Executive Lead Nurse Development Requirements (Research)

Thank you for your interest in a bespoke programme for Executive Lead Nurses. To ensure that the FNF academy tailors the programme according to your experience and development needs, please complete the below pre-programme survey which should take no more than 20 minutes to complete:

Privacy Notice: The data collected will be controlled by Florence Nightingale Foundation. It will be used to inform the development of a programme to support Executive Lead Nurses’ to implement the CNO England Research Strategy only. The data will be stored securely on a password protected data cloud for 5 years and will only be accessed by FNF employees who are directly linked to the project. Data which is referred to in the final report will be fully anonymised and your confidentiality will be maintained throughout. If at any point you choose to withdraw from participation, your data can be removed and deleted. If you would like to withdraw or make a compliant please contact [email protected]. An executive member of the FNF team will be in touch to discuss your concern.

GLOSSARY

Research: Scientific process that validates and refines existing knowledge and generates new knowledge that directly and indirectly influences clinical practice
Evidence-based practice: The conscientious, explicit, and judicious use of current best evidence in making decisions about the care of patients

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Age Group *

Agenda for Change Band or equivalent *

What sector are you currently working in? *

Other (please specify): *

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Name *

First

Last

Email *

Phone

Please pick the Integrated Care System (ICS) where your substantive post is held from the following list: *

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Which year and month did you qualify as a registered nurse or midwife?

How long have you been an Executive Lead Nurse? (in year(s) and month(s))

Have you ever conducted your own research?

If yes, please share further information

If yes, has your research been published?

What level of experience have you had in implementing a research strategy?

Extensive
Some
Limited
None

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Have you completed any prior training on conducting research?

What training would support the research you need? (e.g., to help understand the landscape of clinical research delivery)

What level was the research training? (Select all that apply)

Good Clinical Practice Introductory Course
Module on Degree
Module on MSc
PhD
Other

If other, please specify the type of research training you have accessed previously:

How often do you use your research training in your day-to-day work as an Executive Lead Nurse?

Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

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In your view, what role does research play in influencing patient outcomes?

Major
Moderate
Minor

Have you ever recommended participating in research as a treatment option to a patient or patient group?

To what extent do you believe it is the Executive Lead Nurse's responsibility to secure investment and infra-structure around research careers for nurses and midwives? (Where 1 = None and 10 = Total)

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Please use this space to tell us more about your views on the remit of Executive Lead Nurses to secure investment and infra-structure around research careers for nurses and midwives:

Do you feel well informed about the priorities for research at the national level?

Yes
Somewhat
No

Do you feel well informed about the priorities for research at the regional level?

Yes
Somewhat
No

Do you feel well informed about the priorities for research at the local level?

Yes
Somewhat
No

What do you think are the factors affecting Executive Lead Nurses implementation of research findings? (Where 1= Major Factor and 10 = Minor Factor):

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Inadequate funding	1Inadequate funding 1	2Inadequate funding 2	3Inadequate funding 3	4Inadequate funding 4	5Inadequate funding 5	6Inadequate funding 6	7Inadequate funding 7	8Inadequate funding 8	9Inadequate funding 9	10Inadequate funding 10
Time Constraints	1Time Constraints 1	2Time Constraints 2	3Time Constraints 3	4Time Constraints 4	5Time Constraints 5	6Time Constraints 6	7Time Constraints 7	8Time Constraints 8	9Time Constraints 9	10Time Constraints 10
Unconvincing benefits	1Unconvincing benefits 1	2Unconvincing benefits 2	3Unconvincing benefits 3	4Unconvincing benefits 4	5Unconvincing benefits 5	6Unconvincing benefits 6	7Unconvincing benefits 7	8Unconvincing benefits 8	9Unconvincing benefits 9	10Unconvincing benefits 10
Access to research findings/information in timely way	1Access to research findings/information in timely way 1	2Access to research findings/information in timely way 2	3Access to research findings/information in timely way 3	4Access to research findings/information in timely way 4	5Access to research findings/information in timely way 5	6Access to research findings/information in timely way 6	7Access to research findings/information in timely way 7	8Access to research findings/information in timely way 8	9Access to research findings/information in timely way 9	10Access to research findings/information in timely way 10
Lack of incentives	1Lack of incentives 1	2Lack of incentives 2	3Lack of incentives 3	4Lack of incentives 4	5Lack of incentives 5	6Lack of incentives 6	7Lack of incentives 7	8Lack of incentives 8	9Lack of incentives 9	10Lack of incentives 10
Insufficient training	1Insufficient training 1	2Insufficient training 2	3Insufficient training 3	4Insufficient training 4	5Insufficient training 5	6Insufficient training 6	7Insufficient training 7	8Insufficient training 8	9Insufficient training 9	10Insufficient training 10
Low confidence	1Low confidence 1	2Low confidence 2	3Low confidence 3	4Low confidence 4	5Low confidence 5	6Low confidence 6	7Low confidence 7	8Low confidence 8	9Low confidence 9	10Low confidence 10
Lack of opportunities	1Lack of opportunities 1	2Lack of opportunities 2	3Lack of opportunities 3	4Lack of opportunities 4	5Lack of opportunities 5	6Lack of opportunities 6	7Lack of opportunities 7	8Lack of opportunities 8	9Lack of opportunities 9	10Lack of opportunities 10
Workforce shortages	1Workforce shortages 1	2Workforce shortages 2	3Workforce shortages 3	4Workforce shortages 4	5Workforce shortages 5	6Workforce shortages 6	7Workforce shortages 7	8Workforce shortages 8	9Workforce shortages 9	10Workforce shortages 10
Strategic Misalignment	1Strategic Misalignment 1	2Strategic Misalignment 2	3Strategic Misalignment 3	4Strategic Misalignment 4	5Strategic Misalignment 5	6Strategic Misalignment 6	7Strategic Misalignment 7	8Strategic Misalignment 8	9Strategic Misalignment 9	10Strategic Misalignment 10

If you think there are other factors not listed above, please specify the factor and rank its influence and impact on your involvement in research (1= Major Factor 10 = Minor Factor):

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In your view, what level of influence does the Executive Lead Nurse have on developing a culture of nurse/midwife led research? (Where 1 = Low Influence and 10 = High Influence)

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In your view, what level of influence do you have over allocation of resources to develop your workforce to implement nurse/midwife led research? (Where 1 = Low Influence and 10 = High Influence)

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In your view, how established are the nurse/midwifery led research partnerships in your Integrated Care System with e.g. third-sector providers? (Where 1 = Not Established and 10 = Very Well Established)

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How confident are you in implementing evidence-based practice across your workforce and organisation?

Very confident
Somewhat confident
Not confident

What level of influence do you think the Executive Lead Nurse role has on research priorities in your organisation?

High
Medium
Low

How do you feel about the level of influence you have on research priorities within your organisation?

Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied

Please use the below space to tell us more about why you have given the above rating:

The Florence Nightingale Foundation will be running focus groups and a workshop to further explore the development needs of Executive Lead Nurses. Are you happy to be contacted to be involved in a focus group and/or a workshop?

Yes, interested in both
Yes, interested in focus group
Yes, interested in workshop
Not interested in either

Thank you for completing this survey, please use this space to tell us about any other development needs you have or for any other comments:

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