Nursing in Critical Care is inviting applications for the role of Editorial Intern

14th May 2026

Nursing in Critical Care publishes articles on all aspects of critical care nursing practice, research, education and management. The journal is owned by the British Association of Critical Care Nurses and is concerned with the whole spectrum of skills, knowledge and attitudes utilised by practitioners in any setting where adults or children and their families are experiencing critical illness.

You can find the full Aims and Scope here.

The Role

This is a developmental role. Editorial Interns will work closely with the Editors-in-Chief for a period of six months with a view to becoming a full Associate Editor.

Associate Editors support the Editors-in-Chief to steer and manage the journal, playing an active role in journal development. The key responsibility as an Associate Editor will be managing the lifecycle of a paper through the peer review process. This includes:

• Identifying suitable referees, reviewing referees’ comments, acting as a reviewer when needed and providing feedback to authors, overseeing an effective, ethical and timely peer review process
• Recommending acceptance of manuscripts
• Ensuring the quality and soundness of articles published in the journal, by considering their compliance with ethical standards of scientific research, the relevance of the articles to the journal’s aim and scope, and the accurate use of research methods
• Inviting appropriate contributions
• Promoting the journal within relevant networks
• Liaising with authors, reviewers, Society, the Editors-in-Chief and the Publisher to achieve these goals.

This is an exciting opportunity to become involved in the development and management of an academic journal with a global profile. We welcome applications from researchers who are passionate about shaping the critical care nursing research agenda and building broad networks and communities in critical care.

We are committed to fostering a broad range of perspectives within our field. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, to ensure a representation of varied perspectives to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in our editorial process. We consider applications from researchers at all career stages, but we envisage this role will suit an ambitious mid-career researcher looking to consolidate their position as a leader in their field.

After the 6-month internship period and by agreement from the Editors-in-Chief and representatives from the Society (British Association of Critical Care Nurses), successful candidates may be offered the role of Associate Editor. Associate Editors will subsequently be paid and annual honorarium of £1000.

What we Require

A PhD (or PhD near completion) in a closely related field is desirable. Candidates with demonstrable strong clinical leadership or research experience and a good publication history will also be considered.

Ideal candidates will have a strong record of publication in journals of good standing and be recognised scholars in the area of nursing and/or related fields.

Sufficient experience as a reviewer in refereed academic journals is required, and editorial experience is desirable.

Active membership of the British Association of Critical Care Nursing or international equivalent is preferred.

To apply, please submit your application (CV and vision statement) via this form. If you have any queries about the role, please contact editorrecruitment@wiley.com.

The application deadline is 30 June 2026.

This vacancy may close earlier than the advertised deadline if a high volume of applications is received. Early applications are therefore encouraged.