Deputy Director of Nursing Research for System Transformation

Job summary
The Deputy Director for Nursing Research provides senior professional leadership to deliver a national strategy that strengthens nursing and midwifery research capacity and capability across health and social care. The role focuses on embedding research into everyday practice, increasing the visibility and impact of the professions, and demonstrating their contribution to transformational system change and evidence-based care.

Reporting to the Deputy Chief Nursing Officer (Professional and System Leadership), the post holder works as part of the senior nursing and midwifery leadership team, collaborating across national, regional and local organisations, and with key external partners including arm's-length bodies, professional organisations, and academic institutions.

The role is pivotal in advancing national nursing research priorities, supporting professional development, and ensuring research is integral to service delivery. It also provides stra...