What is it and who is it for?

The competency framework is for all research staff and includes anyone who contributes to the work undertaken by site based clinical research teams.  Its purpose is to define the knowledge, skills and attributes of research staff.

How does it work?

The framework is made up of three sections; the Core Document which contains an introduction and outlines the competencies required; Evidence Forms which are used to document witness statements, testimonies and personal reflections and finally blank competency forms which can be used by mentors for Customisation of the framework to more specific needs if necessary.

How do I use it?

Where and how people work differs greatly and your setting can impact on how you use the framework.  For example you may need to collaborate electronically on a document with people who don’t always work on the same site as you, or you may work somewhere with restricted access to computers, internet or Wi-Fi and find it easier to print a document out and work on it with a good old fashioned pen!

To help you with this, there are two ways of using the framework...