Martin trained at the University of Leeds and commenced his career as a nurse over 20 years ago. He developed a keen interest in wound care as a student nurse and supported his District Nurse mentor with data collection for VenUS 2. He continued to develop a passion in wound care and research in the role as a community nurse. Duties included referring patients to the Research Team and early adoption with implementation by piloting the purpose T pressure ulcer risk assessment tool.

He has since co-investigated and undertaken the role of Principle Investigator in a number of clinical trials, the majority of which are relating to wound care (VenUS 5 PI, VenUS 6 CO-I).

Presentation at The Society of Tissue Viability 2025 Conference

Getting started in wounds research / careers in research. Panel discussion including hints, tips and personal experiences

PRESENTATION WITH PROFESSOR PETER WORSLEY AND DR CLARE GREENWOOD

Objectives

This session is ideal for anyone who is interested in becoming research active, whether this is delivering clinical research, or conducting their own research. This session will include opportunities for open discussions, as well as covering:

• The benefits of research for staff and patients
• Getting started, including audit, Quality Improvement, evidence based practice
• Research career pathways and opportunities within the NHS
• Getting funded
• Mentorship and support networks

Abstract

Dr Clare Greenwood is a Clinical Academic Tissue Viability Nurse Specialist in Leeds. She has a joint clinical and research role within the NHS and is passionate about helping others to become research active. She will discuss her experiences and pathway into a research career.

Professor Peter Worsley will discuss the opportunities and benefits of working with different stakeholders and clinical academic career pathways. This will include co-funded research projects, from internships, PhDs to post-doctoral roles. There will be time for discussion to explore individuals experiences in clinical academic careers, and key challenges/facilitators in working at the interface between health and academia.

Martin Sylvester will discuss the benefits of clinical research, pathways into research and what makes a successful research team. He will aim to identify how we can improve research delivery, remove obstacles and streamline some of the processes involved.