An NHS trust's senior research leader role allows Andrew Finney to establish a research culture and encourage future nurse researchers in patient care. From those with a simple interest in research, to those responsible for research delivery (in the traditional ‘research nurse’ role) and those wanting to develop through research training (MSc, PhD, Prof Doc), and supporting NHS colleagues with post-doc applications, either as an adviser, or co-applicant on a research project, he is now there to help