Researchers toolkit including training

We’ve developed a Clinical and Health Research Competency Training Framework which outlines the knowledge and required training that is needed for each competency level. The below diagram offers a high level summary:

This summary roadmap shows the 5 competency levels and outlines the required level of knowledge and training needed for each level. The competencies are based not only on knowledge and experience but also the amount of time you are able to commit to research.

Competency levels and themes:        

There are 5 different competency levels starting from core up to expert. To move onto the next competency level all areas of the previous competency need to be completed. Below gives a summary of the learning outcomes and capabilities for each competency level:

1. Core

• Has an awareness of the specified skill details and knows where to go to find out more
• Is aware there is a research department and we are a research active NHS Trust
• Takes no active role in research
• Core Level Research Competeny Training Framework

2. Beginner

• Increased knowledge of the 4 research themes
• Will actively verbally promote research opportunities
• Beginner Level Research Competency-based training framework for clinical & health research

3. Intermediate

• Actively identifies patients for specific research study sign up
• Understands all aspects of the 4 research themes
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training required
• Intermediate Level Research Competency-based training framework for clinical & health research.docx[docx] 36KB

4. Advanced

• Principal Investigator (PI)
• Leads and conducts a research study at their site
• Has excellent working knowledge of all aspects of the research process
• PI training required
• Advanced Level Research Competency-based training framework for clinical & health research

5. Expert

• Chief Investigator (CI)
• The overall lead researcher for a research project
• Has expert level knowledge of the whole research process
• Needs knowledge to complete application for funding for own research study 
• Receives approval for ethical and legal compliance
• Expert Level Competency-based training framework for clinical & health research

These flow charts break down each competency into their themes and skills and at a glance show what you need to know for each competency level.

Framework summary

Take a look here at the full Training Framework for Clincal and Health Care Research and see how you can get started on your research journey and don’t forget to visit the Research pages on the intranet.

SAVE THE DATE! EBP virtual conference 'Leader's in their field and inspirational research career journeys' - hosted by us here at HWHCT

16-20 October 2022. Further details coming soon.

NHS Leadership Academy - Sustainability Leadership for Greener Health and Care Programme  

This programme is designed to develop your leadership abilities, giving you the tools and knowledge to build a greener, more sustainable health system. It will help you foster confidence in yourself and your capacity to lead the health system towards net-zero.

This programme is free for health and care staff, click here to view the full eligibility criteria.

For more details please see: https://www.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk/programmes/leading-for-sustainable-health-and-care-programme/key-information/

 

Queen's Nursing Institute (QNI) webinars and training:

Wednesday 14th June, 1pm - 2.15pm - Introduction to quantitative data analysis with Anthony Manning-Stanley 

At the masterclass, speaker Anthony Manning-Stanley will introduce and discuss the main concepts related to working with numerical data in research projects. 

To find out more and book a free place, click here.

Thursday 13th July, 1pm - 2pm - Using quality improvement and audits to enhance care with Dr Carolyn Lee

This presentation on quality improvement in healthcare will begin with a contextual overview of why quality improvement is essential in healthcare environments, defining what it means and considering the principles of embedding it into clinical practice. There will be an exploration of the different approaches to QI including audit and service evaluation with key tips on how to get started, where to get support from and finally some examples of QI projects will be provided for discussion.

To find out more and book a free place, click here.

The 5 previous masterclasses (and webinars) are all available on demand, access them here.

 

Mentorship scheme for Forum Members

Are you interested in becoming a research mentor or being mentored through your research and career development journey? This scheme is open to everyone, from complete beginners to seasoned academics and all those in between. The process will be largely independent and reliant on the initiative and organisation of both the mentors and the mentees. Please read the Mentorship Scheme guidelines on our webpage before signing up.
Sign up here to be a mentor
Sign up here to be a mentee

Access Research Funding and Training Opportunities 

Access the QNI unique repository of research funding opportunities and training schemes open to community nurses. Find out more

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Research Learning Lectures:

The NIHR Associate Principal Investigator (PI) Scheme  is pleased to announce the Research Learning Lectures: a series of online lectures for anyone in Health and Social Care interested in learning more about research.  

What are the Research Learning Lectures?

The Research Learning Lectures are a series of lectures covering a variety of topics relating to basic science, clinical trial methodology and statistics.

The lectures provide career advice for anyone who wishes to know more about research or work towards a career in research or academia.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to hear from and put questions to research experts from across the world.

Patient and Public Involvement in Clinical Trials – what and why?

Date & time: 29th June 2023, 1:00-2:00pm

Speakers: Ben Cromarty (Patient rep) & Kate Sturgeon (Senior Research Nurse & Patient and Public Involvement Coordinator, MRC CTU at UCL)

Chair(s): Sophie Merrick / Hannah Rush (MRC CTU at UCL)

Suitable audience: General

 

Delivering trials during the COVID-19 pandemic

Date & time: 4th July 2023, 2:00-3:00pm

Speaker: Dr Tamas Szakmany (Cardiff University)

Chair(s): Dr Kiran Reddy / Dr Bronwen Connolly (Queens University Belfast)

Suitable audience: Critical Care / General

Find out more  and book you free tickets.

 

The NIHR-AoMRC Clinician Researcher Credentials Framework

A framework of master’s level qualifications is being developed jointly by the NIHR and the AoMRC, led by the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) to provide the necessary networks, skills and confidence needed for healthcare practitioners from any regulated profession to lead and support clinical research delivery.

It consists of two key elements:

Online modules - Flexible access to modules of high-quality interactive learning. These theoretical modules will develop knowledge and insight of the approaches to, and delivery of, clinical research.

Research Practice Experiences (RPE) – Practical modules that enable learners to take part in clinical research in their area of interest, as part of existing research studies, whilst being supported under the supervision and mentorship of a senior researcher. This will develop their experience and expertise to grow future local research leadership capability within the NHS. For more information, visit here.

 

Clinical Research Network West Midlands (CRN WM) Research Training Collaborative (WMRTC) – PI Essentials (Principal Investigator) - We are now arranging July training dates so please get in touch

This course is aimed at new Principal Investigators (within the first 18 months or first few studies) and people interested in becoming a PI.

It’s aims and objectives include:

• discuss the PI leadership role in effective study identification, set up, recruitment and conduct
• explore 3 elements of success in the PI role: engagement, oversight and communication
• identify the skills and behaviours required to be an effective PI
• reassurance offered that as the PI ‘You are not alone,’ help and support is available!

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the PI role and responsibilities throughout the lifecycle of a study. It also highlights the support and resources available to a PI. People interested in getting involved will need to have completed their GCP (Good Clinical Practise Training) which is freely available to do via the NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research) website.

A new ‘NIHR Associate Principal Investigator Scheme Resources’ webpage has been launched. Within this there is also further information and support for PI’s including ‘How to’ guides and toolkits including: ‘Local PI toolkit and ‘Clinical Trials Unit Toolkit.’ Find out more here.

 

Training resources for research in the wider care and community settings

This spreadsheet displays the results of a scoping review of local, regional, national and wider learning resources to support research engagement and delivery in the wider care and community setting non-NHS setting.

Training resources for research in the wider care and community settings - Google Sheets

 

A new ‘NIHR Associate Principal Investigator Scheme Resources’ webpage has been launched.

Within this there is also further information and support for PI’s including ‘How to’ guides and toolkits including: ‘Local PI toolkit and ‘Clinical Trials Unit Toolkit.’ Find out more here.

 

'Working Together in Research' event - hosted by Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust: 21.6.23, 9am - 3pm

This free F2F event is suitable for medical and nursing staff, Allied Health Professionals, community and acute care staff, and students from all disciplines. Hear from expert leaders, both from within the Trust and external organisations about research opportunities, collaboration and partnership. Explore and discuss ideas during interactive workshops in the afternoon.

To register for the event please email: p.chuensamrong1@nhs.net - deadline Friday 2 June 2023.

 

Long COVID Webinar: what needs to happen next? 5 and 6 July 2023; 10am-1pm

CRN North Thames are joining forces with Long Covid Support to organise this two-day national webinar. 

The event is aimed at individuals with Long Covid and professionals in research and clinical practice, and the invite is being extended to those who attended the webinar back in February 2021. 

The meeting agenda and webinar link will follow in the coming weeks.

 

Booking now open: Research, the NHS and You - NIHR Conference for people new to research - 21.9.23, 10am-4.30pm at ExCel London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London E16 1XL  

• Are you working within or with the NHS and curious about research with motivation to learn more?
• Are you a healthcare professional who wants to explore how to combine research and service delivery in your busy working life?
• Are you interested to find out the opportunities research could provide for your career development?

This one-day F2F event by the NIHR is designed for clinicians new to research. Click here to register.

 

NIHR Advanced Fellowship Round 10 – deadline 13:00, 6.7.23

The NIHR Advanced Fellowship is a postdoctoral Fellowship aimed at anyone with a PhD who hasn’t yet been appointed to a professorial post.

The importance of funding early career researchers to undertake postdoctoral research is recognized here as the number of funded Advanced Fellowships will be expanded.

Applications are encouraged from people undertaking research in areas of social care, public health, dementia and multiple long-term conditions (multimorbidities).

Researchers from any professional background are eligible to apply for Advanced Fellowships, whether clinical or non-clinical.

Applicants who are active clinicians/practitioners can request up to 40% of time be dedicated to clinical/professional service/development, which will be covered by the Fellowship.

For further information click here.

 

Midlands Mental Health (MMH) and Neurosciences PHD Programme for Healthcare Professionals

The Midlands hosts the most innovative centres in mental health and neurosciences (MH&N), including digital mental health, clinical trials, neuroimaging, and epidemiology, serving an area of huge clinical need.

The Midlands Mental Health & Neurosciences PhD Programme is led by the University of Nottingham, in collaboration with University of Birmingham, University of Leicester, and University of Warwick, and our local NHS Trusts in the Midlands. Click here to find out more.

Complete this form and email it back to us so we can help you get started. Don’t forget to have a chat with your line manager and build research into your career development plan or your continuing professional development (CPD) conversations.

We’re here to support and guide you every step of the way.

What's 'portfolio' research?

Portfolio research is large-scale clinical research that has been adopted onto the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) research portfolio. There are several large-scale portfolio studies currently running in the Trust in which our Clinical Research Practitioners can assist. If you've heard of a study you are interested in please contact u s.

Where can I find out about non-portfolio research?

Talk to Sam Whitby, Research Manager, if you want to find out about non-portfolio research. Call 07872 421195 or email.

I need help formalising my research idea – where do I go?

Talk to your colleagues about your idea. You'll need to establish whether it's research, audit or an evaluation. If it is research you'll need to do a literature review to see if someone has already researched the area - the Health Librarians can help with this.

The National Institute for Health Research Design Service can then help you develop your idea and point you in the right direction to secure funding. Please also contact us for support with developing your research question.

How do I get funding for my research project?

There are funding streams and available awards available from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR). Through the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) there is also a specific funding stream aimed at clinicians within ‘Research for Patient Benefit.’

I'm doing a research project as part of my MSc or PhD - what do I do to get it approved?

First ensure your study is research and not an audit or evaluation. You will need external ethics approval for most research undertaken within the NHS. Go to the Integrated Research Application System (IRAS) for more information. You then need to get local Trust approval from Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health & Care NHS Trust. Call or email Sam Whitby for more information: samanthawhitby@nhs.net or 07872 421195.