1. UK Clinical Research Network (UKCRN) UKCRN Training and Education (T&E) Update Dr Nicki Latham n.latham@ukcrn.org.uk

2. UK Clinical Research Network (UKCRN) Key Activities  Creation, development and coordination of a comprehensive programme of training and education  Information and advice on learning opportunities for people involved in clinical research  Facilitation of sharing good practice across TCRNs  Representation on relevant organisations and committees pertinent to T&E. UKCRN T&E team aims to provide a number of services across the UKCRN, including:

3. UK Clinical Research Network (UKCRN) UKCRN T&E Team UKCRN CC Co Director responsible for T&E: Janet Darbyshire UKCRN Director of Operations: Nancy Lester UKCRN Associate Director: Diana Elbourne  UKCRN CC T&E Lead: Nicki Latham  UKCRN CC T&E Manager: Elaine Rae  UKCRN CC T&E Assistant: Shelly Walker  UKCRN CC T&E Clerical Officer: Doreen Dalgleish SRN  SRN T&E Lead: Damien Jenkinson NCRN  NCRN T&E Leadr: Rachel Moser MCRN  MCRN T&E Officer: Sarah Mccauley MHRN CC  MHRN T&E Lead: Rachel Parker DRN  DRN T&E Lead: Eleanor Kennedy DeNDRoN  DeNDRoN T&E Lead: Clare Morgan PCRN  PCRN T&E Lead: Tricia Ellis (Acting) Devolved Administration representation

4. UK Clinical Research Network (UKCRN) Develop quality assurance processes Launch of a Learning Management System Promotion of T&E courses to TCRNs/LRNs T&E course database Launch new T&E provision Key developments T&E working group T&E advisory group UKCRN TRAINING AND EDUCATION Network with stakeholders and key partners

5. UK Clinical Research Network (UKCRN) Management Structures UKCRN T&E advisory group  Provide strategic direction and guidance focusing on the development and sustainability of the UKCRN T&E programme. UKCRN T&E working group  Assist to oversee the effective operational delivery of UKCRN T&E provision

6. UK Clinical Research Network (UKCRN) Promotion and launch of courses  Generic Courses include:  Audit Preparation Audit Preparation  Critical Appraisal Skills Critical Appraisal Skills  Data Protection (online) Data Protection (online)  Developing Best Practice Developing Best Practice  GCP for Experienced Staff GCP for Experienced Staff  GCP for New Staff GCP for New Staff  GCP (Online) | GCP (Online)  GCP: Paediatric Principles GCP: Paediatric Principles  GCP for Pharmacy Staff GCP for Pharmacy Staff  Introduction to Clinical Research Introduction to Clinical Research  Research Methodology Research Methodology  Standard Operating Procedures Standard Operating Procedures  Valid Informed Consent Valid Informed Consent  Working with Industry Working with Industry  Topic Specific Courses include  Cancer Policy and Politics Cancer Policy and Politics  Introduction to Cancer Introduction to Cancer  Tumour Site and Trial Specific Workshops Tumour Site and Trial Specific Workshops  Introduction to Research in Dementia  Introduction to Diabetes and Diabetes Research Introduction to Diabetes and Diabetes Research  Research Nursing and the Diabetes Research Network Research Nursing and the Diabetes Research Network  Paediatric Research: Communication and Consent Paediatric Research: Communication and Consent  Paediatric Research: Policy and Quality Paediatric Research: Policy and Quality  Understanding Paediatric Research Understanding Paediatric Research  An Introductory Guide to Mental Health Research for Lay People  Recruiting and Sustaining Trials in a Primary Care Setting  Stroke: Developing Practice and Research Stroke: Developing Practice and Research  Involving People with Communication/Cognitive Disability in Stroke Research Involving People with Communication/Cognitive Disability in Stroke Research  Understanding Stroke Research Understanding Stroke Research

7. UK Clinical Research Network (UKCRN) Programme Development  Progression and Differentiation of learning  Access to training – e learning  Quality assurance processes, e.g. Tender of courses  Accreditation / CPD  NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF)  Training needs analysis  Links to induction; training of staff

8. UK Clinical Research Network (UKCRN) Learning Management System (LMS)  To enable courses to be administered effectively  The LMS is a comprehensive computerised system which coordinates and manages information about the UKCRN T&E programme, including availability, course information, hosting of online courses, reports on training activities within each network, financial accountability and links to TCRN T&E web pages.  Crucial -The system allows online booking of UKCRN courses.  The LMS will facilitate the effective operational delivery of UKCRN T&E provision and develop common systems which ensure transparency and consistency, yet provide flexibility to respond to topic requirements, and scalability to enable the management of increased activity in the future.

9. UK Clinical Research Network (UKCRN) UKCRN T&E database.  This has been a collaborative venture with Research and Development Learning (RDLearning).  The database provides a robust bespoke database of training opportunities available within the UK, both UKCRN and other external courses.  searchable database of training provision which has been created and linked to the UKCRN website  The goal for the end of the year is for appropriate external training and learning opportunities to be kite marked by UKCRN as suitable for staff to access.