Listen "Professor John Baker"
Episode Synopsis
This episode features Professor John Baker, whose research is transforming safety in mental healthcare settings. Starting as a nurse in Manchester—where he found himselfresponsible for 20 severely unwell patients—John became determined to improvemental health care delivery. As one of the first mental health nurses awarded aHealth Foundation Fellowship, he pioneered research into medication delivery onacute wards. With over 100 publications and £8 million in funding, John has overcomesignificant barriers in a field where nursing research remains underrepresented.Join us to explore his journey from 1970s Portsmouth to his current work atLeeds University, his creative approach to science communication throughblogging, and his insights on conquering imposter syndrome while building aninfluential academic career.
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