Vision
We value high-quality research led by NMAHPs. Our ambition is to enable equitable access to opportunities, funding, and training, whilst providing a sustainable infrastructure to support our NMAHP research leaders of the future.
NMAHP research at Newcastle
As a recognised leader in the research landscape, 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 for our people.
All year round, many of our nurses, midwives and AHPs are working hard, alongside their clinical practice to drive forward research for the benefit of our patients.
Sometimes making space for this can be more challenging than it needs to be, for a range of reasons.
We #Makespace4research
We #makespace4research and provide support, resources, time and guidance to NMAHPs who wish to get involved. Our dedicated NMAHP research team supports the growth of research and research careers.
We are
- a strong research partner with a growing reputation as a national leader fostering innovative clinical academic careers, and attracting external funding and national fellow-ships through our unique mentorship approach and collaborative working.
We will
- continue to attract, cultivate and retain a research informed and active workforce, who autonomously engage in, lead and translate research into practice at any level
- influence regionally and nationally to remove perceived barriers, and enable research activity within clinical roles and the progression of clinical academic careers
- strengthen our research capacity through innovative research related training and development opportunities, through internally led programmes and partnership with Higher Education Institutions
- support our NHS partners to build research capacity, by sharing our expertise and experience, development opportunities and maximising opportunities for cross-organisational collaboration on research priorities
Find out more about our Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professionals (NMAHPs) Strategy
Delivering this priority
Linda Tinkler, trust lead for NMAHP research explains how a £3.2m grant from Newcastle Hospitals Charity is supporting a new institute, dedicated to the progression of research talent amongst Newcastle’s nurses, midwives and AHPs.
Case study – How nurse-led research has helped patients with respiratory conditions
A key priority for our strategy is to increase research opportunities and the positive impact for patients.
Dr Karen Marshall is a respiratory nurse consultant at the Royal Victoria Infirmary’s chest clinic. She describes her work around cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) which has helped so many people to manage anxiety and depression as a result of their respiratory conditions.
