Terms of reference

Aims

• To provide a support network for research active nurses and allied health care professionals (AHPs) from local clinical and academic institutions.
• To provide development opportunities for nurses and AHPs interested in research.
• To contribute to the development of a research culture locally in which nurses and AHPs are strong members of research teams.

Objectives

• We will raise the profile of research active nursees and AHPs by creating opportunities for dissemination of research, in collaboration with other local initiatives.
• We will provide development opportunities for nurses interested in research by organising relevant workshops at timely intervals.
• We will help to foster a research culture locally by seeking opportunities to engage with clinical and academic colleagues.
• We will create a resource for research active nurses and AHPs in the form of a website.
• We will support each other by facilitating informal mentoring relationships.

Membership

• All nurses and AHPs engaged in research, who are interested in developing their research skills and profile, and those interested in becoming involved in research.

Organisation and management

• All attendees of the Cambridge Nurses in Research meetings are encouraged to participate in any aspect of the group.
• The working group has been set up to co-ordinate meetings and related activites and would welcome new members.  Current members are: Jackie Buck, Jane Fleming, Sara Jones, Alex Malyon.
• Sub working groups may be established depending on the future developments and interests of the members.

Meetings

• Meetings will take place on the third Wednesday of each month and will usually involve presentations and discussions relevant to our membership.  
• If funding allows this may include external speakers. 
• We endeavour to provide refreshments at meetings where funding is available.

Review

• The terms of reference will be reviewed annually.