Juliet is recognised by her peers as a leader in clinical academic career development, not only in NHS Lothian, but across Scotland and throughout the UK.Within a career that has spanned nearly 40 years of nursing, she leads with an exceptional focus on building alliances to develop research capacity and capability within nurses and allied health care professionals within the NHS, coaching and mentoring individuals to realise their potential whilst simultaneously developing her own research career. The focus of the work she has led over three decades has built the foundations necessary to advance the art and science of nursing.
The impact of her many achievements is demonstrated in the testimonials of the nurses she has supported and enabled to develop and sustain clinical-academic careers and in her numerous research outputs and publications over many years.
Juliet’s nursing prowess was also recently celebrated at the 2024 RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards, where she was named as joint winner of the Inspiring Excellence – Nursing Innovation and Research category.
Colin Poolman, RCN Scotland Executive Director, said:
“This is a thoroughly deserved award for Juliet. Her integrity, compassion, and her ability to bring people together, fostering collaboration and mutual respect among diverse stakeholders, has shaped the careers of countless nurses and healthcare professionals. Her approach truly exemplifies the core values of the Royal College of Nursing.
“Juliet is a nursing trailblazer who has consistently pushed the boundaries of what is possible in her areas of work, striving to improve patient outcomes and elevate the profession.
“I look forward to working with her in her new role as an RCN Fellow as the College continues on our ambitious professional agenda."
On being named a Fellow, Juliet said: “It is such an honour to be recognised by the Royal College of Nursing in this way. Nursing engagement in clinical academic research is so important but sadly is often overlooked. I’ve been in the privileged position of being able to identify opportunities for nurses to get involved, develop their skills and to engage in research that has a significant impact on patient care.”
