Clinical academic role descriptors: research

The clinical academic pathway outlined below highlights the range of typical research-focused activities that a nurse on a clinical academic career pathway might normally engage in at different levels and points along this career path. The activities are intended as a guide for nurses interested in learning more about the research components of a clinical academic career, as well as those already employed in clinical academic roles. They may also be useful for health care organisations and Higher Education Institutions as a tool for developing clinical academic role