We provide a range of training and career development opportunities for all staff involved in clinical research.
Overview
We are committed to:
Developing research capacity across the Oxford Health BRC, embedding training in all Themes, across all locations and in all professional groups. This will create an accessible, supportive and inclusive training environment to enhance the research skills of NHS staff, patients and public and researchers at all stages of the career pathway.
Our objectives are:
- We will create a flexible, accessible, supportive and inclusive training environment for all staff funded by the BRC
- Develop clinical academic training pathways and opportunities for Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals (NMAHPs)
- Widen access to clinical academic training opportunities to those in non-research active environments
Partnerships and Collaborations in Training and Capacity Development
- NIHR Mental Health Translational Research Collaboration
- NIHR Incubator for Mental Health Research
- Oxford Institute of Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Research
Training & Career Development Opportunities
OH BRC Fellowships
Run jointly with the NIHR Oxford BRC, the fellowship scheme recognises and supports individuals with the potential and trajectory to become future leaders in translational research.
The NIHR Oxford Senior Research Fellows Award scheme recognises and supports individuals with the potential and trajectory to become future leaders in translational research. This is a joint initiative between the Oxford BRC, the Oxford Health BRC and the ARC Oxford & Thames Valley (ARC OxTV), and aims to attract, recognise, and develop outstanding researchers.
Future competition dates to be confirmed.
Other Training
Leadership Training
Oxford NIHR Leadership Training is available for translational researchers working in the Oxford BRC, Oxford Health BRC or ARC OxTV.
Next Generation Leadership Programme
This training course is for early to mid-career researchers and health professionals to develop skills in leadership, conflict management and influence as they take on more responsibility. Applicants should already have completed a doctorate or professional training. The course consists of six full days (one day a month) with additional project work and will take place in the NDM Research Building, Old Road Campus.
Sessions will include a mix of question-and-answer sessions with senior leaders/ practitioners and interactive skills workshops led by facilitators. You will also work on group quality improvement projects which will be presented to members of the OUH NHS Trust after the end of the programme. You will need to commit to at least 5 sessions and have line manager support.
As part of the last course, the participants worked together in teams on quality improvement projects which required a high level of commitment. You can view their posters by tapping on the preview image link below.
Useful Links
National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR)
Funded by the Government, they provide support to develop your career from being a clinician involved in research to becoming a skilled academic researcher. They offer an HEE-NIHR Integrated Clinical Academic (ICA) Programme for healthcare professionals and an Integrated Academic Training (IAT) programme for doctors and dentists.
The Applied Research Collaboration – Oxford and Thames Valley (ARC OTV)
ARC OTV is hosted by Oxford Health NHS foundation Trust and led from the University of Oxford’s Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences. They carry out “applied” health and social care research – research intended to solve practical problems – as opposed to more curiosity driven “basic research”.
NIHR Clinical Research Network (CRN) Thames Valley and South Midlands
The CRN provides funding and support to local qualified NHS providers to run clinical research studies. They also offer a comprehensive training programme for NHS professionals who want to get involved with clinical research.
NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) South Central
The RSS offers free and confidential support, advice and expertise for any researcher working across the remit of the NIHR. This includes pre-submission support to research applications, along with various aspects of post-funding support, including collaboration.
Oxford University Clinical Academic Graduate School (OUCAGS)
OUCAGS promotes and advances clinical academic careers by supporting and strengthening the clinical academic training of Oxford’s Academic Specialised Foundation Programme doctors, Academic Clinical Fellows, Clinical Research Fellows and Clinical Lecturers.
OUCAGS is a partnership between Oxford University, the Deanery and the Local Education and Training Board (LETB), with strong links to the Oxford NIHR Biomedical Research Centre (BRC).
Oxford Institute of Applied Health Research (OxInAHR)
OxInAHR, formerly known as OxINMAHR, is a vibrant, multi-disciplinary research institute which comprises a community of scholars who share a passion to identify, examine and implement best quality health care within our areas of expertise. Our common goal is to produce world-class health-related translational research that will impact upon health and social care delivery and clinical practice.
Oxford Academic Health Partners (OAHP)
Oxford Academic Health Partners cultivate transformative partnerships across Oxford’s centres for research, education and clinical practice to deliver solutions for best-in-class health and care. This ensures our region maintains its ability to deliver excellent health research, health education and patient care through an integrated and fertile ecosystem for innovation.