
Available to all nurses, midwives and AHPs in Newcastle Hospitals
A one to one, 30 minute meeting for research advice and support.
This may include a programme that you are interested in attending/enrolling on, or support with a research project you are currently or planning to work on.
Please note – if you are brand new to research, and unsure where to start, our YES! Early Research Support Group might be a good first port of call instead. See more details here
Your appointment will be with a member of the NMAHP research team as follows:
Lead for NMAHP Research – Linda Tinkler
Linda completed her PhD in 2023. Her post-doctoral research is about the interface between clinical research delivery and clinical service delivery. Linda has expertise in doctoral and post-doctoral funding applications, and research capacity-building at strategic and policy level, including regional and national work. Linda is also a qualified Leadership Coach.
Deputy Lead for NMAHP Research – James Faraday
James completed his PhD in 2023. His post-doctoral research is about improving mealtimes for people living with dementia. James has expertise in doctoral and post-doctoral funding applications and represents the trust’s capacity building work on various regional and national platforms.
Clinical Project Coordinator – Felicity Pope
Felicity completed her Masters in Clinical Research in 2023. Her dissertation was on health education in the context of diabetic foot care. Felicity has expertise in research Masters applications and research internships having tracked along the pathway since early in her clinical career.
Clinical Academic Professor of Nursing – Annette Hand
If you would like to book a 1-1 research support appointment with our Clinical Academic Professor of Nursing – Annette Hand, please email her directly [email protected]
Please see below, upcoming dates for appointments.
| NMAHP Research Slots 2026 | ||
| Wednesday 14th January 2026 | 1.30pm – 4.30pm | Felicity |
| Tuesday 20th January 2026 | 1.00pm – 4.00pm | Linda |
| Monday 26th January 2026 | 10.00am – 12.00noon | James |
| Wednesday 28th January 2026 | 10.00am – 10.30am | James |
| Tuesday 3rd February 2026 | 2.00pm – 5.00pm | Linda |
| Wednesday 11th February 2026 | 10.00am – 1.00pm | James |
| Thursday 26th February 2026 | 10.00am – 1.00pm | Felicity |
| Tuesday 3rd March 2026 | 2.00pm – 5.00pm | Linda |
| Monday 9th March 2026 | 10.00am – 1.00pm | James |
| Thursday 26th March 2026 | 1.00pm – 4.00pm | Felicity |
| Tuesday 5th May 2026 | 10.00am – 1.00pm | Felicity |
| Wednesday 13th May 2026 | 9.45am – 12.00noon | Linda |
| Monday 18th May 2026 | 10.00am – 1.00noon | James |
| Tuesday 2nd June 2026 | 1.00pm – 4.00pm | Linda |
| Thursday 18th June 2026 | 10.00am – 1.00pm | Felicity |
| Wednesday 24th June 2026 | 10.00am – 1.00pm | James |
To book an appointment, please use the following link: https://bookwhen.com/researchsupportslots
For further information, please email [email protected]