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NIHR Delivering Better Health
20 November 2012, Leeds
Dr David CoxDeputy Director – Research Finance & Programmes
“The Government is committed to a future in which research continues as a core function of the NHS.”
Earl Howe30 July 2010
Government Commitment to research in the NHS
• improve health outcomes through advances in research
• improve quality of care by NHS participation in the research process
• strengthen International competitive position in science
• drive economic growth through investment by life science industries
Why is Government committed to research?
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RESEARCH
Research and Health: key role of the NHS
Research is an area where Government proposes to strengthen the Constitution. One of the principles proposed is:
The NHS aspires to the highest standards of excellence and professionalism - …through its commitment to innovation and to the promotion, conduct, and use of research to improve the current and future health of the population.
NHS Mandate
Consultation on NHS Constitution
Sets strategic direction. 20 objectives: one is to ensure new commissioning system promotes and supports participation by NHS organisations and NHS patients in research funded by both commercial and non-commercial organisations, most importantly to improve patient outcomes…
Established 2006 as a vehicle for implementing Government’s strategy for applied health research.
Almost £1b spend each year.
National Institute for Health Research
Strategic AimTo improve the health and wealth of the nation through research
• outstanding individuals• working in world-class facilities• conducting leading-edge research• focused on the needs of patients and the public.
National Institute for Health Research
Vision
To create a health research system in which the NHS supports:
The NIHR Health Research System
Infrastructure
Clinical Research Facilities, Centres &
Units
Clinical Research Networks
Research
Research Projects & Programmes
Research ManagementSystems
Research InformationSystems
Systems
Patients&
Public
Universities
Investigators &Senior Investigators
Associates
Faculty
Trainees
Research Schools
NHS Trusts
NIHR BRC at Moorfields / UCL
• novel glaucoma surgery anti scarring techniques
• development of a portable, laptop-based test for early detection of glaucoma
• world’s first clinical trial in gene therapy for blinding eye disease
• clinical trial using embryonic stem cells to treat a genetic retinal disorder
Successful translation for patient benefit
Clinical trials funded by NIHR HTA programme
1995 2011
Commissioned
Responsive
• 564,698 participants recruited to NIHR Clinical Research Network Portfolio studies - achieved target of doubling recruitment
• 97% of NHS Trusts participated in CRN research
NIHR Clinical Research Network: key achievements 2011
World citation share: Health & Medical Sciences
20102009200820072006
UK
CHINA
USA
NIHR Established
Medical Schools Council – Staffing survey 2011
What is the Faculty?
What is the Faculty?
….is the community of people that NIHR funds to:
•train as health researchers•undertake and
•support research
What is the Faculty?
….is the community of people that NIHR funds to:
•train as health researchers•undertake and
•support research
With the purpose of creating..
Investigators &Senior
InvestigatorsAssociates
Faculty
Trainees
“a vibrant community focused on research and innovation to improve the health and well-being of the nation”
• You are a member of a prestigious national research system
• NIHR believes in your abilities and potential• NIHR will support your development
Investigators &Senior
InvestigatorsAssociates
Faculty
Trainees
Investigators
• Engaged directly in research work• Main part of salary funded by NIHR programme, unit or
centres of the Policy Research Programme
Senior Investigators
• Most eminent NIHR researchers• Funded through national competition • 209 appointed
Investigators &Senior
InvestigatorsAssociates
Faculty
Trainees
Associates• Support Research• Salary supported by NIHR
• Dental and Medical ‘principal investigators’• Nursing and Midwifery Professions and Allied Health
Professionals• Administration, Management and Data Management• Health Care Scientists• Pharmacists• Research support • Clinical Psychologists
Investigators &Senior
InvestigatorsAssociates
Faculty
Trainees
Trainees
• Schemes to support training at all levels from pre-doctoral (Masters, ACF) through PhD to post-doctoral. All professions
• Trainees in NIHR Infrastructure: BRCs, BRUs, CLAHRCs
• NIHR Research Professors
Investigators &Senior
InvestigatorsAssociates
Faculty
Trainees
NIHR Research Professorships• Enable outstanding early career academics to spend a
fixed 5 year period dedicated to translational research (T1 or T2) at Professorial level
• Facilitate strong research leadership and develop research capacity in areas critical to accelerating the transfer of research ideas into improved health
• Nominated by University/NHS partnerships• Linked to service delivery, or collaboration with service• 13 awards; 3rd round underway
What Faculty membership offers?
• Funding to train and develop as a researcher – NIHR now funds from Masters through to Chair
• Leadership Development – • Trainee Leaders: identified by
NIHR TCC, in early leadership roles
• Mentorship – 1:1 or group• Career development opportunities –
research training camp• Faculty World
Investigators &Senior
InvestigatorsAssociates
Faculty
Trainees
What do you need to do?
• Capitalise on the opportunities that being part of NIHR offers - including this meeting
• Collect a mentor• Connect – network; your future Colleagues
may be in this room• Collaborate – health research benefits from
different professionals and disciplines working together
• Culture your career – this time is not just about learning to be an academic
Investigators &Senior
InvestigatorsAssociates
Faculty
Trainees
And what do you need to do in Leeds?
• All of the above ...• This is a great opportunity to
discover things and meet people• NIHR organises this event each
year because it believes in your potential – improvements in health will depend on you.
• And a bit of celebration is permitted
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