1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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: Amelia

7. West Midlands Clinical Academic Careers Programmes
Pilot funding for CAIP
Development of MDBP
Funding awarded for annual CAIP & MDBP
64 CAIP (x4 cohorts)
13 MDBP

8. 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

9. 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)

10. 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

11. 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

12. Launch of applications to the HEE/NIHR ICA Programme
CAIP & MDBP
Closing date: 7th April 2017
Further information on our website:
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:

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

14. 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

15. 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

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

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

21. 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

22. Ian Davies
Lecturer in Biomedical Science
@StaffsBMS

23. Ian Davies
Lecturer in Biomedical Science
@StaffsBMS

24. 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:
I would like to invite you to…
The abstract clearly demonstrates:
Multidisciplinary or non-medical NHS research
The patient benefit

25. Thank you Further information: