Research and Policy Associate

Are you passionate about health and care and keen to influence policies that shape the future of nursing and midwifery? Do you have a curious mind and a strong desire to learn and grow in a dynamic environment? If so, the Florence Nightingale Foundation (FNF) invites you to apply to join our team as our new Research and Policy Associate!

About Us:

At FNF we are dedicated to advancing the nursing and midwifery professions through research, policy influence, and leadership development. Our mission is to ensure that the voices of nurses and midwives are heard at the highest levels of decision-making, driving improvements in patient care and health outcomes. After a period of incredibly growth, FNF is now ready to launch the UK’s first ever nursing and midwifery Think Tank and you would be a critical part of making that happen.

Your Role:

As a Research and Policy Associate, you will play a crucial role in supporting our policy and research initiatives, particularly our impact and evaluation work. You will work closely with our small but experienced team to conduct research, analyse data, and develop policy recommendations that impact health and care on a national and international scale. You will also serve as a Secretariat function for our three Subject Expert Groups (SEGs), working with our expert FNF community to drive change on the issues that matter most to nurses and midwives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive research on nursing and midwifery policies and practices.
• Serve as secretariat for our Subject Expert Groups (SEGs)
• Analyse data and trends to inform policy recommendations.
• Work across the organisation to automate our internal impact data and compile internal evaluations of our programmes as required
• Assist in drafting policy briefs, reports, and other publications.
• Support the organisation of events, workshops, focus groups, and roundtables
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the health and care sector.
• Stay updated on the latest developments in health and care, and specifically nurse and midwifery, policy and research.

What we’re looking for:

• A keen interest in health and care research and policy 
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• A proactive attitude, eagerness to learn, and a growth mindset
• Ability to work cross-functionally
• Commitment to our FNF values

Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant field, e.g. nursing, policy, public health or equivalent experience
• Experience in research or policy work is desirable but not essential. A strong willingness to learn and  develop is key!

What we offer

• We aim to offer a competitive but affordable charity sector salary. We review pay annually and we have a pay progression scheme for all team members.
• Generous annual leave policy starting at 27 days pro rata
• Flexible working – our office is in London, but we all work in a hybrid way. Plan to be in the office at least once a fortnight on average, but it could be more or less depending on what we have going on in the team.
• Pension scheme with employer contribution of between 7.5 and 10%
• A small close knit team of FNF colleagues who will be some of the most passionate, talented and kind people you will ever work with

How to Apply:

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to meaningful change in healthcare, we want to hear from you! Please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your interest in the role and how your skills and experiences align with our mission.

Join us in honouring Florence Nightingale’s legacy and help shape the future of nursing and midwifery. Apply today!

The Florence Nightingale Foundation is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.

Date of Interview: Monday 29th July 2024.  Interviews will be conducted virtually.