We’re excited to launch the Continued Professional Development (CPD) Guidelines and Directory, a customisable resource, created by our Network’s Education and Training Group.
Investing in CPD is key to building resilient, capable research teams. This tool empowers staff to take ownership of their development while ensuring managers can support effectively.
Introducing the CPD Guidelines and and Directory Management Plan
We’re excited to launch the CPD Guidelines and Directory Management Plan, designed to support the continued professional development of clinical research teams across the UKCRF Network.
This new guidance has been developed to help line managers and staff identify, access, and contribute to CPD directory.
To ensure the directory remains relevant and useful:
- Staff can submit new training opportunities and feedback via a dedicated submission form.
- Submissions are reviewed quarterly by the Education and Training Group.
Formal reviews are scheduled:
- Guidance document: every 3 years
- CPD Directory: annually (content and links)
Introducing the CPD Directory
The UKCRF Network is proud to launch the new Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Directory, a customisable resource, created by our Network’s Education and Training Group, designed to support Clinical Research Facilities (CRF), NHS and HSE research teams in their professional development.
This directory has been using the Four Pillars of Clinical Practice:
- Clinical Practice
- Leadership
- Education
- Research
What's Included?
Clinical Research Delivery Training and Guidance
- Understanding Clinical Research
- Research Governance and Ethics
- Informed Consent, Recruitment and Safeguarding Participants
- Study Management
- Resource Management
- Information Governance, Data Protection and Data Management
- Quality Control Systems and Quality Assurance in Clinical Research
- Management of Biological Samples and Laboratory Safety
- Management of Investigational Medicinal Product
- Patient and Public Involvement in Research
Facilitating Learning Training and Guidance
- Introduction to Public Speaking
- Becoming Simulation Faculty
- Educator Training Resources
- Guidance for Teaching Online for Healthcare Educators
- Digital Content for All: An Essential Guide
- Facilitating Learning Online
Evidence, Research and Development Training and Guidance
- Introduction to Systematic Reviews
- Introduction to Qualitative Methods
- Bitesize Introduction to Patient Public Involvement
- An introduction to health economics
- A Practical approach to auditing systems and processess
- Principal Investigator Pipeline Programme (PIPP) (England)
Leadership Training and Guidance
- Bitesize Project Management
- UKCRF Network Leadership Programme
- Edward Jenner Leadership Course (getting ready for Leadership)
- Mary Seacole Programme (in first Leadership role)
- Nye Bevan Programme (senior leaders looking to progress to Board level)
- Florence Nightingale Foundation Scholarships
How can I access the CPD Guidlines and Directory?
We hope this directory empowers clinical research teams to pursue meaningful development, whether you’re a new starter or experienced research staff, there’s something for everyone.
- The CPD Guidance Document is available for download via the UKCRF Network website.
- The CPD Directory is accessible via the UKCRF Network Portal and Education Group MS Teams
- A dedicated CPD page has been added to the portal for easy navigation and tracking.
- If you don’t have access to the portal, simply complete the request access form at the bottom of the front page
