Research Delivery Workforce Update

Most of the pathway can be accessed directly via NIHR Learn.   This is not something the learner should be navigating in isolation - it is expected that the line manager will drive the learning plan and development of research novices, in a timely manner with staff performance & retention in mind.

Our Approach 

we plan for incremental learning, using 'spaced repetition', bearing in mind competency frameworks & induction phase timelines and we also use a workforce learning model known as the 70/20/10 rule. 

With 70% being on the job learning, 20% being peer support and 10% formal learning events. This is described in our approach to L&D  & other aspects of this work is described across the pages in the Our Approach to....... webpages.

Within NIHR Learn - Clinical Research in Practice Settings - could be useful in helping new starters settle in if it is used prior to being asked to complete GCP, or for students on placements. There are also several related sections below.

Research Delivery Workforce - Research Delivery Team Essentials (RDTE)* & Informed Consent 

We offer a Research Delivery Team (RDT) specific learning pathway to our Partners - scheduled by the line manager, in alignment with how it is offered. 

• RDTE is designed to underline the first 3-4 months of development & plan for the next few months ahead - and is a course that necessitates line manager nomination. It maps to the Integrated Workforce Framework at either Awareness or Core level for all topics. RDTE Course outline.

• "Informed Consent" is an additional course to the consent component of RDTE, specifically for those who will seek consent - so should be undertaken after RDTE. It forms part of the Consent Training Pathway.  The Informed Consent Course outline can be explored for more info. 

Nominations for Training

We need to be able to schedule these training courses according to demand. Please send us a request via this RDTE and Informed Consent Line Manager Nomination Form to let us know if you have a new starter in post who needs to access RDTE and possibly Informed Consent. 

We will then send them a welcome message and will make contact when a place for Essentials becomes available.

New Learning Resources

NEW MOOC available for those who are 'New to Research' / Showing a Research Interest

Starting Out in Health & Social Care Research (Midlands Partnership/NIHR CRN WM/Keele University/University of Worcester

Get step-by-step guidance on every stage of the research process to kickstart your career in health and social care research. On this course led by experts in health and social care research, you’ll be guided through each phase of the research cycle. From formulating a question to publishing your findings, you’ll gain the knowledge you need to start out as a researcher. Starting Out in Health & Social Care Research registration page

NHS England have published the Chief Midwifery Officer for England’s Strategic Plan for Research. This recognises the importance of research in healthcare as one of the main drivers in providing evidence-based improvements in treatment and care, and highlights the benefits of embedding clinical research in the NHS. The plan sets out a framework for developing and investing in research within the NHS and in partnership with others, and for supporting under-represented groups such as midwives to lead research.  

Experiential Gateway to Registration is open

In our last instalment, we confirmed that the experiential gateway to CRP registration is now open.

Please ensure you explore the website of the Academy for Healthcare Science for AHCS advice & guidance.  

If you have any questions regarding the process, please contact workforceandprofessionscrn@nihr.ac.uk

North West / Regional Update

You can visit the North West CRP webpage. Within this page, there is the opportunity to sign up to a mailing list to connect you with both the regional and national CRP Engagement Leads.

North West CRP Community of Practice -  Our next meeting is June 29th 2-4pm, venue to be confirmed. To be invited, you need to register an interest via the webpage above.

North West CRP Confirmers Community of Practice

This group consists of organisational clinical delivery leads or their nominated representatives.  Any queries - learning.lcrnsnorthwest@nihr.ac.uk

With all FutureLearn MOOCs, remember that your do not have to purchase a certificate as you can 'screenshot' your completion page.

What is Health Research? (NIHR/University of Leeds)

For NHS staff, patients and public and is a good first step and overview. Explore the world of health research and the role volunteers play in transforming treatments and improving health care. What is Health Research? registration page 

Improving Healthcare through Clinical Research (NIHR/University of Leeds)

Through the Improving Healthcare Through Clinical Research course, find out how medical treatments are discovered, tested and evaluated to improve healthcare for all.  This is more technical that the 'What is Health Research?' course.  As GCP face to face is not available widely at present, this could be well placed to ensure continuity of formal learning  for those who are new to research.

Introduction to Randomised Controlled Trials - University of Birmingham (available now) 

Discover the importance of trials in evidence-based medicine and learn about the trial lifecycle from conception to publication. To find out more the Introduction to Randomised Control Trials will have everything you need. 

Digital Tools for Efficient Clinical Trials (NIHR/University of Southampton)

Digital Tools for Efficient Clinical Trials aims to give researchers and trial teams an overview of how digital tools can support the recruitment and retention of trial participants, whilst also considering their possible limitations. The course is open to anyone with an interest in clinical research.