Finding new solutions through research: Jenny’s story
Jenny Gilchrist is the Children and Young People’s Research Nurse within the Mental Health Research for Innovation Centre (M-RIC). In her new vlog she outlines her journey into the world of research, her work with M-RIC and how others can get started in research.
From practice to purpose: Joy’s journey into research
Joy Okwor is a staff nurse in Longmoor House. She completed the NHS Research and Development (R&D) North West England InRes programme which aims to empower health and care professionals to pursue a career in research. Joy has charted her experience as a frontline nurse in the world of research and her journey of reflection, identity and growth.
Why Sheree wants nurses to get involved in research
Sheree Desson, Deputy Ward Manager on the Iris mental health inpatient ward in St Helens, is passionate about championing research amongst nurses. She is set to start the Liverpool Health Partners Research Development Programme from NHS Research and Development (R&D) North West. In this article she explores her goals for the programme and encourages others not to be overwhelmed by research and instead take small steps to get involved.
“Research is for everyone” – Shruti shares her advice on getting started in research
Shruti Sharma, Team Lead for the Planned Therapies South Sefton Team ,was recently awarded a place on the prestigious NIHR Developing Leaders in Research Fellowship. In her blog she shares her journey into research and her goals for the fellowship.
Pursuing research as a nurse: Cat’s story
Staff nurse Cat Phillips has been awarded a National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) pre-application support fund, which has enabled her to lead a service evaluation exploring stigma associated with personality disorders. In this article, she explores the challenges and benefits of pursuing a research career as a clinical nurse.
Stepping out of my comfort zone: How Assistant Psychologist Sahrish Ali got involved in research
Sahrish Ali works as an assistant psychologist in our Community Forensic Learning Disability Service. In her article she describes how stepping out of her comfort zone and taking part in a research project has expanded her skills and benefited her work.
