In October, we proudly marked the beginning of a new pilot programme, InRes: An Introduction to Research. This is an exciting initiative aimed at building research capacity across healthcare settings. With 16 participants from diverse professional backgrounds, the programme is designed to support and empower emerging practice-based researchers, creating a robust foundation for future healthcare innovations.
What is the InRes Pilot Programme?
InRes: An Introduction to Research, is a pioneering programme initiated by the NHS Research & Development North West in collaboration with the University of Liverpool. The programme is tailored to individuals working in health and care who aspire to move into the first steps in the research world while continuing their professional roles.
The programme will run from October 2024 – July 2025 with monthly online workshops supported by coaching and mentoring sessions. Participants engage with learning materials in advance of each workshop at a time most convenient to them. These materrials will then support the online group sessions.
Evidence shows that research active health organisations have better patient outcomes. Being involved in research helps to support staff retention and the InRes learning, as demonstrated in other NHS R&D NW programmes, can be shared with wider team members through the duration of the course.
Meet the Leaders and Coaches
The InRes Pilot Programme is led by Gillian Southgate, Director of Collaboration and Communication, who brings deep expertise and a passion for advancing research in health and care, supported by an outstanding and experienced team that includes: Nick Ponsillo, Gill Phazey-Baines, Jane Martindale, Jana Kennedy, Allan Owens and Anne Passila.
This experienced and knowledgeable team will guide participants through their journey, providing support to help them achieve their research goals.
Programme Highlights
- Flipped Learning Method: In this pilot programme, participants will engage with content outside the sessions and use their study days to embrace pre workshop materials before each workshop, ready to come to each session to explore deeper learning.
- Collaborative Environment: Participants will work closely with peers and experienced researchers, creating a rich environment for shared learning and innovation.
- Mentorship and Coaching: With one-on-one mentoring and group coaching from research leaders and professional coaches, participants will receive the guidance they need in order to build a successful research career.
- Career Advancement: By the end of the programme, participants will understand themselves as a researcher through the development of critical thinking, research and leadership skills that support the progress of their own research career journey and future leadership in research.