Research, Education and Leadership

Nurse Researchers generate new knowledge to support the practice and delivery of nursing care. The role will also include teaching and supervising research as researchers often have a dual role within a university or health board.

Lecturers in Nursing provide education and support for nursing students in a university setting at undergraduate and post-graduate level. Many academic staff are actively involved in practice, and research as well as teaching.  They have a responsibility to prepare the curriculum sufficiently to allow students the full experience of all professional/practice/management and research roles.  

Nurse managers typically manage a nursing, or an integrated health and social care service; provides professional leadership by coaching and supervising staff; advocating for patients, staff and the service; and influencing others at a senior level.