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NIHR - AoMRC Clinician Researcher Credentials Framework (CRCF)
The NIHR-AoMRC Clinician Researcher Credentials Framework aims to provide the necessary networks, skills and confidence needed to lead and support clinical research delivery.
What is it?
The courses are designed for learners with busy work schedules and who will be studying part time.
Learners can take individual qualifications as required to develop their chosen career path.
Who is it for?
Experienced healthcare practitioners from all professional backgrounds who aspire to take on leadership roles in clinical research delivery, such as Co-Investigator or Principal Investigator.
Those who have no or limited research experience and those currently working in research delivery.
Applications from people from all backgrounds and communities are encouraged. We are committed to having leadership and teams that are made up of diverse skills and experiences.
What will you learn?
There are three components to the Framework. Learners can complete a Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma and/or a full Master’s degree.
The Postgraduate Certificate and Postgraduate Diploma include:
1) Online theoretical modules designed to develop a thorough understanding of the delivery of clinical research; and
2) A workplace-based module where learners work alongside experienced researchers to gain practical experience.
To obtain a full master’s degree learners also complete a dissertation.
The course content varies depending on the higher education institution delivering the qualification. Please visit the Course Information webpage for further details.
NIHR Principal Investigator Pipeline Programme (PIPP)
The Principal Investigator Pipeline Programme (PIPP) aims to provide a career opportunity for research delivery nurses and midwives by supporting them to become Principal Investigators (PIs) to deliver NIHR portfolio studies.
What is it?
The programme will develop the skills, knowledge and experience required by research nurses and midwives to undertake a Principal Investigator (PI) role.
A free programme delivered through a variety of live virtual and on-line classroom environments, combined with real world hands-on experience.
Who is it for?
Research Delivery Nurses or Midwives who want to develop their leadership skills.
Research Delivery Nurses and midwives working across a range of settings.
Applications from people from all backgrounds and communities are encouraged. We are committed to having leadership and teams that are made up of diverse skills and experiences.
You must be a registered NMC nurse or midwife or GDC registered dental nurse working within an organisation funded by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and working in a research delivery role for at least 50% of your role.
What will you learn?
There are four core elements to the PIPP which are undertaken in sequential order.
Element 1 covers the role and the responsibilities of the PI on a NIHR portfolio study and why the role is important in the delivery of high quality research.
Element 2 provides supervised experience in the PI role, enabling the development of practical knowledge and skills in a safe environment.
Element 3 continues to build on the practical experience gained in Element 2 by undertaking the PI role on a NIHR portfolio study.
Element 4 consolidates all of the programme learning by asking participants to mentor other learners in Element 3 of the programme. It is anticipated that the programme will take between 12-18 months to complete.
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