RCN Chief becomes Visiting Professor at School
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The Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery at King’s College London has announced that Dr Peter Carter, General Secretary of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), is to become a Visiting Professor at the School.In his role as a Visiting Professor, Dr Carter will meet with staff and students at the School and participate in education and research activities in a variety of ways. These will include robust, regular policy dialogue between School and RCN staff and academic interchange to further build and strengthen nursing and midwifery education and research.
Head of School Professor Anne Marie Rafferty CBE commented: “We have a strong track record of working in collaboration with the RCN and as Chief Executive and General Secretary Peter sets the standard for professional leadership in the nursing arena. His presence as Visiting Professor will further enrich the intellectual rigour and vibrancy of the School, and staff and students will all benefit from his expertise.”
Dr. Peter Carter, Chief Executive & General Secretary of the RCN, said: "I am honoured and delighted to be receiving a Professorship from such a prestigious institution. I see this as an opportunity to further strengthen the already strong partnership between this world-class nursing School and the RCN as the leading voice of nursing."
Dr Carter joins an impressive cadre of Visiting Academics at the School, including Professor Dame Christine Beasley, Chief Nursing Officer of the NHS, Professor Anne Keen, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Department of Health, and Professor Cathy Warwick, General Secretary of the Royal College of Midwives.
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Head of School Professor Anne Marie Rafferty CBE commented: “We have a strong track record of working in collaboration with the RCN and as Chief Executive and General Secretary Peter sets the standard for professional leadership in the nursing arena. His presence as Visiting Professor will further enrich the intellectual rigour and vibrancy of the School, and staff and students will all benefit from his expertise.”
Dr. Peter Carter, Chief Executive & General Secretary of the RCN, said: "I am honoured and delighted to be receiving a Professorship from such a prestigious institution. I see this as an opportunity to further strengthen the already strong partnership between this world-class nursing School and the RCN as the leading voice of nursing."
Dr Carter joins an impressive cadre of Visiting Academics at the School, including Professor Dame Christine Beasley, Chief Nursing Officer of the NHS, Professor Anne Keen, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Department of Health, and Professor Cathy Warwick, General Secretary of the Royal College of Midwives.
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Dr Peter Carter
Dr Peter Carter OBE is Chief Executive and General Secretary of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), the world’s largest professional union of nurses. The RCN has a membership of 400,000 nurses, midwives, health visitors, nursing students, cadets and health care assistants.
Before assuming the post of RCN General Secretary in January 2007 Dr Carter spent almost twelve years as the Chief Executive of the Central and North West London Mental Health NHS Trust, one of the largest mental health trusts in the UK with an operating budget of over £180 million and an international reputation.
He commenced his NHS career by training as a psychiatric nurse at Hill End Hospital St Albans. He is also a general nurse, having trained at St Albans City Hospital and the Institute of Urology in London. In addition he has held a number of clinical and managerial posts in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and London.
Dr Carter is a graduate, and a member, of the Chartered Institute of Personnel. He also has a Masters Degree in Business Administration and a PhD – both from the University of Birmingham. He was awarded the OBE for services to the NHS in the 2006 New Year’s Honours.
About the Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery at King’s College London
The number one Nursing and Midwifery School in London (2009 Times Good University Guide) and highly regarded by leading London NHS Trusts with links to industry, health services and policy makers, the Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery develops leading-edge nurses and midwives of tomorrow – practitioners, partners, and leaders in their field.
Studying at King’s College London, one of the top 25 universities in the world, the School’s graduates are highly sought after nationally and internationally, with:
Based in a prestigious Russell Group University, the School is also at the forefront of health services, policy and evaluation research. For more information on studying at the School, email nightingale@kcl.ac.uk
Dr Peter Carter
Dr Peter Carter OBE is Chief Executive and General Secretary of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), the world’s largest professional union of nurses. The RCN has a membership of 400,000 nurses, midwives, health visitors, nursing students, cadets and health care assistants.
Before assuming the post of RCN General Secretary in January 2007 Dr Carter spent almost twelve years as the Chief Executive of the Central and North West London Mental Health NHS Trust, one of the largest mental health trusts in the UK with an operating budget of over £180 million and an international reputation.
He commenced his NHS career by training as a psychiatric nurse at Hill End Hospital St Albans. He is also a general nurse, having trained at St Albans City Hospital and the Institute of Urology in London. In addition he has held a number of clinical and managerial posts in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and London.
Dr Carter is a graduate, and a member, of the Chartered Institute of Personnel. He also has a Masters Degree in Business Administration and a PhD – both from the University of Birmingham. He was awarded the OBE for services to the NHS in the 2006 New Year’s Honours.
About the Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery at King’s College London
The number one Nursing and Midwifery School in London (2009 Times Good University Guide) and highly regarded by leading London NHS Trusts with links to industry, health services and policy makers, the Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery develops leading-edge nurses and midwives of tomorrow – practitioners, partners, and leaders in their field.
Studying at King’s College London, one of the top 25 universities in the world, the School’s graduates are highly sought after nationally and internationally, with:
- exemplary care and clinical skills
- professional attitudes
- policy awareness
- intellectual rigour and self-confidence
Based in a prestigious Russell Group University, the School is also at the forefront of health services, policy and evaluation research. For more information on studying at the School, email nightingale@kcl.ac.uk
