MRes Clinical Research Centre for Health Research School of Health Sciences MRes Clinical Research Dr Anne Mandy Associate Professor Course Leader MRes Clinical Research

NIHR TCC Research Career Pathways Level of Award Undergraduate Chair Senior / Pre Chair (early to senior) Post Doctoral Doctoral Pre Doctoral Methodologists Methodology Programme NIHR Research Methods Fellowships and Internships NIHR Masters Studentships in Health Economics or Medical Statistics Healthcare Scientists HCS Programme NIHR/HEE Health Care Science Doctoral Fellowships Post-Doctoral Fellowships NIHR/HEE Senior Clinical Lectureships NIHR Doctoral Research Fellowships Post-Doctoral Fellowships NIHR Career Development Fellowships NIHR Senior Research Fellowships NIHR Research Professorships NIHR Transitional Research Fellowships NIHR Clinical Trials Fellowships NIHR Knowledge Mobilisation Research Fellowships All Professions NIHR Fellowships, Professorships and Other Awards Clinical Academic Training Programme NIHR/HEE Masters in Clinical Research NIHR/HEE Clinical Doctoral Research Fellowships NIHR/HEE Senior Clinical Lectureships Clinical Lectureships Doctors and Dentists NIHR Integrated Academic Training Programme NIHR Clinical Lectureships NIHR Clinician Scientist Awards NIHR In-Practice Fellowships NIHR Academic Clinical Fellowships ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

HEE/NIHR Clinical Academic Training (CAT) Programme Eligible Professions Nurse/Midwife Nurse Nurse Midwife Health Visitor Wider Dental team Professions Dental hygienist Dental nurse Dental therapist Operating department practitioners Clinical Psychologist Pharmacy professions Pharmacist Pharmacy technician Other applications statutorily registered profession on a case by case basis as long as you: are a graduate (or have equivalent experience); and provide NHS services in England Healthcare Science Professions Life sciences/Clinical laboratory sciences Physiological sciences Clinical bioinformatics Physical sciences (Medical Physics) & Clinical engineering AHP Professions Art therapist Podiatrist Dietician Occupational therapist Orthoptist Orthotist and Prosthetist Paramedic Physiotherapist Radiographer (diagnostic and therapeutic) Speech and language therapist Dramatherapist Music therapist

NIHR invited tenders from HEIs with MRes Clinical Research 2008, 2009, 2010 70 funded places each year for 3 years 7 HEIs chosen (out of 50) 2012, 2013, 2014 100 funded places each year for 3 years 12 HEIs chosen 2015-18 100 funded places each year, for 3 years Up to 10 places per year for each HEI

MRes Clinical Research 2012-15 2015-18   Newcastle University University of East Anglia University of Leeds University of Nottingham University of Manchester University of Sheffield University of Birmingham City University London Kings College London Kingston University & St Georges University of London University of Brighton Coventry University University of Southampton University of Plymouth

University of Brighton Recruitment Academic Year 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Enquiries 94 93 144 91 99 Targets 12 24 10 Applications 18 31 28 41 Interviewed 20 15 14 19 Offers 13 23 11 Total commenced 0* Full time   4 9 1 Part time Male 3 5 Female 6 7

University of Brighton: Professions   2013 2014 2015 2016 Dramatherapist 1 Nursing 7 9 4 Midwifery Occupational Therapy 2 Paramedic Pharmacy Physiotherapy 3 Podiatry Speech and Language Dietitician Counselling Psychotherapy

Course Structure 4 x 20 level 7 credit modules: Research Methods in Healthcare Taking Research Forward in Health and Social Care Research Ethics and Governance in the NHS and Social Care Sector – attendance only 2 optional modules, one from prescribed list and one free choice module from programme (over 100 modules)

Prescribed list of modules, choose one Research Ethics and Governance in the NHS and Social Care Sector Qualitative Research Quantitative Research Methods Essential Statistics for Medical and Health Research Epidemiology Analysis of Function

Clinical Research Dissertation 100 level 7 credit module Carry out research study supported by academic supervisor (20 hours) Named clinical advisor from your workplace (10-20 hours)

Topic area within HE KSS Priority areas: Compassionate care Dementia care Emergency care Primary care Children and Young People http://kss.hee.nhs.uk/files/2013/11/HE-KSS-SDS- Leaflet.pdf

Staff Research Areas

Funding Contract drawn up between UoB and employer NIHR (via UoB) will pay salary (with oncosts & London weighting) 3 months in arrears and course fees for 12 or 24 months (no longer) – course 6 yrs FULL TIME for 12 months studying 5 days a week for 12 months or PART TIME for 24 months studying 2.5 days per week Other costs: travel and accommodation for module attendance; modules run either on Darley Road campus, Eastbourne or Falmer campus, Brighton costs associated with your research study. BENCH FEES.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Application submission Online application including: A signed employer agreement form: explain the research infrastructure of the organisation that will help support the applicant during the MRes Clinical Research course Copies of Certification of academic qualifications Copy of Professional Registration giving Licence to Practice One digital passport sized photo (electronic) 2 references: manager and academic If first language is not English, enclose copy of English as a Foreign Language certificate A research proposal (500 words)

Entry requirements first or upper second class honours Bachelor (or MPharm for pharmacists) degree at least one year of clinical practice experience Evidence of study within last 5years at level 6 working in a NHS Trust or practice setting in England that receives its funding, in whole or part, from the Department of Health/NHS registered with HCPC/NMC / General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and have licence to practise in the UK For candidates whose first language is not English (if not completed a UK degree within 3 years) the minimum standard of English competence accepted is equivalent to an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Score of 7 overall and 6.5 in writing or a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOFEL) Score of 250 for the Computerised Test or 600 for the paper test

What sort of applicant potential capability to successfully complete the research project commitment to clinical research career appropriate qualities of a researcher, for example they will be diligent, determined, flexible, resourceful, patient, broad minded, curious, organised, honest, practical, responsible, and of sound judgment research question linked with research objectives of the organisation in which the candidate works - made explicit research question will link with HE KSS priorities areas (http://kss.hee.nhs.uk/files/2013/11/HE-KSS-SDS-Leaflet.pdf which for 2013-18) : compassionate care, dementia care, emergency care, primary care, children and young people research question will fall within the scope of expertise, and ideally area of interest of supervisory staff at the University of Brighton Candidates who have a professional background that is not represented by University staff are encouraged to apply Trust or employing organisation will demonstrate a commitment to the support of the candidate throughout their studies

Shortlisting form Individual Appropriateness of prior qualifications/experience Quality of research proposal Evidence of commitment to/competence for timely completion Evidence of commitment to further doctoral research Work environment Management support How proposal meets Trust objectives

Common reasons for rejection Free Masters course No knowledge of NIHR Rigid and inflexible thinking Application forms omit: Commitment to research after MRes How research links to employers organisation Trust/employer not committed to candidate Not thought through practicalities of completing the course Proposal weak: Justification for study Old, inappropriate or missing references No methodology cited Muddled method Application form contains numerous typos/grammatical errors and/or incomplete

Each application evaluated on: Applicant Employer Supervisor

Clinical Advisor Identify a potential clinical advisor: knowledge of local policies, procedures and R & D dpt able to advise on your proposed project Perhaps specific knowledge of your clinical area support in recruitment and liaison with clinical setting Role will be to help you: develop your research understanding refine the clinically focused research question manage and deliver research in practice disseminate and utilise research in practice Discuss your progress with academic supervisor and course leader, as appropriate Complete a progress review form half way and at end of course Minimum of 10 and max 20 hours support. No payment. Include as author in publication

Key dates Sept 2016 start Applicant Preparation Day 21 February 2017 Applications in by 4 May 2017 Shortlisting complete by May 2017 Interviews Nursing and Paramedic Midwifery AHPs Pharmacy Other Professions Start Day TBC but late September 2017

Write application including 500 word proposal Identify potential clinical advisor Ask manager to complete form Interview, receive offer within 2 weeks, accept offer Agree clinical advisor UoB draft a contract to employer and agree process of payment Identify key people in organisation including R & D Meet with clinical advisor Prepare for first supervisory meeting