Study invitation: Examining the Experiences of Black African Nurses in the UK Healthcare System
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Examining the Experiences of Black African Nurses in the UK Healthcare System
You are being invited to take part in a research project exploring the experiences of Black African nurses working in the UK healthcare system.For the purpose of this study, Black African nurses refers to male and female nurses aged 18 years and above who migrated from an African country to the UK and have worked within the UK healthcare sector for at least one year. This includes nurses who arrived in the UK on a work visa and are currently working in the NHS, care homes, or private healthcare organisations. It does not include individuals who later changed their education or career pathway after settling in the UK. Please read the following information carefully to help you decide if you want to take part.
What is the purpose of Study?
The purpose of this study is to better understand the experiences of Black African nurses who have migrated from African countries and are working within the UK healthcare system. Research and workforce reports suggest that internationally recruited and racially minoritised nurses may face unique professional and personal challenges, yet their lived experiences are often under-represented in research and policy discussions. This study aims to bring greater awareness to how race, culture, identity, and migration background may interact with workplace environments and organisational systems to shape nurses’ professional experiences and wellbeing. By giving participants the opportunity to share their perspectives in their own words, the research seeks to highlight areas where support, inclusion, and fair practice can be strengthened.It is hoped that the findings will contribute to improved understanding, inform future policy and workplace practices, and support ongoing efforts toward equity, inclusion, and culturally appropriate support within the UK healthcare workforce.
What will happen if I decide to take part?
If you agree to take part in this study, you will be invited to an online interview using Microsoft Teams at a time that is convenient for you. Before the interview begins, you will have the opportunity to ask any questions about the study before confirming your consent to participate.During the interview, you will be asked some brief background questions, such as your professional background and migration route. The interview will focus on your experiences of working as a Black African nurse in the UK healthcare system, including workplace experiences, identity, support, challenges, and sources of strength or resilience.
With your permission, the interview will be audio-recorded to ensure your views are captured accurately.
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WHO CAN I CONTACT? [... and for the FULL DETAILS ]
This study has been reviewed and approved by the University of Edinburgh Research Ethics Board.If you have any questions or concerns about the study, you can contact the researcher:
Oluchi Mellor – O.D.Mellor@sms.ed.ac.uk
My source: Oluchi via RCN NWMG
https://www.rcn.org.uk/northwest/Get-Involved/NW-Multicultural-Group
https://www.rcn.org.uk/northwest/Get-Involved/NW-Multicultural-Group
orcid.org/0000-0002-0192-8965
