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Jill Maben is a Professor of Health Services Research and Nursing at the University of Surrey, leading the Workforce Organisation and Wellbeing (WOW) Research Theme. She holds visiting professorships at King's College London and Murdoch University (Australia). Her research focuses on improving healthcare staff well-being and its link to patient care quality, particularly through interventions like Schwartz Rounds and evaluations of workplace environments. She was awarded an OBE in 2014 for services to nursing and healthcare and became an NIHR Senior Investigator in 2020.
Education:
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours), University College London
- Masters in Nursing, King's College London
- PhD, University of Southampton
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Research Interests: Her work examines staff-patient care relationships, interventions to reduce unprofessional behavior, and the impact of workplace conditions on healthcare outcomes. Notable projects include the Care Under Pressure series, evaluations of single-patient rooms, and studies on the psychological impact of the pandemic on nurses and midwives.
Recent Studies:
- National evaluation of Schwartz Center Rounds
- Impact of single-bed rooms on patient and staff experiences
- Covid-19's effects on healthcare workers (ICON study)
- Strategies to address unprofessional behavior in NHS trusts
Awards & Recognition:
- OBE (2014)
- NIHR Senior Investigator (2020)
- Fellowship of the Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland (2018)
- Health Services Journal ‘Top 100 leaders’ (2013)
Advising & Grants: Supervised over 20 doctoral students and led major grants from NIHR, Burdett Trust, and others. Current grants focus on staff well-being interventions and reducing unprofessional behavior in healthcare settings.
Labs/Teams: Heads the Workforce Organisation and Well-being research theme, collaborating with NHS partners and international institutions (e.g., Australia, Netherlands). Her work is disseminated through WorkforceResearchSurrey.
