Research Fellow Nursing and Midwifery Excellence

3 weeks ago


Coventry, United Kingdom University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust Full time

Job Opportunity

**Research Fellow**: Nursing and Midwifery Excellence
- AFC Band 8a
**Contract type**: Six-month fixed term wte

Are you looking for an exciting new challenge? This could be the role for you.

An exciting Research Fellow opportunities have become available to support the Midlands Nursing and Midwifery Excellence network, (hosted by UHCW NHS Trust).

"The work of the Midlands Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Network aims to create a positive practice environment for staff that improves satisfaction and retention.

To discuss the opportunity in more detail please contact Tracey Brigstock, Chief Nursing Officer or Nicolas Aldridge Lead Nurse Research and Development 02476965244

As a Research Fellow, the post holder will work as part of a dynamic team in delivering an effective service supporting managers and staff across the Midlands Region to deliver on two focus research areas, requiring a Quality Improvement methodology approach, in support of the Chief Nursing Officer for England's strategic plan for research.

**The Research Fellow posts will deliver on two focus areas**:
1. Case studies of

a) existing work ongoing within Acute provider settings, for example, ward accreditation schemes, professional decision-making councils and meaningful recognition schemes for staff,

b) to establish the impacts that this work has had upon specific metrics e.g., nurse satisfaction and retention.

2. A scoping review exploring

a) the benefits to the elements of work that have been implemented in Acute provider settings to enable identification of the elements of the work that are transferrable into other Providers, e.g. Hospice, Care Homes, Community Trusts,

b) further scoping review of what, how and when these initiatives could be transitioned in to those other Providers.

From these two focus areas both post holders will work closely to create an evaluation and executive summary, demonstrating the captured impact and QI methodologies found to exist in acute providers.
The posts will be based at UHCW NHS Trust.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence ® designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Enabling patient and public involvement

To ensure all public and patient contact with the office is of the highest professional standard.

To embed patient and public involvement within NHS England at all levels of decision making.

Promoting equality and reducing inequalities

To uphold organisational policies and principles on the promotion of equality.

To create an inclusive working environment where diversity is valued, everyone can contribute, and everyday action ensures we meet our duty to uphold and promote equality.

Partnership and cross boundary working

To uphold professional codes in relation to research activities

Leadership for transformational change

To model a collaborative and influencing style of working, negotiating with others to achieve the best Embedding this approach across many areas.

Developing an excellent organisation

To ensure the health, safety, and wellbeing of all staff within the department / those that you come into contact with.

To ensure compliance with all confidentiality and governance

To adhere to the NHS Managers Code of Conduct and any other relevant professional codes of conduct, at all times.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.



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