Who are we looking for?
- Members of staff from any directorate with an undergraduate degree level qualification or above.
What does working with the R&I team offer the individual?
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The opportunity for in depth work on a topic that they are passionate about and they feel can make a real difference to practice
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Transferable research, evaluation and leadership skills
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Training, support and academic mentoring from R&I staff for 12 months
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The opportunity to consider future qualification, including Masters and PhD
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Good links with R&I, including the potential to support on going national and local research and evaluation work across the Trust
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Chance to develop presentation and writing skills in preparation for presentation of findings at the R&I quarterly seminar series
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Support for the production of reports and journal articles
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1-1 tuition and Mentoring relationships
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Access to Local Clinical Research Network training opportunities (for those inputting into
national research work)
What does the opportunity offer directorates?
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Development of evidence based practice of value to the trust, users and carers
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The development of a member of staff with enhanced research and evaluation skills, good project management and leadership
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The chance to develop a project that addresses concerns or issues specific to the
directorate
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The chance to develop a project that addresses concerns or issues specific to the
directorate
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Good links with R&I, including input into national project work that may be underway within directorates
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A link for participating in research work in the future, including potential bidding for external research funding
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Access to research expertise
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Potential support to meet Appraisal requirements and Personal Development Coversations (PDCs)
Priority Areas
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Members of staff are encouraged to consider projects that would:
Fit with the strategic objectives of the Trust -
Serve the interests of users and carers
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Address a current issue and are likely to have a direct impact on practice
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Utilise routinely collected data, to facilitate further understanding amongst l staff about data analysis and the application of data in practice.
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Members of staff are encouraged to consult colleagues and managers to identify potential research areas. This will help ensure projects are relevant and well supported by each team/service.
When can you apply?
- The next secondment phase begins September 2017.