Job summary We are looking to recruit an exceptional, research active post-doctoral nurse or midwife, with strong leadership and expert research skills to build on and shape the future direction of our nursing and midwifery research strategy. This is a key leadership role responsible for developing a culture where research is part of everyday business for all nurses and midwives working at GSTT As a pivotal member of the Chief Nurse Office team, you will be responsible for the strategic leadership of ACORN, our Centre of Research for Nurses and Midwives. You will be responsible for increasing nurses and midwives' research awareness and engagement throughout the organisation, ensuring that our nursing and midwifery workforce contribute to and lead in the provision of outstanding, evidence-based patient care. Main duties of the job You will be responsible for identifying creative solutions to manage the complex environment that being a highly research active organisation with multiple academic partners brings about. You will lead on developing a framework for clinical-academic careers within Nursing and Midwifery, collaborating with other professional leads for research and our academic partners, to secure future clinical-academics who are retained within the Trust. You will be an experienced post-doctoral nurse or midwife, leading your own research, with links to a Higher Education Institution (HEI). You will be expected to contribute to the national research agenda, working in partnership with external structures including the NIHR and NHS England. You will also work closely with the wider CNO team, Clinical Groups, the Research and Development department to support implementation of wider Trust and national professional initiatives. About us Guy's and St Thomas' is among the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of hospital and community services for people in south London and as well as specialist care for patients from further afield including cancer, renal, orthopaedic, respiratory and cardiovascular services. In February 2021 the Royal Brompton and Harefield joined Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, bringing together world-leading expertise in the care and research of heart and lung disease. Our merger provides a once in a generation opportunity to build a lasting, world-renowned heart and lung centre, providing the highest quality care for patients and conducting world-leading research. We have a reputation for clinical excellence and high quality teaching and research. We are part of King's Health Partners, one of eight accredited UK academic health sciences centres. In partnership with King's College London we have dedicated clinical research facilities including an MHRA accredited Phase I clinical trials unit. Patients are at the heart of everything we do and we pride ourselves on ensuring the best possible patient experience as well as safe, high quality care. We are proud to have one of the lowest mortality rates in the NHS. The commitment of our 23,500 staff is key to our success. We are one of the largest local employers and we aim to develop and support all our staff so they are able to deliver high quality, safe and efficient care. Date posted 24 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 9 Salary £113,557 to £129,443 a year Per Annum inc HCA Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 196-SMT1686 Job locations St Thomas Hospital London SE1 7EH Job description Job responsibilities Provide outstanding expert professional leadership for ACORN (A Centre of Research for Nurses and Midwives), and the wider academic agenda across the Trust. Be a visible, outstanding role-model for clinical academic careers. Work in partnership with the R&D department to ensure that all Nursing and Midwifery aspects of R&D strategy and Nurse/midwife led research vision are achieved. To be accountable for the safe, effective delivery of all nurse and midwife-led research and aligned academic education for nursing and midwifery across the Trust, in line with R&D and national research governance To work across the system, with the wider CNO team, particularly the Nightingale Academy, Allied Health Professional Leads for research, the R&D Department, which incorporates NIHR infrastructures, ET&D and externally, including the NIHR, the National CNO, KHP and our academic partners to lead and deliver the Trusts research vision. To ensure highly effective mechanisms for working with and involving patients and their families and carers, with co-production at all levels. To develop and implement nurse/midwife led research and education plans that support the achievement of nursing and midwifery strategic priorities and that influence and successfully support clinical academic careers locally and nationally. To contribute to the clinical leadership and management of the wider Trust, ensuring that the voice of nurse and midwife-led research is strong, effective and represents the Trust nationally and internationally. Job description Job responsibilities Provide outstanding expert professional leadership for ACORN (A Centre of Research for Nurses and Midwives), and the wider academic agenda across the Trust. Be a visible, outstanding role-model for clinical academic careers. Work in partnership with the R&D department to ensure that all Nursing and Midwifery aspects of R&D strategy and Nurse/midwife led research vision are achieved. To be accountable for the safe, effective delivery of all nurse and midwife-led research and aligned academic education for nursing and midwifery across the Trust, in line with R&D and national research governance To work across the system, with the wider CNO team, particularly the Nightingale Academy, Allied Health Professional Leads for research, the R&D Department, which incorporates NIHR infrastructures, ET&D and externally, including the NIHR, the National CNO, KHP and our academic partners to lead and deliver the Trusts research vision. To ensure highly effective mechanisms for working with and involving patients and their families and carers, with co-production at all levels. To develop and implement nurse/midwife led research and education plans that support the achievement of nursing and midwifery strategic priorities and that influence and successfully support clinical academic careers locally and nationally. To contribute to the clinical leadership and management of the wider Trust, ensuring that the voice of nurse and midwife-led research is strong, effective and represents the Trust nationally and internationally. Person Specification Qualifications/knowledge Essential PhD/ Professional Doctorate Extensive knowledge and expertise relating to general and specialist nursing/midwifery and at least one other area of work such as advanced clinical practice, management, research and development, education, acquired through formal study and/or experience equivalent to doctorate level. Registered Nurse or Midwife on the NMC register Fully understands the regulatory environment the Trust operates in with R&D and external research agencies Desirable Additional professional development & research activities Post graduate education qualification (PG Cert) Knowledge of HEI Governance and Quality assurance Previous Experience Essential Experience as a chief, principal or co-investigator Experience of research capacity building activity and of supporting others Extensive experience as a senior nurse/midwife Desirable Experience of commissioning professional education programmes Post graduate teaching experience (research related) PhD supervision experience Skills & Ability Essential Able to manage complex and competing priorities Able to articulate a clear vision for nursing and midwifery research engagement, the research challenges that face the nursing/midwifery profession and can identify possible solutions Excellent presentational skills sufficient to present at national conferences and represent the Chief Nurse at local and national events Proficient in the use of IT software including MS Office (Teams, Word, Excel), and other research related software e.g. SPSS, NVIVO Desirable Able to write concise and clear reports up to and including Board level Personal Qualities Essential Being a regular authentic presence and a visible champion of improvement, evidence-based practice and research Upholds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion and demonstrates these personally and professionally. Desirable Remaining focused on the vision and the strategy Organised, self-motivated and flexible in approach and attitude Person Specification Qualifications/knowledge Essential PhD/ Professional Doctorate Extensive knowledge and expertise relating to general and specialist nursing/midwifery and at least one other area of work such as advanced clinical practice, management, research and development, education, acquired through formal study and/or experience equivalent to doctorate level. Registered Nurse or Midwife on the NMC register Fully understands the regulatory environment the Trust operates in with R&D and external research agencies Desirable Additional professional development & research activities Post graduate education qualification (PG Cert) Knowledge of HEI Governance and Quality assurance Previous Experience Essential Experience as a chief, principal or co-investigator Experience of research capacity building activity and of supporting others Extensive experience as a senior nurse/midwife Desirable Experience of commissioning professional education programmes Post graduate teaching experience (research related) PhD supervision experience Skills & Ability Essential Able to manage complex and competing priorities Able to articulate a clear vision for nursing and midwifery research engagement, the research challenges that face the nursing/midwifery profession and can identify possible solutions Excellent presentational skills sufficient to present at national conferences and represent the Chief Nurse at local and national events Proficient in the use of IT software including MS Office (Teams, Word, Excel), and other research related software e.g. SPSS, NVIVO Desirable Able to write concise and clear reports up to and including Board level Personal Qualities Essential Being a regular authentic presence and a visible champion of improvement, evidence-based practice and research Upholds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion and demonstrates these personally and professionally. Desirable Remaining focused on the vision and the strategy Organised, self-motivated and flexible in approach and attitude Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Address St Thomas Hospital London SE1 7EH Employer's website https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)