Our mentors are senior healthcare scientists, academics and professional leaders with a range of experience nationally and internationally.  These individuals will bring essential and unique sector knowledge and understanding of the leadership challenges which face  clinical academic researchers from nursing, midwifery, the allied health professions and healthcare sciences.

Criteria

We welcome applications from potential mentors who meet the following criteria:

Recognised leadership in the field of health and research which demonstrates sustained success in linking the territory between research and practice.

A professional portfolio which demonstrates a significant track record in competitive grant capture, scientific publication, and capacity building in health research.

Substantial, current or previous, clinical experience in primary, secondary or tertiary care

Experience of inter-disciplinary working and an appreciation of the different ways of working within different professions.

Currently working in a position where they are active in leading and developing research capacity across the academic-clinical divide in England.

Qualities of mentors

We are keen to recruit mentors who meet the above criteria and who are:

• Enthusiastic about developing the potential of others
• Reflective and self-aware
• Approachable
• Facilitative and empowering
• Non-judgemental and non-directive 
• Empathetic
• Encouraging
• Good listeners
• Inspirational role models
• Willing and able to give time

and who can:

• Challenge assumptions
• Stimulate creative thinking

Successful applicants will gain

• Opportunity to play an active role in the development of the future generation of clinical  academic leaders
• Membership of a network of senior health researchers and leaders creating a community of mentorship practice
• Mentorship training tailored to meet the needs of participants[1]
• Invitation to a national Networking Event
• Access an on-line virtual learning environment with links to national and international mentorship resources, news and events
• An honorarium to recognise contribution
• Travel expenses

How to apply

If you are interested in becoming a mentor, please complete the CV template and return it to Lindsey Parker, Scheme Administrator,  [email protected]  by 30 March 2012,or to find out more contact her on  01707 28 4670.