episode: Good and 'bad' nursing leaders: what can you learn from them?

Hosts

Alistair Mason
Host of the Nursing Standard Podcast
Shruti Sheth Trivedi
Host of the Nursing Standard Podcast; Senior journalist

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 75 ratings
  • Conflict resolution

    Thank you for such an important talk. It was extremely informative and helpful. I myself is a trainer for deescalation and this gave me a lot of insight.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ashi RN
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • NHS endorsed nursing student

    This has been my first nursing podcast I have listened to. Thoroughly informative and a good resource of information. I am going to enjoy listening to the other episodes👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Everyday is a school day
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Really interesting

    I’m interested in a career within the NHS and this podcast is amazing to update and educate on important subjects and topics that are present within the NHS at the moment. Thank you so much for this podcast, really great to listen to

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Erinalex1004
    Australia7 years ago
  • Amazing

    I’m in my first year at university studying children’s nursing! I thoroughly enjoy listening to these podcasts. ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hkhfbloyee
    United Kingdom8 years ago

Listeners Say

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High-quality discussions that remain relevant to NHS policy and practice.
Listeners appreciate real-world examples and actionable takeaways.
Clear, practical insights into nursing leadership and patient safety.
Helpful for nurses starting out and clinicians seeking leadership guidance.
Engaging guests and thoughtful, credible reporting on nursing issues.

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#185
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Talking Points

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Bank cuts: NHS trusts accused of failing to challenge spending limits
Q: What systemic factors are driving these changes at the regional level?
Regional cost pressures and system-wide financial deficits have led to blanket reductions in bank pay across networks, with some provider collaboratives harmonising pay to the lowest common rate, often at the expense of staff wellbeing and patient safety.
Bank cuts: NHS trusts accused of failing to challenge spending limits
Q: What is the relationship between bank shifts and overtime, and are overtime shifts being offered or paid fairly?
Overtime is being framed as not guaranteed and increasingly offered through bank arrangements at reduced pay, creating aäšąsituation where nurses may be pressured into accepting lower rates or moving to agency work, which undermines both fairness and safety.
How to become a nurse leader at your own pace
Q: What was your own journey like into the position you are in now?
She describes starting as a shy nurse on the floor, later using her voice and networking to gain opportunities, and recognizing that leadership can emerge from consistent, values-driven action over time.
How to become a nurse leader at your own pace
Q: Do you think every nurse should be a leader?
Leadership is not about a formal title for everyone; it's about small, everyday acts of leadership—listening, advocating, and showing courage—that accumulate to empower teams and improve care.
How to become a nurse leader at your own pace
Q: So what was your crazy dance then? What was the thing that made you realise you were leading?
Her breakthrough came through feedback on social media where people resonated with her advocacy and dialogue, signaling that she was influencing others and guiding conversations beyond the care home walls.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nursing Standard Podcast

What is Nursing Standard Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on nursing practice, leadership, patient safety, and healthcare policy through practitioner-led conversations and expert analysis. Episodes routinely cover real-world clinical topics (for example pediatric early warning systems, dehydration management, and negotiations around nurse pay and role progression) as well as leadership, workforce culture, and strategies to improve care delivery. A distinctive angle is grounding discussions in frontline experience, practical anecdotes, and debates shaping NHS nursing, with an emphasis on actionable insights for clinicians, managers, and policy-minded listeners. The format often features deep dives with clinicians, researchers, and journalists, offering both clinical guidance and b... more

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1. Simon Browes
2. Paul O'Keefe
3. Claire Picton
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5. Agi Pradeep
6. Vicci Hornsby
7. Karl Emms
8. Sally Quigley

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