Call for Trainers
Date: 25 October 2021
The NHS R&D Forum is seeking applicants for the following roles. Please note that at the moment all courses are being run online, but we do hope to return to face to face training in the future, so applicants should be prepared to travel.
For more information and application forms, please contact allyson@rdforum.org.uk
COURSE LEADER(S): A course leader is expected to be:
- A subject matter expert with 2 -5 years proven experience in the subject area
- An excellent trainer and facilitator (see course trainer requirements)
- A team focussed leader
- Well connected and experienced in health research management, support and leadership
You will put together a reference group to develop the study materials and be responsible for the overall project management of the study development.
Practical Application of Monitoring in a Health and Care Setting
This course needs to be revised and updated, and unfortunately the current leader is unable to continue in this role. We are seeking an individual who has experience of study monitoring within and NHS organisation to lead on developing and producing a new version of the course. It is important to be clear that this should NOT be a course training delegates to carry out monitoring, but is aimed at individuals and organisations that deliver non-commercial research in a healthcare setting. It will explore the application of monitoring as a quality assurance tool, focus on skills for monitoring and provide an understanding of risk-based monitoring in order to ensure high quality research in the NHS.
COURSE TRAINERS: A course trainer must fulfil the criteria below and be available to deliver the course at least once a year:
- Have at least 2 years work experience in the subject area and be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal, facilitation and training skills.
- Are suitably experienced to be able to answer questions around the topic area and to recognise where their knowledge is limited that further information is required.
- Are adept at understanding the different needs/perspective of trainees and the health and care research management landscape. This is particularly important as our courses are delivered to many different types of organisation and across the UK.
- Are very team focussed and able to work well with others
- Are professional and represent the NHS R&D Forum at all times
Essential of NHS Research
This is a two day course. The first day covers the overall research landscape and the legislation and regulations that govern it, as well as the various aspects of research management and governance. Day two concentrates more on the design, development and management of a research project, as well as looking at wider issues of leadership and strategy. The course is a mixture of traditional trainer presentation with interactive activities and discussions. The course is delivered by 2 trainers, who can agree between themselves how to divide up the delivery.
Local Capacity and Capability for Research
A one-day course designed to provide an understanding of the requirements of both sponsors and NHS organisations when determining whether to take part in a particular research study as a host. It explains the principles of good study set up, the information required by the R&D office and where it can be obtained. It introduces delegates to the various systems and documents associated with research and also provides some guidance on developing relationships with key support departments and stakeholders within an NHS organisation.
Essentials of Research Sponsorship
This course is designed to provide the essentials to become and/or improve the management of clinical research as a sponsor. A one day course that will provide an opportunity to develop skills and gain knowledge in the underlying principles of sponsorship. The course covers widely accepted concepts that not only directly apply to sponsorship but are transferable to other areas of the research industry. The course is not a replication of Good Clinical Practice, a deep dive into regulatory compliance or a “how to” guide to being a sponsor, but is designed to support organisations in developing tools to become effect and efficient sponsors in the research landscape. Content Covers: Sponsor Oversight, Financing, Risk Assessments, Quality Management Systems and Transparency
Regulatory Inspection Ready
This course is aimed at those who deliver research in a healthcare setting either in a Sponsor team or as a Host, and that maybe subject to regulatory inspection. Preparation for Inspection is critical but compliance driven from preparation rather than from quality systems can lead to poor practice and Inspection findings.
Last minute changes just prior to a visit can be very unhelpful and in some cases misleading and so this course will help delegates understand how to become inspection-ready for any inspection. Delegates will learn strategies that build confidence for an inspection from any of the regulators for example the MHRA, Human Tissue Authority or Human Embryology & Fertilisation Authority.
COURSE FACILITATOR:
Archiving Masterclass
This course is run for the Forum by Russell Joyce of Heath Barrowcliff Consulting. Russell is very knowledgeable about the practicalities and requirements of archiving, but finds it helpful to have an NHS facilitator available to answer questions specific to dealing with archiving within the NHS. The course will be run 3 times/year, subject to demand, so we would look to appoint at least 2 facilitators to ensure availability.
The course covers the practicalities of research archiving procedures. End of study procedures are the domain of both the NHS and the Sponsor. The course takes participants through all the key requirements for managing, storing and archiving essential documents and research data.