Education and training are central to the philosophy of Allard UK. We are excited to invite you to hear experienced, practising clinicians speak at our live seminars and virtual events. We have delivered many high quality educational sessions with excellent feedback from our delegates.
The Clinician Researcher Credentials Framework provides Master’s level qualifications.
LOTS OF BURSARIES ARE STILL AVAILABLE
Apply now to take master’s level courses aligned with the Clinician Researcher Credentials Framework. The qualifications are for all experienced healthcare practitioners who want to take on leadership roles in clinical research delivery. Bursaries are available to pay the course fees for regulated Health and Care Professionals, except doctors and dentists. The deadline for bursary applications is 1 August 2024. For further information, please visit the NIHR website.
The bursaries are part of a wider HCP funding program which has ten streams of work to develop careers within specific professions. Consequently, the bursaries are not available for some professions including doctors, dentists and clinical research practitioners. We recognise the impact this has on many colleagues who have a desire to undertake these courses and we are continuing to work with the Department of Health and Social Care in trying to address this. This restriction applies only to bursary and not course applications; all professions are eligible to apply for a place on one of the courses.
University of Warwick – Warwick Medical School – Warwick Clinical Trials – Research Post on an Insole study
This is an exciting and challenging role for an experienced researcher to support the delivery of
a new multi-centre clinical trial funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR). We
wish to appoint a podiatrist, orthotist or physiotherapist or other related specialism with
experience in musculoskeletal or foot and ankle research. You will join the Big Toe Inserts trial
team in delivering a UK wide randomised controlled trial evaluating carbon fibre shoe stiffening
inserts, compared to sham inserts, for people with osteoarthritis of the big toe joint – the first
metatarsophalangeal joint.
You will be responsible for assisting the Chief Investigators and the Big Toe trial team in
delivering the trial. Supported by the trial team, core responsibilities will include 1) preparing trial
intervention materials (practitioner and participant manuals); 2) engaging with trial sites, deliver
Big Toe Insert Trial practitioner training, and facilitating trial implementation at each recruitment
site; and 3) providing ongoing support to Big Toe Insert practitioners at each site to aid timely
participant recruitment, trial delivery, follow-up, and successful trial completion. We seek
someone with research experience to undertake qualitative interviews with participants and
practitioners. A willingness and ability to travel to clinical and research sites is required.
Warwick CTU has an extensive track record and portfolio of NIHR funding and has successfully
delivered numerous multi-centre trials evaluating complex interventions in clinical populations,
published in high impact journals. The Surgery, Pain and Rehabilitation research group is an
active multi-disciplinary clinical academic team, conducting a number of trials and observational
studies to advance clinical practice in musculoskeletal and cardiopulmonary disease. The Big
Toe trial is led by Chief Investigator Dr Michael Backhouse, supported by leading UK clinicians
and academics in musculoskeletal research.
The wider team includes clinical trials expertise, health psychology, statistics, health economics,
qualitative researchers, a senior project manager, trial coordinator and administrators. This post
is based mainly at Warwick CTU, a purpose designed premises at the University of Warwick’s
Gibbet Hill campus, with offices also based at UHCW Clinical Sciences Building. Warwick CTU
is an NIHR registered CTU with around 120 staff. You will also support the research group to
develop and enhance its academic output and reputation.
Please note:
1.Due to the nature of this role, the successful applicant will be required to undergo
enhanced level disclosure before commencing research with hospital sites. Clearance
obtained via another institution or body cannot be transferred.
2.The successful applicant will be required to undergo a Pre-Employment Medical Check
before commencing work with the University. This will involve a medical history
questionnaire, a Hepatitis B vaccination (if not already had) and may also require an
appointment with a member of the University’s Occupational Health team.
This post is intended for a physiotherapist, orthotist, or podiatrist or other related specialism
with a clinical or research background in musculoskeletal or foot and ankle rehabilitation,
wishing to undertake research and pursue a clinical academic career. We are looking for an
exceptional, highly motivated individual with expertise in musculoskeletal health research.
Qualitative research and clinical trials experience is desirable but not essential. The post will be
fully integrated within a successful and productive research group undertaking NIHR funded
trials in surgery, pain and rehabilitation.
Job Advert – Steeper – Graduate Orthotist – London
Job Advert – Steeper – Senior Orthotist – Cornwall
Job Advert – Opcare – Prosthetist – Cambridge
BAPO Teatime Talk Monday 15 July 2024 6-7pm
Embracing the Research Pillar of Practice with the NHS England Multi-professional Practice-based Research Capabilities Framework
Presented by: Dr Jo Watson, Freelance consultant and Director
BAPO and Ottobock statement
BAPO has been working with Ottobock to provide clarity to our members regarding the lifespan of Otto Bock orthotic joints. We are pleased to release the statement below in conjunction with our partners at Otto Bock.
Job Advert – Opcare – Orthotist – Cambridge
Orthotic Student of the Year Award Strathclyde University
Kay Purnell, Chair of OETT (Orthotic Education and Training Trust) was very pleased to present the Orthotic Student of the Year Award at Strathclyde last week and to a very worthy recipient who had just graduated with a first class degree and excelled in all three years exams.
These are the words of thanks from Cara Muir:
“I am delighted to receive this award from the Orthotic Education and Training Trust. I have dedicated much time and effort towards my studies and this being recognised by the OETT is truly an honour.
I have been fortunate to have very supportive and knowledgeable supervisors throughout both of my placements who deserve acknowledgement. Receiving this award further motivates me to continue to develop as a clinician, aiming for the best possible outcomes for patients and to be in a position to help future students excel, as my supervisors have done for me”.
