Clinical academic careers and research pathways for scientists: UHB Healthcare Science Annual Meeting, 13th March 2017 Clinical academic careers and research pathways for scientists: West Midlands Clinical Academic Careers Programmes Jenny Hiley1 & Ian Davies2 1Clinical Academic Careers Programmes Team University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust 2Senior Biomedical Scientist / CAIP Alumnus University Hospitals of North Midlands & Staffordshire University

Combining a career in research and clinical practice An introduction to … NIHR Research Career Pathways Clinical Academic Internship Programme (CAIP) Masters to Doctorate Bridging Programme (MDBP) Ian’s experiences of CAIP

The NIHR … Established 2006 as a vehicle for implementing Government’s strategy for applied health research £1bn annual spend Vision: To improve the health and wealth of the nation through research

There are a couple of different academic training routes applicable to non-medical staff including HCS funded by the NHIR Fellowships – pathway for research only - open to all healthcare staff and non-clinical staff e.g. health economists Focus today on HEE / NIHR Integrated Clinical Academic Programme

HEE/NIHR Integrated Clinical Academic Programme Health Education England Review recommended expansion to all registered non medical/dental registered healthcare professionals committed to developing a career which combines research and continued clinical practice. Enables individuals to develop their clinical practice alongside their academic / research career Registered professionals – non-medical Eligibility list accordingly to the NIHR

HEE/NIHR Integrated Clinical Academic Programme An introduction to practical clinical research, from trial design and data management through to experiencing primary research – 30 days of contact time with an academic mentor and research group An opportunity for clinicians with an interest in research to design and undertake a clinical research project whilst attending taught modules pertaining to relevant theory, process and techniques An opportunity for graduate clinicians with some research experience and aspirations for a clinical academic career to obtain a PhD whilst maintaining professional practice and development An opportunity for early post-doctoral clinicians to combine independent research in an academic position with continued professional practice and development An opportunity for practicing clinicians with independent clinical research experience to undertake further funded research and develop as a clinical academic leader CAIP = internship level – taster of clinical academic research and Masters level study MRes MDBP - to assist individuals with preparing for their PhD UHB provides guidance for non-medical professionals (inc. HCS) for PhDs and postdoctoral awards – is in the process of developing a clinical academic office – in the meantime: email Amelia

West Midlands Clinical Academic Careers Programmes 2014-15 Pilot funding for CAIP 2015-16 Development of MDBP 2016-19 Funding awarded for annual CAIP & MDBP 64 CAIP (x4 cohorts) 13 MDBP

West Midlands Clinical Academic Careers Programmes Metrics NHS Employers Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health FT Birmingham Children's Hospital NHS FT Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Birmingham St Mary's Hospice Birmingham Women's Hospital NHS FT Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust Sandwell & West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust South Warwickshire NHS FT University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust University Hospital North Midlands NHS Trust University Hospitals Birmingham NHS FT Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust Wye Valley NHS Trust

Professional groups CAIP x2 Diabetic Retinopathy Screener / Graders x1 Senior Biomedical Scientist (Ian) x4 Physiologists: x2 Clinical Exercise Physiologists x1 Cardiac Physiologist x1 Respiratory Physiologist x1 Healthcare Scientist (Liver Medicine) x1 Clinical Embryologist MDBP x1 Clinical Exercise Physiologist Family Nurse Named Nurse Child Protection Research Midwife Research Sister/Nurse Midwife Specialist Speech and Language Therapist Diabetic Retinopathy Screener/Grader Senior Biomedical Scientist Specialist Community Paediatric Dietitian Clinical Lead Cardiac Physiology Clinical Lead Musculoskeletal Therapy Advanced Specialist Podiatrist Clinical Exercise Physiologist Paediatric Intensive Care Research Nurse Mental Health Staff Nurse Community Macmillan Nurse 10 HCS so far! (x6 programmes)

Clinical Academic Internship Programme 30 day programme over 6 months Taught programme (approx. 12 days) Research placement and GCP training Portfolio Optional Masters-level module One to one mentorship from a clinical academic supervisor Course fee and a single payment to employers Access to HEI resources Develop a research question, methods Lit R/v – publish Basis of Masters application Presentation

Masters to Doctorate Bridging Programme 30 day programme over 9 months Masterclasses (approx. 10 days) Development Needs Analysis and Leadership skills Portfolio GCP training One to one mentorship from a clinical academic supervisor / or team of supervisors Single payment to employers Access to HEI resources Foundation in research skills Leadership and DNA Supervisory team Publications Preparation for PhD application

Launch of applications to the HEE/NIHR ICA Programme CAIP & MDBP Closing date: 7th April 2017 Further information on our website: www.birminghamhealthpartners.co.uk/education/clinical-academic-careers-programmes Clinical Doctoral Research Fellowship (CDRF) Closing date: 18 May 2017 Clinical Lectureship (CL) & Senior Clinical Lectureship (SCL) Closing date: 27 April 2017 Further information on the NIHR website: www.nihr.ac.uk/hee-ica

Experience of the CAIP Programme Ian Davies Lecturer in Biomedical Science @StaffsBMS

About me… Qualified and registered as a biomedical scientist in 1996 Haematology and transfusion science  clinical biochemistry Senior biomedical scientist at County Hospital since 2005 Interest in Medical Education Lecturing secondment to Staffordshire University since 2008 Ian Davies Lecturer in Biomedical Science @StaffsBMS

Why CAIP? Mid-career – where now? Parochial approach to problem solving Local problems  Local solutions Missed opportunity to develop knowledge and practice First hand knowledge of unmet need Inspiring future careers Ian Davies Lecturer in Biomedical Science @StaffsBMS

Research exposure, ability and insight Initial training and postgraduate qualification Career progression and diversification Career progression  Ian Davies Lecturer in Biomedical Science @StaffsBMS

Calculated Osmolality and the Assessment of Dehydration Clinical Academic Internship Programme 2014/5 Birmingham Health Partners

Since CAIP… Full time academic post at Staffordshire University Working with UHNM Director of R&D to develop ‘ground-up’ research awareness and participation Working with NIHR Clinical Research Network lead for laboratory medicine to develop a regional biomedical research interest group – networking event held in April 2016 Subject review – GCP training / Healthcare Science / Prof Doc Developing CAIP research question into research project jointly between UHNM and Staffordshire University Ian Davies Lecturer in Biomedical Science @StaffsBMS

Ian Davies Lecturer in Biomedical Science @StaffsBMS

Ian Davies Lecturer in Biomedical Science @StaffsBMS ian.davies@staffs.ac.uk

Celebrating multidisciplinary research in the NHS Save the date … Celebrating multidisciplinary research in the NHS 19th May 2017, UHB This regional event will provide plenary sessions and workshops for aspiring researchers on developing their clinical academic careers and for NHS managers interested in embedding these careers within the health service. We will also be showcasing the multidisciplinary research undertaken in the region with presentations and poster displays. Call for abstracts Deadline: 1st April 4pm For further information and to register: http://www.birminghamhealthpartners.co.uk/whats-on/ I would like to invite you to… The abstract clearly demonstrates: Multidisciplinary or non-medical NHS research The patient benefit

Thank you Further information: www.birminghamhealthpartners.co.uk/education/clinical-academic-careers-programmes CAIP@uhb.nhs.uk