Developing a research skilled workforce

Inspiring and supporting a research skilled workforce in the South West

This programme aims to support work that embeds research as the keystone that underpins excellent care and supports innovation. We want to create sustainable research skills, capacity, and capabilities for all health and care professionals. This includes: building relationships, collaboration with Integrated Care Boards and provider organisations, identifying good practice, and rolling out supportive, sustainable structures.

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SW NHSE/NIHR Integrated Clinical and Practitioner Academic (ICA) Awards

Application deadline: 12:00 noon, Tuesday 21 May 2024

The application window for the Spring 2024 award round is now open. These awards provide short-term support for those in the South West aspiring to develop a clinical academic career and apply for national awards.

Find out more about the ICA Awards and apply now

If you have any questions, please contact the SW NHSE/NIHR ICA Awards programme team at SW.ICAP@nihr.ac.uk

New event: Developing and celebrating a research skilled workforce 2024

Tuesday 25 June 2024 | Online

This conference will allow health and social care staff working in South West England to share and celebrate progress addressing some of the reported barriers to research activity.

Co-produced with South West regional research champions.

Multi-professional Practice-based Research Capabilities Framework

The framework has been developed to clearly outline how practitioners can get involved in health and care research. In doing so, it supports changes in health and care service delivery to better meet the needs and expectations of the people and communities we serve.

Multi-professional Practice-based Research Capabilities Framework – Advanced Practice (hee.nhs.uk)

Female doctors talking to a smiling female child.

Dental students in Phantom Head room in Portland Square.

Who is the project for?

The workforce that is being referred to includes registered health, social care, and scientific professions.

This includes:
Allied health professionals (AHPs)*
Dental carers (dental care nurses, dental technicians, dental hygienists)
Opticians
Pharmacists
Public health professionals
Chiropractors
Healthcare scientists
Medical associate professionals (MAPs)
Midwives
Nurses
Nurse associates
Registered psychological professionals and psychology practitioners
Social workers
Clinical researcher practitioners.

*The allied health professions include:
Art therapists
Drama therapists
Music therapists
Podiatrists
Dietitians
Occupational therapists
Operating department practitioners
Orthoptists
Osteopaths
Paramedics
Physiotherapists
Prosthetists and orthotists
Radiographers
Speech and language therapists.

How can I get involved?

Share with us any examples of good practice in how you are engaging in research activity where you work.
Contact us if you would like to keep in touch about future events and opportunities: researchskilledworkforce@plymouth.ac.uk

Contact us via email: researchskilledworkforce@plymouth.ac.uk

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Project team

Professor Aled Jones

Head of School of Nursing and Midwifery

Senior Responsible Officer
Dr Susie Pearce

Associate Professor in Clinical Nursing

Project Lead
Dr Ralph Hammond

Lecturer in Advanced Clinical Practice

Communication and engagement Lead
Dr Krithika Anil

Research Fellow

Outcomes and evaluation Lead
Dr Lisa Bunn

Associate Head of School (Postgraduate Study)

Core project team
Professor Jennifer Freeman

Associate Head of School (Research)

Core project team
Professor Mary Hickson

Professor in Dietetics

Core project team
Mrs Rachel Knight Lozano

Lecturer in Rehabilitation (Postgraduate Studies)

Expo conference planning and delivery Lead