Research Delivery Workforce Update

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 here & 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's used prior to being asked to complete GCP, or for students on placements.    There are also several related sections below.

Research Delivery Team Essentials (RDTE)* & Informed Consent (relates only to the Research Delivery workforce) 

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

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.

• 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. 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.     Informed Consent Course outline.

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 you have a new starter in post who needs to access RDTE and possibly also Informed Consent. 

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

Dates

New Learning Resources

Please also find the latest newsletter which has been sent out to CRPs on the Directory and Register.  

This includes 

• a series of webinars through November on aspects of the AHSC Accredited CRP.

• the launch of two new CRP sites - one for NIHR focused on CRP Community & Engagement and one for AHSC, focused on the registration process.

You can visit the North West CRP webpage. Within this page, there is the opportunity to sign up to a mailing list.  Over the coming weeks, we'll be looking for expressions of interest for developing a NW CRP Community of Practice. We'll use this mailing list in the first instance to make contact with those who are potentially interested.

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. You can sign up here. 

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

In this free online 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 - check the course info.

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

This course 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.