Supporting the growth of research and research careers is a central aspect of the UK government’s strategy for the NHS to deliver world class, innovative healthcare.
The NHS Constitution is clear in its commitment to research and innovation to improve the health and care of the population.
In the last few years, we have seen the launch of three key strategies to support research capacity and capability building involving nurses, midwives and allied health professionals.
The first, the chief nursing officer’s strategic plan “Making Research Matter”, the second, the Health Education England AHP Research & Innovation Strategy, and the third, the chief midwifery officer for England’s strategic plan for research.
All have a shared ambition to create a research environment, fully embedded in practice, with relevant and appropriate support and development opportunities.
As a recognised leader in research, Newcastle Hospitals is committed to enabling nurses, midwives and allied health professionals (NMAHPs) to develop and lead innovative, world-class care and treatment, to improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment outcomes.
Newcastle’s NMAHP strategy
We have a dedicated research priority in our NMAHP strategy.
A key workstream within this is to strengthen our research capacity through research related training and development opportunities, via internally led programmes and partnerships with higher education institutions.
Our trust research strategy
Our trust’s research strategy commits to actively pursue and progress opportunities for integrating research within clinical teams and within clinical care and to ensure all researchers are afforded time to progress their research.
Our NMAHP professions connect across multiple boundaries and work closely with patients and service users within broad multidisciplinary teams. They are well positioned to identify and lead research that makes a significant impact and drives positive outcomes.
