About Kristopher
Kristopher Bailey is Deputy Director of Nursing at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), where he exercises advanced leadership through strategic decision-making and senior management responsibilities. Currently pursuing a professional doctorate, he utilises case study methodology to explore decision-making processes among senior NHS leaders, contributing valuable insights into healthcare leadership. Kristopher collaborates with colleagues in Cambridge on systematic reviews of exercise interventions for older adults with multi-morbidity, influencing evidence-based approaches to patient care. He actively shares knowledge by presenting at local NMAHP conferences, fostering best practices across nursing, midwifery, and allied health professions. Additionally, Kristopher serves on the editorial board of the British Journal of Cardiac Nursing, supporting high standards of scholarship and shaping thought leadership within cardiac nursing.
Full Name: Kristopher Bailey
Current Role: Deputy Director of Nursing
Organisation: MFT
Email: kris.bailey@mft.nhs.uk
Research Topic:
NHS R&D Programme: HEE Bridging Scheme
Year of Cohort: 2020
Kristopher Bailey, Deputy Director of Nursing, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT).
Achievements and Research Impact
Advanced Leadership: Appointed as Deputy Director of Nursing, taking on greater responsibilities in strategic decision-making and leadership.
Academic Pursuit: Began a professional doctorate, employing case study methodology to explore how senior NHS leaders make decisions, contributing valuable insights to healthcare leadership research.
Collaborative Research: Worked alongside colleagues in Cambridge to conduct a systematic review of exercise interventions for older adults with multi-morbidity, helping to shape evidence-based approaches to patient care.
Knowledge Sharing: Delivered presentations at local NMAHP conferences, disseminating findings and best practices to peers in nursing, midwifery, and allied health professions.
Editorial Contribution: Continued role on the editorial board of the British Journal of Cardiac Nursing, ensuring high-quality scholarship and thought leadership within the field.
Reflections on the NHS R&D NW Programme
The programme enabled me to step into more senior leadership roles, refing my ability to influence healthcare decision=making. It helped me realise my potential to undertake doctoral research utilising the analytical skills to examine decision making of NHS leaders. Enhanced my collaborative skills developing research capability across the hospital trust but also across the UK. Helped me confidence in presenting key projects locally. The programme challenged me intellectually and broadened my network and contributed to my personal growth.
Professional Goals
Short term goals currently to continue to succeed in completing DProf programme. Longer term career aspiration to progress into a Director of Nursing role.
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